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Day 14 Kyoto
Today, we head to Nijo Castle, which
was constructed between 1601 and 1603.
The castle, shrines, and temples here are
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Although meant to represent power, it
appears more as a royal estate than a military
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shogunate, and became a meeting place for
the shoguns. The largest building on the
grounds is Ninomaru Palace, intentionally
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be heard advancing through the room.

We’ll have lunch at a local restaurant, then
you have the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
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be able to explore the city’s highlights with
ease. It is home to a tremendous number of
religious sites—nearly 300 Shinto shrines and
1,700 Buddhist temples—for you to discover.
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ancient religions have inspired, you can
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Tonight, we’ll celebrate our Japan travel
experiences during a Farewell Dinner at a
local restaurant.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 15 Return to U.S. or begin
post-trip extension
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Or, if you’re continuing on our optional
post-trip extension to Hiroshima, you’ll
transfer to this coastal city by bullet
train today.
Breakfast

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