Day 1
Golden Temples & Zen Gardens
Kyoto
Begin your Kyoto journey with the magnificent Golden Pavilion, tranquil Zen rock gardens, and the historic Nijo Castle with its famous nightingale floors.
Today's Schedule
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
1.5 hours
Ryoan-ji Temple (Zen Rock Garden)
1.5 hours
Lunch at Shoraian (Tofu Cuisine)
1.5 hours
Nijo Castle & Ninomaru Palace
2 hours
Kyoto Imperial Palace Gardens
1.5 hours
Traditional Kaiseki Dinner
2 hours
Captured Moments
Photo by Deniz Demir on Unsplash
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Local Cuisine
Yudofu (Tofu Hot Pot)Matcha & WagashiKaiseki Multi-Course
Must Visit
Kinkaku-jiRyoan-jiNijo CastleImperial Palace
Day 2
Fushimi Inari & Southern Kyoto
Kyoto
Walk through thousands of vermillion torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine, explore sake breweries, and discover the beautiful Tofuku-ji Temple gardens.
Today's Schedule
Fushimi Inari Shrine (Sunrise Hike)
3 hours
Fushimi Sake District & Gekkeikan Okura Museum
2 hours
Sake Tasting Lunch
1.5 hours
Tofuku-ji Temple & Gardens
2 hours
Uji (Green Tea Town) - Byodo-in Temple
2.5 hours
Dinner at Nishiki Market Area
2 hours
Captured Moments
Local Cuisine
Inari SushiSake Tasting FlightUji Matcha Parfait
Must Visit
Fushimi Inari ShrineGekkeikan MuseumTofuku-jiByodo-in Temple
Day 3
Gion & Eastern Higashiyama
Kyoto
Explore the iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, walk the atmospheric lanes of Gion, and perhaps glimpse a geiko (geisha) on her way to an appointment.
Today's Schedule
Kiyomizu-dera Temple (Morning)
2 hours
Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka Historic Streets
1.5 hours
Kodai-ji Temple & Zen Garden
1 hour
Lunch at Gion Nanba (Traditional Kyoto Cuisine)
1.5 hours
Nishiki Market (Kyoto's Kitchen)
2 hours
Gion District Walk & Hanamikoji Street
2 hours
Traditional Tea Ceremony Experience
1.5 hours
Captured Moments
Photo by Deniz Demir on Unsplash
Photo by Tsuyoshi Kozu on Unsplash
Photo by Edvinas Bruzas on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Obanzai (Kyoto Home Cooking)Yatsuhashi SweetsMatcha Ceremony
Must Visit
Kiyomizu-deraGion DistrictNishiki MarketYasaka Shrine
Day 4
Bamboo Grove & Arashiyama
Arashiyama
Wander through the magical bamboo forest of Arashiyama, visit ancient temples, and take a scenic boat ride down the Hozu River.
Today's Schedule
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (Early Morning)
1.5 hours
Tenryu-ji Temple & Garden (UNESCO Site)
1.5 hours
Togetsukyo Bridge & Monkey Park Iwatayama
2 hours
Lunch at Arashiyama Yoshimura (Soba)
1 hour
Sagano Romantic Train (Scenic Railway)
30 minutes
Hozu River Boat Ride
2 hours
Farewell Dinner at Kyoto Gion
2.5 hours
Captured Moments
Local Cuisine
Arashiyama TofuMatcha ParfaitUnagi (Grilled Eel)
Must Visit
Bamboo GroveTenryu-ji TempleTogetsukyo BridgeHozu River
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