8:30
Depart
Avanti's Sunrise Tours Desk (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)
*Please refer to [Bus Company]
Nijo Castle (50 mins)
A World Heritage site. Tour the historical castle completed in 1626, which was built to provide lodging for the Tokugawa Shogun and as a palladium for Kyoto Imperial Palace. The impressive, elaborate carvings and decors in the Ninomaru Palace are a must-see.
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].
Kinkaku-ji Temple (45 mins)
A World Heritage site. The wooden architecture is covered in thin layers of pure gold and is surrounded by a beautiful pond.
[Regular] Kyoto Imperial Palace (40 mins)
See the Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was used as the Emperor's residence until about 150 years ago. *Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].
[Kyoto Imperial Palace Closed Days] Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (40 mins)
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is the substitute for Kyoto Imperial Palace on days it is closed to visitors. It is famous for housing the God of Scholarship. This shrine's main hall is a designated national treasure. The shrine is especially great to see during the plum blossom and autumn leaf seasons.
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].
Lunch (60 mins)
Participants will be provided a set menu meal.
*Please refer to [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals].
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (30 mins)
Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of some 40,000 inari-jinja shrines located all over Japan. The bright red Senbon Torii gates are a must-see attraction.
Sanjusangen-do Temple (30 mins)
Visit the world's longest wooden structure, housing 1,001 life-size statues of Buddhist Kannon deities dating back to the 13th century.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple (70 mins)
The view of Kyoto from the World Heritage Site of Kiyomizu-dera is superb. The historic shopping lane that leads to the temple adds to a wonderful experience.
5:30-6:30
Drop-off Service
From Kiyomizu-dera Temple, participants will be dropped off at Kyoto Station, then to hotels.