Kyoto

Name: Kyoto
Address: East Asia, Japan

East Asia, Japan

Japan

People from Kyoto are called:

Male/General:

Kyotoite

Pronunciation:

/kiˈoʊtoʊ/

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,464,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: Japan
Region:: East Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Japanese 'Kyōto', meaning 'capital city'. Former imperial capital for over 1,000 years.

About Kyoto

Ancient capital of Japan with over 2,000 temples and shrines.
UNESCO World Heritage Site with traditional architecture.
Known for geisha districts, bamboo groves, and zen gardens.
Center of traditional Japanese culture and arts.
Famous for cherry blossoms and autumn foliage.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Osaka

50 km southwest

People are called:

Osakan

Tokyo

450 km northeast

People are called:

Tokyoite

Seoul

900 km west

People are called:

Seoulite

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,464,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: Japan
Region:: East Asia

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