Kyoto Adventure: 9 Days of Blissful Exploration

David A. López Romano

12 Dec 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through Kyoto, Japan, as you discover ancient temples, vibrant markets, and mouthwatering local cuisine. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and breathtaking beauty of this enchanting city. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Kyoto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Culinary Delights and Serene Temples

$33

$ 4

Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

Directions

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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6 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

Day 2Inari Shrines and Gastronomic Pleasures

$24

$ 4

Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$11

2 - 3 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$13

Day 3Artisanal Delights and Imperial Grandeur

$36

$ 6

Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

8 - 10 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$16

Day 4Gion's Mystique and Traditional Eateries

$24

$ 4

Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$15

Day 5Hidden Gems and Railway Marvels

$44

$ 2

Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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8 - 11 min

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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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27 - 40 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

11 - 16 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$16

Day 6Imperial Splendor and French Indulgence

$24

$ 4

Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$11

8 - 12 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$13

Day 7Tranquil Gardens and Golden Temples

$34

$ 8

Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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2 - 3 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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22 - 27 min

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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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5 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

Day 8Tea Ceremonies and Panoramic Views

$33

$ 4

Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

Directions

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

7 - 10 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

Day 9Tofu Delicacies and Zen Gardens

$32

$ 4

Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

5 - 8 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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5 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$15

Budget breakdown: $319 In total

Activities & Food:$282

Transport:$38