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Set off for a day to discover Kyoto and Nara's must-see landmarks!
In the morning, you'll meet your guide in Kyoto, and travel by bus to Nara.
Nara was Imperial Japan's first permanent capital from 710 to 784. It has a rich cultural heritage, and its temples and shrines are among the oldest in Japan. Nara is also famous for its many deer, which roam freely around the city.
Your first visit will be to the Todaiji Buddhist Temple. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this temple is one of the largest wooden structures in the world and houses a grandiose bronze Buddha statue.
After visiting the temple, you'll stroll through Nara Park, where you can see the famous tame deer.
Finally, you'll end your visit to Nara with a tour of the Kasuga Taisha compound, the city's most important Shinto shrine. This is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is famous for hundreds of bronze and stone lanterns that hang from its buildings.
You'll then take the coach back to Kyoto, where you'll then stop for lunch (Japanese meal).
Kyoto was Japan's imperial capital for over a thousand years, and today remains the country's cultural heart thanks to numerous temples, shrines and traditional gardens.
After lunch you'll visit the Kyoto Imperial Palace, which is set in a vast park. It was the residence of the Japanese imperial family until 1868 when the capital was moved to Tokyo.
After this, you'll travel to the west of city to visit Kinkakuji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion. The top two floors of this famous temple (also a UNESCO World Heritage Site) are entirely covered in gold leaf.
Finally, you'll head to Arashiyama, a district on the outskirts of the city popular with locals and tourists alike. You'll be able to explore Arashiyama's numerous street stalls and shops at your own pace and enjoy a stroll through its famous bamboo grove.
Once done, you'll be taken back to Kyoto.
