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Kyoto: A Journey Through Time and Flavor

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16 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating adventure through the ancient streets of Kyoto, where history and gastronomy intertwine. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and indulge in mouthwatering delicacies. Discover hidden temples, vibrant markets, and iconic landmarks that will leave you spellbound.

Trip to Kyoto

Day 1Unveiling the Secrets of Fushimi and Beyond
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$202

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$ 23

伏見
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
8 - 11 min

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Tō-ji Temple
Historic Buddhist temple with a 5-story wooden pagoda & sculptures of deities from the 8th century.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
5 - 6 min

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TOTOYA (魚問屋ととや)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$64
8 - 11 min

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魚河岸宮武
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
17 - 21 min

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Fushimi Inari Taisha
Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.
No time set
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Free
36 - 44 min

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Byōdō-in Temple
Tours are offered of this iconic temple with a scenic pond & garden, plus a building with artifacts.
No time set
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$25
Day 2Zen Gardens and Golden Splendor: A Day in Arashiyama
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$210

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$ 15

嵯峨豆腐三忠
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
5 - 8 min

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Tenryu-ji
This venerable Zen temple at the foot of mountains features teahouses & serene, expansive gardens.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
24 - 29 min

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Kinkaku-ji
Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
25 - 30 min

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Kyoto Katsugyu (京都勝牛 清水五条坂店)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$52
3 - 4 min

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Sannenzaka
Bustling pedestrian street on a hill lined with souvenir stalls & traditional Japanese architecture.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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阿古屋茶屋
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$64
Day 3From Ancient Shrines to Imperial Grandeur: Exploring Kyoto's Heritage
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$275

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$ 53

ドミノ・ピザ西陣店
どのピザでも。1枚でも、何枚でも、お持ち帰り半額️ 国内デリバリーピザチェーン売上・店舗数No.1「HUNGRY TO BE BETTER - よくすることにハングリー」アツアツのおいしいピザはドミノ・ピザのネット注文が便利!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
8 - 11 min

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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Shrine with 10th-century origins featuring annual festivals to mark natural & historical events.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
8 - 10 min

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Nijō Castle
Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$40
魏飯夷堂
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$64
8 - 10 min

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中華料理大鵬
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
12 - 15 min

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Nishiki Market
400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.
No time set
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Kyoto Gion YASAKA SHRINE
This Shinto shrine was erected in 656 A.D. & is home to one of the most famous festivals in Japan.
No time set
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Free
31 - 38 min

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Arashiyama
Scenic location showcasing a host of monkeys, plus a bamboo forest & water vistas.
No time set
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Free
40 - 48 min

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Daigo-ji Temple
Buddhist temple with scenic grounds that include a pond, gardens & a 5-story pagoda, plus a museum.
No time set
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$25
62 - 75 min

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Mount Kurama
Known as the birthplace of reiki, this mountain features a hiking trail with temples & shrines.
No time set
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$25
Day 4Savoring Tradition and Elegance: Heian-jingū and Imperial Palace
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$248

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$ 23

西尾八ッ橋の里
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
Heian-jingū Shrine
Classic Shinto shrine & landscaped gardens created in 1895 for the city's 1,100th birthday.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
12 - 15 min

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Kyoto Imperial Palace
Palace complex & former Imperial family residence reconstructed in 1855, with gardens & gates.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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イーサン
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$60
10 - 15 min

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a la Chalamont
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
12 - 15 min

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Kyoto Tower
Tower with an observation deck offering binoculars & touch-screen guides, plus a food court.
No time set
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$50
32 - 39 min

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Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine
Traditional 9th-century Shinto complex situated on a lush hilltop with sweeping vistas.
No time set
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$25
Day 5Sacred Shrines and Majestic Views: A Spiritual Journey
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$248

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$ 15

タケリア・パチャンガ
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
14 - 21 min

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Shimogamo Shrine
Legendary 2,000-year-old shrine & excavation site set in a tranquil, riverside forest.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
11 - 14 min

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Higashiyama Jisho-ji
This 15th-century Zen temple features picturesque gardens & a sand mound shaped like Mount Fuji.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
15 - 18 min

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阿古屋茶屋
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$64
11 - 16 min

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Kiyomizu-dera
Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$50
8 - 11 min

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ゆば泉
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48

Budget breakdown: $1310 In total

Activities & Food:$1183
Transport:$127