Top 10 Things to do for Honeymoon in Kyoto, Kinki

May 22, 2021 Kaleigh Reichenbach

The shrines and temples of Kyoto offer a rare link between modern life in the city and its very ancient past. The Shimogamo Shrine dates to the 6th century and seems suspended in time, its serenity and spiritual power still palpable. Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, then see the life-sized Thousand Armed Kannon statues of Sanjūsangen-dō. Enjoy traditional geisha performances, then savor a tranquil meal at a restaurant overlooking the Kamo River.
Restaurants in Kyoto

1. Ebisuya, Kyoto Arashiyama

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Ebisuya, Kyoto Arashiyama

Enjoy Japanese history, traditions, and the seasonal beauties from a rickshaw with our staff's omotenashi (hospitality). Our staff, with a rich knowledge of the city, will help make a special memory for your trip. We will take you to see interesting things you would not find in guidebooks or on websites.

2. Private English Tour in Kyoto

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Private English Tour in Kyoto

To contact us, please search with "Private English Tour in KYOTO", or "Takakazu Machi". Our tours are private tours using a car. Our guide can drive you to each site, go inside sightseeing spots with you, and explain everything about the site, culture, custom in Japan.

3. Ebisuya, Kyoto Higashiyama

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Ebisuya, Kyoto Higashiyama

Enjoy Japanese history, traditions, and the seasonal beauties from a rickshaw with our staff's omotenashi (hospitality). Our staff, with a rich knowledge of the city, will help make a special memory for your trip. We will take you to see interesting things you would not find in guidebooks or on websites.

4. Cycle Kyoto

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Cycle Kyoto

Cycle Kyoto organises small group bike adventures in Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, all in English, and all in a day. With over 2,000 temples and shrines and no less than 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites,

5. KyoTours Japan

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KyoTours Japan

Don't just see Kyoto, EXPERIENCE it with KyoTours! From cultural walking tours to hands-on experiences, our tours are crafted to show off hidden gems and lesser-visited spots, as well as must-see famous destinations. KyoTours promises to leave you with not only great memories of what you saw, but a deeper understanding of why Kyoto is Japan's most beloved city. See you in Kyoto!

6. Ami Kyoto

373-26 Horiike-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0038 Kyoto Prefecture +81 80-4240-8866 [email protected] http://www.whattodoinkyoto.com/
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Ami Kyoto

Your opportunity to be part of Kyoto! "Ami Kyoto" provides traditional Japanese cultural experience in English for foreign visitors. You can experience Ikebana (Japanese art of flower arrangement, Calligraphy and Tea ceremony in our 80-year-old traditional Kyoto townhouse. The foundation of Japanese traditional culture was laid in the Muromachi period. At that time, people called "ami" protected and promoted the emerging culture, including noh dance and the tea ceremony. They were priests who served a shogun or feudal lord, and sowed the seeds of our classical aesthetic values. Ami emphasized equality, virtue, harmony and calmness in their contribution to cultural development. "Ami Kyoto" continues to spread their spirituality which still underlies the Japanese culture of today.

Reviewed By raphpg - Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium

Great experience with wonderful hosts; we enjoyed a true tea ceremony, explained in details, with a delicious matcha that we learned to prepare; amazing!

7. Kyoto Samurai Experience

111 Inabacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8803 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-841-2936 [email protected] http://waraku-kyoto.com/en/
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Kyoto Samurai Experience

Kyoto Samurai Experience This is an excellent chance for visitors to get a firsthand look into the world of the samurai. Get a glimpse into the philosophies of Bushido (the way of the warrior) and try your hand at wielding a real katana. Afterwards, practice some inward reflection with Zen meditation, used by the samurai to calm their minds during battle.

Reviewed By 842courtneyf

My partner and i had an amazing experience, the staff were incredible, welcoming, polite and knowledgeable. The whole experience was very well worth it !!

8. Ran Theatre Kyoto

583-2 Nakanocho Shinkyogokudori Shijo Agaru, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto 604-8042 Kyoto Prefecture +81 70-3850-3020 http://www.rankyoto.com/welcome
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Ran Theatre Kyoto

The concept of RAN is to have a fun filled night with traditional music and local sake and beer. Here you can see all the famous traditional musicians under one roof. We invited musicians from all over Japan to come to Kyoto, the centre of Japanese traditional culture to entertain you with this exciting performance. There is a mix of classic songs and songs adapted from pop culture. We invite you to enjoy a few drinks from our selection of local sake and beer while you enjoy the show. We also ask you to join in on the fun by clapping along, waving your arms side to side and maybe even joining the band!

Reviewed By G3995HVsaral - Melbourne, Australia

Ran Theatre Kyoto's Friday night show is the highlight of my Kyoto trip thus far! Where else can you enjoy an intimate evening immersed in traditional Japanese music with 6 very talented musicians... who are so engaging and harmonised that it just took my breath away! The energy is dynamite from the start- the show is well balanced with upbeat songs, interspersed with slower, moving melodies, and also modern fusions that gave the music a rock edge at times. I loved how animated and engaging the musicians were, the way that they synchronised was just entrancing! Audience participation was a lot of fun and put a smile on everyone's faces- I loved learning how to play the Japanese drums- it is a memory i will cherish! The venue is intimate and you can enjoy a drink or two- we were right up front so had a fantastic view. It is so unique to have this opportunity to enjoy live music in the heart of Kyoto. I've seen a lot of performances/ theatre in the past and this show was just phenomenal. We booked tickets online for a discounted rate and enjoyed 80 minutes of incredible entertainment. We even had the chance to take photos with all the musicians which was another highlight:)!! We are a couple on our honeymoon and this show was just a brilliant way to absorb some precious culture, relax after several busy days of sightseeing and to enjoy some serious music talent:). We also learned about the musical instruments and learned about traditional folk songs. Excellent value and a top experience- please do yourself a favor and go to Ran Theatre Kyoto!

9. Nanzen-ji Temple

86 Nanzenji Fukuchicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8435 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-771-0365 [email protected] http://www.nanzen.net
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Nanzen-ji Temple

This Zen Buddhist temple was converted from a former residence of Emperor Kameyama upon his death. The beautiful grounds include several buildings, hiking trails and a classic Zen garden.

Reviewed By ChrisCastellarin - Duncan, Canada

WOW temple and grounds - you even get to climb up STEEP steps into the HUGE entrance gate (shoes off please!) - for a spectacular view of the whole complex. This is you final stop along the Philosopher's Path and there is a taxi stand here with taxis that will whisk you right back into downtown Kyoto, just 5 minutes away! How convenient!

10. Ginkakuji Temple

2 Ginakuji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8402 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-771-5725 [email protected] https://www.shokoku-ji.jp/en/ginkakuji/
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Ginkakuji Temple

Built in 1482 by the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa, this Zen temple was supposed to have been finished in a coat of silver. Although this step never occurred, the temple is still known by the name Silver Pavilion.

Reviewed By ChrisCastellarin - Duncan, Canada

We took a taxi to this Silver Pavilion temple - super fast as it is complicated by public transit. It is NOT silver, but has SPECTACULAR gardens and a very cool silver sand cone. Great for strolling for 30 minutes and an excellent gift shop at the end! Then you can go to the beginning of the Philosopher's Path from here, about a 3 minute walk down the street (also lined with great little shops!) and to your left.

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