Family Friendly Day in Kyoto: Bamboo Grove and Fushimi Inari Taisha

Day 1: Nature and Culture

Kyoto, Japan

8:00AM

Breakfast at A pei bou

Start your day with a delightful breakfast at A pei bou, known for its delicious pastries and freshly brewed coffee, providing a great energy boost for your family.
A pei bou is conveniently located in the city centre and easily accessible.
JPY1500, 1 hour

9:30AM

Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Venture out to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, where you can stroll amidst towering bamboo stalks, an enchanting experience that kids will absolutely love.
Take the JR San-in Line or the Hankyu Line from Kyoto Station to Arashiyama Station, which takes about 30 minutes.
Free, 1.5 hours

11:00AM

Visit Iwatayama Monkey Park

After the bamboo grove, hike to the nearby Iwatayama Monkey Park, where your family can see wild monkeys and stunning views of Kyoto, making it a fun and educational visit.
From the Bamboo Grove, it’s a short 20-minute walk to the Monkey Park entrance.
JPY550, 1.5 hours

12:30PM

Lunch at Arashiyama Yoshimura

Enjoy lunch at Arashiyama Yoshimura, a restaurant famous for its soba noodles and picturesque views of the river, providing a fantastic dining experience.
The restaurant is a brief 10-minute walk from the Monkey Park.
JPY2500, 1 hour

1:30PM

Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha

After lunch, head over to Fushimi Inari Taisha, renowned for its thousands of striking vermilion torii gates, offering an exciting adventure for the family through its scenic trails.
Take the JR San-in Line from Arashiyama to Kyoto Station and then switch to the JR Nara Line to Inari Station, which will take approximately 30 minutes.
Free, 2 hours

4:00PM

Explore Tofukuji Temple

Next, visit Tofukuji Temple, known for its stunning Zen gardens, where children can enjoy running around, and families can appreciate the serene beauty.
To reach Tofukuji Temple, it’s a short subway ride (about 10 minutes) from Fushimi Inari Station on the Karasuma Line.
JPY400, 1 hour

5:30PM

Dinner at Gion Kappa Restaurant

End your day with dinner at Gion Kappa, where you can savour a variety of genuine Japanese dishes in a family-friendly environment.
Gion Kappa is a 20-minute taxi ride from Tofukuji Temple.
JPY3500, 1.5 hours

7:00PM

Evening Stroll in Gion

Conclude your delightful day with an evening stroll through Gion, experiencing the beauty of traditional architecture and maybe catching a glimpse of a Geisha.
Gion is a short walk from the restaurant.
Free, 1 hour
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