Japan Golden Route Tour: 7 Days in Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara & Osaka (Essential Guide)

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From the guide “Japan Golden Route Itinerary: A Two-Week Planning Framework”: A useful Japan Golden Route itinerary starts with the direction of travel, then fits places and tickets around it.
From the guide “Maiko Experience Kyoto 2026–27: Dances, Prices, Etiquette”: The easiest maiko experience in Kyoto is a booked event. You can choose a district dance, a Gion Corner show, a MAIKOYA tea show or a meal plan. A maiko is a young performer in training. A geiko is a fully trained Kyoto performer.
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