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Exploring Kyoto: On Foot in the Ancient Capital
This revised and updated edition of the Japan travel classic and cultural guide gets you wandering from downtown quarters to remote mountaintop temples and features expanded information on new museums and gardens now open year-round for viewing.
Judith Clancy's expert research weaves a rich narrative of Kyoto's history, local lore, and artistic and religious background to guide you through your journey.
Includes:
31 explorations including 5 mountain routes, 17 World Heritage Sites, Arashiyama, Kiyomizu-dera, Philosopher's Walk, the city's 6 Zen temple complexes, and much more Detailed maps tracing each route Over 30 descriptive photos Tips on etiquette and behavior A full index to all sites and attractions
Judith Clancy's expert research weaves a rich narrative of Kyoto's history, local lore, and artistic and religious background to guide you through your journey.
Includes:
31 explorations including 5 mountain routes, 17 World Heritage Sites, Arashiyama, Kiyomizu-dera, Philosopher's Walk, the city's 6 Zen temple complexes, and much more Detailed maps tracing each route Over 30 descriptive photos Tips on etiquette and behavior A full index to all sites and attractions
- GenresTravelJapanNonfiction
320 pages, Paperback
Published April 24, 2018
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March 14, 2024
27 recorridos para explorar Kioto de manera exhaustiva. La propuesta es buena y la autora conoce bien la ciudad, aunque quizás se centra demasiado en los templos y santuarios y poco en las calles o zonas interesantes. Pero lo que impide que la guía da perfecta es la ausencia de fotos que ilustren lo que leyendo los textos pueden parecer templos virtualmente igual de interesantes. Unido a una maquetación farragosa que dificulta la consulta, hace que el libro se quede lejos de lo que podría ser, aunque sí aporta información valiosa.
February 19, 2013
To tell you the honest truth, I don't know why I didn't buy this sooner. OK, I do know why I didn't buy it sooner. "A guide book on Kyoto? Yeah, right. Why does someone living in Kansai need one of them?" Arrogance, at its best. Well, I humble myself to say that I'm now kicking myself for not getting it years ago.
Every resident of Kansai, at least - and local residents who visit Kyoto regularly, for that fact - should buy this guide and Clancy's latest, Machiya Restaurant Guide. Both are indispensable guides. That work well together. Clancy is obviously a birdlover and nature lover and notes the local flora and fauna throughout the city. Having done a lot of work dealing with Kyoto recently, I appreciate Clancy's work even more. If you want to do your friends and family a favour, buy them Kyoto the City of Zen. Her prose is excellent. And yes, I will be raving about that when I'm done reading it.
Every resident of Kansai, at least - and local residents who visit Kyoto regularly, for that fact - should buy this guide and Clancy's latest, Machiya Restaurant Guide. Both are indispensable guides. That work well together. Clancy is obviously a birdlover and nature lover and notes the local flora and fauna throughout the city. Having done a lot of work dealing with Kyoto recently, I appreciate Clancy's work even more. If you want to do your friends and family a favour, buy them Kyoto the City of Zen. Her prose is excellent. And yes, I will be raving about that when I'm done reading it.
August 7, 2007
Thirty walking tours -- I did several of them (or portions) and found Clancy's information helpful, though I wish some of the maps that accompany the text were a little easier to read. Or at least the one for Arashiyama.
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