[Kyoto] Kyoto Nijo Castle/Heian Shrine & Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) & Arashiyama & Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine Day Trip (Osaka/Kyoto Departure)

• * Nijo Castle is a symbol of power for the Tokugawa shogunate. The Crane-Ming floor is cleverly designed to prevent assassins, and the garden is charming in all seasons.
• * Heian Shrine is modeled after the architectural style of Heian-kyō. The vermilion torii gate is spectacular, and the scenery is particularly charming in spring and autumn.
• * The exterior walls of Kinkaku-ji Temple are covered with gold foil. During the maple leaf season, the golden building and red leaves interweave into a beautiful picture.
• * The scenery of Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge changes with the seasons. The bamboo forest path is quiet and beautiful, and it is a place for spiritual purification.
• * Nonomiya Shrine is hidden deep in the bamboo forest and is a famous marriage sanctuary, praying for good luck and peace.
• * Fushimi Inari Taisha is famous for its thousand torii gates. The soft light in the early morning is the best time to take photos.

Kyoto Day Trip: From Historical Power Symbol to Poetic Natural Beauty, a Day in Kyoto is Like Unfolding an Exquisite Scroll * First, we will visit **Nijo Castle**, which was once the power base of the Tokugawa Shogunate in Kyoto. Step into Ninomaru Palace and feel the atmosphere of the Edo period court as if you have traveled through time. In particular, the "Nightingale Floor" makes a "squeak" sound with every step. This design was used to prevent assassins and is ingenious and mysterious. The rock garden and pine trees in the garden complement each other, and the night cherry blossom illuminations in spring are extremely romantic. * **If Nijo Castle happens to be closed, the itinerary will switch to Heian Shrine, which is also full of historical charm.** Built in 1895, it is modeled after the architectural style of Heian-kyo, and the magnificent vermilion torii gate inspires awe. With cherry blossoms in full bloom in spring and maple leaves all over in autumn, the shrine's garden is a secret garden of beaut