Cultural Delights of Kyoto and Beyond Itinerary

Participate in a calming Kyoto Zen Matcha Tea Ceremony with Free Refills. Afterward, take a stroll through the peaceful Arashiyama Park.

Visit the famous Tenryu-ji Temple and enjoy a vegetarian shojin ryori lunch at Izusen Shojin Ryori. Explore the Arashiyama area at your own pace.

Enjoy a traditional kaiseki dinner at Kyoto Gion Kiyomizu and take a Kyoto Gion Night Walking Tour to witness the district's beauty after dark.

Begin your day with a guided tour of the Nijo-jo Castle. After the castle, take a walk through the historic Nishiki Market.

Indulge in a tonkotsu ramen lunch at Ichiraku Ramen and then visit the majestic Kyoto Imperial Palace (Kyoto Gosho). Spend the afternoon exploring the palace grounds.

For dinner, try the famous burnt miso ramen at Gogyo Ramen and take a leisurely walk along the Pontocho Alley.

Visit the impressive Sanjusangen-do Temple to see the thousand-armed Kannon statues. Afterward, enjoy a traditional Japanese breakfast at Nishiki Market.

Explore the traditional machiya townhouses in the Higashiyama District and visit the Kyoto International Manga Museum. For lunch, try the famous katsu at Katsukura Kyoto Station.

Experience a traditional tea ceremony at a machiya townhouse and dine at Yoshikawa Inn Restaurant for a multi-course kaiseki meal.

Channel your inner warrior with a Kyoto Samurai Class, Become a Samurai Warrior. After the class, enjoy a hearty brunch at Nishiki Market.

Take a Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing to learn about the sake-making process. After the tour, visit the Kennin-ji Temple.

Conclude the day with a traditional kaiseki dinner at Yoshikawa Inn Restaurant and attend a Kyoto Samurai Kenbu Traditional Sword Dancing Show.

Embark on a morning hike in the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and visit the Tenryu-ji Temple. Enjoy a light breakfast at a local cafe.

Take a boat ride on the Hozu River and visit the Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple. For lunch, try the yudofu (tofu hot pot) in the Arashiyama area.

Relax in a traditional onsen in Arashiyama and have a kaiseki dinner at a local ryokan.

Explore the off-the-beaten-path Sagano area and visit the Jojakko-ji Temple. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at a local cafe.

Discover the Kyoto Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and the surrounding flea market. For lunch, try the kamo-nasu (eggplant) dishes in the area.

Take a sunset walk on the Kamogawa River and have a traditional kaiseki dinner at a hidden gem restaurant.

Participate in a Kyoto Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Tea House followed by a visit to the Nijo-jo Castle. Enjoy a traditional Japanese breakfast at a local teahouse.

Learn to make ramen from scratch with a local chef and enjoy the fruits of your labor for lunch. Visit the Toei Kyoto Studio Park for a taste of samurai cinema.

Dine at a Michelin-starred restaurant for a modern kaiseki experience and attend a Kyoto Non-Verbal Theatre Show at GEAR.

Spend your last morning in Kyoto with a visit to the Fushimi Inari Shrine at sunrise. Enjoy a light breakfast at a local cafe.

Take a leisurely walk through the Gion District and have a farewell lunch at a traditional Kyoto restaurant. Visit the Philosopher's Path for a final taste of Kyoto's beauty.

Watch the sunset from the Kyoto Tower and have a farewell dinner at a rooftop restaurant with a view of the city. Reflect on your time in Kyoto and savor the memories.