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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kyoto is almost surreal. /
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F1FTY City Guide // KYOTO
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