On Thursday morning we concluded our stay in Tokyo and boarded the famed Japanese Shinkansen “bullet train” as we headed to Kyoto, the “soul of Japan,” with an intermediate stop in Toyota City to tour the Toyota Motor Company factory.
Both events were exciting elements and added to the value of the trip.
We arrived in Kyoto and introduced everyone to their first very traditional Japanese inn experience! The arrival signals a shift from three very intensive days of business related activities to a more focused attention on Japanese history and culture.