A Guide to the Best Areas to Stay in Kyoto Kyoto will be sitting pretty as a highlight on most itineraries to Japan, whether you’re visiting for the first time, or like me, try to visit annually. I’ve photographed in and around Kyoto for over 20 years now; it’s a city I find so culturally fascinating, with 1600 temples, 400+ shrines and 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. I doubt I’ll ever get bored; there’s always something new to see, favourites to revisit,...