One Day Foodie and Cultural Adventure in Kyoto, Featuring Fushimi Inari

Day 1: Cultural Culinary Day

Kyoto, Japan

8:00AM

Traditional Japanese Breakfast

Kick start your day at 'Izusen', a quaint restaurant located in Nanzenji Temple, where you will relish a traditional multi-course breakfast known as 'kaiseki'.
Take a short walk to Nanzenji Temple from your accommodation.
JPY2000, 1 hour

9:30AM

Visit Nanzenji Temple

After your nourishing breakfast, take time to explore the serene grounds of Nanzenji Temple, appreciating the historical architecture and tranquil gardens.
Stroll through the temple grounds at a leisurely pace.
JPY500, 1 hour

10:30AM

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Next, head to Fushimi Inari Taisha, famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates; take a walk through the pathways that lead up to the mountain.
Take the train from Nanzenji to Fushimi Inari Station (approximately 30 minutes).
Free, 1.5 hours

12:00PM

Lunch at a Local Eatery

Enjoy a hearty lunch at 'Inari Sushi Koji', where you can try inari sushi, which pairs perfectly with your visit to the shrine.
Walk from the shrine to the eatery, which is approximately 10 minutes away.
JPY1500, 1 hour

1:30PM

Visit Gion District

Post-lunch, head to the Gion district to see traditional wooden machiya houses and experience the enchanting atmosphere, ideal for spotting geishas.
Take a train from Fushimi Inari to Gion-Shijo Station (about 20 minutes).
Free, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Tea Experience at Tsuen Tea

Delve into Japanese culture with a tea ceremony at Tsuen Tea, one of the oldest tea houses, where you’ll learn the significance of matcha.
Walk to Tsuen Tea from Gion, which takes about 15 minutes.
JPY3000, 1 hour

4:30PM

Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Next, make your way to Kiyomizu-dera Temple to witness its iconic wooden stage and enjoy panoramic views over Kyoto.
Take a 20-minute walk uphill to Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
JPY400, 1.5 hours

6:00PM

Dinner at Nishiki Market

Conclude your day with a culinary adventure at Nishiki Market, sampling local street food like takoyaki and tsukemono while savoring the lively ambiance.
Take a bus or taxi to Nishiki Market from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, which is located about 15 minutes away.
JPY2000, 2 hours
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