Kyoto
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Best time to visit：Nov-DecKyoto.Gion1.2 km from downtownHighlights:Kyoto has a wide variety of maple leaves, from the crimson Japanese maple to the orange-yellow triangle maple, with colorful colors. When the maple leaves turn red, the whole city seems to have overturned the palette of nature, which is gorgeous and dazzling. The beauty of Kyoto's maple leaves lies not only in the richness of their colors and the changes in levels, but also in their perfect integration with ancient buildings. The ancient shrines and temples are more solemn and majestic against the backdrop of maple leaves. Whether you are walking through the maple leaf streets, strolling on the paths with towering ancient trees, or quietly watching the beautiful scenery of maple leaves falling on the water by the river, you can immerse yourself in the autumn atmosphere of Kyoto. The maple leaves are in full swing, as if you are in a flowing painting, feeling the quiet and romantic poetry.62 attractionArashiyama7.2
Kiyomizu-dera Temple7.8
Kyoto.Arashiyama/Sagano/Takao6.8 km from downtownHighlights:Kyoto's hot springs are an elegant poem that interweaves the ancient capital with the warmth of a thousand-year-old city. Stepping into the hot spring pool, the steaming mist will gently wrap your whole body, instantly dispelling the fatigue and coldness of the journey. The hot spring water here is clear and soft, rich in a variety of minerals, and it feels like being gently brushed by silk when soaking the skin, nourishing the body and mind. The hot spring space design cleverly integrates the traditional aesthetics of Kyoto, or hides in the quaint townhouses, or faces the courtyard stream, looking up to see the Zen of the dry landscape, or glimpse the elegance of the swaying bamboo shadows. As dusk falls, paper lanterns light up one after another, the dim warm light and the hazy mist interweave, and the cherry trees by the pool tremble in the breeze, adding a bit of quiet and ancient charm. After taking a bath, wear a simple yukata, sit quietly under the corridor, drink a cup of matcha, taste exquisite Japanese fruit, and feel the unique tranquility and Zen of Kyoto in the misty water vapor, so that the body and mind can return to peace in this world.16 attractionKyōto Katsura-Onsen Nizaemon no Yu3.6
Togetsutei4.6
Kyoto4.8 km from downtownHighlights:Feel the timeless art of weaving through delicate silk patterns.Capture stunning kimono moments against ancient temple eaves.7 attractionKyotokimonorentaru Aiwafuku Fushimiinariten3.6
KIMONO TEA CEREMONY KYOTO MAIKOYA at NISHIKI3.4
4Kyoto.Ohara/Kibune/Kurama3.2 km from downtownHighlights:As the ancient cultural capital of Japan, Kyoto has a wealth of Zen temples and gardens, providing a unique environment and atmosphere for meditation. Meditation Features: Kyoto's meditation courses emphasize comprehensive care for the body and mind. The course content not only includes basic meditation techniques, but also integrates a variety of practice methods such as yoga, breathing methods, and tea ceremony. In the course, you will learn how to relax your body and mind and observe yourself through meditation, so as to achieve a deeper understanding of yourself. Course Content and Duration: Kyoto's meditation courses usually include sitting meditation, Zen philosophy explanations, Zen garden tours, and traditional vegetarian experiences. The duration of the course is usually half a day or a full day, and the specific arrangements will vary according to different courses and temples. Teachers and teaching quality: Kyoto's meditation courses are taught by experienced monks or Zen masters who not only have a deep Zen background but also provide professional guidance. At the same time, they will also provide personalized guidance and counseling according to the actual situation of the students. The class size is moderate to ensure that every student can receive full attention and guidance. Facilities: Kyoto's meditation centers are usually located in quiet places surrounded by mountains and forests. The environment here is fresh and pleasant, which helps students quickly enter a meditative state. The center is equipped with professional meditation halls, comfortable rest areas, tea rooms and other facilities, providing students with a good practice and living environment. The Kyoto Meditation Course is a unique journey to explore inner peace and harmony, allowing you to experience the Zen life of unity of body and mind in the ancient capital.30 attractionKenninji Temple4.3
Nijō Castle6.8
5Kyoto.Karasuma467m from downtownHighlights:The Kyoto tea ceremony experience allows you to immerse yourself in the essence of Japanese tea culture, feel the tranquil and simple tea ceremony atmosphere, and experience the realm of "harmony, tranquility, purity, and silence". The birthplace of tea ceremony culture: As the birthplace of Japanese matcha culture, Kyoto's tea ceremony experience is more authentic and complete than other regions. Here, you can deeply understand the historical origins of the tea ceremony, experience the matcha culture introduced from the Tang Dynasty, and feel the spiritual connotation of "tea and Zen are one taste".Rich course content: In the tea ceremony experience in Kyoto, participants will learn the basic etiquette of the tea ceremony, how to use tea utensils, usually including detailed procedures for brewing tea, making tea, tasting tea, and the matching and appreciation of tea snacks. The course duration is moderate, ensuring that you have enough time to deeply understand and experience every detail of the tea ceremony. Teachers and teaching quality:In the tea ceremony experience in Kyoto, the teachers are usually experienced tea ceremony masters who are not only proficient in tea ceremony skills, but also have a deep understanding and love for Japanese traditional culture. In order to ensure the quality of teaching, the tea ceremony experience in Kyoto usually limits the number of classes.Environment and equipment facilities: Kyoto's tea rooms usually have a traditional Japanese style, with an elegant and quiet environment. The interior of the tea room is beautifully decorated with tatami, tea sets and hanging scrolls. The tea sets used in the tea ceremony experience are carefully selected, including tea bowls, tea whisks, tea spoons, etc. These tea sets are not only practical, but also have high artistic value.Here, you will be able to deeply understand the essence and charm of the tea ceremony and feel the unique charm of Japanese traditional culture.3 attractionKIMONO TEA CEREMONY KYOTO MAIKOYA at NISHIKI3.4
Kōdai-ji Temple4.5
6Kyoto4 km from downtownHighlights:Experience Kōdaiji's tea garden design blending Zen and tea culture.Learn meditation philosophy from monks in a 13th-century temple.18 attractionTōfuku-ji Temple5.0
Chishakuin Temple3.9
7Kyoto.Gion/Kiyomizu Temple2.4 km from downtownHighlights:The Kyoto rickshaw experience is a unique activity that tourists should not miss when traveling in Kyoto. It not only allows tourists to visit the scenic spots of the ancient capital in a leisurely and comfortable way, but also allows them to deeply experience Japan's traditional culture and human touch. In Arashiyama, Gion and other places, tourists can customize their itineraries, enjoy the natural scenery and quaint streets, and enjoy the historical stories told by the driver. Every scenic spot becomes vivid and fresh in the shuttle of the rickshaw. Sitting in the car, you can appreciate the beauty of Kyoto from a new perspective and feel the unique tranquility and beauty.5 attractionKiyomizu-dera Temple7.8
Arashiyama7.2
8Kyoto.Gion1.2 km from downtownHighlights:Kyoto geisha performance is a treasure of Japanese traditional culture, which originated in the Edo period. It mainly focuses on dancing, singing and musical instrument performance, showing unique artistic charm. Performances are usually held in traditional venues such as teahouses and restaurants. The content of the performances is rich and colorful, including melodious melodies and graceful dances of traditional songs and dances, solos or ensembles of national instruments such as shamisen, and impromptu talent displays by geisha, such as poetry. Recitations, tea ceremony performances, etc. By watching geisha performances, tourists can not only appreciate the beauty of traditional Japanese art, but also gain an in-depth understanding of the unique charm and cultural connotation of the ancient capital of Kyoto.4 attractionHanamikoji-dori6.5
Gion Corner4.4
9Kyoto.Nijo Castle1.8 km from downtownHighlights:Uncover hidden agent history from Japan's Heian period.Dress as ninjas for interactive family-friendly adventures.2 attractionHaru Cooking Class Kyoto2.2
ファリーナキッチン1.6
10Kyoto1.8 km from downtownHighlights:Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, invites you to step into a Zen-style pottery class, appreciate the beauty of Japanese pottery in the millennium style, and start a journey of craftsmanship on your fingertips. Course Content: Japanese Style: The course focuses on traditional Kyoto ware and Kiyomizu ware. Using local high-quality clay, students learn wheel throwing and hand-painting techniques. The course also focuses on the integration with local culture. Students can incorporate Kyoto elements into their creations to create unique ceramic works, showing Japanese elegance. Students create Kyoto-style ceramic works in one class, which will be of different sizes. After graduation, students can wait for the works to be mailed to their homes to continue their interest in ceramics. The class size is exquisite, and the teaching staff is strong: The class size is usually small, so that the teacher can teach carefully, and the students can also quietly feel the Zen of pottery, and inspiration can also surge during the exchange. Most of the potters who teach are descendants of pottery families, with superb skills and extraordinary aesthetics. They use rigorous demonstration and patient teaching to pass on the essence of ancient methods, ensure a high degree of restoration, and let students understand the true meaning of pottery.Flexible courses and simple facilities and equipment: The course time is flexible and varied, which fits the tourists' itinerary. The venues are often hidden in the ancient towns and traditional wooden buildings, immersed in the atmosphere of Kyoto, nourishing the inspiration of pottery. The pottery making tools are exquisite, and the firing process uses professional kilns to strictly control the temperature and atmosphere to ensure the quality of the works; the wood kiln follows the ancient method, and the fired works have unique charm, supplemented by a small number of electric kilns for emergency use to ensure production efficiency. Experience pottery courses in Kyoto. Relying on the Japanese style courses, you can deeply experience the Japanese pottery culture that has been passed down for thousands of years and understand the magical transformation from clay to porcelain. Here, you will appreciate the infinite charm of pottery with experienced pottery masters.2 attractionZuikou Kyoto-Kiyomizu Studio2.5
Zuikou Higashiyama Studio1.3
