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11th August
Morning
After checking out of your accommodation, make your way to to Gora station (about 3 min on foot) to head to Kyoto, Japan’s reigning cultural capital, via Odawara station. We suggest you take the following railways using your Hakone Free Pass.
After checking out of your accommodation, make your way to to Gora station (about 3 min on foot) to head to Kyoto, Japan’s reigning cultural capital, via Odawara station. We suggest you take the following railways using your Hakone Free Pass.
11:27
After arriving at Odawara station, we suggest you take the following train using your JR Pass.
*Make sure to exchange your JR pass voucher for the actual pass prior and reserving your seats is recommended.
*Please take your rail pass with you when boarding the train.
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After arriving at Kyoto station, make your way to your accommodation (about 10 min by taxi).
The rest of the day is free at leisure.
Welcome to Kyoto! You’ll spend the next few days exploring Japan’s ancient capital. Kyoto is synonymous with traditional culture and cuisine––it was, after all, the nation’s capital for over a thousand years. Due to its significance, Kyoto was thankfully spared from the bombings of World War II. Consequently, there are now over 2,000 shrines and temples to explore, including 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Hotel Mitsui Garden Kyoto Shijo
707-1 Myodenji-cho, Shijo-sagaru, Nishinotoin-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8472
三井ガーデンホテル京都四条
〒600-8472 京都市下京区西洞院通四条下ル妙伝寺町707-1
Hotel Mitsui Garden Kyoto Shijo
Hotel Mitsui Garden Kyoto Shijo
5 nights from 11th to 16th August
1 Standard Twin & 1 Comfort Double, Breakfast inclusive
Check-in: 3:00 pm
Check-out: 11:00 am
Phone: +81-75-361-5531
12tht o 15th August
12tht o 15th August
The days are free at leisure.
Head off the beaten path today and visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, which is famous for the thousands of blazing red torii gates that line the trails winding through the forests. Legend has it that torii are gateways between the earthly and divine realms. Follow the route to the sprawling and scenic grounds of Tofuku-ji Temple before ambling to Kiyomizudera Temple, one of Kyoto’s star attractions and an exquisite example of the skill displayed in traditional Japanese carpentry.
Great Places To Visit In Kyoto
Kinkakuji is visually stunning, with walls completely covered in dazzling handmade gold leaf which glints spectacularly in the sunshine.
Higashiyama is a beautifully preserved and historic part of the city with wooden homes and traditional merchant shops lining narrow streets.
Pontocho is an atmospheric district offering the best of Kyoto food culture, from affordable dining to exclusive eateries.
Being a geisha is a vocation and Gion is where these dedicated and talented artistes live, study, breathe their art, and ply their trade.
Walk through hundreds of vermillion torii gates and climb up a mountain at the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine.
Kiyomizudera is a spectacular temple that illustrates the quality and innovation of traditional Japanese carpentry and craftsmanship.
Yasaka Shrine is one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto. Established in 656, the shrine is well known for its flamboyant annual Gion Matsuri.
Tofukuji is a Zen temple with several magnificent features, including Tsutenkyo Bridge, the Sanmon entrance gate, and beautiful rock gardens.
Nanzen-ji Temple is known for its beautiful 350-year-old wooden entrance gate and Romanesque aqueduct made of red bricks.
Visit the gorgeous Ginkaku-ji Temple (Silver Pavilion), a cornerstone of Japanese culture since the 14th century.
The Philosopher’s Path is a stone-paved path that stretches for 2 kilometres along a canal lined with cherry blossom trees.
Sample a wide range of tasty snacks and pickles at Nishiki Market, the oldest food market in the city.
For more ideas, see:
✴ JAPAN GUIDE: https://www.japan-guide.com
✴ JAPAN JOURNEYS: https://japanjourneys.jp/kyoto
Why not head out to Arashiyama, one of the most aesthetically pleasing districts of Kyoto. Wander through the famous Bamboo Grove, with its towering, swaying stalks of bamboo, to experience the beauty and grandeur of nature. There are so many exquisite gems in Arashiyama you will be spoilt for choice. Marvel at the ingenuity of magnificent Togetsu-kyo Bridge and enjoy strolling through the lush gardens at Okochi Sanso.
Why not head to Nara, Japan’s ancient capital since 710 (only a 50-minute ride on the Nara Line from Kyoto station) ? Many tourists come just to visit the Nara Park area, home to a number of famous temples such as Kasuga Taisha and the Daibutsu (Great Buddha) at Todai-ji Temple. Amazingly, many of the buildings and artefacts here date back as far as the 8th Century. The park is also famously home to hordes of roaming deer. These cute (but sometimes scary) critters will follow you hoping for some pre-purchased deer snacks.
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