Kyoto: A Journey Through Time and Flavor

Rue Beriault

16 Jan 2024

Embark on a 10-day adventure through the cultural heart of Japan. Discover ancient temples, savor delectable cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich history of Kyoto. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Kyoto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Temples and Traditional Delights

$51

$ 6

Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

5 - 8 min

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This historic Buddhist temple featuring picturesque gardens & a 5-story pagoda was founded in 886.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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32 - 39 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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14 - 21 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 2Golden Pavilions and Zen Gardens

$53

$ 10

Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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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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$11

9 - 11 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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6 - 8 min

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On the scenic grounds of this 15th-century temple is a famous Zen rock garden & a yudofu restaurant.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$13

10 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 3Shrines and Imperial Grandeur

$47

$ 8

Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

7 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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10 - 12 min

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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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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$16

10 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$14

Day 4Serenity and Spiritual Reflection

$50

$ 6

Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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12 - 18 min

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Large Buddhist temple established in 1236 on scenic grounds with gardens known for fall foliage.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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37 - 45 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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3 - 4 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$15

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 5Beef Masterpieces and Hidden Gems

$50

$ 4

Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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5 - 8 min

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Historic, ornate Buddhist temple with a traditional Zen garden, tea ceremonies & colorful murals.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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12 - 18 min

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Serene setting with a Buddhist temple & gardens, plus tea houses & seasonal light festivals.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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5 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 6Tradition and Tranquility

$52

$ 6

Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$11

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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7 - 9 min

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Expansive 17th-century temple headquarters of Jodo Shu Buddhism with gardens, events & services.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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6 - 9 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$13

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$15

Day 7Tea Ceremonies and Majestic Views

$53

$ 6

Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Japanese tea ceremony experience in English!

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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12 - 17 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

10 - 12 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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12 - 17 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$12

13 - 20 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 8Sacred Sites and Noodle Delights

$48

$ 6

Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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14 - 21 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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11 - 14 min

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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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4 - 6 min

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銀閣寺本店

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$15

Day 9Culinary Delights and Sacred Treasures

$46

$ 6

Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

46 - 56 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

6 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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34 - 41 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$15

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$14

Day 10Mountain Shrines and Spicy Surprises

$55

$ 12

Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

47 - 57 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

10 - 12 min

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Intimate Shinto shrine with a verdant mountainside setting, reached by a lantern-lined path.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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62 - 75 min

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This sprawling Tendai Buddhist monastery dates to the 7th century but was rebuilt centuries later.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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51 - 62 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$16

15 - 18 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Budget breakdown: $565 In total

Activities & Food:$500

Transport:$66