Kyoto Prefecture
Kyoto Prefecture (京都府, Kyōto-fu) is a prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan on the island of Honshu.[1] The capital is the city of Kyoto.[2]
Kyoto
京都府 | |
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| Japanese transcription(s) | |
| • Romaji | Kyōto-fu |
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 Location of Kyoto in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 35°1′15.7″N 135°45′20.1″E | |
| Country |  Japan |
| Region | Kansai |
| Island | Honshu |
| Capital | Kyoto |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Takatoshi Nishiwaki |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,612.20 km2 (1,780.78 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 31st |
| Population (October 1, 2020) | |
| • Total | 2,579,921 |
| • Rank | 13th |
| • Density | 560/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| ISO 3166 code | JP-26 |
| Prefectural flower | Weeping cherry blossom (Prunus spachiana) |
| Prefectural tree | Kitayama Sugi (Cryptomeria japonica) |
| Prefectural bird | Streaked Shearwater (Calonectris leucomelas) |
| Number of districts | 6 |
| Number of municipalities | 26 |
| Website | www.pref.kyoto.jp/ index_e.html |
History
In the Meiji period, Kyoto Prefecture was made from the area of the former Yamashiro Province.[3]
From the 7th century through the late-19th century, the city of Kyoto was the Imperial capital of Japan.
Geography
Kyoto Prefecture is almost in the center of Honshū and of Japan. To the north, it faces the Sea of Japan and Fukui Prefecture. To the south, it faces Osaka and Nara Prefectures. To the east, it faces Mie and Shiga Prefectures. To the west, it faces Hyōgo Prefecture.
Cities
There are fifteen cities in Kyoto Prefecture.
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Towns and villages
These are the towns and villages in each district:
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Education
Universities
- Kyoto University
- Kyoto University of Education
- Kyoto Institute of Technology
- Kyoto University of Foreign Studies
- Doshisha University
- Ritsumeikan University
- Kyoto Sangyo University (Kyoto Industrial University)
- Ryukoku University
- Bukkyo University
- Otani University
- Kyoto Gakuen University
- Hanazono University
National Parks
National Parks are established in about 6% of the total land area of the prefecture.[4]
Shrines and Temples
The Kamo Shrines (Kamigamo jinja and Shimogamo jinja) are the chief Shinto shrines (ichinomiya) in the prefecture. [5]
Related pages
References
- Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Kyoto-fu" in Japan Encyclopedia, p. 587; "Kansai" at p. 477.
- Nussbaum, "Kyoto" at pp. 565-587.
- Nussbaum, "Provinces and prefectures" at p. 780.
- Japan Ministry of the Environment, "General overview of area figures for Natural Parks by prefecture"; retrieved 2012-3-13.
- "Nationwide List of Ichinomiya," p. 1 Archived 2013-05-17 at the Wayback Machine; retrieved 2012-3-14.
Other websites
Media related to Kyoto prefecture at Wikimedia Commons
- Official Kyoto Prefecture website (in English)
- Kyoto Prefectural International Center Archived 2012-02-04 at the Wayback Machine
- Kyoto Prefecture Daily Living Guide Archived 2009-03-12 at the Wayback Machine
- Kyoto Tourism Federation Archived 2010-11-12 at the Wayback Machine
- Kyoto Visitors Guide
