The human treasure, Historical Kyoto.The human treasure, Historical Kyoto.Kyoto has created its original culture for 1200 years, by continuously receiving and arranging the advanced culture of Asia and Europe.
The philosophy of Kyoto which survived the decades and the centuries is mixing the highest quality and highest technology to generate the traditional culture.
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kamogawa
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Machiya
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Lake Biwa-ko
Old Sosui Canal |
historical town
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In Kyoto, the civic society established and their culture flourished in the modern ages. The wealthy merchants and skilled craftsmen led the culture and refined the style of Machiya.
Machiya has experienced the city at citizen's level as its style has developed continuously by reflecting the needs of the time. In this sense, it can be said that kyo-machiya is one of the most important aspects of Kyoto's rich culture, and thus a symbolic space in the city.
