A little less rushing.
A lot more Japan.
Travel plans can be full without being frantic. We look at the small choices that make a day feel like your own—from what to book to what you can skip.
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Kyoto Tea Ceremony Without a Kimono: Is It Still Worth It?
What the tea-only option includes, when to arrive, and why skipping an outfit change could be exactly right for your morning.
For the moments between landmarks
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