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07-22-2009, 06:28 AM
If you are interested in architecture, I can think of at least 2 places you really don't want to miss: Todai-ji in Nara (the Daibutsuden is the largest wooden building in the world) and Nikko, north of Tokyo, with it's ornate and beautiful temple carvings. You should try to visit Kiyomizudera in Kyoto while you are there. Also, you should visit at least 1 castle ... Osaka castle is close by, though Himeji Castle is far more impressive. Finally, I recommend everyone in the Kansai area visit Koya-san, just cause I love the place so much.
I think doing both Nara and Ise may be too much in 1 day. Getting to Ise will take several hours, and several hours coming back as well. Even a quick look around Nara will require at least a good half day.
IMO you could cut out the Church of the Light and White Chapel, but those may suit your personal tastes more than mine. They just aren't very Japanese IMO.
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