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	Start your day with a tour of Kyoto visiting Nijo Castle. This ornamental castle, surrounded by stunning gardens, was built by the founder of the Edo Shogunate as his Kyoto residence.</p>
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	Continue to Kinkakuji, or the Golden Pavilion, which was originally built as a retirement villa for the Shogun</p>
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	After your morning visits relax with a Japanese lunch in the heart of traditional Japan</p>
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	In the afternoon, your exploration of Japan’s ancient capital will continue with the Heian Shrine. A relatively modern landmark of the city (it was founded in 1895), it is famous for its bright colors and for the beautiful gardens surrounding it.</p>
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	Later you will pay a visit to Sanjusangendo Temple, an impressive structure where 1001 statues of the goddess Kannon are kept. 120-meter long, this is also one of the largest wooden structures in Japan</p>