This beautiful home belonged to members of the Katsura family, one of the Imperial families of Japan. The home displays some very traditional Japanese architecture and landscape design.

This enormous central station in Kyoto displays some non-traditional architecture for the region. Rail trains, subway trains and buses all converge on the lower levels, while many shops, restaurants, business offices and a hotel inhabit the 15 plus stories of the high-rise building.

This location was the home of the Imperial Family until 1868 when the formal residence was relocated to Tokyo. Free, guided tours are given daily but only to those who have made reservations in advance.

This temple complex includes several buildings and an expansive Japanese garden. One of the oldest structures in Kyoto is a five-story pagoda that can be found on the temple grounds.

Built in 1482 by the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa, this Zen temple was supposed to have been finished in a coat of silver. Although this step never occurred, the temple is still known by the name Silver Pavilion.

This museum houses a large collection of artworks and archaeological artifacts from the Kyoto area.