Take a stroll around Kyoto, a city some would call Japan’s central capital, with a quaint townscape that is easy to visit at a moment’s notice.
Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Kodai-ji Temple, whose natural beauty changes with each season; or enjoy a culinary experience unique to Kyoto, such as world-renowned kaiseki meals made with Kyoto vegetables.
9:00AM START
Depart from Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel(JR-Central Hotels)
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About 34 minutes by Shinkansen
9:35AM Move Kyoto station
The facilities at Kyoto Station are one of the country’s largest building complexes.、「Kyoto Tourist Information Center」You can get maps and various brochures to help you on your walks around the city.
Taxis are also recommended as an efficient way to tour Kyoto.
About 15 minutes by taxi
10:00AM Historical Attractions 清水寺
About 1200 years ago, Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera was established as a sacred place for the Kannon goddess, who symbolizes great mercy.
Kiyomizu-dera consists of numerous buildings, but it is Kiyomizu Stage which has always attracted the most people due to its beautiful views overlooking the city of Kyoto throughout the four seasons.
※ Because the roof of the main hall is covered with construction scaffolding, the scene you see will not look like the photo.
※ During the construction period, regular visits are possible.
Touring the grounds
If you have time, you could tour the temple precincts to study the 30-or-so pagodas and other buildings as well as the traditions that have been preserved by Kiyomizu-dera.
In addition, at Otowa no Uta, which is the origin of the temple name, you can actually drink pure water that has been called “golden water” and “long life water” since ancient times.
Take a walk through Niningzaka and Sannizingzaka
Ninengzaka and Sannizingzaka, which serve as approaches to Kiyomizu-dera, have been bustling streets since ancient times.
This area offers great architecture and famous shops you can see on foot, including Ousu no Sato, which specializes in plums, and Niimi, which specializes in scented products.
Approximately 10 minutes on foot
12:00PM lunch 修伯
This Japanese restaurant appears in the 2018 Michelin Guide for Kyoto and Osaka.
This restaurant, located near Kodai-ji Temple, serves a French-style kaiseki (simple pre-tea meal) that is a fusion of Western and Japanese tastes, skillfully prepared by a proprietor trained in French cuisine.
Dessert options
Popular among women, this service lets you choose as many desserts as you like.
This restaurant offers desserts that change depending on the season, such as strawberry daifuku, warabimochi, and walnut pie shoes.
Approximately 10 minutes on foot
02:00PM Historical Attractions 高台寺
Kodai-ji Temple, also known as Shukichi Tonenji Temple, was built to honor Nene, the wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Inside the precincts can be seen cherry blossoms, bamboo, red roses, and autumn leaves during the four seasons of Japan, and at night, elaborate illumination attracts many visitors every year.
Fantastic scener
The precincts of Kodai-ji Temple, which changes in appearance each season, you can enjoy fantastic scenery with the surrounding illuminated trees reflected in the water’s surface. The highlights are weeping cherry blossoms in Hashintei, a Japanese garden near the main hall, in spring; night illumination until the anniversary of Lord Hideyoshi’s death in summer; and the reflections of colorful leaves in Garyu Pond in fall.
Maruyama Park
Maruyama Park, known as the oldest park in Kyoto, attracts many flower-viewing visitors as a cherry blossom spot in spring.
At the center of the park is a famous weeping cherry tree called Sakura Gino no Yakura.
30 minutes on foot
04:00PM Experience Choya plum wine-making experience
Choya, the world's first specialty store where you visitors can try their hand at making plum wine and plum syrup. The store is operated by Choya Umeshu Co., Ltd., which is known for its plum wine.
There are more than 100 combinations of plum and sugar and sake, and you can enjoy making original plum wine and plum syrup.
Original plum wine & plum syrup
In the stylish white-themed workshop, a “plum concierge” will help you complete an original plum wine or plum syrup of your own while learning optimal blends for five types of plum, sugar, syrup and four types of liquor.
Plum wine takes about a month, but plum syrup uses a special recipe that can be done in about a week, so it is a fun activity that lets you quickly taste what you have made!
※ Please visit the Choya website to reserve your plum experience.
※ Because the lid of the plum wine bottle is not completely sealed, please be careful when taking it home.
Approximately 5 minutes on foot
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06:00PM [Dinner] Meidai Sukiyaki Kimura
This restaurant, founded in 1972, specializes in sukiyaki. It offers quality meat at reasonable prices and is popular among both locals and tourists.
Because it faces Teramachi-dori Street, this restaurant is a convenient place to take a break during shopping and sightseeing. Sitting around the table in this retro atmosphere might be one of the highlights of your trip.
Kyoto style sukiyaki
Because diners cook their own sukiyaki, everyone can have fun reading the instructions together.
Enjoy Kyoto-style sukiyaki by pouring on soy sauce in order to give the meat a sugary coating.
About 15 minutes by taxi
08:00PM Move Kyoto station
Make the most of your time waiting for the train
Some of Kyoto’s most popular and long-standing shops, including gift shops and restaurants, can be found inside the entry gates for the Shinkansen at Kyoto Station, as well as in ASTY Road facing the first-floor Hachijoguchi gates, Omotenashi Koji, ASTY Square at the second-floor central gates, and Hachijo Komachi. You can get in some extra fun by shopping right before you ride the Shinkansen.
About 34 minutes by Shinkansen
09:00PM GOAL
Arrive at Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel
