Osaka: Kyoto Highlights Tour and Pottery Workshop Experience

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Kinkaku-ji

  Kinkaku-ji, the Temple of the Golden Pavilion, is one of Kyoto's most iconic sights. Its main attraction is the stunning Golden Pavilion, a three-story structure covered in brilliant gold leaf. The pavilion beautifully reflects on the surface of Kyoko-chi (Mirror Pond), creating a breathtaking and photogenic scene.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Kiyomizu-dera Temple

  Nestled in the historic heart of Kyoto, Zuikou Kyoto-Kiyomizu Studio offers a unique opportunity to connect with the city's famed ceramic heritage. Just steps away from the iconic Kiyomizu Temple, our studio provides a serene and authentic environment for a hands-on pottery experience. Under the guidance of our skilled artisans, you will explore the techniques of Kiyomizu-yaki, a traditional craft known for its refined beauty. From shaping your own piece on the wheel to selecting a glaze, you will create a unique, functional work of art—a personal and lasting memory of your journey into Japanese culture.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3

  The approach to the historic Kiyomizu-dera temple is lined with shops, offering a classic Kyoto shopping experience. This picturesque path, often referred to as Chawan-Zaka (Teapot Lane), is filled with stores selling Kyoto handicrafts, local snacks, and souvenirs. You can find unique local specialties such as Kiyomizu-yaki pottery and other traditional goods. As you stroll up this charming slope, you can also enjoy delicious treats like fresh matcha ice cream from the local stalls and shops. This vibrant area, located in the Higashiyama district, provides a perfect blend of traditional culture and modern tourism, making your visit both memorable and enjoyable

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

  Fushimi Inari Taisha is Kyoto's most important Shinto shrine, famous for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates. These gates form a mesmerizing network of trails that wind up the sacred Mount Inari. The path leads through the forest, offering a unique and atmospheric hike past smaller sub-shrines. It is dedicated to Inari, the god of rice and business, making it a popular spot for merchants and tradespeople to pray for prosperity. A visit here is a journey into the heart of Japanese spiritual and natural beauty

  1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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