Kyoto

Experience the soul of traditional Japan in Kyoto, a city that served as the imperial capital for over a millennium. Home to thousands of classical Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, and stunning zen gardens, Kyoto offers a serene journey back in time. Our curated Kyoto travel itineraries invite you to witness the shimmering gold reflection of Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Pavilion) and wander through the iconic red torii gate tunnels of Fushimi Inari Shrine, which wind up the sacred wooded mountain.

In the historic district of Gion, the wooden machiya houses and narrow cobblestone streets remain the heart of geisha culture. Explore the breathtaking “stage” of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, which offers panoramic views of the city without the use of a single nail in its massive wooden structure. For nature lovers, the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove provides a surreal walk through towering emerald stalks, while the nearby Tenryu-ji Temple showcases one of the finest landscape gardens in the world. Whether you are participating in a formal tea ceremony, marveling at the “nightingale floors” of Nijo Castle, or enjoying a seasonal multi-course kaiseki dinner along the Kamo River, Kyoto provides a profound and poetic escape into the peak of Japanese aesthetics and spiritual heritage.