In the relaxing days of autumn, put on a
kimono and feel your mood elevate as you enjoy sightseeing in Kyoto. While meandering the small city streets, temples, shrines, historical buildings, and the famous
Geisha district, try stopping for a green tea parfait.
(About 7 hours)
1. Kimono Shop Kitamura → 10:00 - 18:00
Choose from a variety of appropriate seasonal kimono designs and be fitted for a complete rental set. Without any difficulty, you can soon be enjoying Kyoto sightseeing on foot. A small Japanese present is also included!
Details
Address: 470 Shimogawara-cho Kodai-ji Omotemon-mae Shimogawara-dori Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Access: 5-min walk from the city bus stop Higashiyama-Yasui
Tel: 075-531-3981
Fee: 5250 yen (*Reservations required)
<10-minute walk>
2. Stone Wall Streets → 13:20 - 13:50
Built from the Meiji through the Taisho periods, these stone walls pave the way to gourmet restaurants and traditional Japanese inns. At designated building preservation sites, the traditional elegance of Japanese architecture remains firmly in place. Pedestrian traffic is scarce and one can sense the Japan of days gone by.
Details
Address: Shimogawaradori-cho Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Access: 7-min walk from the city bus stop Higashiyama-Yasui
<5-minute walk>
3. Gion Tsujiri Kodai-ji Branch → 14:00 - 15:00
Gion Tsujiri is the finest tea store in Kyoto! High class tea ceremony matcha is used extravagantly in specially selected Tsujiri parfaits which start at ¥1200. Many other types of matcha sweets are also on the menu. In comparison to the long lines at the main store in Gion, this locale is relatively quiet but highly recommended.
Details
Hours: 11:00 to 17:00 Last Order (Varies according to the season)
Address: Neneno michi kodai-ji Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Access: 10-min walk from Keihan Gion Shijo Station
Tel: 075-541-1228
<15-minute walk>
The teachings of this temple originate from a humble Buddhist monk who lived on Mt. Hiei. After the son of a retired emperor entered this temple at the end of the Heian Period, it flourished in its role as an imperial household temple. Gazing over Kirishima Garden (built in the Muromachi Period) while drinking tea is the highlight of any visit.
Details
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Address: 69-1 Sanjo Bo-cho Awadaguchi Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Access: 5-min walk from Higashiyama Station on the Tozai Subway Line
Tel: 075-561-2345
Entrance Fee: 500 yen
