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Kyoto: A Journey Through Time

Chandra Mulpuri

Chandra Mulpuri

12 Mar 2024

Embark on a captivating adventure through Kyoto's ancient wonders and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of this enchanting city. Discover majestic temples, serene gardens, and iconic landmarks that will transport you to a bygone era.

Trip to Kyoto

Day 1Gilded Splendor and Sacred Serenity
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$288

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$ 131

Rakuten STAY Osaka Station North

Depart from your stay 🏨

74 - 89 min

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Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple
Buddhist temple founded in the 8th century, featuring more than 1,200 stone heads on its grounds.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$63
8 - 10 min

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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
A popular sightseeing path runs uphill through this forest of towering bamboo stalks.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 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 - 1:00 PM
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$63
16 - 20 min

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Kyoto Imperial Palace
Palace complex & former Imperial family residence reconstructed in 1855, with gardens & gates.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Nanzen-ji Temple
Stately Buddhist temple complex with a Zen garden, forested grounds & walking paths.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$63
15 - 18 min

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Nijō Castle
Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$100
Day 2Castles, Trains, and Spiritual Trails
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$375

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$ 93

Rakuten STAY Osaka Station North

Depart from your stay 🏨

63 - 76 min

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Fushimi Inari Taisha
Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Kiyomizu-dera
Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$125
9 - 14 min

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Hōkan-ji Temple
Picturesque 5-story Buddhist pagoda temple, offering sweeping views from the top.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$63
8 - 11 min

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Gion Corner
Classical theater where a wide variety of Japanese traditional performing arts can be appreciated.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$125
11 - 14 min

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Nishiki Market
400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Tō-ji Temple
Historic Buddhist temple with a 5-story wooden pagoda & sculptures of deities from the 8th century.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$63

Budget breakdown: $886 In total

Activities & Food:$663
Transport:$224