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.
Stays from
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Kyoto
Kyoto
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 experience in Gion and visit Yasaka Shrine after sunset

101-8 Hakatachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0805, Japan
Beautiful district, even in the evening when all the lights turn on!

Japan, 〒605-0074 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Gionmachi Minamigawa, 537−2 祇園ヒロビル 2F
Since you're in the area, you might want to try it!

400 Rinkachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-8686, Japan
Probably one the most visited areas in Kyoto! We know why..

97 Okazaki Nishitennōchō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8341, Japan
VERY important stop, lovely architecture!

Japan, 〒606-8344 Kyoto, Sakyo Ward, Okazaki Enshōjichō, 62 ボーパサージュ京都岡崎 棟 1F 店舗
In case you felt like wanting pizza.. 👀

Shishigatani Teranomaecho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8426, Japan
If you have time, walk it all, it's absolutely beautiful especially in spring and autumn!

3 Kyōtogyoen, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-0881, Japan
Always amazing, but as usual, it definitely steals the show in autumn!

541 Nijōjōchō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8301, Japan
Very important to understand the historical weight of Kyoto.

Higashiuoyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8055, Japan
Pretty touristy, but always cute!

207-3 Ayazaimokuchō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8072, Japan
A sweet stop after the whole tour can't be a bad idea!
Kyoto
Arashiyama & Fushimi Inari
A combination of Kyoto’s bamboo forests, river scenery, and iconic torii gates.

Arashiyama Genrokuzancho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-0007, Japan
Arrive between 6 and 7am at the latest!

35-3 Sagatenryūji Tsukurimichichō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8384, Japan
If you're in need of a coffee break! ☕️

2-5 Sagatoriimoto Fukatanichō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8439, Japan
THE most unique temple in Kyoto in my opinion, walk there from Arashiyama!

8-5 Sagatenryūji Kurumamichichō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8373, Japan
Very local, very nice after the walk!

4 Sagaosawacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8411, Japan
I found it very interesting, it's definitely optional if you have time!

68 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan
Climb up a bit and people disappear magically!

15 Fukakusa Haraigawachō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0013, Japan
Nothing like Udon after a long day of walking around!

21-5 Higashikujō Higashiiwamotochō, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8006, Japan
I think you already know why this is a MUST DO 👀