Exploring Kyoto, Revised Edition

The Japan travel classic and cultural guide gets you wandering from downtown quarters to remote mountaintop temples....This revised and updated edition of the Japan travel classic and cultural guide gets you wandering from downtown quarters to remote mountaintop temples and features expanded information on new museums and gardens now open year-round for viewing.Judith Clancy's expert research weaves a rich narrative of Kyoto's history, local lore, and artistic and religious background to guide you through your journey.Includes:31 explorations including 5 mountain routes, 17 World Heritage Sites, Arashiyama, Kiyomizu-dera, Philosopher's Walk, the city's 6 Zen temple complexes, and much moreDetailed maps tracing each routeOver 30 descriptive photosTips on etiquette and behaviorA full index to all sites and attractions