Zen and Gastronomy: 4 Days in Kyoto with a Day Trip to Hiroshima Itinerary

Start your day with a visit to the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine, known for its thousands of vermillion torii gates. Take a leisurely walk through the sacred forest.

Enjoy a traditional Buddhist vegetarian meal at Izusen Shojin Ryori in the peaceful surroundings of the Kiyomizu-dera Temple. After lunch, explore the charming streets of the Higashiyama District and visit the Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka.

Indulge in a kaiseki dinner at Yoshikawa Inn Restaurant, a Michelin-starred restaurant. Afterward, take a relaxing evening walk through the historic Gion District, known for its traditional machiya houses.

Channel your inner warrior with a Kyoto Samurai Class, Become a Samurai Warrior experience. Learn the art of the samurai and try on a traditional armor.

For lunch, enjoy a bowl of signature burnt miso ramen at Gogyo Ramen. Afterward, visit the tranquil Ginkaku-ji Temple (Silver Pavilion) and explore the surrounding gardens.

Experience the beauty of the Kyoto Zen Experience in a Hidden Temple as you participate in a meditation session. Afterward, take a peaceful walk along the Philosopher's Path.

Take a shinkansen to Hiroshima and visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum to pay your respects and learn about the history of the city.

For lunch, try the local specialty, Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, at a nearby restaurant. Afterward, take a short ferry ride to Miyajima Island to see the iconic Itsukushima Shrine and the famous floating torii gate.

Enjoy a peaceful evening on the island and savor a seafood dinner with a view of the illuminated torii gate. Take the ferry back to Hiroshima and catch the shinkansen back to Kyoto.