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Ancient temples shrouded in greenery still lie at the end of winding mountain paths. Geiko (the Kyoto term for geisha) still eloquently shuffle along lantern-lit alleyways at night. Elegant bars + restaurants still sit behind secret doors, tucked away in narrow backstreets.

 

But Kyoto is not stuck in the past. Today, the city is also home to a wave of young creatives, who - while always mindful + respectful of its traditions - are injecting a new life + energy into the city.

 

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Ancient temples shrouded in greenery still lie at the end of winding mountain paths. Geiko (the Kyoto term for geisha) still eloquently shuffle along lantern-lit alleyways at night. Elegant bars + restaurants still sit behind secret doors, tucked away in narrow backstreets.

 

But Kyoto is not stuck in the past. Today, the city is also home to a wave of young creatives, who - while always mindful + respectful of its traditions - are injecting a new life + energy into the city.

 

>>> 

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F1FTY City Guide // KYOTO

 

This guide has been edited with great care. Content was compiled based on facts available at the time of going to press. But cities live and breathe, and information is subject to change , so travellers are advised to check for updates from the respective locations  before your visit. All of the businesses mentioned in this guide were chosen at the discretion of F1FTY. None of the brands or businesses featured paid for mentioning in any way.

 

All photos are copyright F1FTY, with the exception of: Main image (Credit: TBC on Unsplash); Jens Madsen (photo courtesy of Jens Madsen). Some images have been edited.

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