Zen and Gastronomy: 5 Days in Kyoto Itinerary

Immerse yourself in the local culture with a Kyoto Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Tea House. After the ceremony, enjoy a traditional Japanese breakfast at Izusen Shojin Ryori.

Visit the Nishiki Market for a gastronomic adventure. Explore the different stalls and sample a variety of local dishes for lunch.

Experience the vibrant Gion District Night Walking Tour and end the night with a kaiseki dinner at Gogyo Ramen.

Begin your day with a Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing. After the tour, have a casual lunch at Nishiki Market.

Explore the Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha) and its iconic torii gates. For a unique experience, take a Kyoto Zen Matcha Tea Ceremony with Free Refills at a local tea house.

Discover the hidden gem of Sagano and enjoy a traditional kaiseki dinner at Ichiraku Ramen.

Visit the majestic Kyoto Imperial Palace (Kyoto Gosho) and take a guided tour of the palace grounds. For a late breakfast, head to Kyoto Gion Kiyomizu.

Explore the Nijo-jo Castle and its beautiful gardens. After the castle, indulge in a multi-course kaiseki lunch at Yoshikawa Inn Restaurant.

Enjoy a leisurely walk along the Pontocho Alley and have a memorable dinner at Kyoto Gion Kiyomizu.

Begin your day with a visit to the Saiho-ji Temple (Kokedera), also known as the Moss Temple. Pre-booking is required for this unique experience. After the temple, have a delightful breakfast at Nishiki Market.

Explore the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and the Tenryu-ji Temple. For lunch, enjoy the serene surroundings with a meal at Kyoto Gion Kiyomizu.

Conclude your trip with a visit to the Gion District. Take a leisurely walk through the cobbled streets and have a farewell dinner at Ichiraku Ramen.