Kyoto

The Edo City Frozen in Time - 京都是日本的前首都，它是该国最强大的文化灯塔之一，拥有可追溯到 8 世纪的数百年保存完好的传统和历史 ^th century! With numerous Edo shrines, castles, Buddhist temples, monasteries, Japanese gardens of old, and a renowned reputation for Geishas, courtesy of Gion district, Kyoto offers a trip down memory lane of how Japan was like so many decades ago.

江户时代的建筑是京都最闪亮的礼物，它需要令人惊叹的帕多加和寺庙，如 Kinkakuji ，以黄金、故事呈现和围绕着该处所的蓝色池塘的美丽自然而闻名。离这座皇家般的寺庙不远，就是熙熙攘攘的街道 Kawaramachi that holds onto the past while providing a unique take on Japanese modernity involving ritzy shopping. You can best explore the yesteryear construction appeal around Kyoto via kimono rental & sightseeing tours , which will likely involve traditional tea ceremonies in tatami rooms. Learning the etiquette involved in the preparation, presentation, and drinking of matcha is just the beginning of an enormous cultural journey that includes ancient pottery , weaving workshops , and traditional Japanese calligraphy lessons.

Speaking of culture, you should also make time for an authentic geisha performance in a city best known for just that. More traditional dances include performance and makeover displays by the face-painted maiko , young women under 20 years of age who are not only skilled in dance but also playing shamisen instruments! You can also experience the makeup of an oiran , encompassing hailing styling, head accessories, and an umbrella, and partake in photoshoots to create beautiful traditional pictures for your holiday album! Still on dress up adventures, there are also Ninja VR experiences in Kyoto that allow you to not only dress up as one but live a day in these martial arts shoes through virtual reality missions!

For a taste of iconic and customary Japanese foods, you should sightsee in the 400-year-old Nishiki market that offers five blocks of traditional restaurants and shops catering to all sorts of meals, treats, and desserts. Relaxing at foot spas and brewery tasting in Kyoto should be on your agenda as well.

More religious attractions to have on your radar include the Kibune shrine in Kibune town , hidden away in lovely forest seclusion full of soothing nature. Learn about ancient gods and their incredible stories at this and other famous shrines in Kyoto such as the Fushimi Inari shrine that offers beautiful rows of black and orange torii! You may also choose to travel to the legendary city of Nagaokakyo for exciting helicopter sightseeing tours, and for other lovely winter attractions like Hachijogaike and Nishiyama parks. For more beautiful and quiet nature, the Arashiyama bamboo groove offers peaceful paths surrounded by tall canopies that create lovely silhouettes under sunlight!

These are only but the tip of an ever-interesting Kyoto iceberg, so let us show you the rest of its countless offerings via our many exciting activities!