NIJO CASTLE: Once a residence of the Tokugawa Shogun, the castle is famous for its architectural beauty and interior decoration. Tiptoe along the mysterious “Nightingale Floor” *On Tuesdays in Jan., Jul., Aug. & Dec. when Nijo Castle is closed, the tour will visit
Ryoanji Temple instead.
GOLDEN
PAVILION: Serenity surrounds the
gold-leaf covered pavilion designed by a feudal
lord as his personal retreat. Walk through
its picturesquely laid out garden and set
aside the tensions of modern life.
KYOTO
IMPERIAL PALACE: Visit the former
residence of the Imperial Family, the heart
of the ancient capital of Kyoto. *On Saturdays,
Sundays, National Holidays and certain restricted
days, visit Kitano Tenmangu instead. Tours visit Ryoanji Temple or Daitokuji Temple on Feb. 25, Mar. 25, Aug. 25 & Nov. 25.
KYOTO
HANDICRAFT CENTER: Observe a demonstration
of traditional handicraft arts and shopping.
Return transportation is available to major
hotels.
Option 2
HEIAN SHRINE: Visit the most representative Shinto shrine in Kyoto built in commemoration of the city’s 1,100th anniversary. Enjoy walking through the beautiful garden.
SANJUSANGENDO HALL: Well known as the “Temple of a Thousand and One Images of Buddha”, this temple is filled with wooden images all carved by famous sculptors, such as Unkei and Tankei.
KIYOMIZU TEMPLE: A quaint old lane with pottery shops leads to the temple. Enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Kyoto from the famous “stage of Kiyomizu”, a wooden veranda, standing on a cliff, which was built without using a single nail.
Option 3
NIJO CASTLE: Once a residence of the Tokugawa Shogun, the castle is famous for its architectural beauty and interior decoration. Tiptoe along the mysterious “Nightingale Floor” *On Tuesdays in Jan., Jul., Aug. & Dec. when Nijo Castle is closed, the tour will visit
Ryoanji Temple instead.
GOLDEN PAVILION: Serenity surrounds the gold-leaf covered pavilion designed by a feudal lord as his personal retreat. Walk through its picturesquely laid out garden and set aside the tensions of modern life.
KYOTO IMPERIAL PALACE: Visit the former residence of the Imperial Family, the heart of the ancient capital of Kyoto.
*On Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays and certain restricted days, visit Kitano Tenmangu instead. Tours visit Ryoanji Temple or Daitokuji Temple on Feb. 25, Mar. 25, Aug. 25 & Nov. 25.
KYOTO HANDICRAFT CENTER: Observe a demonstration of traditional handicraft arts and shopping. Buffet Lunch at Kyoto Handicraft Center.
HEIAN SHRINE: Visit the most representative Shinto shrine in Kyoto built in commemoration of the city’s 1,100th anniversary. Enjoy walking through the beautiful garden.
SANJUSANGENDO HALL: Well known as the “Temple of a Thousand and One Images of Buddha”, this temple is filled with wooden images all carved by famous sculptors, such as Unkei and Tankei.
KIYOMIZU TEMPLE: A quaint old lane with pottery shops leads to the temple. Enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Kyoto from the famous “stage of Kiyomizu”, a wooden
veranda, standing on a cliff, which was built without using a single nail.
