Unveil the cultural treasures and natural delights of Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, and Himeji over 5 days.

Himeji

Kyoto

Sprawling 15-story railway station with shops, eateries & services plus a movie theater & hotel.

Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.

400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.

Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.

Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs.

Landscaped, public park with ancient temples & the Nara National Museum of art, plus tame deer.

Founded in 1889, this national art museum features an extensive collection of Japanese Buddhist art.

A popular sightseeing path runs uphill through this forest of towering bamboo stalks.

This venerable Zen temple at the foot of mountains features teahouses & serene, expansive gardens.