Immerse yourself in Kyoto's rich history and culture with this 6-day itinerary, exploring historic sites, indulging in local cuisine, and relaxing in beautiful natural surroundings.

Kyoto

Explore the iconic Kinkaku-ji Temple, stroll through Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and experience the vibrant atmosphere of Nishiki Market.

Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.

Kinkaku-ji

A popular sightseeing path runs uphill through this forest of towering bamboo stalks.

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.

Nishiki Market

Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha, discover the beauty of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and enjoy a traditional tea ceremony in Gion district.

Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.

Kiyomizu-dera

Geisha district featuring high-end shops & restaurants, a Zen garden & women in colorful kimonos.

Gion

Experience the serenity of Ryoan-ji Zen Garden, explore the impressive Nijo Castle, and indulge in a kaiseki dinner.

Ryoan-ji Hojo Teien (Rock Garden)

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Nijō Castle

Nishi Kaiseki

Embark on a day trip to Nara to visit Todai-ji Temple, Deer Park, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine.

Buddhist temple originally built in the mid-700s, with one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues.

Tōdai-ji

Landscaped, public park with ancient temples & the Nara National Museum of art, plus tame deer.

Nara Park

Bright vermillion columns support the roof of this Shinto shrine originally established in 768 A.D..

Kasuga-taisha

Explore the picturesque Arashiyama district, visit Tenryu-ji Temple, and take a boat ride on the Hozu River.

Arashiyama

This venerable Zen temple at the foot of mountains features teahouses & serene, expansive gardens.

Discover the Beauty of Kyoto: A 6-Day Cultural Journey

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