Gardens of Kyoto Tour
9 Days/7 Nights
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There is no doubt the Japanese have an extraordinary sense of aesthetics. Perhaps this sense of aesthetics is no more evident than in Japanese gardens. The simple, minimalistic approach in restrictive, compact spaces belies the graceful results, making Japanese gardens the perfect place to contemplate the existence of nature and the nature of existence.
Destinations:
Kyoto, Ohara, Arashiyama
You'll visit Kyoto's best gardens as only Samurai Tours can do it. Every day you'll enjoy the friendliness, fun and flexibility of small group travel by experiencing sights, and Japanese restaurants that are off-limits to larger groups. From start-to-finish, all group transportation, group admission fees, travel insurance, lodging, all breakfasts, 4 lunches including a Shojin-ryori (Buddhist Vegetarian) lunch, 1 dinner and more are included. All while our tour guides bring Japan alive with their insights.
Gardens of Kyoto Tour Itinerary
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| Day 01: | Leave for Japan |
| Day 02: | Arrive at Osaka's Kansai Airport, Travel to Kyoto |
| Day 03: | Ryoan-ji, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Nijo Castle and Garden, Shinsen-en Garden |
| Day 04: | Tour of Koi Farm, Sanzen-in, Shisen-do |
| Day 05: | Ginkakuji, Nanzen-ji, Tofuku-ji |
| Day 06: | Arashiyama Bamboo Garden, Tenryu-ji, Shojin-Ryori Lunch, Saiho-ji (Moss Temple) |
| Day 07: | Zazen Meditation Lessons, Daitoku-ji, Bonsai Class |
| Day 08: | Free Day |
| Day 09: | Travel to Osaka's Kansai Airport, Return Home |