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.
Kanazawa is known as a Little Kyoto.
This town has so much charm that it is called a Little Kyoto.
Compound of 小 (small) and 京都 (Kyoto), literally 'small Kyoto'. Used to describe towns that evoke the traditional atmosphere of Kyoto.