Exploring Kyoto, Revised Edition
Description
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 more
- Detailed maps tracing each route
- Over 30 descriptive photos
- Tips on etiquette and behavior
- A full index to all sites and attractions
More details
Person
Judith Clancy has lived in Kyoto since 1970, writing and teaching about Japanese culture. Her books describe the many traditions of Kyoto, including music, tea ceremony, and ikebana, and acts as a guide and interpreter for groups and workshops. She is also the author of Kyoto Machiya Restaurant Guide, Kyoto Gardens, Kyoto: City of Zen, and The Alluring World of Geiko and Maiko. She lives in a 120-year-old converted weaving studio in Nishijin, Kyoto's weaving and dyeing district.
Content
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface to the New Edition
- Introduction
- Exploring Kyoto
- General Map of Kyoto
- Key to Maps
- Walk 1 Kyoto Imperial Park
- Walk 2 Yoshidayama
- Walk 3 Daimonji
- Walk 4 Kitano
- Walk 5 Nijo
- Walk 6 Higashi and Nishi Honganji
- Walk 7 Rokudo
- Walk 8 Sanjusangendo
- Walk 9 Higashiyama
- Walk 10 Nanzenji
- Walk 11 Okazaki
- Walk 12 Teramachi
- Walk 13 Downtown
- Walk 14 Shugakuin and Ichijoji
- Walk 15 Enryakuji
- Walk 16 Mt. Hiei
- Walk 17 Ohara
- Walk 18 Kibune and Kurama
- Walk 19 Kamigamo
- Walk 20 Nishigamo
- Walk 21 Takao
- Walk 22 Sagano
- Walk 23 Arashiyama
- Walk 24 Uzumasa
- Walk 25 Omuro
- Walk 26 Oharano
- Walk 27 Yoshimine
- Walk 28 Daigo
- Walk 29 Fushimi
- Walk 30 Fushimi Inari
- Walk 31 Sennyuji and Tofukuji
- Index of Places
