Seeing Kyoto

by Juliet Winters Carpenter

Book Overview

Kyoto is the heart and soul of Japan, the repository and guardian of its ancient spirit. With an informative text and 150 stunning colour images, this beautifully produced book reveals all the charm and elegance of Japan's most beloved city. Kyoto is the heart and soul of Japan, the repository and guardian of its ancient spirit. With an informative text and 150 stunning colour images, this beautifully produced book reveals all the charm and elegance of Japan's most beloved city. Part 1 looks at historical Kyoto; Part 2 portrays the life and culture of the city; Part 3

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 4770023383
• ISBN13: 9784770023384
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Kodansha
• Length: 95 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.4" x 11.9"

Customer Reviews

Only a Partial Picture of Kyoto

"Seeing Kyoto" is a picturesque travel guide that is strong on beautiful photos and suggestions for walking routes. However, the image the book presents of Kyoto only captures a narrow slice of what Kyoto is really like. Kyoto is a large Japanese city with all of the crowding and drab concrete buldings that one associates with Tokyo. Yet within this bustling city, there are also beautiful tourist destinations that are unfortunately overwhelmed with tourists. "Seeing Kyoto" is a beautiful book with idealized images of Kyoto. Take this book with a large grain of salt.