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Kyoto Unveiled: A Journey Through Time

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18 Dec 2023

Embark on a captivating 6-day adventure through Kyoto, Japan. Discover ancient temples, immerse in vibrant markets, and wander through historic landmarks. Unveil the secrets of Kyoto's rich cultural heritage and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Trip to Kyoto

Day 1Tranquility and Spirituality at Byōdō-in Temple and Fushimi Inari Taisha
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$13

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$ 4

Byōdō-in Temple
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
32 - 39 min

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Fushimi Inari Taisha
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
Day 2Majestic Views at Kiyomizu-dera and Nijō Castle
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$45

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$ 4

Kiyomizu-dera
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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$25
17 - 21 min

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Nijō Castle
Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$20
Day 3Culinary Delights and Spiritual Serenity at Nishiki Market, Kyoto Gion YASAKA SHRINE, and Rengeō-in Temple
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$13

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$ 8

Nishiki Market
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
9 - 11 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.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Rengeō-in (Sanjūsangen-dō) Temple
This iconic Buddhist temple is known for its 1,001 life-sized wooden statues of the goddess Kannon.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$13
Day 4A Glimpse of Royalty at Heian-jingū Shrine and Kyoto Imperial Palace
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$13

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$ 4

Heian-jingū Shrine
Classic Shinto shrine & landscaped gardens created in 1895 for the city's 1,100th birthday.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
17 - 21 min

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Kyoto Imperial Palace
Palace complex & former Imperial family residence reconstructed in 1855, with gardens & gates.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 5Serene Beauty and Cultural Wonders at Higashiyama Jisho-ji, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, and Kinkaku-ji
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$38

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$ 8

Higashiyama Jisho-ji
This 15th-century Zen temple features picturesque gardens & a sand mound shaped like Mount Fuji.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
26 - 32 min

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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Shrine with 10th-century origins featuring annual festivals to mark natural & historical events.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$13
7 - 9 min

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Kinkaku-ji
Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$13
Day 6Temples, Trains, and Tranquility at Tō-ji Temple, Kyoto Railway Museum, and Tenryu-ji
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$50

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$ 4

Tō-ji Temple
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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$13
27 - 40 min

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Kyoto Railway Museum
Contemporary space with exhibits on the railway & an array of locomotives & trains on display.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
34 - 41 min

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Tenryu-ji
This venerable Zen temple at the foot of mountains features teahouses & serene, expansive gardens.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$13

Budget breakdown: $200 In total

Activities & Food:$170
Transport:$30