Kyoto, Japan

Nishijin

Nishijin, Kyoto

Nishijin is Kyoto's historic weaving quarter, birthplace of nishijin-ori silk brocade. Named for a war camp pitched here in the 15th century, it still hums with looms threading gold and color into ceremonial cloth.

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Location

Coordinates: 35.033, 135.745

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