History and architect buffs will relish this day-long tour of Nara and Kyoto's ancient temples and shrines. In Nara, pass through torii gates to 768 AD-constructed Kasuga-Taisha Shrine and examine the unique roof, brilliant vermillion and green halls. Todaiji-temple in Nara Park is famous for its great Buddha. In Kyoto, To-ji has been the headquarters of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism. Finally, see Golden Pavilion/Kinkaku-ji, whose third floor is gold-foil-covered. Lunch at a Japanese style restaurant.
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