12 Days Exploring Kyoto Itinerary

Begin your day with a visit to the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha). Enjoy breakfast at Inari Tea House, located near the shrine.

Explore the stunning architecture of Tofuku-ji Temple. For lunch, try some local delicacies at Tofukuji Saryo nearby.

Visit the historic Sanjusangen-do Temple and marvel at its 1,001 statues of Kannon. End your day with dinner at Sanjusangendo Yudofu, offering delicious tofu dishes.

Start with a visit to the majestic Kyoto Imperial Palace (Kyoto Gosho). Have breakfast at Café Bibliotic Hello!, known for its cozy atmosphere and delicious pastries.

Discover the beauty of Nijo-jo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy lunch at Nijo Wakasaya, which offers traditional Kyoto cuisine.

Take a stroll through the picturesque streets of Gion and visit the famous Yasaka Shrine (Gion Shrine). Dine at Gion Nanba for an exquisite kaiseki meal.

Experience tranquility at the renowned Ryoan-ji Temple & Garden. Have breakfast at nearby café, Ryoanji Yudofuya which specializes in tofu dishes.

Visit the serene surroundings of Daitoku-ji Temple. For lunch, enjoy a meal at nearby restaurant, Daitokuji Ikkyu which offers vegetarian cuisine.

Participate in a unique experience with a guided meditation session led by a Zen monk at the temple. End your day with dinner at restaurant,  Shigetsu located within Tenryu-ji Temple.

Begin your exploration with a guided tour through Arashiyama Bamboo Grove as part of Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Grove 3-Hour Guided Tour. Have breakfast before starting your tour from Arashiyama Yoshimura which is known for its soba noodles.

Visit Tenryu-ji Temple and explore its beautiful gardens. For lunch head to Shoraian, which is famous for its tofu cuisine set amidst nature.

Cross over Togetsu-kyo Bridge and enjoy scenic views of Arashiyama Park. Conclude your evening dining along Hozugawa Riverbank Restaurant Row where you can choose from various local eateries such as Arashiyama Benkei.

Start your morning by visiting one-of-a-kind attraction - Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum also known as Cupnoodles Museum partaking in activity -  { A-Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum (Cupnoodles Museum) }. Breakfast can be enjoyed beforehand nearby museum area such as – Café Restaurant Harves

Head towards exploring Nishiki Market also called ‘Kitchen Of Kyoto’ partaking in activity -  { A-Nishiki Market }. Lunch can be relished within market premises itself choosing from multiple stalls offering fresh seafood or other delicacies.

Conclude cultural immersion visiting Byodo-in temple located Uji City listed UNESCO World Heritage Site partaking activity -     Byodo-in temple. Dinner can be savored locally around Ujigami shrine vicinity like Tsuen Tea House oldest tea house established back centuries ago serving authentic Japanese cuisine

{ A-Ninna-Ji temple}