Kyoto Trip Overview
Kyoto is the previous capital of Japan for more than one thousand years and still preserves old traditional atmosphere of Japan.
In the tour you can visit must -see places of Kyoto efficiently. Kiyomizu temple, famous for its platform of the main hall projecting over a cliff, Nijo castle which was the residence of the Tokugawa family when they visited Kyoto in the Edo period, and Fushimi Inari shrine with thousands of Torii gates are all World Heritages.
At Nishiki market try some traditional Japanese food. If you are lucky, you happen to see Maiko at Gion district.
Please choose 2 destinations out of Activity details 3,4 ,5 and 6.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Kyoto, Japan
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Kyoto is the previous capital of Japan for more than one thousand years and still preserves old traditional atmosphere of Japan.
In the tour you can visit must -see places of Kyoto efficiently. Kiyomizu temple, famous for its platform of the main hall projecting over a cliff, Nijo castle which was the residence of the Tokugawa family when they visited Kyoto in the Edo period, and Fushimi Inari shrine with thousands of Torii gates are all World Heritages.
At Nishiki market try some traditional Japanese food. If you are lucky, you happen to see Maiko at Gion district.
Please choose 2 destinations out of Activity details 3,4 ,5 and 6.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0862 Kyoto Prefecture
Kiyomizu temple including Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka is one of the most popular destinations in Kyoto. The kiyomizu stage over the cliff and Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka slopes with the old traditional atmosphere are worth visiting.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Nijo Castle, 541 Nijo-jo-cho, Horikawa-nishi-iru, Nijo-jo-dori, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto 604-8301 Kyoto Prefecture
Nijo castle is a flatland castle built by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate. Its beautiful gardens and gorgeous paintings on the walls are magnificent.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gion, Kyoto 605-0074 Kyoto Prefecture
Gion district is famous for the preservation of forms of traditional architecture and entertainment of Geiko and Maiko. You happen to see Geiko and Maiko in this district.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-0882 Kyoto Prefecture
Fushimi Inari shrine is located at the base of Inari Mountain including trails up the mountain to many smaller shrines. The shrine is famous for more than 5000 red torii gates donated by followers.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nishiki Market Shopping District, Nakauoyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto 604-8054 Kyoto Prefecture
Nishiki market is a popular marketplace in downtown Kyoto with rich history and tradition. Try various foods unique to Kyoto.
Duration: 1 hour
