Cultural Delights in Ōtsu and Kyoto Itinerary

Start your day with a visit to the iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its stunning views and cherry blossoms. After exploring the temple, have a traditional Kyoto-style breakfast at Matsuya.

For lunch, try the famous tofu kaiseki cuisine at Tousuiro, a Michelin-starred restaurant. Afterward, visit the historic Gion district and take a leisurely walk along Hanamikoji Street, known for its traditional machiya houses and teahouses.

In the evening, experience a Maiko (apprentice geisha) performance and enjoy a kaiseki dinner at a traditional ryokan in Gion. After dinner, take a stroll through the lantern-lit streets of the Gion district.

Begin your day with a guided tour of the Nijo-jo Castle and Ninomaru Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site. After the tour, enjoy a traditional tea ceremony at a 100-year-old machiya with Kyoto Table-Style Tea Ceremony at a 100-Year-Old Machiya.

For lunch, savor the flavors of Kyoto with a kaiseki meal at Kikunoi, a three Michelin-starred restaurant. After lunch, visit the Arashiyama district and explore the bamboo groves, Tenryu-ji Temple, and the famous Iwatayama Monkey Park.

End your day with a special dining experience at a local izakaya, where you can enjoy a variety of small dishes and drinks. After dinner, take a leisurely walk along the Kamogawa River and enjoy the evening views of the city.

Start your day with a visit to the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, known for its thousands of vermillion torii gates. After exploring the shrine, enjoy a traditional Japanese breakfast at Yoshinoya.

For lunch, try the local specialty, yudofu (tofu hot pot), at a traditional restaurant in the Higashiyama district. After lunch, take a guided tour of a sake brewery in the Fushimi district and enjoy a sake tasting session.

In the evening, attend a traditional tea ceremony and learn about the art of tea from a tea master. After the ceremony, enjoy a kaiseki dinner at a ryokan and relax in a private onsen to end the day.