Culinary and Cultural Delights of Kyoto Itinerary

Have a delightful breakfast at Katsukura Kyoto Station before heading to Arashiyama Kyoto Bamboo Forest, Monkey Park & Secrets. Explore the bamboo groves and interact with the monkeys at the park.

For lunch, enjoy a kaiseki meal at Kyoto Gion Kiyomizu with a view of the Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Afterward, visit the temple and take in the panoramic views of Kyoto.

Experience a Zen meditation session at a hidden temple with Kyoto Zen Experience in a Hidden Temple. Conclude the day with a traditional vegetarian dinner (shojin ryori) at Izusen Shojin Ryori.

Start your day with a visit to the Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha) and explore the thousands of torii gates. Afterward, enjoy a cup of matcha at a tea house in the shrine's vicinity.

For lunch, try the local specialties at Nishiki Market. In the afternoon, take a guided tour of a sake brewery with Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing. Taste a variety of sake paired with traditional snacks.

Immerse yourself in the world of geisha with a Kyoto Exclusive Geisha Show in Gion with Tea Ceremony. Before the show, enjoy a dinner kaiseki meal at Yoshikawa Inn Restaurant.

Have a leisurely breakfast at Nishiki Market and explore the local stalls. Then, visit the Kyoto Imperial Palace (Kyoto Gosho) and take a guided tour of the historic site.

For lunch, indulge in a tonkatsu meal at Katsukura Kyoto Station. In the afternoon, take a walking tour of the Gion district and discover its hidden gems with Kyoto Gion District Hidden Gems Walking Tour.

Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony and a tour of a machiya townhouse with Kyoto Table-Style Tea Ceremony and Machiya Townhouse Tour. Conclude the day with a dinner at Gogyo Ramen.

For your last day, have a final breakfast at Nishiki Market and pick up some last-minute souvenirs. Then, take a Kyoto Private Customized Walking Tour with a Local Insider to explore any remaining spots on your list.

Enjoy a multi-course kaiseki meal at Kyoto Gion Kiyomizu for a true taste of Kyoto's culinary heritage. Spend the afternoon at leisure, perhaps visiting a temple or strolling through a traditional neighborhood.

Conclude your trip with a Kyoto Gion Nighttime Walking Tour with a Local Guide to soak in the magical atmosphere of the Gion district at night. After the tour, have a farewell dinner at Yoshikawa Inn Restaurant.