Sunrise to sunset: the ultimate Kyoto experience
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What you’ll do
Kyoto may be famous for the ancient Kennin-ji Temple, shrines dating back to the 8th century, and traditional teahouse ceremonies – but there are many more sides to the city. From exploring 1200-year-old Kiyomizu-dera Temple to walking the wood-built streets of storybook-esque Higashiyama to glimpsing geishas in twinkling Gion, you could see the areas that narrate Japan’s history.
Or, you could get a taste of modern Kyoto – an exciting world of late-night karaoke bars, draft beers in intimate izakayas, and 100-yen sushi in fluorescent restaurants. Share in local pastimes with your host, like eating Kaiseki at Kamo River or jostling through Nishijin Market for the freshest street food.
Where you’ll go
You could walk the perfectly preserved streets of Higashiyama for a birds-eye city view from Yasaka Pagoda, or amble eight minutes north to Gion, Kyoto’s famous lantern-lit geisha district and nightlife hub. Maybe you’ll sample street food at centuries-old Nishiki Market or perhaps head one mile west for green tea and pastel-colored wagashi confections in Sanjo-dori Shopping Street, a foodie’s paradise.
In central Kyoto, history buffs can visit the old sake brewing district, Fushimi, or shop for beautiful textiles in the Nishijin weaving district. Outdoors, explore any number of famous temples set in tranquil gardens, or watch the sunset a 30-minute train ride north in Kurama – a natural hot spring nestled in pine tree-blanketed mountains.
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- Get a fully personalized experience so you make the most of your time in Kyoto
- Experience the real Kyoto in just one day, with a local insider to show reveal the city
- See the ancient and modern world collide, with temple trips by day and draft beer at a cozy izakaya by night
- See 400-year-old Nishiki Market, where Japan’s best street food is waiting to be tasted
- Walk through Japan’s famous geisha district, and be mesmerized by these breathtakingly talented entertainers
- Learn about Kyoto from a local’s perspective – and get plenty of tips for the rest of your trip
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3.8
This is the best tour on the east coast! It was amazing how many places we visited and what great memories we made!
3.2
We always stay at here when in town. The location is great, staff is wonderful and we love the overall feel. Beautiful view from the here.
3.8
It is a great place to shop not too far from New York. We took the bus from Port Authority and traveled through the countryside to get there.