The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Kyoto:
Kyoto – capital city of Kyoto Prefecture, located in the Kansai region of Japan. It is most well known in Japanese history for being the former Imperial capital of Japan for more than one thousand years, as well as a major part of the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe metropolitan area.
General reference
Pronunciation: English: , Japanese:[kʲoꜜːto] ;
Common English name(s): Kyoto
Official English name(s): Kyoto
Adjectival(s):
Demonym(s):
Geography of Kyoto
Geography of Kyoto
Kyoto is:
a city
capital of the Kyoto Prefecture
Population of Kyoto: 1,472,027
Area of Kyoto: 827.83 km2 (319.63 sq mi)
Atlas of Kyoto
Location of Kyoto
Kyoto is situated within the following regions:
Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere
Eurasia
Asia (outline)
East Asia
Japan (outline)
Honshu island
Kyoto Prefecture
Greater Kyoto
Time zone(s):
Japan Standard Time (UTC+09)
Environment of Kyoto
Climate of Kyoto
Natural geographic features of Kyoto
Canals in Kyoto
Takase River
Mountains in Kyoto
Mount Hiei
Rivers in Kyoto
Kamo River
Katsura River
Uji River
Areas of Kyoto
Districts of Kyoto
Arashiyama
Gion
Kamishichiken
Nishijin
Shijō Kawaramachi
Neighborhoods in Kyoto
Katsura
Locations in Kyoto
Tourist attractions in Kyoto
Museums in Kyoto
Shopping areas and markets
Thirteen Buddhist Sites of Kyoto
World Heritage Sites in Kyoto
Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto
Bridges in Kyoto
Bridges in Kyoto
Sanjō Ōhashi
Cultural and exhibition centers in Kyoto
Kyoto International Conference Center
Monuments and memorials in Kyoto
Mimizuka
Ryozen Kannon
Museums and art galleries in Kyoto
Museums in Kyoto
Hosomi Museum
Kitamura Museum
Koryo Museum of Art
Kyoto Art Center
Kyoto City Archaeological Museum
Kyoto City Library of Historical Documents
Kyoto International Manga Museum
Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art
Kyoto Museum for World Peace
Kyoto National Museum
Kyoto Railway Museum
Museum of Furuta Oribe
National Museum of Modern Art
Nomura Art Museum
Ōkōchi Sansō
Ōtani University Museum
Ryozen Museum of History
Sen-oku Hakuko Kan
Shigureden
Toei Kyoto Studio Park
Palaces and villas in Kyoto
Fushimi Castle
Golden Tea Room
Heian Palace
Jurakudai
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Chrysanthemum Throne
Katsura Imperial Villa
Nijō Castle
Nightingale floor
Parks and gardens in Kyoto
Bamboo Forest
Iwatayama Monkey Park
Kyoto Botanical Garden
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
Maruyama Park
Murin-an
Sentō Imperial Palace
Shugakuin Imperial Villa
Toei Kyoto Studio Park
Religious buildings in Kyoto
Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines in Kyoto
Anrakuju-in
Chishaku-in
Daigo-ji
Daikaku-ji
Daisen-in
Fushimi Inari-taisha
Ginkaku-ji
Heian Shrine
Kamigamo Shrine
Kamo Shrine
Kinkaku-ji
Kitano Tenmangū
Kiyomizu-dera
Kōzan-ji
Matsunoo-taisha
Nishi Hongan-ji
Ryōan-ji
Saihō-ji
Sanbō-in
Tenryū-ji
Tō-ji
Secular buildings in Kyoto
Funaoka Onsen
Ichiriki Chaya
Kyoto Prefectural Library
Streets in Kyoto
Karasuma Street
Kawaramachi Street
Kiyamachi Street
Philosopher's Walk
Shijō Street
Teramachi Street
Theatres in Kyoto
Minami-za
Towers in Kyoto
Kyoto Tower
Demographics of Kyoto
Demographics of Kyoto
Government and politics of Kyoto
Government and politics of Kyoto
Wards of Kyoto
Mayors of Kyoto
2008 Kyoto mayoral election
2012 Kyoto mayoral election
International relations of Kyoto
Sister cities of Kyoto
Boston, Massachusetts, United States (1959)
Cologne, Germany (1963)
Florence, Italy (1965)
Kyiv, Ukraine (1971)
Prague, Czech Republic (1996)
History of Kyoto
History of Kyoto
History of Kyoto, by period or event
Timeline of Kyoto
Early history
Kyoto during the Middle Ages – Kyoto becomes the official capital of Japan (794)
Imperial Court in Kyoto (794–1868)
Modern Kyoto
History of Kyoto, by subject
Culture of Kyoto
Culture of Kyoto
Arts in Kyoto
Music of Kyoto
Composers and musicians of Kyoto
Teizo Matsumura
Music venues in Kyoto
Kyoto Concert Hall
ROHM Theatre Kyoto
Visual arts of Kyoto
Hara school of painters
Kyoto school
Kyoto ware
Awata ware
Kiyomizu ware
Cuisine of Kyoto
Obanzai
Yatsuhashi
Events in Kyoto
Ikenobo Autumn Tanabata Exhibition
Kyoto Hemp Forum
Festivals in Kyoto
Aoi Matsuri
Gion Matsuri
Gozan no Okuribi
Jidai Matsuri
Languages of Kyoto
Kansai dialect
Media in Kyoto
Newspapers in Kyoto
Kyoto Journal
Kyoto Shimbun
Radio and television in Kyoto
Kyoto Broadcasting System
Philosophy of Kyoto
Kyoto School
Religion in Kyoto
Religion in Kyoto
Buddhism in Kyoto
Christianity in Kyoto
St. Agnes Cathedral
Catholicism in Kyoto
Roman Catholic Diocese of Kyoto
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral
Shinto in Kyoto
Sports in Kyoto
Sports in Kyoto
Baseball in Kyoto
Shochiku Robins
Football in Kyoto
Association football in Kyoto
Kyoto Sanga FC
Sports competitions in Kyoto
Kyoto Marathon
Shimadzu All Japan Indoor Tennis Championships
Sports venues in Kyoto
Kyoto Racecourse
Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium
Economy and infrastructure of Kyoto
Economy of Kyoto
Financial services in Kyoto
Bank of Kyoto
Hotels in Kyoto
Restaurants and cafés in Kyoto
Salon de thé François
Tai-an
Shopping malls and markets in Kyoto
Æon Mall Kyoto Gojō
Nishiki Market
Tourism in Kyoto
Transportation in Kyoto
Public transport in Kyoto
Public transport operators in Kyoto
Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau
Air transport in Kyoto
Airports in Kyoto
Road transport in Kyoto
Bus transport in Kyoto
TOSA Flash Mobility, Clean City, Smart Bus
Cycling in Kyoto
Rail transport in Kyoto
Rail transport in Kyoto
Kyoto Municipal Subway
Karasuma Line
Tōzai Line
Railway stations in Kyoyo
Kyōto Station
Ōmiya Station
Sanjō Station
Education in Kyoto
Education in Kyoto
Universities in Kyoto
Doshisha University
Kyoto Institute of Technology
Kyoto University
Kyoto City University of Arts
Ryukoku University
Research institutes in Kyoto
International Research Center for Japanese Studies