Kyoto: 29 Historic Walks in Japan's Ancient Capital
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| ISBN | 9784805319673 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Tuttle Publishing |
Product description
Exploring Kyoto on Foot
This expanded and fully updated edition of John H. and Phyllis G. Martin's classic guide, revised by Kyoto-based writer Lewis Miesen, leads you through Japan's ancient capital one neighbourhood at a time. Founded almost 1,300 years ago, Kyoto holds more than 1,600 Buddhist temples, 400 Shinto shrines and 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Twenty-nine walking tours take in famous landmarks such as the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu ...
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Exploring Kyoto on Foot
This expanded and fully updated edition of John H. and Phyllis G. Martin's classic guide, revised by Kyoto-based writer Lewis Miesen, leads you through Japan's ancient capital one neighbourhood at a time. Founded almost 1,300 years ago, Kyoto holds more than 1,600 Buddhist temples, 400 Shinto shrines and 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Twenty-nine walking tours take in famous landmarks such as the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu Temple, the Silver Pavilion, Ryoan-ji and Heian Shrine, along with quieter places most visitors miss. Along the way the text explains the history, people and events behind the city's temples, gardens, museums and palaces.
- 29 walking tours with 49 detailed maps and plans
- Colour photographs throughout
- QR codes load each walk into Google Maps on your phone
- Hardcover, 384 pages, published by Tuttle
| Isbn | 9784805319673 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Tuttle Publishing |
