Immerse yourself in the rich historical and cultural heritage of Kyoto with this 3-day itinerary.

Kyoto

Explore the iconic temples and shrines of Kyoto.

Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.

Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.

Geisha district featuring high-end shops & restaurants, a Zen garden & women in colorful kimonos.

Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

A popular sightseeing path runs uphill through this forest of towering bamboo stalks.

Long-running museum with Japanese sculptures, paintings, calligraphy & metalwork, plus a cafe.