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HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

Tuttle Travel Pack Kyoto & Nara kicks off with a brief overview of Kyoto and Nara, taking a look at the two cities’ history, people and more, then Chapter 1 covers Kyoto and Nara’s ‘Don’t Miss’ Sights, detailing the top 11 places to visit and things to do—from strolling the meditative grounds of Ginkaku-ji temple and contemplating the cryptic design of Ryoan-ji’s Zen rock garden to exploring the bamboo grove in Arashiyama and enlivening the senses with a wander around Nishiki-koji food market.

In Chapter 2, we break Kyoto and Nara down into nine day-long and half day-long guides, one day starting at Kiyomizu Temple and the shop-filled lanes leading from it and ending at Chion-in Temple; other days taking in sights such as the gilded temple of Kinkaku-ji and the gardens of Daitoku-ji, or exploring the cluster of UNESCO World Heritage sites in Nara.

In Chapter 3: Author’s Recommendations, our Japan-based author makes his picks for Kyoto and Nara’s best hotels and restaurants, top kid-friendly attractions, best places to shop, best cultural experiences, must-see galleries and museums, and more. Lastly, the Travel Tips section presents all you need to know before you go, including the lowdown on visas, health and safety advice, important points of etiquette, transport, useful Japanese, and much more to help you enjoy Japan’s captivating formal capitals with the minimum of fuss and worry.

While all information is correct at time of print, please do make sure to check ahead if you plan to visit any of the venues listed within, as hotels, shops and restaurants may close and every so often tourist attractions (especially historic) undergo major renovations. As such, the publisher cannot accept responsibility for any errors that may be contained within the Travel Pack.