Kyoto by Foot: Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama & Gion

Greet the day gazing at pure gold (leaf) at Kyoto’s iconic Zen temple before humbling yourself with a cup of artisanal coffee while watching the morning light bounce off of Hozu-gawa River. Continue your pursuit of oneness with nature with a stroll through the serene bamboo forest before settling down for a traditional Kansai-style lunch. Finish off your exploratory day by hunting for geisha in Kyoto's traditional entertainment district and bring the night to a close with dinner at a centuries-old shabu-shabu restaurant.