Kyoto Unveiled: 10 Days of Cultural Wonders

李同治

26 Dec 2023

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Kyoto's rich heritage and enchanting landscapes. Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of ancient shrines, majestic castles, and bustling markets. Experience the essence of Japan's cultural heart in this 10-day adventure.

Trip to Kyoto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Serenity at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

$25

$ 15

International Guest House Tani House

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

Day 2All Aboard the Kyoto Railway Museum

$50

$ 15

International Guest House Tani House

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$50

Day 3Nishiki Market Delights

$ 15

International Guest House Tani House

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

Directions

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

Day 4Step into Royalty at Kyoto Imperial Palace

$ 15

International Guest House Tani House

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Day 5Tranquility and Tradition at Tō-ji Temple

$25

$ 15

International Guest House Tani House

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

Directions

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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$25

Day 6Secrets of the Shogunate at Nijō Castle

$40

$ 15

International Guest House Tani House

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$40

Day 7Timeless Beauty at Byōdō-in Temple

$25

$ 15

International Guest House Tani House

Depart from your stay 🏨

66 - 80 min

Directions

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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$25

Day 8Breathtaking Views from Kiyomizu-dera

$50

$ 15

International Guest House Tani House

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

Directions

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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$50

Day 9Golden Serenity at Kinkaku-ji

$25

$ 15

International Guest House Tani House

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

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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$25

Day 10Mystical Hike to Fushimi Inari Taisha

$ 15

International Guest House Tani House

Depart from your stay 🏨

44 - 53 min

Directions

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

Budget breakdown: $389 In total

Activities & Food:$240

Transport:$149