Alternative Kyoto: how Japan's culture capital became a hotspot

Beneath the surface of sedate geisha teahouses and hushed shrines, Kyoto is a hotbed for legendary live music — here, Japan's most unique, riotous acts are set free in the city's underground clubs, grungy dive bars and historic cafes.

In pictures: where to stay and eat in Kyoto, Japan's culinary capital

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