Kyoto | JFE tours

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Overview

Experience the Timeless Beauty of Kyoto

As Japan’s ancient capital for over 1,000 years, Kyoto is a city where tradition and beauty come to life. Famous for its historic temples, serene gardens, and vibrant geisha culture, Kyoto offers a journey through Japan’s rich heritage.

Visit the iconic Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), a Zen temple covered in gold leaf, or the breathtaking Fushimi Inari Shrine, known for its thousands of vermillion torii gates. Stroll through Arashiyama’s Bamboo Forest, explore the elegant Kiyomizu-dera Temple, or experience the charm of the Gion district, where geisha traditions continue to thrive.

Kyoto is also a paradise for food lovers, offering kaiseki cuisine, matcha tea in Uji, and yudofu (tofu hot pot) in temple settings. Seasonal beauty enhances the city, from cherry blossoms in spring to fiery autumn leaves in fall.

Easily accessible from Tokyo by bullet train, Kyoto is a must-visit destination where history, culture, and nature blend in perfect harmony.

Must-See Attractions
in Kyoto

Kiyomizu Temple

Kiyomizu Temple is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan. It is best known for its wooden stage that affords nice views of the numerous cherry and maple trees below that erupt in a sea of color in spring and fall, as well as of the city of Kyoto in the distance.

Nijo Castle

Nijo Castle was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1868). Its palace buildings are arguably the best surviving examples of castle palace architecture of Japan's feudal era, and the castle was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 1994.

Fushimi Inari Shrine

Fushimi Inari Shrine is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings.

Inoda Coffee

Inoda Coffee is a historic coffee shop chain in Kyoto, Japan, known for its rich coffee and elegant atmosphere. Established in 1940, Inoda Coffee has been a beloved institution, offering a nostalgic blend of Western-style coffee culture with a touch of Kyoto’s refined aesthetics

Nishiki Market

Nishiki Market is a vibrant and historic shopping street in Kyoto, known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen.” Stretching about 400 meters in length, this bustling market is home to over 100 shops and stalls offering fresh seafood, seasonal produce, local delicacies, and traditional Kyoto specialties.

Menbaka Fire Ramen Kyoto

Feel the heat and the passion of ramen in Kyoto at Menbaka Fire Ramen Kyoto. They serve not only the best ramen in Kyoto, but also provides the best in fiery entertainment. *Vegetarian, halal, and gluten free options are available.

Pontocho

Pontocho is a narrow alley running from Shijo-dori to Sanjo-dori, one block west of Kamogawa River. It is also a hanamachi district, known for its geiko and maiko, and is home to many of the city's okiya and traditional tea houses.

Samurai Experience

Become the Samurai at KOUZU SHOKAI. You can try any type of historical costumes including many replica armors of famous Shoguns from the Sengoku eras. Stages such as temples and shrines can also be arranged, where you can truly feel the traditional Japanese culture.

Kinkaku-ji Temple

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. It was the inspiration for the similarly named Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion), built by Yoshimitsu's grandson, Ashikaga Yoshimasa, on the other side of the city a few decades later.

Arashiyama

Arashiyama is one of Kyoto’s most picturesque and culturally rich districts, located on the western outskirts of the city. Famous for its stunning natural scenery, historic temples, and the iconic Bamboo Grove, Arashiyama offers visitors a perfect blend of nature, history, and traditional Japanese culture.