Culture & Local Life
Kyoto Craft & Culture
A 5-day journey through Kyoto.
Duration
5 days
Group size
4–10 guests
Activity level
Easy
Starting point
Kyoto
Availability
March – May, October – November
Overview
Experience Kyoto’s living traditions with a thoughtfully planned itinerary that balances discovery, comfort and time to explore. Small workshops, quiet temples and seasonal food shape each day.
Highlights
A private tea ceremony in a machiya townhouse
The Kurama to Kibune forest walk
Early morning at Fushimi Inari
A night in a traditional ryokan
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 · Arrival
Meet your host and stroll the lanes of Higashiyama at dusk.
Day 2 · Makers of Kyoto
Visit an indigo dyer and a ceramics studio, then lunch at Nishiki Market.
Day 3 · Kurama and Kibune
Hike through cedar forest between two mountain shrines.
Day 4 · Arashiyama
Walk the bamboo grove early, followed by a tea ceremony.
Day 5 · Farewell
A final breakfast before onward travel.
What’s Included
Carefully selected accommodation
Local expert guidance throughout
All listed activities and entrance fees
Daily breakfast and the meals listed in the itinerary
In-destination support, available 24/7
What’s Not Included
International flights
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Meals not specifically listed
Accommodation
Three nights in a design-led boutique hotel and one night in a traditional ryokan with kaiseki dinner.
Important Information
Shoes are removed in many temples and homes, so slip-on footwear is useful. Some sites limit photography.
PRICE PER PERSON
From $2,950
5 days
Easy
March – May, October – November
Flexible dates and private departures available on request.
GALLERY
Moments from the journey.
