Japan's ancient imperial capital from 794 to 1869, Kyoto is home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, over 1,600 Buddhist temples, and 400 Shinto shrines. The Gion district preserves the geisha tradition, while Fushimi Inari's 10,000 torii gates draw over 50 million visitors annually.

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