Explore by Interest

Activities and experiences across Japan, grouped by what draws you in.

Kyoto — Kinkaku-ji or Nara — Todai-ji

Admire a gilded pavilion reflected in its pond or stand before a giant Buddha in one of Japan’s most celebrated temple complexes.

Kyoto — Camellia Tea Ceremony or En Tea House, Gion

Take part in a guided matcha ceremony in a historic tea house in Kyoto’s geisha district.

Kyoto — Fushimi Inari Taisha

Hike beneath thousands of vermilion torii gates winding through the forested slopes of a beloved shrine.

Kyoto — Higashiyama or Nara — Kasuga Taisha

Wander cobbled lanes, preserved streets and shrine-lined paths in Kyoto’s or Nara’s most atmospheric historic quarters.

Culture & Temples