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VISIT | Kyoto Unparalleled service and hospitality for more than 100 years, JTB Luxury Escapes is the ultimate choice going to JAPAN. Kyoto has a history of the imperial capital as well as the countryʼs center of culture from 794 until 1867. Many aspects seen as the core traditions of Japanese culture, such as the tea ceremony, flower arrangement, and kaiseki cuisine, originate this city that remains a spiritual home for all Japanese. Before Kyoto, the imperial court was located in Nara, the rst formal capital of Japan. Nara is still home to many important cultural treasures, including the Great Buddha of Todai-ji Temple, forged during the height of the cityʼs glory over 1300 years ago. These two ancient cities are also home to many UNESCO World Heritage sites. Nijo Castle Ryoanji Temple Kiyomizu Temple Todaiji Temple

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Page 1: Kyoto - Recommended Itineraries | Luxury Escapes by JTBJTB Luxury Escapes is the ultimate choice going to JAPAN. Kyoto has a history of the imperial capital as well as the countryʼs

VISIT | Kyoto

Unpara l l e l ed ser v i ce and hosp i t a l i t y fo r more than 100 yea r s , J TB Luxur y E scapes i s the u l t imate cho i ce go ing to JAPAN.

Kyoto has a history of the imperial capital as well as the countryʼs center ofculture from 794 until 1867. Many aspects seen as the core traditions ofJapanese culture, such as the tea ceremony, flower arrangement, and kaisekicuisine, originate this city that remains a spiritual home for all Japanese.Before Kyoto, the imperial court was located in Nara, the first formal capital ofJapan. Nara is still home to many important cultural treasures, including theGreat Buddha of Todai-ji Temple, forged during the height of the cityʼs gloryover 1300 years ago. These two ancient cities are also home to many UNESCOWorld Heritage sites.

Nijo Castle

Ryoanji Temple

Kiyomizu Temple

Todaiji Temple

Page 2: Kyoto - Recommended Itineraries | Luxury Escapes by JTBJTB Luxury Escapes is the ultimate choice going to JAPAN. Kyoto has a history of the imperial capital as well as the countryʼs

day 1 KyotoArrival at Kansai International Airport, transfer to your hotel. Check-inat selected hotel in Kyoto. Overnight at Selected Kyoto ryokan(Japanese Inn) or hotel.

day 2 KyotoCommence Kyoto Full Day Tour first visiting Nijo Castle built in 1603as Kyoto residence of Ieyasu Tokugawa, First Shogun of Edo era.Kinkaku-ji Temple- The Golden Pavilion, originally built in 1394, villaof a court noble, later changed to temple, burned down in 1950,reconstructed in 1955. Ryoanji Temple-Art of best rock garden.Kiyomizu Temple, famous for its Main Hall on the cli top with abroad wooden veranda and a panoramic view of Kyoto. Then walkingdown to Sannenzaka shopping street, etc. Overnight at Selected Kyotoryokan (Japanese Inn) or hotel.

day 3 KyotoTransfer to Nara, commence Nara Half Day Tour starting from TodaijiTemple completed in 752, with one of the largest bronze statues inthe world. Kasuga Shrine founded in 710, with 3000 lanterns in line,Nara Park, 1,100 tame deer roaming around. Return back to Kyotoand free for leisure after return. Overnight at Selected Kyoto ryokan(Japanese Inn) or hotel.

day 4 KyotoYou will have time to relax until check-out, and will then be escortedto Kansai International Airport.