KYOTO: Kinkakuji Temple & Heian Jingu Shrine

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Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Your tour begins as you board your motorcoach for a narrated drive through Osaka. Once you're out of the city, you'll travel 100-120 minutes to Kyoto. Originally the seat of Japan's imperial court from 794 to 1868, Kyoto today remains the cultural capital of Japan. As you make your way through the countryside, you'll pass such notable landmarks as Toji Temple, which at 180 feet, is the tallest pagoda in Japan; and the Kyoto Tower, Kyoto's tallest modern structure.

Your first stop is a photo stop at the Kinkaku-Ji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a National Special Historic Site, the Pavilion is one of the most popular attractions in Japan. Built in 1397 as a shogun's retirement villa and converted to a Zen temple upon his death, it sits in the center of a magnificent garden with a wooden pavilion that extends over a reflecting pond. But the most notable feature is its glimmering exterior - gold leaf gilds the upper two stories.

Next, enjoy a lunch at a local hotel.

After lunch, you will visit the Heian Shrine. It boasts one of the largest Torii gates in Japan. Known as the Shrine of Peace, the torii gate was built in 1895 to mark the 1,100st anniversary of the founding of Kyoto.

Your tour concludes with a drive along the same scenic route back to your ship.

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The drive between Kobe and Kyoto is approximately 100 minutes each way. Passengers should expect traffic and delays.
Photography and video are not permitted at the Heian Shrine (Shinto Altar).
There are around 40 minutes walking at Kinkaku-ji Temple and Heian-jingu Shrine.
30 steps are required to negotiate to get through the path in the Kinkakuji Temple.
This tour is not recommended for passengers with walking difficulties. Japanese Yen is required for additional purchases
Tour order may vary.