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Kyoto, Japan · 4 days itinerary

Kyoto Temples & Tea

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Four days of Kyoto's temples, with a day in Uji for its green tea. Day one covers Kiyomizu-dera and Gion, day two Kinkaku-ji, Ryoan-ji and Nishiki Market, and day three Fushimi Inari, Tofuku-ji and Daigo-ji. Day four takes the train to Uji for Byodo-in, a tea house lunch and a tea ceremony.

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Day by day

Day 1

Kiyomizu-dera and Gion

  1. 8:30Kiyomizu-deraSight
  2. 10:15Sannenzaka Historic StreetSannenzakaWalk
  3. 11:30Yasaka ShrineSight
  4. 14:00GionWalk
Day 2

Kinkaku-ji and Nishiki Market

  1. 9:00Kinkaku-jiSight
  2. 10:15Ryoan-jiSight
  3. 12:45Nishiki MarketWalk
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Day 3

Fushimi Inari and Daigo-ji

  1. 8:00Fushimi Inari TaishaSight
  2. 10:30Tofuku-jiSight
  3. 13:15Daigo-jiSight
Day 4

Uji: green tea and Byodo-in

  1. 9:30UjiSight
  2. 11:30Nakamura Tokichi Honten tea houseUjiSight
  3. 13:30UjiSight
  4. 15:00Tea ceremony at Taiho-anUjiSight
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Kyoto questions

Is 4 days enough for Kyoto temples?

Four days covers the main temples and Uji without rushing. Start at opening times and use buses or trains between sites.

Do I need to book Fushimi Inari ahead?

Fushimi Inari requires no booking or tickets. Arrive before 8am to walk the paths with fewer people.

How do I get from Kyoto to Uji?

JR Nara Line trains run from Kyoto Station to Uji Station every 15 minutes for 240 yen. The ride takes 20 minutes.

Should I book a tea ceremony in Uji?

Reserve the Taiho-an ceremony online at least one week ahead. It costs 1000 yen and lasts about 30 minutes.

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