Southern Higashiyama classics & philosopher's Path & Northern Higashiyama
“8 nights in Kyoto, Japan — Land, settle into the Old Town base, and ease in around Kyoto Station and the ramen strip.”
8 nights in Kyoto, Japan, mapped out day by day through Kyoto and Harbourside — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 9 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-20 May
- Pace
- Steady, a full day out
- Where you sleep
- Design hotel and 2 more
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 8 days
- Budget
- €1,580
Loved on Google
- Kyoto Station Skyway4.5(756)
- Kyoto Ramen Koji3.8(2.5K)
- Masutani4.2(977)
- Kiyomizu-dera4.6(72K)
- Ninenzaka4.5(12K)
- 先斗町の石碑と駒札4.5(949)
via Google
The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & central Kyoto
Check in at Design hotel, Old TownExplore Kyoto Station architecture and rooftop viewsDinner at Kyoto Ramen KojiSlurp a bowl at Masutani - 2
Southern Higashiyama classics
Morning visit to KiyomizuderaWander the Higashiyama District lanes (Sannenzaka/Ninenzaka)Stroll historic GionEvening in Kawaramachi for dining and shopping - 3
Philosopher's Path & Northern Higashiyama
Walk the Philosopher's PathVisit Nanzenji and its aqueductExplore the Keage InclineSample street food back at Nishiki Market - 4
Fushimi Inari & Uji
Early climb through Fushimi Inari Taisha ShrineTrain to Uji for Byodo-in and riverside tea housesMatcha tasting in UjiReturn to Kyoto for the evening - 5
Arashiyama & Kinkakuji
Explore Arashiyama bamboo grove and Togetsukyo BridgeLunch in ArashiyamaVisit Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)Relaxed evening near the hotel - 6
Day trip to Nara
Train to NaraMeet the deer in Nara ParkVisit Todaiji's Great BuddhaReturn to Kyoto for dinner in Kawaramachi - 7
North to the Sea of Japan coast
Morning transfer north toward the coastVisit Amanohashidate sandbar and viewpointBoat tour of Ine Funaya Fishing VillageCheck in at Boutique guesthouse, Harbourside - 8
Kurama, Kibune & return
Travel back toward KyotoHike from Kurama to Kibune over the temple trailRiverside meal in KibuneCheck back in at Design hotel, Old Town - 9
Last tastes & departure
Final browse at Nishiki MarketLast-minute shopping in KawaramachiTransfer to Kyoto StationDepart from Kyoto
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Arrival & central Kyoto
Land, settle into the Old Town base, and ease in around Kyoto Station and the ramen strip. Check in at Design hotel, Old Town and Explore Kyoto Station architecture and rooftop views.
- Flights
- €560
- Stay
- €1,020
- Per night
- €198
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Southern Higashiyama classics
The iconic temple-and-lanes day through eastern Kyoto's old quarter. Morning visit to Kiyomizudera and Wander the Higashiyama District lanes (Sannenzaka/Ninenzaka).
Philosopher's Path & Northern Higashiyama
A slow canal-side walking day linking temples and the old rail incline. Walk the Philosopher's Path and Visit Nanzenji and its aqueduct.
Fushimi Inari & Uji
Torii gates at dawn, then matcha country to the south. Early climb through Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and Train to Uji for Byodo-in and riverside tea houses.
Arashiyama & Kinkakuji
Western Kyoto's bamboo groves paired with the Golden Pavilion. Explore Arashiyama bamboo grove and Togetsukyo Bridge and Lunch in Arashiyama.
Day trip to Nara
Deer park, giant Buddha, and ancient temples an hour away. Train to Nara and Meet the deer in Nara Park.
North to the Sea of Japan coast
Travel up to Amanohashidate and the fishing village of Ine, overnighting on the coast. Morning transfer north toward the coast and Visit Amanohashidate sandbar and viewpoint.
Kurama, Kibune & return
Return south via the forested mountain villages north of Kyoto. Travel back toward Kyoto and Hike from Kurama to Kibune over the temple trail.
Last tastes & departure
A final central stroll before heading to the airport. Final browse at Nishiki Market and Last-minute shopping in Kawaramachi.
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