Kyoto City opens promotional office in Dubai

Dubai: Japan’s Kyoto City has opened a promotional office in Dubai to encourage travellers from the Gulf to visit the city, according to a statement by the Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau on Sunday.

Kyoto is Japan’s ancient imperial capital, with 17 Unesco world heritage sites, shopping and cultural experiences, and restaurants, offering halal food.

Visitors can stay at both modern hotels and family-run inns.