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7 Days in Kyoto: Temples, Tea, and Trains

A breezy itinerary balancing classic sights with quite neigborhooods and tea experiences.

James Carter

12 Aug, 2025

5 min read

Itinerary

Day 1

Fushimi Inari & Southern Higashiyama

Early torii hike, tea ceremony, sunset at Kiyomizu-dera
8 hrs | $35

4.7

Day 2

Arashiyama Day

Bamboo grove, river walk, monkey park, tofu lunch
6 hrs | $28

4.8

Day 3

Gion & Downtown Kyoto

Yasaka shrine, Nishiki market bites, coffee crawl
5 hrs | $22

4.6

Day 4

Chasing the Most Breathtaking Sunsets

Uluwatu cliffs, Tanah Lot temple, and hidden beaches
7 hrs | $40

4.9