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8am: Kyoto Station
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
60 min
Tickets included
Inside Kiyomizu-dera, the main hall enshrines a hidden statue of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy. Drink from Otowa Falls’ three streams, each believed to grant wisdom, health, or success. Rent a kimono and walk around the lantern-lit streets, and try some takoyaki and matcha!
2
Sanju-san-gen-do Temple
40 min
Tickets included
Sanju-san-gen-do Temple in Kyoto is famous for its 1,001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. The long wooden hall, Japan’s longest, feels endless as the golden figures line up in neat rows.
3
Arashiyama
3 attractions
1. Japanese style buffet lunch (if option selected)
Lunch
2. Togetsu-kyo Bridge
Togetsu-kyo Bridge earned its name—“Moon-Crossing Bridge”—from Emperor Kameyama’s vision of the moon gliding across it. Take a traditional rickshaw ride across the bridge surrounded by mountains!
3. Sagano Bamboo Forest
30 min
Tall bamboo stalks line the path, stretching high above as sunlight peeks through the gaps. A soft breeze makes them sway, filling the air with a gentle rustling sound. Legends say the forest was once a sacred place for monks and samurai seeking inspiration.
4. Tenryu-ji Temple
30 min
Tenryu-ji Temple is a UNESCO site in Kyoto. Inside, tatami-lined halls lead to stunning fusuma (sliding door) paintings of dragons and nature. The main hall opens to a mesmerizing Zen garden with a tranquil pond.
4
Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
40 min
Tickets included
Kinkaku-ji, or the Golden Pavilion, is a stunning Zen temple in Kyoto, covered in gold leaf and set beside a peaceful pond. Inside, the first floor has a simple Shinden-style hall, while the upper floors feature Buddhist statues and relics.
5
Fushimi Inari Shrine
65 min
Free Admission
Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto is home to the tunnel of endless vermillion torii gates, winding up Mount Inari, with fox statues guarding hidden shrines. Deeper inside, you'll find intricate altars, flickering lanterns, and prayer plaques, where visitors seek blessings from the deity of prosperity.
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4:30pm: Kyoto Station
See Kyoto’s best with a guide and all entry fees covered, from torii gates to golden halls.
See Kyoto’s best with a guide and all entry fees covered, from torii gates to golden halls.
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