Our visit to Takayama was a highlight of our trip. On this day we also visited Shirakawa, a UNESCO world heritage site.

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.

Founded in the 12th Century, Bern is the capital of Switzerland and features a central district recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.