Temple Serenity in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe & Himeji Itinerary

Head to Arashiyama Park to walk through the famous Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Afterward, visit the serene Tenryu-ji Temple.

Enjoy a table-style tea ceremony and a tour of a Machiya townhouse at Kyoto Table-Style Tea Ceremony and Machiya Townhouse Tour. For a late lunch, try the Kyoto-style ramen at Gogyo Ramen.

Take a samurai class and learn the ways of the warrior at Kyoto Samurai Class, Become a Samurai Warrior. Conclude the day with a traditional sword dancing show at Kyoto Samurai Kenbu Traditional Sword Dancing Show.

Explore the historic streets of the Gion District and visit the Yasaka Shrine. For breakfast, try the local specialties at Nishiki Market.

Participate in an exclusive Geisha show in Gion with a tea ceremony at Kyoto Exclusive Geisha Show in Gion with Tea Ceremony. Enjoy a light lunch at Yoshikawa Inn Restaurant.

Join a Gion night walking tour to discover the hidden gems of the district at Kyoto Gion District Hidden Gems Walking Tour. For dinner, experience an all-inclusive 3-hour food and culture tour in Gion.

Visit the stunning Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion) and the historic Ryoan-ji Temple & Garden with its famous rock garden. Have a traditional Japanese breakfast at Ichiraku Ramen.

Take a guided tour of the Nijo-jo Castle and the Ninomaru Palace. For lunch, enjoy the kaiseki cuisine at Katsukura Kyoto Station.

Conclude the day with an insider sake brewery tour with sake and food pairing at Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing. For dinner, try the local delicacies at Ichiraku Ramen.

Spend your last morning in Kyoto exploring the Nishiki Market and trying various local snacks. Have a leisurely breakfast at one of the market stalls.

Enjoy a private customized walking tour with a local insider at Kyoto Private Customized Walking Tour with a Local Insider. For lunch, indulge in a multi-course kaiseki meal at Yoshikawa Inn Restaurant.

Conclude your temple serenity journey with a traditional kaiseki dinner at Yoshikawa Inn Restaurant before departing from Kyoto.