Japan4K Cinematic Tour

Kyoto

A thousand years of temples and tea.

Overview

Wander bamboo groves at dawn, dine in a kaiseki ryokan, and watch maiko cross Pontochō at dusk. Kyoto rewards the slow traveler.

Best season

March – May · October – November

Reviews

4.9 / 5 · 1,240

Where to stay

Hand-picked hotels.

Aman Kyoto
5★ Forest Ryokan

Aman Kyoto

4.9

From

CHF 1980

per night

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Hoshinoya Kyoto
5★ Riverside

Hoshinoya Kyoto

4.8

From

CHF 1240

per night

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The Shinmonzen
5★ Boutique

The Shinmonzen

4.9

From

CHF 1620

per night

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Getting there

Premium flights.

OriginAirlineDurationFrom
Zurich (ZRH)ANA13h 10mCHF 1980Select
London (LHR)JAL14h 25mCHF 2140Select
Los Angeles (LAX)Singapore Airlines12h 40mCHF 2480Select
Things to do

Signature experiences.

Private Tea Ceremony · Gion

2 hrs

Private Tea Ceremony · Gion

From CHF 220Add
Arashiyama Bamboo Sunrise

4 hrs

Arashiyama Bamboo Sunrise

From CHF 310Add
Kaiseki with a Michelin Chef

3 hrs

Kaiseki with a Michelin Chef

From CHF 680Add
On the water

Cruise from here.

Seto Inland Sea · Guntû

4 nights · all-inclusive

Seto Inland Sea · Guntû

From

CHF 4,900

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Peace of mind

Travel insurance for this destination.

Medical · Cancellation

Essential

CHF 59

per traveler

Full + Earthquake cover

Platinum

CHF 219

per traveler

Traveler stories

What guests say.

"Cherry blossom timing nailed perfectly. The private temple opening before public hours was unforgettable."

Marco P.

Italy · Cultural · 9 nights

"L'Heure du Voyage's local guide was a former monk. The depth of context made the entire trip."

Priya S.

UAE · Solo · 12 nights

"Aman Kyoto exceeded every expectation. The forest onsen at dawn — life-changing."

Olivia R.

UK · Wellness · 6 nights

Ready to wake up in Kyoto?

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