3-day itinerary
Day 1 explores southern Higashiyama at a relaxed pace, pairing Kyoto’s iconic temple architecture with Zen gardens and historic lanes. Two traditional meals highlight yudōfu and seasonal Kyoto kaiseki without leaving the neighborhood.
Day costs cover food, sights, activities and local transport for the whole group — accommodation not included.
Explore the UNESCO-listed temple’s wooden stage, Otowa Waterfall and hillside halls, with time to appreciate early autumn colors and panoramic Kyoto views. Chosen for its essential Kyoto architecture before peak midday crowds.
1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto 605-0862, Japan
€7
Estimated 2026 admission for two adults.
Prices shown here are estimates — the live price and availability are on the booking page.
10 min by walk · free
Have a leisurely traditional yudōfu lunch featuring simmered tofu, sesame tofu, vegetable dishes and rice in a historic Higashiyama setting. Chosen for its Kyoto-style tofu cuisine and short walk from Kiyomizu-dera.
3-340 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto 605-0862, Japan
€60
Estimated total for two set lunches, including tax; drinks may cost extra.
Prices shown here are estimates — the live price and availability are on the booking page.
7 min by walk · free
Visit the elegant Zen temple founded in memory of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, including its landscaped gardens, historic teahouses, lacquerwork and bamboo grove. Chosen for its refined Momoyama heritage only minutes from lunch.
526 Shimogawara-cho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto 605-0825, Japan
€8
Estimated 2026 general admission for two adults.
Prices shown here are estimates — the live price and availability are on the booking page.
12 min by walk · free
Finish with a seasonal Kyoto kaiseki dinner built around local vegetables, carefully prepared seafood and artful small courses in Gion. Chosen for well-regarded formal Kyoto cuisine within walking distance of Kōdai-ji.
570-235 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto 605-0074, Japan
€190
Estimated total for two seasonal dinner courses with tax and service; alcoholic drinks are extra.
Prices shown here are estimates — the live price and availability are on the booking page.
20 min by train · €3
Begin early beside Arashiyama’s famous wooden bridge, enjoying views across the Katsura River and the autumn-colored hills before daytime crowds build. Chosen for its serene early-morning atmosphere and proximity to the day's other stops.
Saga Nakanoshimacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto 616-8383, Japan
Free
Free to visit.
Prices shown here are estimates — the live price and availability are on the booking page.
8 min by walk · free
Explore the principal temple of the Tenryū-ji school of Rinzai Zen, including the historic Sōgenchi garden designed by Musō Soseki and framed by Arashiyama’s mountains. Chosen for its UNESCO-listed Zen architecture and easy walk from the bridge.
68 Saga Tenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto 616-8385, Japan
€10
Estimated 2026 admission for two to the garden and temple buildings.
Prices shown here are estimates — the live price and availability are on the booking page.
5 min by walk · free
Have a traditional multicourse shōjin ryōri lunch inside Tenryū-ji, featuring seasonal vegetables, tofu, sesame preparations and other Zen Buddhist dishes without meat or fish; advance reservations are strongly recommended. Chosen for authentic temple cuisine served directly within the historic complex.
68 Saga Tenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto 616-8385, Japan
€50
Estimated total for two entry-level shōjin ryōri set meals, including tax; temple admission is separate.
Prices shown here are estimates — the live price and availability are on the booking page.
12 min by walk · free
Stroll through the former villa and landscaped hillside garden of silent-film actor Ōkōchi Denjirō, with mossy paths, traditional buildings and broad views over Kyoto and the Hozu Gorge. Chosen for its refined garden design and calmer setting beyond the busiest bamboo paths.
8 Saga Ogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto 616-8394, Japan
€13
Estimated 2026 admission for two; admission traditionally includes matcha and a small sweet.
Prices shown here are estimates — the live price and availability are on the booking page.
The full plan continues for 1 more day — 3 days in total.
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