Kyoto, 29 Historic Walks in Japan's Ancient Capital

Explore the rich culture and history of Kyoto's historic districts and sites — on foot!

This book presents 29 easy-to-follow walking tours through Kyoto's unique districts full of charm and character. You'll discover not only the dozens of iconic sites—such as the Silver Pavilion, the Ryoan-ji rock garden and the Heian Shrine—but many little-known places off the beaten track. Much more than a guidebook, this volume explains the history and culture of Kyoto through its monuments. Authors John and Phyllis Martin tell these colorful tales passionately with larger-than-life characters and grand events that have shaped the city.

This new expanded edition features over 180 color photos and 49 full-color maps that trace each route. It is absolutely packed with invaluable information including QR codes that load the walks into Google Maps on your smart phone! Fully updated and revised, this is the most complete guide to Kyoto available!

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