Tour kyotos famous landmarks all in one day traveling by rail from osaka visit three unesco world heritage sites in the former royal capital including nijo castle kinkaku ji temple golden pavilion and kiyomizu temple youll observe classical japanese life in the elegant gardens of heian shrine explore the kyoto imperial palace and view 1 001 bodhisattva statues at sanjusangendo hall a local guide offers informative commentary throughout your day trip including lunch until you return