If you are looking for a place to live that captures the sheer vastness of Japan’s cultural and historical mystique, Kyoto is the city for you. With over a thousand years of rich cultural history, Kyoto features a wide array of stellar iconic gardens, temples, and shrines. Journey through the thousands of exotic gates of Fushimi Inari, relax amongst rows of bamboo in Arashiyama, or dive through the part of Kyoto where past meets modern. Kyoto is home to the best traditional craftsmen of kimonos, fans, and pottery, as well as numerous world renowned restaurants.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Kyoto is the previous capital and current cultural center of Japan, best known for its breathtaking temples and shrines, busy traditional streets, and perpetual natural beauty.
• Original name of Kyoto used to be Heiankyo, ‘Capital of Peace’
• Known as one of the most desired destinations of the world, and one of the most historic an attractive cities of the world
• Was the capital of Japan for about a 1000 years, and is said to be home to over 1000 Buddhist temples
• The Tale of Genji, oldest novel in the world, is set in Kyoto (during the Heian Period)
• Kyoto University was established in 1897 and was formerly one of the imperial universities
• Kyoto is a city of students with over 30 colleges and universities