As the imperial capital for 1,000 years, Kyoto is full of castles, gardens, shrines, and temples. But how can someone not famliar with Japanese culture distinguish a shrine from a temple?
Travelogue: Hong Kong Coffee House Opens in Historic Kyoto
The historic neighborhood of Higashiyama-ku - one of Kyoto's most important tourist attractions - is full of boutiques, cafes, tea houses, restaurants, and - would you believe? - a Hong Kong based coffee house.