Kyoto Classic Day Trip: Peaceful Temples & Shrines & Gion

Welcome to join us on this wonderful trip to Kyoto, Japan! In the morning, our professional driver will pick you up at the door of your hotel and start this journey. Kyoto is one of the oldest cities in Japan, and as the ancient capital in Japanese history, it carries a rich cultural heritage, with more than 2,000 temples and shrines, including 17 stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here, you can feel the charm of traditional Japanese culture. First we will visit the famous Kinkakuji Temple, a three-storey pavilion covered in gold leaf that is one of the most famous and recognizable of all the historic buildings in Kyoto. It has been selected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next we will go to the serenity Tenryuji Temple, next to the temple, the bamboo forest path and the Togetsukyo Bridge makes you feel like you are in the scene of an old Japanese movie, it will be an unforgettable memory. In the afternoon, we will return to the center of Kyoto and head to Fushimi Inari Shrine, where a long corridor of thousands of Torii Shrine gates, a bright red tunnel along the mountain path, is an amazing experience. Next, we will head to the Sanjusangendo, a less tourist-hit treasure spot that is the longest wooden structure in Japan and houses a stunning collection of 1,001 golden Guanyin statues. If there is enough time, we will also go to another UNESCO heritage site, the famous Kiyomizu Temple, where watching the sunset is a great choice. From Kiyomizu-Temple, our tour comes to an end today, you can follow the trail outside Kiyomizu Temple, walk through the antique Sannenzake and Ninenzake, to the famous Geisha area - Gion District, where you can walk until the evening and enjoy the rich Japanese culture. We hope this trip brings you good memories. Kyoto still has a lot to offer, such as Nijojo Castle, Ryoanji Temple, Nishiki Market and many other wonderful attractions, if you want to explore other places, we will be in touch after you booking.