From an artist’s guest house to a villa in the mountains, these are some of the best finds in the cultural capital of Japan. Courtesy Airbnb With its graceful mix of temples, gardens, and preserved historical neighborhoods, it's no wonder as to why so many tourists flock to Kyoto every year. The city is bursting with artisans plying their millennium-old trades, austere tea houses, and narrow paved alleys dotted with hanging lanterns. There’s so much to see in this exceptional city that it can get overwhelming, so having an optimal home base is key. Though you’ll likely want to hit at least a few of the most popular attractions, settling into an Airbnb in a residential neighborhood will allow you to experience some of the quieter, but no less charming, rhythms of the daily life of this city of art and culture. Living in Tokyo , I’m only two hours by shinkansen from Kyoto, and I've been lucky enough to visit regularly over the years.…