Towns & Villages
There is much to see outside the greater city area of Kyoto, at times, some very old style architecture that is reminiscent of the samurai days. There is little worth seeing in the south of Kyoto prefecture, but the bulk is in Kyoto City extending north to the Japan Sea. Between Kyoto city and the Japan Sea, there are many towns and villages to visit or stay that will give you a special insight into Japanese culture.