Japan: Land of the Rising Sun - EF Tours
Japan: Land of the Rising Sun - EF Tours
Japan: Land of the Rising Sun - EF Tours
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Kyoto<br />
Kyoto conjures up images <strong>of</strong> sunlit walks around<br />
tiered pagodas and quiet lakes lined with cherry<br />
blossom trees—experience this scenery fi rsthand<br />
on your visit to <strong>the</strong> tranquil Gold Pavilion, a Zen<br />
Buddhist temple painted in delicate gold leaf. As <strong>the</strong><br />
national capital for over a millennium, Kyoto <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
you a unique glimpse into <strong>the</strong> history <strong>of</strong> Imperial<br />
<strong>Japan</strong>. Cross under <strong>the</strong> burnt orange torii (gate) at <strong>the</strong><br />
entrance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Heian Shrine. Dedicated to Emperors<br />
Kanmu and Komei, <strong>the</strong> Shrine replicates <strong>the</strong> former<br />
Imperial Palace. On your visit to Nijo castle, wander<br />
through <strong>the</strong> <strong>Japan</strong>ese cypress halls that <strong>the</strong> powerful<br />
Tokugawa shogunate called home.<br />
Hakone<br />
Explore <strong>the</strong> majestic beauty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Japan</strong> at <strong>the</strong> national<br />
park <strong>of</strong> Hakone. Boasting botanical gardens, an<br />
open-air museum and spectacular views <strong>of</strong> Mt. Fuji<br />
(Bring your camera!), Hakone welcomes tens <strong>of</strong><br />
millions <strong>of</strong> visitors every year. Your tour includes a<br />
boat cruise on <strong>the</strong> sparkling Lake Ashi and a cable<br />
car ride up Mount Komagatake. Experience true<br />
<strong>Japan</strong>ese hospitality when you spend <strong>the</strong> night in a<br />
traditional inn, or ryokan. During your stay, enjoy <strong>the</strong><br />
simplicity <strong>of</strong> your surroundings and sleep on a futon<br />
atop tatami-matted fl oors—remember to remove your<br />
shoes before you enter!<br />
eftours.com/jpn • 800.637.8222<br />
Overlooking downtown<br />
Tokyo, <strong>Japan</strong><br />
Buddhist temple<br />
Kyoto, <strong>Japan</strong><br />
Tokyo<br />
Welcome to Tokyo, city <strong>of</strong> contrasts. Encounter <strong>the</strong><br />
Imperial Palace’s stately grandeur close to stories-tall<br />
jumbotrons, bound to wow even <strong>the</strong> most seasoned<br />
city-dwellers. See Harajuku’s young denizens blaze<br />
a path for fashion lovers everywhere in this inimitable<br />
shopping district. Counteract <strong>the</strong> bustle <strong>of</strong> Tokyo’s<br />
streets with a visit to <strong>the</strong> Meiji Shinto Shrine. Quiet<br />
and stillness reign inside <strong>the</strong> elaborate Inner Garden,<br />
a wooded oasis in <strong>the</strong> middle <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> city. Make your<br />
way to <strong>the</strong> largest Buddhist temple, Asakusa Kannon.<br />
Here, restaurants, <strong>the</strong>aters and cinemas surround a<br />
fi ve-story pagoda—a perfect symbol <strong>of</strong> Tokyo’s<br />
enduring past and ultramodern future.<br />
Torii gate<br />
Lake Hakone, <strong>Japan</strong>
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