Kyoto is the perfect destination for anyone looking to experience Japan’s deep historical roots while feeling completely secure. The city is incredibly walkable and features a highly efficient public transit system. Start your mornings early to beat the crowds at the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, where towering stalks of emerald green create a quiet, meditative atmosphere. Spend your afternoons getting lost in the winding, lantern-lit streets of Gion, hoping to catch a glimpse of an apprentice geiko. For a unique spiritual experience, visit Fushimi Inari Taisha and hike through the thousands of vibrant vermilion torii gates that wind up the sacred Mount Inari. End your days by relaxing in a local onsen (hot spring) and enjoying a traditional multi-course kaiseki dinner.