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 visit the places below at different times.
・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.”
Dinner and hotel are not included on this day.