On arrival at the cruise terminal, you will be welcome by our tour guide and privately transferred to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest - one of the most famous spots when visiting Kyoto. The bamboo grove is the combination of a sacred site and natural beauty. Listen to winds blowing through bamboo leaves creating a perfect harmony. Then we will drive through Togetsu-Kyo Bridge to reach Kinkakuji Temple which is also known as the Golden Pavilion. Located in northern Kyoto, Kikkakuji is a Zen temple which was built with an exquisite architecture including a large pond and two top floors covered completely in gold leaf.
Next, visit the charming Gion District, Kyoto’s most famous geisha neighborhood. Walk along the traditional wooden machiya houses, lantern-lit alleyways, and teahouses. If you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of a geisha or maiko on their way to an engagement.
We will head on to the last stop of our trip today that is Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine(if time permits) . Known as the Thousand Gates Shrine, this religious site is lined up with countless scarlet-appearance torii gates marking an impressive attraction with visitors. The trail leads into the dense forest of the holy Mount Inari. Trip ends with a return back to Kobe port.
