Kyoto Day 2: learn Samurai history, strolling through a Bamboo Park, visiting monkeys, and a traditional tea ceremony in the Geisha Dist.

On an easy day trip from Kyoto, we visited Osaka, Japan's culinary capital, renowned for its vibrant food scene and rich cultural heritage.

As the birthplace of Shingon Buddhism's founder, Kōbō Daishi, it has over 120 temples and the renowned Okunoin Cemetery, where he is buried.

From Kyoto Station, Nara is just a 35 minute by train. The City is filled with ancient temples but best also adorable, friendly deer