Kyoto, ____ a beauty ____ a bright and colorful kimono, delights tourists ____ the year. In spring, romance is in the air ____ the city is ____ with a ____ of pink cherry ____. In summer, green leaves can be ____ rustling in the wind and ____ sparkling in the sunshine. Maple leaves in autumn ____ the landscape on fire ____ orange and red colors. ____, when winter comes, white snow ____ the whole city into a magic, silver kingdom. ____ ____ its natural splendor, Kyoto has so ____ more to feast one’s eyes on. ____ previously ____ the capital of Japan ____ over a thousand years, the city boasts a large ____ of historic shrines and temples. ____ visit to Kyoto would be complete ____ seeing one of ____ ____ photographed landmarks: the Kinkaku-ji, or the Golden Pavilion Temple in English. ____ giant, leafy maple trees ____ up to its main entrance, ____ ____ into view is this magnificent three-story pavilion. Rising up behind a crystal-clear pond, it is ____ ____ sparkling gold leaf and crowned with a large bronze phoenix on its shimmering roof. The reflection of the pavilion ____ the glassy surface of the pond is a breathtaking sight. Visitors can ____ a leisurely walk ____ the surrounding gardens and enjoy many stunning views of this beautiful structure. ____ unforgettable Kyoto sight ____ ____ face to face with one of the old capital’s very special “persons of art,” or geishas. These are women ____ in delicate kimonos with silk sleeves. Their distinctive white makeup, bright red lipstick, and graceful hairpins also ____ them easy to recognize. And it’s not just their unique appearance that ____ geishas ____ out from the crowd. These highly skilled entertainers ____ years ____ different musical instruments, songs, and literature. Of course, ____ “person of art” could ____ a true geisha ____ being able to perform the traditional kyomai dance. This ancient art ____ slow music ____ very deliberate movements, and often expresses very deep emotion. ____ Kyoto, culture and natural beauty ____ together ____ the graceful motions of kyomai. Regardless ____ the season, the city is a must-see destination ____ tourists ____ an authentic local experience. ____ ____ visit are likely ____ end ____ falling in love ____ the heart of Japan.

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