Kyoto: A Journey Through Time ⛩️

Saif Mansoor

14 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating adventure through the ancient streets of Kyoto, where traditional temples and majestic shrines await. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this enchanting city, as you discover hidden gems and iconic landmarks. Get ready to be mesmerized by the beauty of Kyoto!

Trip to Kyoto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Tranquility at Tenryu-ji, Monkey Encounters at Arashiyama, and the Grandeur of Nijō Castle

$45

$ 4

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

9 - 14 min

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Popular area atop Mt. Arashiyama for viewing wild macaque monkeys & sweeping city views.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

20 - 24 min

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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

Day 2Mystical Charms of Kyoto Gion Yasaka Shrine, Sanjūsangen-dō Temple, and Tō-ji Temple

$25

$ 8

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

9 - 11 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

9 - 11 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$13

Day 3Culinary Delights at Nishiki Market, Serenity at Heian-jingū Shrine, and Zen at Nanzen-ji Temple

$25

$ 12

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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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

6 - 8 min

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Stately Buddhist temple complex with a Zen garden, forested grounds & walking paths.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

10 - 12 min

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Popular green space with an outdoor music hall, bronze statues & colorful, seasonal cherry blossoms.

No time set

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Charming pedestrian thoroughfare known for its classic architecture, teahouses & cherry blossoms.

No time set

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Free

Day 4Exploring Kyoto Imperial Palace, Shimogamo Shrine, and the Hidden Treasures of Higashiyama Jisho-ji

$25

$ 8

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Legendary 2,000-year-old shrine & excavation site set in a tranquil, riverside forest.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

11 - 14 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

Day 5Golden Splendor at Kinkaku-ji, Cultural Immersion at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, and Railway Adventures at Kyoto Railway Museum

$50

$ 8

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

8 - 10 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

18 - 22 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$25

Day 6Tranquil Beauty at Byōdō-in Temple, Sacred Hike to Fushimi Inari Taisha, and Panoramic Views from Kiyomizu-dera

$38

$ 8

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

34 - 41 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $253 In total

Activities & Food:$208

Transport:$45