Experience the timeless elegance of Japan’s ancient capital, Kyoto, as we visit two of its most celebrated spiritual sites before concluding our journey together with a final celebratory gathering. To avoid extreme overcrowding you’ll be split into 2 groups that visit the places at different times but everyone will get to see the following:
・Shinkansen Travel: Enjoy the world-renowned speed and comfort of the Bullet Train as we transition from the history of Hiroshima to the cultural heart of Kyoto.
・Sanjusangendo Temple: Step into Japan’s longest wooden structure to behold the breathtaking sight of 1,001 life-sized, golden-leafed statues of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy, meticulously carved in the 12th and 13th centuries.
・Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavilion): Marvel at Kyoto’s most iconic Zen Buddhist temple, whose top two floors are completely covered in shimmering gold leaf and reflected perfectly in the surrounding “Mirror Pond.”