This ultimate Kyoto 4 day itinerary will take you through the historical streets of Japan’s ancient capital to breathtaking temples, through torii gate tunnels, and natural bamboo groves. Get ready to be awed by Kyoto’s old-age charm!
The city is without a doubt Japan’s cultural heart. It has more than a thousand years’ worth of history, with the first settlers arriving in the 7th century. Wandering through Gion’s ancient streets you’ll come across geishas, serene gardens, and more temples than you could visit in a lifetime! On this itinerary, you’ll also get to do epic things like join a tea ceremony and sample peculiar local dishes at food markets on this 4 day trip!
What You’ll Get Out Of This Article
This curated Kyoto travel guide includes:
- Our top hotel pick in Kyoto, a traditional ryokan run by a local family.
- The best ways to get from attraction to attraction, as well as an interactive map you can download for your trip!
- Visits to Kyoto’s most famous and ancient temples in the Higashiyama district, like the Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Yasaka Pagoda.
- A day exploring the famous bamboo forest Arashiyama, where a highlight will be getting to meet wild macaque monkeys!
- Awesome places to eat, and destinations like Nikishi Market that foodies will love.
4 Day Itinerary For Kyoto
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- Where to stay: Gion Yoshiima hotel is in a traditional Japanese home in Gion, informally known as the city’s geisha district. You’ll get to submerge yourself in the local way of life and you can take part in their tea ceremonies too! We use Booking.com for all of our stays and use the Genius discount to get great deals on our hotel bookings. Alternatively, you can always see if hotel corporate codes might work for you on this 4 day Kyoto itinerary.
- Must pack item: Pack some hand sanitizer, a 2-pronged Type A adapter, and some local currency.
- Recommended tour: We highly recommend this tour of Nishiki Market for foodies! You’ll get to try loads of local delicacies and learn more about the Gion district.
- Car rentals – Kyoto has great transport links across the city, so we’d…
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