Tour dazzling Tokyo, a city of ancient traditions coupled with state-of-the-art technology View the serene Meiji Shrine honoring the first Emperor of modern Japan and his Empress Board the famous shinkansen, or “bullet train” that whisks you from Tokyo to Kyoto Discover Kyoto, founded in the 8th century, one of the early capitals of Japan Stand before the celebrated gold-gilded Kinkaku-ji Temple, known as the “Golden Pavilion" Marvel at the Fushimi Inari Shrine, with its endless arcades of vermilion colored torii Visit dramatic Osaka Castle with its extraordinary collection of art, armor and collectibles In Osaka, walk through bustling Kuromon Market, with vendors selling fast-food Japanese-style †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates