Visiting Kyoto can be overwhelming, there is so much to see!
Also if you follow a guide book, it will not lead you along the less known -but so charming- little streets and secret places of this ancient city.
1200 years ago, after Nara, Kyoto was chosen to be the new capital of Japan. Its settling place was carefully chosen according to the wonderful nature, a perfect mix coming from the central river and mountains circling it. I do not want you to miss that.
I propose that we let aside bus and taxi for a time. Hiking to the best view points, seeing the hills and waterfalls, and riding bikes along the small streams and typical back streets. Naturally, also visiting the most charming temples and shrines that Kyoto is known for.
And why not try for yourself the outside natural thermal baths while admiring the mountain view, relaxing both your body and your mind.
After such adventure, you will enjoy the best ramen of the city and get your forces back for a new day.
From half a day to a whole week, let's decide what really interests you:
Kyoto Trail hiking courses,
Daimonji mountain, a small hike but the best view on Kyoto and Osaka,
Kurama Onsen and Kurama Temple (famous power spot and thermal source),
Harashiyama and the bamboo forest,
Tetsugaku no michi (philosopher's path) and it's cherry blossom,
Temples : Ginkakuji, Kinkakuji, Daitokuji, Kyomizudera, and a lot more lesser known,
Gion Machi, where Geisha live in traditional wooden houses...
In small restaurants : ramen, sushi, isakaya, yakitori - you will taste real Japan
You name it or just rely on my advice, we will make a list of what you want to do and plan accordingly.
Coming from France, I now live in Kyoto. I Speak English, Japanese and French. Fond of Kyoto, I crossed it in all directions with my bike and climbed most hills and mountains, searching for small forest paths and abandoned temples. I tried as many ramen restaurants possible and became quite an expert on the matter. Let me recommend some to you :) Full profile ⋅ Leave a Review
