Excursion to Kyoto - hotel in Tokyo.

06:30 Breakfast at the hotel in Tokyo.

07.30 Independent transfer to Shinagawa station in Tokyo.

08.17 Transfer by superexpress "Shinkansen" Nozomi 15 in the city Kyoto (both ways are included in the cost of the tour).

10.25 Arrival on st. Kyoto. Meeting with the guide on the platform by the train car.

10.45 Excursion to Kyoto by personal transport with a Russian guide (entrance included). Kyoto was the capital of the state from 794 until the end of the 18th century. Kyoto is a large city with a population of about 1.5 million people, which has preserved the attractive atmosphere of latent antiquity. There are about 1,600 Buddhist and 300 Shinto temples on this land. Kyoto was not damaged during World War II. This city is visited by everyone who comes to Japan. You will visit the pearl of Kyoto - the Golden Temple of Kinkakuji, built by Shogun Ashikaga in the late 14th century, the beauty of which is sung in the centuries: the sharpened silhouette of the gold-covered temple floats in the calm waters of a paradise pond. The residence of the Tokugawa Shoguns is famous for the paintings of the masters of the Kano school on the sliding doors of the Fusum, as well as the singing nightingale floors and the magnificent garden of the master Kobori Enxu. The Philosophical Garden of Stones of the Zen Buddhist temple of Ryoanji, calm contemplation of which will help you to concentrate, find peace of mind, will give you the opportunity to try to know yourself and the world around us as part of the whole universe. A walk along the old Pontoche street and the Gion tea houses area, where you have a chance to meet a young Maiko-san or geisha, feel the atmosphere of the old capital. A visit to one of the oldest temples of Kyoto - "Temple of pure water" - Kiyomizudera, with an open hinged veranda which offers a magnificent view of Kyoto, and a sip of water from the ritual waterfall of the temple promises you the enlightenment of the soul, gives health, intelligence and love. The spirit of the goddess Cannon will bring a sense of peace and tranquility. On the ancient streets of Ninendzaka and Sannendzaka, leading to the temple, there is a huge number of shops and shops selling famous ceramics Kiyomizu-yaki and numerous traditional Japanese souvenirs (dolls, kimono, fans, etc.). The temple of 33 spaces - Sanjusangendo (the longest wooden structure in the world), where there are 1.001 statue of the Buddhist goddess of mercy Kanon. The statues are recognized as the national treasure of Japan; - Nijo-jo Castle - the residence of the Tokugawa Shoguns, famous for the paintings of the masters of the Kano school on the sliding doors of the Fusum, as well as the unique singing nightingale floors and the magnificent garden of the master Kobori Enxu.

13.30 Lunch in one of the Japanese restaurants (payment on the spot).

15.00 Continuation of the tour of Kyoto.

**.** We offer to attend an individual tea ceremony in the tea room of an old Japanese house, which is a national treasure (pre-reservation and payment of 50 USD per person + guide is required). It is possible to change into a traditional Japanese kimono from the collection of this house and hold a ceremony in it, including for school-age children (if with changing clothes, then payment of 100 USD per person + 50 USD per guide). A memorable photograph is taken as a memory. Photos and videos are allowed in the house with your camera. Shooting in the tea room itself is limited. The tea house is the cultural heritage of the country. They are asked to wear white or light socks. Barefoot and in capron golf (women) - can not. They sell socks, but in small quantities and may not be the same size. The guide will tell the time of the tea ceremony.

18:00 Arrival at Kyoto Station. The guide escorts you to the train car.

18.36 Shinkansen superexpress Nozomi 46 in Tokyo.

20.46 Arrival in Tokyo at Shinagawa Station. Self-transfer by taxi to the hotel.

21:30 Return to the hotel in Tokyo. Independent dinner. Rest.