Explore Kyoto’s rich culture, savory food, and family-friendly attractions in 4 unforgettable days.

Kyoto

Arrive and explore the historic heart of Kyoto.

Sprawling 15-story railway station with shops, eateries & services plus a movie theater & hotel.

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

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

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

400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.

This modern aquarium with 9 zones features a giant salamander, penguins & seals, plus dolphin shows.

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

This venerable Zen temple at the foot of mountains features teahouses & serene, expansive gardens.

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

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