Kyoto Trip Overview
Experience an afternoon and evening packed with Kyoto highlights in the magical former capital of Japan. Take in a serene Buddhist temple and unique Shinto shrine, see where geishas brighten up dark backstreets, and explore beautiful lantern-lit laneways while enjoying some amazing local food.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Kyoto, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Experience an afternoon and evening packed with Kyoto highlights in the magical former capital of Japan. Take in a serene Buddhist temple and unique Shinto shrine, see where geishas brighten up dark backstreets, and explore beautiful lantern-lit laneways while enjoying some amazing local food.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Tofuku-ji Temple, 15-778 Hommachi, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto 605-0981 Kyoto Prefecture
One of the oldest and largest Zen temples in Japan and some historical buildings dating back to the 1300’s.
Famous for autumn leaves from its over 2,000 maple trees
At one of the temple buildings, Hojo, visitors can admire a variety gardens designed by Mirei Shigemori, well-known garden designer.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-0882 Kyoto Prefecture
Fushimi Inari is the most important of all the shrines in Japan dedicated to Inari, the god of rice and business, and was first built in the 8th century.
It is now one of the most popular spots in Kyoto with stunning path covered with thousands of red torii gates.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gion, Kyoto 605-0074 Kyoto Prefecture
One of the most famous spots in Kyoto and the heart of unique Maiko and Geisha culture. The streets are filled with shops, restaurants and ochaya where Maiko and Geisha perform. Gion is beautiful at night when lanterns are lit.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yasui-Konpiragu, 70 Benten-cho, Todaijimatsubara, Kyoto 605-0000 Kyoto Prefecture
The Yasui Kompira-gu is popular amongst young women who want to break off a bad relationship.
The very unique ritual of crawling through a hole in the paper covered stone is performed here.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Yasaka Shrine, 625 Giommachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0073 Kyoto Prefecture
Founded over 1350 years ago, Yasaka shrine is one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto.
The famous festival, Gion Matsuri is held there in July every year. Hundreds of lanterns are lit in the evenings.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pontocho District, Nakagyo-Ku BetweenKamogawa and Kiyamachi-dori, Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture
Pontocho alley is filled with a variety of restaurants and bars, ranging from inexpensive to gourmet cuisine. It is the most atmospheric dining street in Kyoto.
Duration: 15 minutes
