KYOTO, a city with more than 1,200 years of history and tradition in Japan, is now entering a period of change. As inbound tourism to Japan rapidly recovers, the biggest challenge is how to strike a balance between maintaining traditions inside Kyoto and sharing information about them internationally. Another challenge is how Kyoto can achieve further development. Many people in Japan, and around the world, are closely watching the future of this fascinating city.
The Kansai region is home to 50% of Japan’s national treasures and 40% of its important cultural properties. Kyoto in particular has numerous temples and shrines, including the World Heritage Kiyomizudera Temple, as well as traditional crafts. Traditional events such as the Gion Festival are held throughout the year. No one doubts that Kyoto is one of the most popular travel destinations for foreigners. If you walk around the city, you can see many foreigners taking in the historic atmosphere.
