京都府 – RURUBU & ALL WAY JAPAN

City Overview

Kyoto Prefecture has developed as a political and cultural center in Japan for over a thousand years since the establishment of Heiankyo in 794. Many historical monuments, including Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, Ginkaku-ji, and Byodo-in, are listed as World Cultural Heritage Sites. In addition, there are famous places such as Arashiyama and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, which attracts many tourists from Japan and abroad as cities that symbolize Japanese culture. It is also a region where traditional culture is passed down with a rich color, including the Kyung cuisine, tea ceremony, Hua-do, Nishi-Shiori, and Kyung-Yuzen. In addition, traditional events such as the Gion Festival and the Five Mountains are also flourishing. You can also enjoy traditional food cultures such as matcha, pickles and kaiseki dishes.

Basic Information

Address:

Shimodori-dori Shinmachi, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto

Region: Kinki

Prefecture: Kyoto Prefecture

Kyoto

Demographics

Total Population:

2,488,075

Number of Households:

1,255,136

Major Industries

Service trade: Kyoto is one of the world's leading tourist cities and has many historical attractions such as Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari Taisha, and Arashiyama.
Industrial: Traditional craft industries such as Nishi-Kiori, Kyoyuzen, Kiyomizu-yaki, and Kyōtō thrive; on the other hand, high-tech industries such as precision machinery and electronic components are also developing, with companies such as Kyocera, Omron and Rohm holding their headquarters.
Academic research industry: There are many universities and research institutes, including Kyoto University, Doshisha University, and Ritsumeikan University, which also play an important role in the research field.

Local Products

Senki, Matcha Sweets, Obanzai, Kyōzuki, Kyōzoku, Kaiseki Cuisine, Seishin Cuisine, Tea/Matcha, Yatsubashi, Kyobaamu, Aka Nashi-mochi, Senju Senbei, Gion Tsujitoshi, Kyōyaki, Shimizu-yaki, Kyōyō, Kyōyō-na, Nishi-shiori, yojiya oblatori paper, Kyoto 13

Kyoto

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