The city of Kyoto, Japan is home to over 1600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines to visit. This is one of the main reasons it is a popular city to visit as it makes for a great place to learn about Japanese history and traditions. With so many different temples and shrines to visit, it can be difficult to choose which ones to visit during a short stay. The most popular ones are spread throughout the city and are best enjoyed earlier in the morning before the crowds come. You are best off planning to visit one popular temple or shrine along with a couple of smaller ones to…
One Week Japan Itinerary
Japan was always a place that I wanted to experience, and I just so happened to splurge on a last minute ticket for a week-long getaway in Japan! Some of my friends had told me there was no way I could experience Japan in a single week, but I’d like to think I was able to see a lot of the sights and culture. From robot shows, to amazing food, to anime, and to bowing deer, I’m going to take you through my one-week itinerary to see the highlights that Japan has to offer. Day 1 – Arrival in Tokyo – Narita Airport If you’re flying from North America, you’re…
