Itinerary
Hidden Kyoto & Nara: Autumn Harvests and Quiet Temples
6 days · 13 stops · ¥80,000–¥120,000
Fri, Oct 2 – Wed, Oct 7
Six days uncovering Kyoto's northern hills, Uji's tea culture, and Nara's lesser-known corners — all by train, with festival moments that feel like a local secret.
Days
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Murinan Garden
Kyoto
Schedule
Day 01 of 06Land at KIX · Fri, Oct 2 · from JFK · 1 traveler
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Kyoto · 3 nights
Fri, Oct 2 → Mon, Oct 5 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
無鄰菴
Stay ~1h
Sanjo Station
A Meiji-era villa garden with a stream-fed pond — a gentle first taste of Kyoto's quiet side, steps from the Keage subway stop.
~20 min by taxi (or metro)
17:00
EXPLORE
Event北野天満宮のずいき祭り
Stay ~2h
A 1,000-year-old harvest festival with portable shrines decorated in vegetables and flowers — runs until Oct 5, vibrant at dusk.
Getting around
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JR West Kansai Area Pass
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Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥15,000–¥25,000 / person / day
¥90,000–¥150,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥6,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 12 travel legs, 5 hotel nights and 1 ticketed event. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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JR West Kansai Area Pass
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