3-Day Cultural and Culinary Journey Through Kyoto, Japan

Day 1: City Center Exploration

Kyoto, Japan on April 29, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Inoda Coffee

Start your day with a traditional Japanese-style breakfast paired with exquisite coffee at Inoda Coffee, a historic Kyoto café open from 7am to 8pm.
JPY1000, 1h

9:30am

Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Explore the iconic UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its wooden stage and panoramic views of Kyoto. Open 6am to 6pm.
JPY400, 1h30m

11:30am

Stroll through Higashiyama District

Wander the preserved historic streets, enjoy traditional shops and ambient tea houses in this charming area right near Kiyomizu-dera.
Free, 1h

1:00pm

Lunch at Omen Kodai-ji

Enjoy a hearty bowl of udon noodles with seasonal vegetables at Omen Kodai-ji, open 11am to 9pm.
JPY1500, 1h

2:30pm

Explore Nijo Castle

Discover the history and architecture of Nijo Castle, a splendid site featuring beautiful gardens and historic interiors. Open 8:45am to 5pm, last entry 4pm.
JPY1000, 2h

5:00pm

Relax at Maruyama Park

Take a leisurely walk in Kyoto's oldest park, famous for cherry blossoms and a peaceful atmosphere, open all day.
Free, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at Gion Kappa Restaurant

Savor traditional Kyoto kaiseki cuisine in the atmospheric Gion district, with seating available from 5pm to 10pm.
JPY6000, 1h30m
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Day 2: Arashiyama and Western Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan on April 30, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at % Arabica Arashiyama

Start your day with excellent specialty coffee and fresh pastries at this popular café open from 7am to 7pm.
JPY800, 45m

8:30am

Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Walk through the iconic bamboo forest early to avoid crowds and enjoy a serene natural experience, open all day.
Free, 1h

9:30am

Explore Tenryu-ji Temple

Marvel at the Zen temple's gardens and historic buildings, a World Heritage site open from 8am to 5pm.
JPY500, 1h

11:00am

Boat Ride on the Hozu River

Enjoy a scenic riverboat ride down the Hozu Gorge to see the stunning natural landscape, operating generally 9am to 3pm.
JPY4000, 2h

1:30pm

Lunch at Shigetsu Restaurant

Experience a traditional Buddhist vegetarian shojin ryori meal located within Tenryu-ji Temple, open 11:30am to 3pm.
JPY4000, 1h

3:00pm

Visit Okochi Sanso Villa

Tour a beautiful villa with spectacular gardens and views of Kyoto, open from 9am to 5pm.
JPY1000, 1h30m

5:00pm

Return to City Center and Rest

Head back to Kyoto city center for rest and freshening up after a full day of exploration.
Transport fare approximately JPY500, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at Pontocho Alley

Dine in one of the many traditional Japanese restaurants offering excellent local dishes in the historic Pontocho alley, open till late night.
JPY4000, 1h30m
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Day 3: Southern Kyoto Highlights

Kyoto, Japan on May 1, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Arabica Kyoto Higashiyama

Enjoy specialty coffee and light breakfast pastries in a stylish café open from 8am to 6pm.
JPY800, 45m

9:00am

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

Visit the famous Shinto shrine known for its thousands of vermillion torii gates, open 24 hours and free to enter.
Free, 2h

11:30am

Sake Tasting at Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum

Learn about sake brewing history and taste varieties at this museum near Fushimi Inari, open 9am to 5pm.
JPY300, 1h

1:00pm

Lunch at Izakaya Toyama

Savor a variety of Japanese small plates and sake in a cozy izakaya near Fushimi, open lunchtime from 11am to 2pm.
JPY2000, 1h

2:30pm

Visit Tofuku-ji Temple

Explore this magnificent Zen temple famous for its gardens and beautiful autumn foliage, open 9am to 4:30pm.
JPY400, 1h30m

4:30pm

Walk along the Philosopher’s Path

Enjoy a peaceful walk along this scenic canal-side path lined with cherry trees, open all day.
Free, 1h

6:30pm

Dinner at Gion Tanto

End your trip with comforting Kyoto home-style dishes in a traditional Gion restaurant open until 9:30pm.
JPY3500, 1h30m
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