¡üµþÅÔ¤ÎÃÏÍý¡¦ÃÏ·Á¡¦µ¤¸õ. Kyoto is (located) in a basin (which is) surrounded by high mountains. This is why it is very hot in summer and very cold in winter in Kyoto. Kyoto was the capital of Japan for more than 1,000 years and there are many (Buddhist) temples and (Shinto) shrines. Many foreign tourists visit Kyoto every year.
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