Kyoto: A Journey Through Time and Tradition

dankizz55

20 Nov 2023

Embark on a captivating adventure through the ancient city of Kyoto, where history and culture come alive. Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of Byōdō-in Temple, wander through the vibrant Fushimi Inari Taisha, and savor the flavors of authentic Japanese cuisine. Discover hidden tea ceremonies, majestic shrines, and breathtaking temples. Uncover the secrets of Kyoto, one day at a time.

Trip to Kyoto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Temples, Shrines, and Culinary Delights

$89

$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

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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$13

26 - 32 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$32

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 2Tea Ceremonies and Castle Wonders

$125

$ 8

Japanese tea ceremony experience in English!

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

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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$25

19 - 23 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$20

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$26

6 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$32

Day 3Market Treasures and Sacred Temples

$93

$ 8

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

1 - 2 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 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.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$32

11 - 16 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$28

Day 4Historic Landmarks and Imperial Grandeur

$87

$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

13 - 16 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$30

10 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 5Serene Gardens and Golden Splendor

$112

$ 15

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

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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$13

17 - 21 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

7 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$32

5 - 6 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

7 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 6Railway Adventures and Tranquil Temples

$128

$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

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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$13

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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$25

24 - 29 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$26

5 - 8 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$13

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Budget breakdown: $673 In total

Activities & Food:$632

Transport:$41