Kyoto Getaway 3 days 2 nights – Nara, Kyoto, Temples, Bicycling, and the Yamazaki Whiskey Distillery

A cityscape with a traditional red Japanese structure in the foreground, mountains in the background, and a cloudy sky above.

A deer stands prominently in the foreground, with a traditional Japanese pagoda rising behind it.

A vibrant autumn scene featuring a red pagoda atop stone steps, a red bridge over a calm pond reflecting the colorful foliage surrounding it.

A vibrant evening scene of restaurants and buildings illuminated along a riverbank, bustling with people enjoying the ambiance.

The image shows the Suntory Yamazaki Distillery nestled in a lush green forest, with its distinctive brown brick building and prominent "Yamazaki Distillery" signage.

A street at night lined with traditional wooden buildings, cherry blossom trees, and a canal with a bamboo fence in Kyoto, Japan.

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A woman holding an umbrella is surrounded by several deer near a shop in Nara, Japan.

A group of people are riding their bikes on a brick path in front of a traditional Japanese building.

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Three geishas in traditional kimonos pose for photos on a street in Kyoto, Japan, surrounded by tourists and traditional buildings.

A golden temple surrounded by snow-covered trees is reflected in a serene body of water.

A woman stands with her red bicycle on a narrow street lined with traditional Japanese buildings, a pagoda visible in the distance.

A moss-covered fence in a Japanese garden is covered with wooden ema plaques bearing wishes and prayers.

A lit pagoda stands tall in the night sky behind a group of people and a rickshaw near a fence.

The Golden Pavilion is reflected in the pond in front of a lush forest.

A majestic Japanese temple stands tall, framed by a blossoming cherry tree, set against a serene blue sky.

Night view of Kyoto with a temple, trees, and city lights under a dark blue sky.

A serene Japanese temple illuminated at dusk, with intricate architecture, a manicured garden, and a stone pathway leading to a traditional building.

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Trvanie: 3 Days (approx.)
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Kyoto Getaway 3 days 2 nights – Nara, Kyoto, Temples, Bicycling, and the Yamazaki Whiskey Distillery

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JFA Full interary - Kyoto Getaway 3 days 2 nights – Nara, Kyoto, Temples, Bicycling, and the Yamazaki Whiskey Distillery

Day 1- Arrive Kyoto

Arrive at Kansai International Airport (KIX/Central Japan Airport). You are welcomed and transferred to your hotel, the illustrious Westin Kyoto Gion.

This afternoon or evening you will be introduced to the ancient elegance of the world's most gracious and beautiful Asian city, Kyoto, stopping in the Edo period walking streets of Gion and back alleys of Japan's old capital, where the absolutely gorgeous traditional colors and culture of past Japan radiate in the streets and in the sounds of the town.

13:15 - 13:40 After a brief refreshment in your hotel, pickup from the Lobby.

13:40 Heian Jingu Shrine (25 min)

Don't miss the characteristic red architecture of this beautiful shrine built to celebrate the 1101 year anniversary of the founding of the city of Kyoto.

Remarks:

This tour will not enter Heian Jingu Shrine's Shin-en garden.

Sanjusangen-do Temple (30 min)

Visit the world's longest wooden structure, housing 1,001 life-size statues of Buddhist Kannon deities dating back to the 13th century.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple (70 min)

The view of Kyoto from the World Heritage Site of Kiyomizu-dera is superb. The historic shopping lane that leads to the temple adds to a wonderful experience.

17:30 - 18:30 Return to Westin Kyoto

Overnight Westin Kyoto Gion

Day 2- Nara and Kyoto All Day Tour - Panoramic Ancient Japan

Enjoy Breakfast Buffet in the gorgeous Kyoto Westin Gion, with the best western and Japanese selections.

07:45 - 08:35 Pickup from Westin Kyoto

08:35 Nijo Castle (50 min)

A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour the historical castle completed in 1626, which was built to provide lodging for Tokugawa Shogun and as a palladium for Kyoto Imperial Palace.

Kinkaku-ji Temple (45 min)

Visit this World Heritage Site, also known as the Golden Pavilion. The wooden architecture is covered in thin layers of pure gold and is surrounded by a beautiful lake.

Kyoto Imperial Palace (except Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and specific days) (40 min)

Entry of international visitors generally require application in advance, but participants of this tour can enter only by going through a brief procedure.

Remarks: On Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays, Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed. On these days, the tour will visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine instead. The same is true of the period before and after the public viewing of Kyoto Imperial Palace in spring and autumn, May 14 - 17 due to the Aoi Festival, New Year's holidays, and whenever there is an Imperial Household event.

Japanese-style lunch (50 min)

From Kyoto to Nara (70 min)

Head to Nara via the Nara Keinawa Expressway

Nara Park & Todai-ji Temple (Great Buddha) (60 min)

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this is the symbol of the Nara Period and one of the world's largest wooden structure. Its huge main hall and bronze Great Buddha are impressive to behold.

Kasuga Taisha Shrine (40 min)

This Nara Period shrine is designated as a World Heritage Site. The deer of Nara Park are thought to be the shrine messengers.

Exclusions: The tour will not enter areas requiring admission.

Nara Nagomikan (20 min)

The largest souvenir shop in Nara. Enjoy yourself in this spacious shop and look for the perfect souvenir.

*This location may be omitted from the itinerary due to business hours or traffic congestion.

18:30 - 19:30 Return to Westin Kyoto

Overnight Westin Kyoto Gion

Day 3 - Bicycle Tour of Kyoto and Yamazaki Suntory Whiskey Distillery Tour

Enjoy Breakfast Buffet in the gorgeous Kyoto Westin Gion, with the best western and Japanese selections.

09:15 Pickup from Westin Kyoto and head to Miyagawacho Geisha District

The tour cycles around in Miyagawacho, the second biggest among the five entertainment districts in Kyoto. Along with Gion, the district has its unique taste with machiya (traditional wooden merchant houses) lined along narrow streets.

Places visited en route:

Ishibei-koji Street

The traditional feel of this stone paved street in Gion is a gem in Kyoto for those who know where to find it.

Gion District

The area had developed as a major hanamachi (entertainment district with maiko girls and geiko women) and still keeps a refined and elegant atmosphere of old times.

Yasaka Shrine

Yasaka Shrine is dedicated to a local deity and is a popular sightseeing spot in Kyoto attracting many tourists throughout the year.

Willow trees along the Shirakawa River

Shirakawa River runs through the Gion area and is lined by many cherry blossom and willow trees, giving it the traditional feel of Kyoto.

Heian Jingu Shrine

Enjoy coasting through the famous Torii Gate on your bicycle with the sights and sounds of ancient Japan around you and the fresh air and mountain breeze in your face.

Notes: This tour will not enter Heian Jingu Shrine's Shin-en garden.

12:30 - 13:00 Return to Bike Dropoff at Kyoto Station

13:00 Suntory Time!

Head on the JR Line with your personal whiskey expert and guide to the legendary Suntory YAMAZAKI Whiskey distillery, winner of multiple recent years for the BEST WHISKEY IN THE WORLD (whiskey magazine and numerous accreditors.)

Enjoy a guided tour of the distillery with included tasting, and end your tour in the evening back at Kyoto Station, where your tour will finish and your guide will bid you farewell.

You made it! - This is the conclusion of your journey through all of the essential sites of Kyoto and around!

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*Note: Double Rates require a booking of at least 2 persons.

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Kyoto Getaway 3 days 2 nights – Nara, Kyoto, Temples, and Yamazaki Whiskey Distillery

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