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Discover the Magic of Kyoto: A 4-Day Adventure

Marie-Désirée Verstraete

Marie-Désirée Verstraete

18 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 4-day journey through the enchanting city of Kyoto. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage as you explore ancient temples, majestic shrines, and vibrant markets. Indulge in delicious local cuisine and witness breathtaking landscapes. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Kyoto!

Trip to Kyoto

Day 1
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$176

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$ 23

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Airy rooms & suites in an upmarket hotel with a spa, an indoor pool & 2 restaurants, plus a garden.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Directions

Rengeō-in (Sanjūsangen-dō) Temple
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
10 - 12 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
Hafuu (はふう)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$81
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Heian-jingū Shrine
Classic Shinto shrine & landscaped gardens created in 1895 for the city's 1,100th birthday.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$19
4 - 5 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.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Gion MAVO (祇園MAVO)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$57
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Airy rooms & suites in an upmarket hotel with a spa, an indoor pool & 2 restaurants, plus a garden.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
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$249

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$ 34

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Airy rooms & suites in an upmarket hotel with a spa, an indoor pool & 2 restaurants, plus a garden.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
23 - 28 min

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Directions

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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$38
51 - 62 min

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Directions

Higashiyama Jisho-ji
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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$19
13 - 16 min

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Directions

Bronco Billy (ブロンコビリー 宇治店)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$108
33 - 40 min

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Byōdō-in Temple
Tours are offered of this iconic temple with a scenic pond & garden, plus a building with artifacts.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$19
9 - 14 min

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Fushimi Inari Taisha
Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$66
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Airy rooms & suites in an upmarket hotel with a spa, an indoor pool & 2 restaurants, plus a garden.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
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$224

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$ 34

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Airy rooms & suites in an upmarket hotel with a spa, an indoor pool & 2 restaurants, plus a garden.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Directions

Sannenzaka
Bustling pedestrian street on a hill lined with souvenir stalls & traditional Japanese architecture.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Directions

Nishiki Market
400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Directions

Nijō Castle
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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$30
7 - 9 min

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Directions

STEAK OTSUKA (ステーキおおつか)
2019年8月19日より、新店舗での営業となります。幻の和牛 村沢牛サーロインステーキや、和牛の希少部位のステーキ、ローストビーフ丼やカルビ丼など高品質な牛肉料理が、リーズナブルな価格で楽しめます。 ランチ営業のみとなります。
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$63
23 - 28 min

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Directions

Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
Popular area atop Mt. Arashiyama for viewing wild macaque monkeys & sweeping city views.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$19
13 - 20 min

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Directions

Tō-ji Temple
Historic Buddhist temple with a 5-story wooden pagoda & sculptures of deities from the 8th century.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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$19
Ikinari Steak (いきなり!ステーキ)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$93
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Airy rooms & suites in an upmarket hotel with a spa, an indoor pool & 2 restaurants, plus a garden.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
+

$267

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$ 40

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Depart from your stay 🏨

54 - 65 min

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Directions

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Airy rooms & suites in an upmarket hotel with a spa, an indoor pool & 2 restaurants, plus a garden.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
49 - 59 min

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Directions

Kifune Shrine
Intimate Shinto shrine with a verdant mountainside setting, reached by a lantern-lined path.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$19
19 - 23 min

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Tenryu-ji
This venerable Zen temple at the foot of mountains features teahouses & serene, expansive gardens.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$19
8 - 10 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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$19
5 - 6 min

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Directions

Ebata (江畑)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$102
11 - 14 min

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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Shrine with 10th-century origins featuring annual festivals to mark natural & historical events.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$19
アジェ北店
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$90
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Airy rooms & suites in an upmarket hotel with a spa, an indoor pool & 2 restaurants, plus a garden.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $1044 In total

Activities & Food:$915
Transport:$129