18 July 2010 - Kyoto is the ultimate destination of this trip. It is the historically most significant town in Japan, and was spared from the bombs of World War II. Although Kyoto is now a modern town, there are parts where time stood still and images of yesterday are plentiful. You have to develop an eye for the details: a woman selling tofu on the corner of the street, a couple sitting in front of a gnarled bonsai or a man sweeping the tatami mat in his open-fronted shop. Sadly, there are also thousands of tourists here, so it is sometimes difficult to "feel" the environment. Kyoto is home of 20 of Japan's national treasures and has an incredible 1,700 Buddhist temples and 300 Most are made of wood, and they have been destroyed through the years by man, fire and earthquakes, but have always been rebuilt. Kyoto is a great city to explore on foot, soaking in the beauty of the atmosphere..
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Kyoto was indeed spared from the bombs thanks to a French General who knew the cultural importance of Kyoto ! The most magnificent city of Japan, full of mysteries, and quiet places despite the continuous flow of tourists. Maiko-san leaving the tea houses at night, bamboo forest, 1000 'tori' door shrines, zen gardens, great food and warm people, Kyoto is the place to be ! Enjoy the end of your trip ! Olivier
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