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The famous gold temple of Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto, Japan, surrounded by bonsai trees and ponds.

Kyoto Holidays


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Japan's cultural capital, Kyoto, is home to a remarkable historical collection of monuments that has been collectively designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Kyoto is also a modern city, with plenty of concrete, steel and neon lights alongside enchanting, timeless scenes - if you are lucky you may even catch sight of a geisha disappearing down a Gion side street.

Trailfinders offers a range of Kyoto holidays and we have a dedicated team of destination specialists who are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore Japan on a self guided holiday, a sociable small group tour, a stopover or a cruise holiday, they are the perfect people to ask.
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OUR HOLIDAYS TO KYOTO

Nobody offers more ways to explore Kyoto than Trailfinders.

Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular holidays to Kyoto. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in the destination.
A Food Lover's Japan
Japan
Self Guided
15 days / 14 nights

Uncover Japan’s culinary hot spots on this gastronomic adventure, including the opportunity to learn to make sushi, try world-renowned Wagyu beef and sample delicious street food.

Guide Price: €4,169 pp

Guide Price: £3,479 pp

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Classic Japan
Japan
Self Guided
11 days / 10 nights

Experience Japan’s many different faces, from Tokyo’s bright lights and Hakone’s spectacular mountain scenery to Kyoto’s historic sites.

Guide Price: €3,785 pp

Guide Price: £3,159 pp

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Cycling in Japan
Japan
Guided Small Group Cycling Tour
14 days / 13 nights

There is no better way of experiencing the ever-changing landscapes of Japan than on two wheels, as you pedal from the rugged seascapes and wild beaches of the Noto Peninsula, to picturesque farmlands and remote mountainous regions of Takayama.

Guide Price: €7,499 pp

Guide Price: £5,899 pp

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Journeys: Iconic Japan
Japan
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
12 days / 11 nights

Explore Japan’s most iconic landmarks, from the neon-lit skyscrapers of Tokyo to the ancient temples of Kyoto.

Guide Price: €5,649 pp

Guide Price: £4,799 pp

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OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN KYOTO

We feature a great range of accommodation in Kyoto, with something to suit all budgets. Maybe you’re looking for a historical ryokan with traditional tatami mat flooring or a modern hotel close to the subway station. Or perhaps, it’s a luxury hotel on the banks of the river with views of the mountains, blending modern design with Japanese traditions.

What you won’t find here are thousands of Kyoto hotels to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
The Screen
4 plus star

Kyoto

With a unique contemporary style and attentive service, this chic design hotel is a great base for a stay in the city.
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
4 star

Kyoto

This hotel affords a great location on top of the JR Kyoto train station, with fantastic city views.
Four Seasons Kyoto
5 plus star

Kyoto

This intimate and contemporary hotel is focused around a beautiful 800 year old pond garden and is directly adjacent to the Myoho-in Temple.
Hotel Vista Premio Kyoto Kawaramachi St.
3 star

Kyoto

This modern hotel is located in the centre of Kyoto and is perfectly placed for exploring the city.
Gion Yoshiima
4 plus star

Kyoto

Perfectly placed to spot geisha’s strolling in the nearby streets, Gion Yoshi-Ima is within walking distance of many of Kyoto’s main sights.

WHAT TO DO IN KYOTO

As well as some awe-inspiring sights, Kyoto is also home to unforgettable experiences. These provide a unique insight into the culture that sightseeing alone simply can’t replace.

One day you might be exploring the busy cobbled streets of Kyoto on a culinary food adventure, the next taking a train out of the city to cycle along the peaceful shores of Lake Biwa. Experiences can be as refined as having dinner with a geisha or as educational as learning to make sushi.

Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your Japan holiday to life.
A Taste of Gion Food Tour
3 hours
Explore Kyoto by Bike
3.5 hours
  • Experience Kyoto as the locals do
  • Explore the geisha districts
  • Cycle down the peaceful canal banks
Japanese Tea Ceremony Experience
2 hours
  • Understand the art of the tea ceremony
  • Visit a tea master's home
  • Try your hand at tea making
Kyoto's Food Market & Cookery Class
3.5 hours
  • Local market visit
  • Sake brewery visit
  • Cookery course in a traditional wooden house
Rural Japan Farming and Culture Tour
3.5 hours
Sake Discovery
2 hours
  • Learn the history of sake production
  • Explore the traditional neighbourhood of Fushimi
  • Sake tasting

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