Kyoto Unveiled: A Journey Through Time

東世紀李

12 Dec 2023

Embark on a captivating 6-day adventure in Kyoto, Japan. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of this ancient city. Discover awe-inspiring temples, majestic shrines, and bustling markets. Unveil the secrets of Kyoto, one day at a time.

Trip to Kyoto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Tranquility and Spirituality - Byōdō-in Temple & Fushimi Inari Taisha

$19

$ 17

APA Hotel Kyoto Ekihigashi

Depart from your stay 🏨

39 - 47 min

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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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$19

32 - 39 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

Day 2Majestic Fortresses and Panoramic Views - Nijō Castle & Kiyomizu-dera

$68

$ 17

APA Hotel Kyoto Ekihigashi

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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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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$30

23 - 28 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

Day 3Serenity and Tradition - Rengeō-in Temple, Kyoto Gion YASAKA SHRINE & Nishiki Market

$19

$ 17

APA Hotel Kyoto Ekihigashi

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$19

18 - 22 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.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Imperial Grandeur and Elegance - Heian-jingū Shrine & Kyoto Imperial Palace

$19

$ 17

APA Hotel Kyoto Ekihigashi

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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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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$19

17 - 21 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Nature's Beauty and Cultural Treasures - Higashiyama Jisho-ji, Kinkaku-ji & Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

$57

$ 23

APA Hotel Kyoto Ekihigashi

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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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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$19

22 - 27 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$19

9 - 11 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$19

Day 6Temples and Museums - Tō-ji Temple, Kyoto Railway Museum & Tenryu-ji

$75

$ 17

APA Hotel Kyoto Ekihigashi

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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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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$19

27 - 40 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

34 - 41 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$19

Budget breakdown: $362 In total

Activities & Food:$255

Transport:$107