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Arrival and historic eastern Kyoto
Arrive Kyoto Station via Haruka Express
The JR Haruka Express links Kansai International Airport directly to Kyoto Station in around 75 minutes, the most painless arrival route into the city.
Tabi says
Reserve a seat in advance and consider an ICOCA card for buses and subways.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
A UNESCO World Heritage hillside temple famous for its wooden stage with panoramic city views, anchoring the eastern Higashiyama district.
Tabi says
Approach via the slopes of Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka for the most atmospheric walk-up.
Yasaka Shrine and Maruyama Park
Yasaka Shrine sits at the foot of Gion and links into Maruyama Park, the city's most beloved cherry-blossom viewing ground in season.
Kaiseki dinner in Gion
Settle into a traditional multi-course kaiseki meal at one of Gion's ryotei, the canonical Kyoto culinary experience built around seasonal Kyo-ryori.
Tabi says
Reserve via your hotel concierge; many Gion kaiseki houses do not take walk-ins.
Travel dates
Est. budget / person
USD 600–1,150
Flights + hotel + experiences
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Est. per person
USD 600–1,150