Day 1
Golden Temples & Zen Gardens
Kyoto
1 Night
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
8:30 AM
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
1.5 hours
10:30 AM
Ryoan-ji Temple (Zen Rock Garden)
1.5 hours
12:30 PM
Lunch at Shoraian (Tofu Cuisine)
1.5 hours
2:30 PM
Nijo Castle & Ninomaru Palace
2 hours
5:00 PM
Kyoto Imperial Palace Gardens
1.5 hours
7:00 PM
Traditional Kaiseki Dinner
2 hours
Captured Moments
Local Cuisine
Yudofu (Tofu Hot Pot)Matcha & WagashiKaiseki Multi-Course
Must Visit
Kinkaku-jiRyoan-jiNijo CastleImperial Palace
Day 2
Fushimi Inari & Southern Kyoto
Kyoto
1 Night
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
6:00 AM
Fushimi Inari Shrine (Sunrise Hike)
3 hours
10:00 AM
Fushimi Sake District & Gekkeikan Okura Museum
2 hours
12:30 PM
Sake Tasting Lunch
1.5 hours
2:30 PM
Tofuku-ji Temple & Gardens
2 hours
5:00 PM
Uji (Green Tea Town) - Byodo-in Temple
2.5 hours
8:00 PM
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
1 Night
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
7:00 AM
Kiyomizu-dera Temple (Morning)
2 hours
9:30 AM
Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka Historic Streets
1.5 hours
11:30 AM
Kodai-ji Temple & Zen Garden
1 hour
1:00 PM
Lunch at Gion Nanba (Traditional Kyoto Cuisine)
1.5 hours
3:00 PM
Nishiki Market (Kyoto's Kitchen)
2 hours
5:30 PM
Gion District Walk & Hanamikoji Street
2 hours
8:00 PM
Traditional Tea Ceremony Experience
1.5 hours
Captured Moments
Local Cuisine
Obanzai (Kyoto Home Cooking)Yatsuhashi SweetsMatcha Ceremony
Must Visit
Kiyomizu-deraGion DistrictNishiki MarketYasaka Shrine
Day 4
Bamboo Grove & Arashiyama
Arashiyama
1 Night
Wander through the magical bamboo forest of Arashiyama, visit ancient temples, and take a scenic boat ride down the Hozu River.
Today's Schedule
7:00 AM
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (Early Morning)
1.5 hours
9:00 AM
Tenryu-ji Temple & Garden (UNESCO Site)
1.5 hours
11:00 AM
Togetsukyo Bridge & Monkey Park Iwatayama
2 hours
1:30 PM
Lunch at Arashiyama Yoshimura (Soba)
1 hour
3:00 PM
Sagano Romantic Train (Scenic Railway)
30 minutes
4:00 PM
Hozu River Boat Ride
2 hours
7:00 PM
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
Extend Your Journey
Nara (Deer Park & Todai-ji)
45min by JR Nara Line
Osaka
15min by Shinkansen or 30min by JR
Himeji Castle
45min by Shinkansen