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From Kansai to Kyushu, Exploring a deeper Japan

You'll be visiting the most underrated island in Japan: Kyushu. Locals love it from food to nature, a unique place where not too many people go to compared to Kansai or Kanto.

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Kyoto

Day 1

Higashiyama & traditional Kyoto

Spend your first day immersed in the historical atmosphere of eastern Kyoto, with temples, traditional alleys, and classic scenery. Here's what I wished I knew before visiting: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXJ7AvbjCZZ/?img_index=1

Kyoto Tea Ceremony & Kiyomizu-dera Walking Tour

1. Kyoto Tea Ceremony & Kiyomizu-dera Walking Tour

Kyoto

3 hours
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Tea ceremony experience in Gion and visit Yasaka Shrine after sunset

gion ichiho

2. gion ichiho

101-8 Hakatachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0805, Japan

4.5
Daily: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Beautiful district, even in the evening when all the lights turn on!

Wagyu Steak KATAMARI

3. Wagyu Steak KATAMARI

Japan, 〒605-0074 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Gionmachi Minamigawa, 537−2 祇園ヒロビル 2F

4.4
Daily: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Since you're in the area, you might want to try it!

Chionin Temple

4. Chionin Temple

400 Rinkachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-8686, Japan

4.5
Daily: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Probably one the most visited areas in Kyoto! We know why..

Heian-jingū Shrine

5. Heian-jingū Shrine

97 Okazaki Nishitennōchō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8341, Japan

4.4
Daily: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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VERY important stop, lovely architecture!

Pizzeria Napoletana Da Yuki

6. Pizzeria Napoletana Da Yuki

Japan, 〒606-8344 Kyoto, Sakyo Ward, Okazaki Enshōjichō, 62 ボーパサージュ京都岡崎 棟 1F 店舗

4.4
Tue-Sun: 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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In case you felt like wanting pizza.. 👀

Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku no Michi), North End

7. Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku no Michi), North End

Shishigatani Teranomaecho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8426, Japan

4.6
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If you have time, walk it all, it's absolutely beautiful especially in spring and autumn!

Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

8. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

3 Kyōtogyoen, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-0881, Japan

4.5
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Always amazing, but as usual, it definitely steals the show in autumn!

Nijō Castle

9. Nijō Castle

541 Nijōjōchō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8301, Japan

4.4
Daily: 8:45 AM - 5:00 PM
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Very important to understand the historical weight of Kyoto.

Nishiki Market

10. Nishiki Market

Higashiuoyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8055, Japan

4.3
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Pretty touristy, but always cute!

2/7 kitchen

11. 2/7 kitchen

207-3 Ayazaimokuchō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8072, Japan

4.6
Wed-Sun: 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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A sweet stop after the whole tour can't be a bad idea!

Kyoto

Day 2

Arashiyama & Fushimi Inari

A combination of Kyoto’s bamboo forests, river scenery, and iconic torii gates.

Arashiyama

12. Arashiyama

Arashiyama Genrokuzancho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-0007, Japan

4.5
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Arrive between 6 and 7am at the latest!

eXcafe Kyoto Arashiyama Main Store

13. eXcafe Kyoto Arashiyama Main Store

35-3 Sagatenryūji Tsukurimichichō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8384, Japan

4.6
Daily: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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If you're in need of a coffee break! ☕️

Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple

14. Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple

2-5 Sagatoriimoto Fukatanichō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8439, Japan

4.7
Mon-Sun: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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THE most unique temple in Kyoto in my opinion, walk there from Arashiyama!

Arashiyama Curry

15. Arashiyama Curry

8-5 Sagatenryūji Kurumamichichō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8373, Japan

4.7
Mon-Sun: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Very local, very nice after the walk!

Daikaku-ji Temple

16. Daikaku-ji Temple

4 Sagaosawacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8411, Japan

4.4
Daily: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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I found it very interesting, it's definitely optional if you have time!

Fushimi Inari Taisha

17. Fushimi Inari Taisha

68 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan

4.6
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Climb up a bit and people disappear magically!

Inari Myoudai Dohachi

18. Inari Myoudai Dohachi

15 Fukakusa Haraigawachō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0013, Japan

4.7
Mon-Sat: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Nothing like Udon after a long day of walking around!

teamLab Biovortex Kyoto

19. teamLab Biovortex Kyoto

21-5 Higashikujō Higashiiwamotochō, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8006, Japan

4.6
Daily: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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I think you already know why this is a MUST DO 👀

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