Previously the capital of Japan from 794 to 1868, Kyoto is one of Japan’s largest cities, home to a wealth of ancient buildings, including temples and shrines, which survived World War II.

Get your day trip off to an exciting start by traveling to Kyoto on the Shinkansen (bullet train) in just over two hours. History buffs should head to the historic district of Higashiyama, the Kyoto National Museum and the Fushimi Sake District.

There are numerous temples and shrines to visit in Kyoto including Ginkakuji Temple, Kiyomizudera Temple (famous for its large wooden terrace), Nanzenji Temple which is surrounded by a beautiful stone garden and the Fushimi Inari Shrine, which features a spectacular corridor of Torii gates leading into the forest.

Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Honshu Island, Japan

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