Kyoto 1 Day Tour (From Osaka) 

   Kyoto was Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868.  It is now the country's seventh largest city with a population of 1.4 million  people and a modern face. Enjoy this morning tour to see some of the main highlights of this wonderful city, steeped in culture.

   Tour Highlights Include:

Nijo Castle 
Kinkakuji Temple 
Kyoto Imperial Palace 
Buffet Lunch at Kyoto Handicraft Centre 
Heian Shrine 
Sanju-Sangendo Hall 
Kiyomizu Temple

   Nijo Castle 
The Kyoto Residence of the Tokugawa Shogun built in 1603, Nijo Castle is  noted for the contrast of its solemn appearance and gorgeous interiors.

   Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
Kyoto's most popular temple is the home of perhaps the world's most authentic and exquisite Japanese Garden, as well as the celebrated Golden Pavillion.

   Kyoto Imperial Palace 
The ancient Imperial Palace clearly shows the Japanese taste for purity,  simplicity and calmness. The residence of the Imperial family until the  capital was relocated to Tokyo in 1868. View the Shishinden Imperial state chamber where enthronement ceremonies took place.

   Buffet Lunch at Kyoto Handicraft Centre
Enjoy a buffet lunch (free soft drinks included, alcoholic drinks not included) and shopping at Kyoto Handicraft Center. Enjoy demonstrations of Japanese traditional arts and crafts. It's also a paradise for shopping.

   Heian Shrine 
The brightly coloured shrine with its vermillion pillars and green roof,  and its enchanting inner gardens and ponds, reflects the elegance of life in the ancient Japanese court.

   Sanju-Sangendo Hall
A renowned long wooden hall housing all of 1,001 statues of Kannon,  Bodhisattva, that date back to the 13th century.

   Kiyomizu Temple 
A quaint old lane lined with pottery shops lead up to this famous temple. Enjoy a sweeping view of the entire city of Kyoto from its lofty terrace.