Kyoto

* Transfer to the railway station. * Travel aboard Japan's legendary Shinkansen high-speed train toward Kyoto. > **DD Signature Luggage Service** > Guests will travel carrying only a small personal or overnight bag. Main luggage must be transferred separately to Kyoto. * Upon arrival, visit Fushimi Inari Shrine and continue toward the historic Gion district. * Accommodation in Kyoto.
* Visit Kinkaku-ji — Golden Pavilion, followed by Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Tenryu-ji. > **Signature Cultural Experience** > **Japanese Tea Ceremony** > An introduction to the philosophy, movements and rituals behind one of Japan's most refined cultural traditions. * Later, visit Nishiki Market. * Accommodation in Kyoto.

The Shinkansen to Kyoto and an evening walk through Gion, ending with a private geiko performance.
Sunrise beneath the torii of Fushimi Inari and an afternoon tea ceremony in a private machiya.
The bamboo grove of Arashiyama in the morning, then across to Nara for the Great Buddha of Todai-ji.
A free day in Kyoto, closing with the kaiseki table of Kikunoi.

After breakfast, transfer to the railway station. Board Japan's legendary Shinkansen high-speed train toward Kyoto. > **DD Signature Luggage Service** > Guests will travel with only a small personal or overnight bag. Main luggage must be transferred separately to Kyoto, avoiding the need for travelers to carry large suitcases through railway stations or aboard the Shinkansen. Upon arrival in Kyoto, begin discovering Japan's ancient imperial capital. Visit the extraordinary Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of vermilion *torii* gates. Continue to Gion, Kyoto's historic entertainment district. **Accommodation:** Kyoto.
Full-day exploration of Kyoto. Visit the magnificent Kinkaku-ji — Golden Pavilion, followed by Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Tenryu-ji. > **Signature Cultural Experience: Japanese Tea Ceremony** > Travelers will discover that tea in Japan represents much more than a beverage. Through its movements, silence and attention to detail, guests are introduced to concepts of harmony, respect and mindfulness deeply rooted in Japanese culture. Later, visit Nishiki Market, traditionally known as Kyoto's Kitchen. **Accommodation:** Kyoto.

The Shinkansen west to Kyoto, arrival by river boat at your ryokan, and an evening walk through Gion with a geiko performance.
Sunrise beneath the torii tunnels of Fushimi Inari, then an afternoon tea ceremony in a private machiya.
The bamboo grove and the Zen garden of Tenryu-ji, a step from your ryokan on the Hozu river.
A free day: the Philosopher's Path, the Nishiki market or nothing at all.
A final guided morning among the craft workshops of Kyoto, and in the evening the kaiseki table of Kikunoi.

After breakfast, transfer to the railway station. Board Japan's legendary Shinkansen high-speed train toward Kyoto. > **DD Signature Luggage Service** > Guests will travel with only a small personal or overnight bag. Main luggage must be transferred separately to Kyoto, avoiding the need for travelers to carry large suitcases through railway stations or aboard the Shinkansen. Upon arrival in Kyoto, begin discovering Japan's ancient imperial capital. Visit the extraordinary Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates. Continue to Gion, Kyoto's historic entertainment district. **Accommodation:** Kyoto.
Full-day exploration of Kyoto. Visit the magnificent Kinkaku-ji — Golden Pavilion, followed by Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Tenryu-ji. > **Signature Cultural Experience: Japanese Tea Ceremony** > Travelers will discover that tea in Japan represents much more than a beverage. Through its movements, silence and attention to detail, guests are introduced to concepts of harmony, respect and mindfulness deeply rooted in Japanese culture. Later, visit Nishiki Market, traditionally known as Kyoto's Kitchen. **Accommodation:** Kyoto.

Journeys visiting Kyoto