You will meet your English-speaking guide at your hotel in Kyoto.
Kyoto is Japan's ancient imperial capital and one of the oldest cities in the country. Its entire historical part is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kyoto was founded in the 8th century and served as the Imperial residence for almost twelve centuries.
Introducing the Kyoto Subway, your guide will show you how to use it, pinpoint the city’s main attractions, and help you purchase travel tickets. This way, you will learn how to travel in the city by yourself. There will also be a brief tour to one of the temples near your hotel.
During this tour, you will visit the military capital of Japan, a natural fortress. In the past, Kamakura was a stronghold of the legendary shogun Minamoto Yorimoto
Anyone who has ever seen this beauty simply cannot forget it! Locals respectfully call her Hime-Sama or Madam Princess. A castle-fortress is usually associated with men, but not this one.
For its dazzling white color and multi-tiered roofs, reminiscent of the wings of a huge bird, the fortress is also called the Castle of the White Heron.
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