2-day itinerary · Kyoto
2 Days in Kyoto: Temples and Living Traditions
This plan suits travellers drawn to sacred sites, tea ceremony and traditional performing arts. Pair Fushimi Inari with tea and Gion, then explore Arashiyama and Nara before a closing geisha performance.
Customize this with AIDay 1: Sacred paths and tea traditions
Combine a Fushimi Inari hike with a kimono tea ceremony and an evening exploring Gion’s cultural traditions.
Morning
Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available)
Explore Fushimi Inari on a guided hike, making its sacred setting the starting point for your introduction to Kyoto’s traditions.
Afternoon
Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya, NISHIKI
Take part in a kimono tea ceremony, shifting from sacred landscapes to the rituals of traditional tea preparation.
Evening
Kyoto Gion Night Walk & Geisha District Guided Tour
Walk through Gion with a guide to deepen your understanding of its geisha culture and enduring traditions.
Day 2: Temple landscapes and performing arts
Explore Arashiyama’s temple setting, continue with a Nara temple excursion and finish with a traditional performance in Kyoto.
Morning
Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Monkeys, Matcha & Temple Tour
Explore Arashiyama’s bamboo forest and temple on a guided walk that brings landscape, matcha and religious heritage together.
Afternoon
Nara Afternoon Tour from Kyoto or Osaka: Todai-ji, Nara Park
Join the Nara excursion to explore Todai-ji and Nara Park, extending your temple-focused itinerary beyond Kyoto.
Evening
1 Hour Geisha Show in Kyoto
Watch a maiko perform up close, rounding out your introduction to tradition through Kyoto’s performing arts.
Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.