On your final day, take a day trip to Nara, a city located just a short train ride from Kyoto. Visit Nara Park, home to hundreds of friendly deer considered sacred in Japanese culture. Explore Todai-ji Temple, one of the largest wooden structures in the world, housing a massive bronze Buddha statue. Take a leisurely walk through the picturesque streets of Nara and visit Kasuga Taisha, a beautiful Shinto shrine surrounded by lanterns. In the evening, return to Kyoto and enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional Kyoto-style restaurant.
