TRIP TO KYOTO, JAPAN

Known as the cultural heart of Japan, Kyoto is renowned for its well-preserved temples, gardens, and traditional tea houses. Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, is a stunning Zen temple covered in gold leaf. The Fushimi Inari Shrine, with its iconic red torii gates winding up a mountainside, offers a peaceful escape. The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest is a surreal experience, with towering bamboo stalks creating a serene, otherworldly environment. Kyoto is also famous for geisha culture in the Gion district, where traditional tea houses and performances reflect the city’s rich heritage.