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23 pictures that show why travelers voted Kyoto the best city in the world

Sophie-Claire HoellerJul 8, 2015, 02:21 IST

Travel + Leisure just released its annual World's Best Awards, which surveys thousands of readers to come up with a comprehensive list of the year's best hotels, islands, airlines, and destinations.

This year, for the second time in a row, travelers voted Kyoto, Japan, to be the best city in the world.

Kyoto - Japan's imperial capital for over 1,000 years - is full of incredible temples, parks, and markets that make it a favorite with travelers.

These photos show why Kyoto was named the world's best city - twice.