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Kyoto: A Journey Through Time

Kaeo.y

5 Jan 2024

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Embark on a captivating adventure through Kyoto's ancient wonders and immerse yourself in its rich cultural heritage. Discover mystical temples, vibrant markets, and majestic castles as you delve into the heart of this enchanting city.

Trip to Kyoto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Sacred Trails and Serene Temples

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$25

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$ 15

Agora Kyoto Karasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Directions

Fushimi Inari Taisha

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

34 - 41 min

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Directions

Byōdō-in Temple

Tours are offered of this iconic temple with a scenic pond & garden, plus a building with artifacts.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

41 - 50 min

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Directions

Rengeō-in (Sanjūsangen-dō) Temple

This iconic Buddhist temple is known for its 1,001 life-sized wooden statues of the goddess Kannon.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

Day 2Mystical Shrines and Imperial Grandeur

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$13

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$ 15

Agora Kyoto Karasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Kyoto Gion YASAKA SHRINE

This Shinto shrine was erected in 656 A.D. & is home to one of the most famous festivals in Japan.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Heian-jingū Shrine

Classic Shinto shrine & landscaped gardens created in 1895 for the city's 1,100th birthday.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

12 - 15 min

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Kyoto Imperial Palace

Palace complex & former Imperial family residence reconstructed in 1855, with gardens & gates.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Panoramic Views and Culinary Delights

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$38

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$ 12

Agora Kyoto Karasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Kiyomizu-dera

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

26 - 32 min

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Higashiyama Jisho-ji

This 15th-century Zen temple features picturesque gardens & a sand mound shaped like Mount Fuji.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

22 - 27 min

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Nishiki Market

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Architectural Marvels and Railway Treasures

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$50

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$ 12

Agora Kyoto Karasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Tō-ji Temple

Historic Buddhist temple with a 5-story wooden pagoda & sculptures of deities from the 8th century.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

27 - 40 min

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Kyoto Railway Museum

Contemporary space with exhibits on the railway & an array of locomotives & trains on display.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

32 - 39 min

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Kinkaku-ji

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

Day 5Zen Gardens and Historic Landmarks

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$45

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$ 15

Agora Kyoto Karasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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Directions

Tenryu-ji

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

29 - 35 min

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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

Shrine with 10th-century origins featuring annual festivals to mark natural & historical events.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

9 - 11 min

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Nijō Castle

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $237 In total

Activities & Food:$170

Transport:$67