Explore Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka with a local guide. Discover rich history, cultural heritage, and indulge in exquisite culinary delights on this 4-day adventure.
Explore Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka with a local guide. Discover rich history, cultural heritage, and indulge in exquisite culinary delights on this 4-day adventure.
Kyoto
Kiyomizu-dera Temple - Kiyomizu-dera is a Buddhist temple situated in eastern Kyoto, Japan. It is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sanjusangendo Temple - Sanjūsangen-dō is a Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect located in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, Japan. Founded in 1164 by Taira no…
Kyoto
Kiyomizu-dera Temple - Kiyomizu-dera is a Buddhist temple situated in eastern Kyoto, Japan. It is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sanjusangendo Temple - Sanjūsangen-dō is a Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect located in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, Japan. Founded in 1164 by Taira no Kiyomori for the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa, it is officially known as Rengeō-in and is part of the Myōhō-in temple complex.
Nijo Castle - Nijō Castle is a flatland castle in Kyoto, Japan. It features two concentric rings of fortifications, the Ninomaru Palace, the ruins of the Honmaru Palace, various support buildings, and several gardens.
Yasaka Shrine - Yasaka Shrine, formerly known as Gion Shrine, is a Shinto shrine in the Gion District of Kyoto, Japan. Located at the east end of Shijō-dōri, the shrine includes several buildings such as gates, a main hall, and a stage.
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine - With a history dating back to the 8th century, Fushimi Inari Taisha is the headquarters of approximately 30,000 Inari shrines across Japan. Situated on and around Mt. Inari, the shrine complex features easily accessible worship halls at the mountain’s base, connected by vermilion torii gate-lined paths that wind up to more remote inner shrines, requiring some hiking to reach.
Nishiki Market Shopping District - Nishiki Market is a historic marketplace in downtown Kyoto, located on the east end of Nishikikōji Street, one block north and parallel to Shijō Street, and west of Teramachi Street. It is renowned for offering many of Kyoto’s famous foods and goods.
Kyoto
Tofuku-ji Temple - Tōfuku-ji is a Buddhist temple in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Named after two temples in Nara, Tōdai-ji and Kōfuku-ji, it is one of the Kyoto Gozan or “five great Zen temples of Kyoto.” Its honorary sangō prefix is Enichi-san.
Kinkaku-ji - Kinkaku-ji, officially named Rokuon-ji, is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. It is one of Kyoto’s most popular buildings, attracting numerous visitors annually.
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove - The Bamboo Forest, also known as Arashiyama Bamboo Grove or Sagano Bamboo Forest, is a natural bamboo forest in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan. It primarily consists of mōsō bamboo and features several pathways for tourists and visitors. The Ministry of the Environment considers it part of Japan’s soundscape.
Monkey Park Iwatayama - Iwatayama Monkey Park is a commercial park located in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan. Situated on Mt. Arashiyama, opposite the Ōi River from the train station, it is home to over 120 Japanese macaque monkeys. The animals are wild but can be fed with food purchased on-site.
Arashiyama Kimono Forest - The Kimono Forest is a collection of beautiful cylinder-shaped pillars lining the pathway to Randen tram station on Kyoto’s Keifuku Arashiyama line. Installed as part of a 2013 renovation, the pillars are clustered like a forest and each displays a kimono.
Gion - Gion is Kyoto’s geisha district, where hostesses in colorful kimonos can often be seen on the wooden Tatsumi Bridge or among the upscale Japanese restaurants and boutiques on Hanamikoji Street. Gion Corner hosts traditional Kyomai dances, while Kennin-ji Temple is known for its Zen garden. Yasaka Shrine features seasonal festivals in a lantern-lit courtyard. The nightlife ranges from quiet sake bars to lively, pub-like izakayas.
Nara
Kasuga Grand Shrine - Kasuga-taisha is a Shinto shrine in Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Established in 768 CE and rebuilt several times over the centuries, it is the shrine of the Fujiwara family. The interior is famous for its numerous bronze lanterns, and the approach to the shrine is lined with many stone lanterns.
Todai-ji Temple - Todaiji Temple, with its 15-meter high Buddha, is the most prestigious of Nara’s seven great temples and attracts a steady stream of visitors. Enter through Nandaimon Gate to see its two 8-meter tall guardian figures with Herculean physiques. Behind the temple, Nigatsudo offers lovely views of the city.
Nara Park - Naramachi (奈良町, literally “Nara Town”) is the former merchant district of Nara, where several traditional residential buildings and warehouses are preserved and open to the public. The district’s narrow lanes are now lined with boutiques, shops, cafes, restaurants, and a few museums.
Sanjodori Street - Sanjō Street(三条通 さんじょうどおり sanjō dōri[1])is a major street that crosses the center of Kyoto from east to west, running from Shinomiya in the Yamashina-ku ward (east) to the vicinity of Tenryū-ji in Arashiyama (west).
Isuien Garden - Isui-en is a Japanese garden located in Nara, the old capital of Japan near Kyoto. Preserved since its creation in the Meiji era, it is the only walking garden in Nara. The garden is divided into two sections, originally two separate gardens, each featuring a pagoda.
Osaka
Osaka Castle - Osaka Castle is a Japanese castle in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan. It is one of Japan’s most famous landmarks and played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century Azuchi-Momoyama period.
Shitennoji - Shitennoji (四天王寺, Shitennōji) is one of Japan’s oldest temples and the first ever built by the state. Founded in 593 by Prince Shotoku, who supported the introduction of Buddhism into Japan, the temple’s buildings have been carefully reconstructed over the centuries to reflect the original 6th-century design.
Kuromon Market - Kuromon Ichiba Fish Market is located in the center of Osaka, Minami. The market is famous for its conger pike in summer and Fugu in winter, with at least 10% of the seafood shops specializing in Fugu and Hamo. This lively, roofed market stretches about 580 meters and features around 150 shops, always bustling with people.
Dotombori District - Dōtonbori or Dōtombori is a district in Osaka, Japan. Known as one of Osaka’s principal tourist and nightlife areas, it runs along the Dōtonbori canal from Dōtonboribashi Bridge to Nipponbashi Bridge in the Namba district of the city’s Chūō ward.
- Public Transportation
- 4 days discovering some of the best cities in Japan
- Water & desserts
- Lunch
- Snacks & desserts
- Public Transportation
- 4 days discovering some of the best cities in Japan
- Water & desserts
- Lunch
- Snacks & desserts
- Alcholic Drinks ( avalible to purchase from 20 YEars old)
- Gratuities
- Alcholic Drinks ( avalible to purchase from 20 YEars old)
- Gratuities
Prepare to explore some of Japan’s most renowned cities to learn about their history and local cuisine.
We’ll begin with Kyoto, celebrated for its rich cultural heritage and exquisite cuisine. Kyoto offers a variety of food tours that allow visitors to fully immerse themselves in the local culinary scene.
Next, we’ll head to Nara. Known for its…
Prepare to explore some of Japan’s most renowned cities to learn about their history and local cuisine.
We’ll begin with Kyoto, celebrated for its rich cultural heritage and exquisite cuisine. Kyoto offers a variety of food tours that allow visitors to fully immerse themselves in the local culinary scene.
Next, we’ll head to Nara. Known for its historical significance and rich cultural heritage, Nara also provides a delightful culinary experience.
Our final stop will be Osaka. Often referred to as the “kitchen of Japan,” Osaka is a paradise for food enthusiasts. The city boasts a vibrant and diverse culinary scene best experienced through a guided food tour.
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