Zen and Tradition in Kyoto: Temples, Tea, and Culinary Delights Itinerary

Immerse yourself in the art of the tea ceremony with the Kyoto Tea Ceremony Experience. Afterward, take a stroll through the historic Nishiki Market and enjoy a variety of local snacks for brunch.

Visit the impressive Fushimi Inari Shrine with its famous torii gates. Then, experience a traditional Kyoto Zen Matcha Tea Ceremony with Free Refills. For a late lunch, indulge in vegetarian delights at Izusen Shojin Ryori.

Enjoy a serene evening at Gion Corner, where you can witness traditional arts like tea ceremony, ikebana, and geisha performances. Have a light dinner at Nishiki Market sampling various local dishes.

Begin your day with a visit to the majestic Kyoto Imperial Palace. After the palace tour, have a delightful brunch at Nishiki Market, trying out different vendors.

Explore the vibrant Gion District and its charming streets. Visit the historic Nijo-jo Castle and its beautiful gardens. For a late lunch, enjoy the famous tonkatsu at Katsukura Kyoto Station.

Experience the traditional multi-course kaiseki dinner at Yoshikawa Inn Restaurant. After dinner, take a relaxing walk along the Pontocho Alley.

Head to the serene Arashiyama Bamboo Grove early in the morning to avoid the crowds. Afterward, enjoy a traditional breakfast at Kyoto Gion Kiyomizu.

Visit the iconic Tenryu-ji Temple and its beautiful garden. Explore the charming streets of Arashiyama and have a leisurely lunch at a local restaurant.

In the evening, attend a cultural show at GEAR Theatre. After the show, have a memorable dinner at Izusen Shojin Ryori, known for its Buddhist vegetarian cuisine.

Spend your last morning in Kyoto at the serene Katsura Imperial Villa. After the villa tour, enjoy a traditional breakfast at Kyoto Gion Kiyomizu.

Take a leisurely walk through the historic Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka streets. Visit the iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple and enjoy the panoramic views of Kyoto. For lunch, savor the flavors of Kyoto at Ichiraku Ramen.

Conclude your trip with a special dinner at Gogyo Ramen, known for its unique burnt miso ramen. After dinner, take a final stroll through the Gion District and soak in the magical atmosphere of Kyoto.