Keep one base in Kyoto and plan around two guided activities. The final day is free, so you can follow the suggested walk or spend more time somewhere you liked.
Day 1: Dinner in Gion and Pontocho
Kyoto night food tour in Gion and Pontocho
Settle into your stay, then join the evening food tour through Gion and Pontocho. It combines seasonal dishes, local sake and matcha. The vegetable menu uses fish broth, so check the menu if that matters to you.
Day 2: Arashiyama on foot
Arashiyama Bamboo & Temples Walk with Michelin Lunch
Join the guided walk through the Bamboo Grove and temple gardens, followed by a Buddhist vegetarian lunch. This is the longer walking day; leave the evening quiet.
Day 3: An early start, then your own Kyoto
An early start, then your own Kyoto
Visit Fushimi Inari early if you want a quieter walk. After breakfast, explore Higashiyama or return to a neighborhood you want to know better. No activity is booked into this day.
