Discover the Magic of Kyoto: An 8-Day Adventure

Janice Brown

17 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 8-day journey through the enchanting city of Kyoto, Japan. Explore ancient temples, immerse yourself in rich cultural heritage, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Join us as we uncover the secrets of Kyoto's hidden gems.

Trip to Kyoto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$76

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

14 - 21 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

6 - 8 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

8 - 11 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 2

$69

$ 8

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

24 - 29 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

5 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$44

Day 3

$87

$ 8

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Classic Shinto shrine & landscaped gardens created in 1895 for the city's 1,100th birthday.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

9 - 11 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$62

Day 4

$85

$ 4

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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$13

12 - 15 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Day 5

$88

$ 12

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

20 - 24 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

30 - 36 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

23 - 28 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$50

Day 6

$75

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

33 - 40 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$50

Day 7

$100

$ 12

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

14 - 17 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

33 - 40 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$13

15 - 18 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$62

Day 8

$63

$ 4

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

14 - 17 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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$25

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Budget breakdown: $694 In total

Activities & Food:$642

Transport:$53