HIDDEN PATHS - Walking Historical Kyoto

HIDDEN PATHS - Walking Historical Kyoto is  a series of historical walking guides around the Japanese city of Kyoto. Available in paperback and e-book download from all Amazon sites. 
Kyoto is a city rich in history. A lot of the physical evidence of that history has though long since disappeared as it is also a city that has witnessed the ravages of fire, earthquakes, and civil wars. It is said to be a spiritual land, chosen as the capital city for the emperor Kammu to take up residence in the year 794. With its narrow streets, mix of old and new architecture, peaceful rivers, and close at hand nature, it is a city that holds on to its past tightly whilst embracing the future with open arms. This book does not serve to give an in-depth historical story of Kyoto or even of the areas that the walks are situated in. These books are a taster, a guide to open the doors to the curious who want to see some of the city and suburbs that may be hidden by either time or modern life.