Day 1

• Scenic Flight: Kyoto to Arashiyama and back

  Around 30-minute aerial stroll by chartered helicopter.

• Inviting You to an Exclusive Tailored Plan Just for You

  The invitation to the various plans depends on the tour date. Feel free to inquire and await the exciting details!

• Fushimi Inari Shrine

  A sacred place adorned with over 1,300 years of history. The main hall with Momoyama-era carvings, Hideyoshi’s tower gate, and the beautiful landscape of a thousand torii gates weave together.

• Kiyomizu Temple—UNESCO World Heritage Site

  The history dating back to 778, the main hall and three-storied pagoda are designated as Important Cultural Properties. Experience the beauty of cherry blossoms in spring and vibrant autumn leaves, embracing 1,200 years of history and the changing seasons.

• Stay at Aman Kyoto, 5-star luxury resort

• An Invitation to Exclusive Kyoto Experiences!

  


An Invitation to Exclusive Kyoto Experiences!

For example, …
*Exclusive evening temple tour in Uji, including Zazen meditation and tea ceremony
*Create a custom temple stamp journal using ancient woodblock prints
*Create exquisite traditional Japanese sweets at an exclusive wagashi-making studio, in high demand even among local residents
etc.

• UNESCO World Heritage Site—Kiyomizu Temple

  


UNESCO World Heritage Site—Kiyomizu Temple

Established in 778, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site with over 1,200 years of history. The temple is not only renowned for its vibrant autumn foliage, but also for its picturesque scenes throughout the seasons—spring unveils around 1,500 cherry trees in full bloom; summer contrasts lush greenery against the azure sky; winter blankets the grounds in snow, creating a fantastical white wonderland. With each passing season, this extraordinary landscape promises a timeless allure that captivates visitors, ensuring an unforgettable experience.

• Fushimi Inari Shrine

  


Fushimi Inari Shrine

When it comes to Japan, many might have glimpsed this iconic image.
At Fushimi Inari Shrine, which boasts a history of over 1300 years, you’ll encounter the ‘Senbon Torii,’ a pathway adorned with a thousand torii gates that guides from our world to the divine realm. Alongside these, the ‘Omokaru Ishi’ stones offer a unique experience, allowing you to divine your wishes based on the ease of lifting.
These remarkable attractions only provide a glimpse into the exceptional sights that await you here.

Day 2

• Tenryu-ji Temple—UNESCO World Heritage Site

  Experience Unryu-zu, a painting with a dragon on the ceiling, where its gaze follows you from any angle

• Enjoy Shojin-Ryori, Buddhist vegetarian cuisine

  For Lunch at ‘Shigetsu,’ the Restaurant Owned by Tenryu-ji Temple

• Feel the fresh breeze of bamboo forest and Katsuragawa River of Arashiyama

  Riding in a rickshaw, and viewing a great scenery which you saw from the sky yesterday

• Ginkaku-ji Temple—UNESCO World Heritage Site

  Experience the understated beauty of a temple without the use of silver foil, meticulously designed gardens, and the changing beauty of the seasons. Immerse yourself in the concept of wabi-sabi.

• Nanzen-ji Temple

  Nanzen-ji stands as the pinnacle of Japan’s Zen temples. It boasts the legendary ‘Sanmon’ gate, the national treasure ‘Hojō,’ and a dry landscape garden. The red-brick aqueduct architecture, ‘Suiro-kaku,’ is also a captivating sight.

• Stay at Aman Kyoto, 5-star luxury resort

• Aman Kyoto

  


Aman Kyoto

Set in a secret garden at the heart of a forest, Aman Kyoto rests a stone’s throw from Kyoto’s golden Kinkaku-ji Temple and 16 other Unesco World Heritage Sites. The resort is nonetheless a secluded world apart, with light-filled suites and pavilions set in tranquil glades and its steaming private onsen offering healing in the Aman Spa.

• UNESCO World Heritage Site—Tenryu-ji Temple

  


UNESCO World Heritage Site—Tenryu-ji Temple

Experience the timeless beauty of ‘Sogenchi Teien (Sogen Pond Garden),’ a designated historic site offering captivating scenery throughout every season. Admire the exquisite landscapes, notably the cascading cherry blossoms of spring and the vibrant foliage of autumn. Inside the sanctuary’s hall, the ceiling proudly displays the mesmerizing ‘Cloud Dragon Painting,’ an artwork that appears to gaze back at you from any angle. This temple ensures an enchanting panorama and a serene escape.

• UNESCO World Heritage Site—Ginkaku-ji Temple

  


UNESCO World Heritage Site—Ginkaku-ji Temple

The Ginkaku-ji Temple embodies the essence of Higashiyama culture that venerates the simple, understated beauty known as wabi and the allure of antiquity known as sabi. The temple grounds feature a meticulously crafted garden inspired by moss temple gardens and the garden skillfully captures the elegance of ‘Karesansui (Dry landscape garden).’ The meticulously designed garden and the ever-changing scenery of Higashiyama’s natural beauty come together in perfect harmony.

• Nanzen-ji Temple

  


Nanzen-ji Temple

Renowned as Japan’s most prestigious Zen temples, Nanzen-ji boasts an unparalleled status. The ‘Sanmon’ gate, an Important Cultural Property, offers panoramic views of Kyoto from its towering 22-meter height. The national treasure ‘Hojo’ has the revered ‘Ko-hojo,’ famed for the impressive ‘Tiger Drinking Water’ artwork. The sudden appearance of the red-bricked arched architecture of the ‘Suiro-kaku’ harmonizes Nanzen-ji’s historic charm with the vibrant natural landscape, creating an unmatched and distinctive ambiance.

Day 3

• Depart from your hotel and get to Kyoto station

• Depart for your next destination...