It is home to over 100 temples and former capital of Japan . Historic areas of city have traditional wooden house called ' machiya ' Many have been destroyed or damaged . Some are trying to rebuild and make them liveable for modern people .
Kyoto is home to over 1,600 temples and former capital of Japan . Historic districts of city have traditional wooden house called 'machiya ' Many have been destroyed or redeveloped . Some are trying to preserve and make them liveable for modern life .