`` And that 's the part that scares people ( when it comes to renovations ) . '' 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 .
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 .