Kansai International Airport 1 hr 28
Nijō Castle (38 min)
Built in 1603, this cyprus-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu. Tofukuji Temple (29 min)
Large Buddhist temple established in 1236 on scenic grounds with gardens known for fall foliage. Kiyomizu-dera (37 min)
Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda. Toji (29 min)
Historic Buddhist temple with a 5-story wooden pagoda & sculptures of dieties from the 8th century. Daigoji (22 min)
Buddhist temple with scenic grounds that include a pond, gardens & a 5-story pagoda, plus a museum. Maruyama Park (38 min)
Popular green space with an outdoor music hall, bronze statues & colorful, seasonal cherry blossoms. Byodoin (11 min)
Tours are offered of this iconic temple with a scenic pond & garden, plus a building with artifacts. Gion (36 min)
Geisha district featuring high-end shops & restaurants, a Zen garden & women in colorful kimonos. Kinkaku-ji (51 min)
Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond. Heian Shrine (40 min)
Classic Shinto shrine complex built in 1895, with a giant gate & museums of modern & municipal art. Arashiyama (46 min)
Winding, lush venue showcasing a host of monkeys plus a scenic bamboo forest & water vistas. Yasaka Shrine (41 min)
This Shinto shrine was erected in 656 A.D. & is home to one of the most famous festivals in Japan. Nishiki Market (39 min)
400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles. Kyoto Tower (32 min)
Tower with an observation deck offering binoculars & touch-screen guides, plus a food court. Fushimi Inari Taisha (29 min)
Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates. | 
