Gain insight into Japan's history as you explore World Heritage Sites in Kyoto and Nara. Start with Nijo Castle, constructed for the Tokugawa Shogun. Continue to Kinkakuji Temple, once the villa of General Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and now renowned for its gold-foil exterior. Head to Nara to admire the bronze Great Buddha statue at Todaji Temple, and conclude your trip at the Kasuga Taisha Shrine.