Kyoto 7-Day Classic Itinerary

Arrival at Kansai International Airport & Transfer to Gion hotel

Arrive at Kansai International Airport. Take the Haruka Limited Express to Kyoto Station (75 min, ~3,600 JPY), then taxi or bus to your hotel in Gion.

Kyoto Morning Tofu Set Breakfast

A simple tofu morning set — silken tofu, miso soup, and rice — at a teahouse near Fushimi or Higashiyama that opens for early diners. Kaiseki restaurants like Tousuiro open from 11:00; this is a teahouse alternative.

Nishiki Market Exploration

Stroll through Nishiki Market, Kyoto's famous 'Kitchen of Kyoto' — a narrow five-block covered shopping street packed with over 100 vendors selling fresh tofu, tsukemono pickles, grilled skewers, and matcha sweets.

Obanzai Lunch at Kyoto Cuisine Restaurant

Enjoy an obanzai lunch — Kyoto's traditional home-style cuisine featuring small seasonal vegetable dishes, grilled fish, and tofu served in an elegant set format.

Gion District Walking Tour

Wander through Gion, Kyoto's most famous geisha district. Explore the atmospheric stone-paved Hanamikoji Street, admire traditional machiya townhouses, and if you are lucky, spot a maiko or geiko in her kimono.

Yasaka Shrine Evening Visit

Visit Yasaka Shrine at the eastern end of Shijo Street. The shrine is beautifully lit in the evening and is the focal point of Kyoto's famous Gion Matsuri festival held every July.

Yudofu Hot Pot Dinner at Okutan

Warm up with yudofu, Kyoto's beloved hot tofu dish — silken tofu gently simmered in a kombu broth and served with dipping sauces, seasonal vegetables, and rice at the historic Okutan restaurant near Nanzen-ji.