Gold Guide

Your guide will greet you at the lobby of your hotel.
After confirming the itinerary with you, the guide will take you to the first destination.

Kinkaku-ji Temple is one of the 17 cultural property sites of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto" registered as a World Heritage Site in 1994.
The beauty of its glittering Golden Pavilion is truly breathtaking.

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The Golden Pavilion stands dignified in a magnificent stroll-type Japanese garden.
On a fine day, the Pavilion's reflection in the pond doubles its beauty.

Nijo-jo Castle, another World Heritage site in the ancient capital of Kyoto, is a samurai castle built by the shogun who unified Japan in the early 17th century and has been the setting for important events in Japanese history.

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The central building, Ninomaru Palace, is a National Treasure consisting of 33 rooms, each with magnificent wall paintings that serve their purpose and still overwhelm the visitors more than 400 years later.

Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen," Nishiki Market is a half-mile shopping arcade street with 130 stores selling fish, vegetables, dried foods, and other groceries and kitchen utensils such as knives.
Now, let's have lunch in this neighborhood.
There are a variety of restaurants, including Japanese, Italian, and ramen shops.

At Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, a group of vermilion torii gates stretching on and on is a sight.
Look! The ema (votive tablet) on which wishes are written is shaped like a torii gate.
There is another votive tablet in the shape of a fox's face, where visitors can draw their faces.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple, founded before Kyoto became the capital, has a history of more than 1,200 years, especially since the 17th century when it became the core of a significant leisure area and drew many visitors.

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The main hall is built on top of a cliff, and 18 pillars support its wide overhanging veranda using a traditional construction method that does not use a single nail.
The view of the pagoda and the beautiful trees surrounding it is truly spectacular.

Walk around the Gion area, which represents Kyoto's traditional entertainment district.
You may see a cute maiko (apprentice geisha) coming out of a traditional Japanese house.

Your guide will take you back to your hotel. Or, you can end the tour in the Gion area if desired.

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With many kimono rental stores in Kyoto, you can wear a kimono and enjoy the atmosphere of the ancient capital.