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Stopover packages with Deep Powder Tours - The Cultural side of Japan.
Not only can Deep Powder Tours offer you the 'Ultimate Ski and Snowboard Experience' but we are able to offer you the 'Ultimate Japanese Cultural Experience'

Kyoto was Japan's capital and the Emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. This 1200 year old city, Japan's fifth largest, is the cultural epicenter of the country and was home to imperial rulers for more than a thousand years. Over the centuries, Kyoto was destroyed by many wars and fires, but due to its historic value, the city was not chosen as a target of air raids during World War II. It has more than 2,000 shrines and temples and 14 world Heritage sites. Nowhere will you find more cultural and historical excellence than in Kyoto.

Recommended City Stopovers:

Kyoto - includes
* 2 nights accommodation
* Return airport transfers from Kansai Airport
* Kyoto Morning tour

Tours:

Kyoto Morning Tour - departs daily
Tour departs 09:00 and the first stop is Nijo Castle the Kyoto residence of the Tokugawa Shogun built in 1603. From there you travel to the Golden Pavilion that is surrounded by the most authentic Japanese garden in the world, and then moving onto the Kyoto Imperial Palace and finally stopping at the Kyoto Handicraft Centre to enjoy demonstrations in Japanese arts and crafts. Excellent shopping is available here.
Closures: Nijo castle is closed on Tuesdays in Dec & Jan and therefore you will visit Ryoanji Temple instead. Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed saturday and Sunday's and you will visit Kitano Tenmangu instead.
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Kyoto Afternoon Tour - departs daily
Tour departs 09:00 and the first stop is Heian Shrine, this brightly coloured Shrine has beautiful inner gardens and ponds and then onto Sanjusangen - do Hall which houses 1001 statues of Kannon that date back to the 13th Century afterwards you will travel to Kiyomizu Temple where an old lane leads to the temple lined with pottery shops, from the temple you can enjoy spectacular views of then entire city.
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Kyoto Full Day Tour - departs daily
Tour departs 09:00 and the first stop is Nijo Castle the Kyoto residence of the Tokugawa Shogun built in 1603. From there you travel to the Golden Pavilion that is surrounded by the most authentic Japanese garden in the world, and then moving onto the Kyoto Imperial Palace and finally stopping at the Kyoto Handicraft Centre to view demonstrations in Japanese arts and crafts. Excellent shopping is available here and you will enjoy a buffet lunch. Next stop is the Heian Shrine, this brightly coloured Shrine has beautiful inner gardens and ponds and then onto Sanjusangen - do Hall which houses 1001 statues of Kannon that date back to the 13th Century afterwards you will travel to Kiyomizu Temple where an old lane leads to the temple lined with pottery shops, from the temple you can enjoy spectacular views of then entire city.
Closures: Nijo castle is closed on Tuesdays in Dec & Jan and therefore you will visit Ryoanji Temple instead. Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed saturday and Sunday's and you will visit Kitano Tenmangu instead.
For enquiries and bookings click here.

Kyoto and Nara Tour - departs daily from 05Jan ~ 25Dec.
Tour departs 09:00 and the first stop is Nijo Castle the Kyoto residence of the Tokugawa Shogun built in 1603. From there you travel to the Golden Pavilion that is surrounded by the most authentic Japanese garden in the world, and then moving onto the Kyoto Imperial Palace and finally stopping at the Kyoto Handicraft Centre to enjoy demonstrations in Japanese arts and crafts. Excellent shopping is available here and you will enjoy a buffet lunch. After lunch you will tour the Todaiji Temple where the Great Buddha is housed in the world's largest wooden building and then onto a Deer Park where 1000 deer roam in the grounds of a 1250 acre park and finally visit the Kasuga Shrine the most beautiful Shrine in Nara which features 3000antique stone and bronze lanterns.
Closures: Nijo castle is closed on Tuesdays in Dec & Jan and therefore you will visit Ryoanji Temple instead. Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed Saturday and Sunday's and you will visit Kitano Tenmangu instead.
For enquiries and bookings click here.

Districts and suburbs:(OSAKA)

Shinjuku - famous entertainment, shopping and business district.
Shibuya - busy district for younger generations, excellent clothes and department stores.
Roppongi - popular shopping and entertainment district.

Akihabara - 'electric city' shopping district for discount electronics.

Ginza - famous shopping and entertainment district.
Asakusa district - preserving the atmosphere of old Tokyo.
Odaiba - futuristic shopping and entertainment district.

Kanda - ski equipment shopping district
Marunouch i - business district around Tokyo Station.
Nihonbashi - shopping and business district north of Ginza.
Ikebukuro - one of Tokyo's multiple city centers.

Ameyoko - busy market street in Ueno.

Kappabashi - everything for restaurant owners.

Kamakura - A small city full of temples and historic treasures.

Temples and Shrines:

Sensoji Temple - large temple in the Asakusa area.
Meiji Shrine Shrine - dedicated to the deity of Emperor Meiji.
Sengakuji Temple - The 47 ronin are burried in this temple's graveyard.
Yasukuni Shrine - dedicated to Japan's war dead.
Zojoji Temple - Tokugawa family temple next to Tokyo Tower
Naritasan - popular temple, not far from Narita Airport.

Gardens and Parks:

Rikugien - beautiful Japanese style landscape garden.
Koishikawa Korakuen - beautiful Japanese style landscape garden.
Hama Rikyu - attractive Japanese garden alongside Tokyo Bay.
Kyu Shiba Rikyu - landscape garden not far from Hama Rikyu.
Palace East Gardens - The public gardens of the Imperial Palace.
Ueno Park - public park full of
museums and other attractions.
Shinjuku Gyoen - spacious park featuring various garden styles.
Yoyogi Koen - spacious western style city park.
Mount Takao - wooded mountain
near central Tokyo.
Mount Mitake - wooded mountain
near central Tokyo.

Other Attractions:

Imperial Palace - the Imperial
Palace is located in the center of Tokyo.
Tsukiji Fish Market - one of the world's largest fish markets.
Tokyo Tower - 333 meter tall steel tower.
Ryogoku - center of the sumo world.
NHK Studiopark - take a look behind the scenes of NHK broadcasting.
Tokyo Dome - city Leisure complex around the Tokyo Dome stadium.
Shiodome - a set of spectacular skyscrapers.