Kyoto (京都, Kyōto) served as Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. Located on Honshu, this city is one of the country's ten largest cities with a population of 1.5 million people and a modern face. In the heart of the Kansai region, Kyoto is synonymous with good food, geishas and famed shrines. Just like yin and yang, Kyoto was the perfect combination of old and new, ever changing from one street to another. Whether it’s your first or 50th time in Kyoto, the city’s little-known local spots and world-famous tourist attractions will amaze you.