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Nomura Samurai House
Kanazawa, Japan Explore the Nomura Samurai House, a traditional Japanese home with tea-ceremony room, an interior courtyard garden and...
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Nijo Castle
Kyoto, Japan Visit Nijo Castle, which consist of two concentric rings of fortifications. The castle includes the Ninomaru Palace, the...
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Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kyoto, Japan Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its several thousand vermilion torii gates leading to the wooded forest of the sacred...
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Heian Shrine
Kyoto, Japan The shrine was built on the occasion of the 1100th anniversary of the capital's foundation in Kyoto and is dedicated to the...
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Nanzenji Temple
Kyoto, Japan Visit the 13th Century Nanzenji temple. As with most zen gardens, the azalea bushes, well-kempt white gravel and vibrant...
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The Golden Pavilion
Kyoto, Japan Marvel at the gilded brilliance of Kinkakuji, the Golden Pavilion, named for the beautiful gold leaf that adorns it. The...
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Kiyomizu Temple
Kyoto, Japan Kiyomizu-dera, full name Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera is an independent Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto. The temple is part of...
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Kodaiji Temple (with Tea Ceremony)
Kyoto, Japan Kodaiji Temple was constructed in 1606 in memory of one of Japan’s greatest historical figures – Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Enjoy a...
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Kasuga Shrine
Kyoto, Japan Kasuga Shrine is Nara’s most celebrated shrine. It was established at the same time as the capital and dedicated to the...
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Sanjusangendo Hall
Kyoto, Japan Visit Sanjusangendo Hall, constructed in 1164 by a former Emperor who had retired to a life of religion. Dedicated to...
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Nara Park
Nara, Japan Nara Park is a large central park playing host to Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Shrine, Kofukuji and the Nara National Museum. The...
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Ryoanji Zen Temple
Kyoto, Japan Enjoy a visit to Ryoanji Zen Temple, the site of Japan's most famous rock garden, which attracts hundreds of visitors every...
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Samurai & Geisha dress up
Kyoto, Japan You will be transferred to a local studio where you will have the opportunity to don traditional Samurai and Geisha garb....
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Taiko Drum Experience
Kyoto, Japan In Japanese, drum means ‘Taiko’, and it is an ancient art form like no other – performers use extremely large drums, ranging...
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Higashi Chaya District
Kanazawa, Japan Visit to one of Kanazawa’s larger and more intriguing Geisha districts, the Higashi Chaya District. Highlights of the...
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Kanazawa Castle
Kanazawa, Japan Visit the Kanazawa Castle, serving as the home of the powerful Maeda Clan from 1583 to 1867. Although many of the...
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Hakone Shrine
Hakone, Japan A vibrant red torii gate set along the edge of Ashinoko Lake. Centuries ago, the people of Hakone believed an evil presence...
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Feb 10, 20201 min read


Saihouji Temple / Moss Garden
Kyoto, Japan Visit Saihouji Temple or Kokedera (Moss Garden/Moss Temple). The temple was listed on the UNESCO world Heritage list in...
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Feb 7, 20201 min read


Tenryuji Temple: In the Heart of Arashiyama
Kyoto, Japan Discover one of Kyoto’s five great Zen Temples - Tenryuji Temple, located in the center of Arashiyama. The temple was built...
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Feb 7, 20201 min read


Asakusa & Sensoji Temple
Tokyo, Japan Observe the traditional city design of Asakusa. Centered around Asakusa Kannon Temple (Sensoji Temple) with a history of...
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Feb 6, 20201 min read
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