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"Exploring Kyoto by long-term resident Judith Clancy is an excellent guide to exploring Kyoto on foot." \Lonely Planet Japan
Among the worldfs most cherished ancient cities, Kyoto, Japan, is perfect for exploring on foot. Richly detailed and small enough to fit in a jacket pocket, Exploring Kyoto is an essential guide to becoming an enlightened pedestrian in the area once known as Yamashiro (gthe back of the mountainsh).
Thoroughly revised and updated, this edition of Exploring Kyoto offers two new routes and spans a spectrum of geographical and cultural topography, from bustling downtown quarters to remote mountaintops, hip eateries to ancient shrines. Included are:
* Thirty explorations, including the well-known\Mt. Hiei, Arashiyama, Heian Shrine, Ryoanji, Philosopherfs Walk\and many hidden corners
* Detailed maps tracing each route
* Over thirty descriptive photos
* Essential tips on etiquette and behavior
* Full index to all sites and attractions
* In-depth information on local history, arts, and festivals
Judith Clancy has lived in Kyoto since 1970. She has written about the many traditions of Kyoto, including music, tea ceremony, and ikebana, and has acted as guide and interpreter for various groups and workshops.
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