小しょう京きょう都と

noun

Little Kyoto; small town with Kyoto-like historical charm

Refers to a town outside Kyoto that has preserved traditional streetscapes, temples, or atmosphere reminiscent of Kyoto. Often used in tourism contexts.

• 金かな沢ざわは小しょう京きょう都ととして知しられている。

  Kanazawa is known as a Little Kyoto.

• この町まちは小しょう京きょう都とと呼よばれるほど風ふ情ぜいがある。

  This town has so much charm that it is called a Little Kyoto.