Kyoto is very different from Tokyo, more so than I had imagined. It's a smaller city, first of all, so your mind can grasp an idea of where things are quite easily. This is helped by the fact that it's in a valley running North-South between hills on both sides. One side is Arashiyama (West) and the other is Higashiyama (East). Both areas are packed with interesting temples and scenic spots, but Arashiyama wins in my mind. With it's river running between two steep hills, it's really pretty.
We had five days in Kyoto, and not enough time to see all the temples and famous sights. Which is probably just as well, as temple fatigue can set in.
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