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Top 20 most intriguing Kyoto trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Welcome to this Kyoto trivia template!Kyoto is a city located in the Kansai region of Japan, and is the nation's seventh largest city with a population of 1.47 million people. It is the capital city of Kyoto Prefecture, and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kyoto was the Imperial capital of Japan for over a thousand years, and during that time it flourished and grew due to the patronage of its ruling shoguns and emperors. In the late 18th century, Kyoto became the center of Japanese culture, home to a variety of important cultural monuments and gardens, from ancient temples and shrines to traditional ''machiyas'' (townhouses).This template is designed to test your knowledge on all things Kyoto! Get ready to answer questions on Kyoto's culture, history, food, and more. Good luck!


1) Kyoto is a

  • Country
  • Province
  • City
  • Island

2) How many wards does Kyoto have?

  • 8
  • 10
  • 16
  • 22

3) Kyoto is located in which prefecture?

  • Kanagawa
  • Fukuoka
  • Tokyo
  • Kyoto

4) What is the main religion in Kyoto?

  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Shintoism
  • Judaism

5) What is the oldest temple in Kyoto?

  • Kiyomizu-dera
  • Sanjūsangen-dō
  • Nishiki Market
  • Tōsen-ji

6) Kyoto was the capital of Japan for how many years?

  • 3
  • 11
  • 66
  • 1011

7) What is the name of the Imperial Palace in Kyoto?

  • Shugakuin Imperial Villa
  • The Imperial Palace
  • Katsura Imperial Villa
  • The Old Imperial Palace

8) What is the highest peak in Kyoto?

  • Mount Takao
  • Mount Fuji
  • Mount Hiei
  • Mount Arashi

9) What is the name of the river that runs through Kyoto?

  • Tama River
  • Ani River
  • Yodo River
  • Kamo River

10) What is the largest park in Kyoto?

  • Nijo Castle Park
  • Shukkeien Garden
  • Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
  • Kyoto Imperial Park

11) What type of cuisine is most popular in Kyoto?

  • Sushi
  • Ramen
  • Tempura
  • Kaiseki

12) What type of architecture is most popular in Kyoto?

  • Spanish
  • Gothic
  • Japanese
  • Baroque

13) What is the name of Kyoto's most famous garden?

  • Shinjuku Gyoen Garden
  • Ryoan-ji Temple
  • Hōnen-in Temple
  • Kinkaku-ji Temple

14) What is the name of the most famous tea house in Kyoto?

  • Nishiki Market
  • Gion Corner
  • Kanmangafuchi Abyss
  • Kōdai-ji Temple

15) What is the name of Kyoto's most famous shrine?

  • Fushimi Inari Shrine
  • Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
  • Chion-in Temple
  • Sensō-ji Temple

16) What is the name of the entertainment district in Kyoto?

  • Nara Park
  • Kyoto Station
  • Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
  • Gion District

17) What is the name of the district in Kyoto known for its high-end shopping?

  • Roppongi
  • Shibuya
  • Ginza
  • Pontocho

18) What is the name of the train line that runs through Kyoto?

  • Saikyo Line
  • Yamanote Line
  • Tokyo Metro Line
  • Kyoto Line

19) What is the name of the festival held in Kyoto in March?

  • Sapporo Snow Festival
  • Takayama Spring Festival
  • Gion Matsuri
  • Sendai Tanabata Festival

20) What is the name of Kyoto's most famous temple?

  • Kiyomizu-dera
  • Todai-ji Temple
  • Nijo Castle
  • Kinkaku-ji Temple

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