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Experience the peace and enlightenment of Zen meditation at one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan on this half-day tour from Kyoto. You'll also pay a visit to the Enryakuji Temple on Mt Hiei, one of Japan's three great Zen temples.

Visit two popular attractions outside Kyoto on a full-day trip: beautiful Himeji Castle and the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery. You'll take a ride on a famous Shinkansen Bullet train, tour one of the best examples of a Japanese castle in the country, and sample potent sake rice wine.

Explore the cultural treasures of Kyoto and Nara on a full-day tour from Kyoto. You'll tour Kyoto in the morning, enjoy a buffet lunch at the Kyoto Handicraft Center, then take an afternoon tour of Nara's temples and shrines.

Experience the magic of Kyoto on a full-day sightseeing tour of Japan’s cultural jewel. You’ll visit Kyoto’s most popular attractions and enjoy a buffet lunch at the Kyoto Handicraft Center.

Stroll through rural bamboo groves and visit mountain temples outside Kyoto on this morning walking tour of the Sagano and Arashiyama districts. You'll experience the tranquil beauty of Japan's rural temples and gardens, and experience Japanese life outside the big cities.

Enjoy the sights of Kyoto on this morning tour. Visit Nijo Castle, marvel at the gold covered Kinkakuji Temple - Golden Pavilion, walk through Kyoto Imperial Palace - The emperor's residence until 1868 and enjoy buffet lunch at the Kyoto Handicraft Center, where you will also have the opportunity to make your own woodwork print.

Enjoy an afternoon visiting Nara. Due to its past as the first permanent capital of Japan, it remains full of historic treasures, including some of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples. On this tour visit the Todaiji Temple - Huge temple housing Japan's largest Buddha statue, Deer Park - home to hundreds of freely roaming deer, and Kasuga Shrine - Nara's most celebrated shrine.

Enjoy the sights of Kyoto on this morning tour. Visit Nijo Castle, marvel at the gold covered Kinkakuji Temple - Golden Pavilion, walk through Kyoto Imperial Palace - The emperor's residence until 1868. Tour concludes at the shopping paradise of the Kyoto Handicraft Center, see demonstrations of Japanese traditional arts and crafts.

Enjoy an afternoon in Kyoto. This tour includes visits to the Heian Shrine - the vibrant green and red shrine in form of the ancient Imperial Palace, Sanjusangendo Hall - exhibiting 1001 Kannon statues, and the Kiyomizu Temple - famous for its large terrace with sweeping views of the city. Your transportation, English speaking Guide and all admissions are also included.