Kyoto is a fantastic city for walking, known for its numerous buddhist temples, shinto shrines and palaces and gardens. Walk the pleasant stone walkway of the Philosopher’s path in the Higashiyama district past canals and through hundreds of cherry trees in Gion. Head to Southern Higashiyama and find beautifully restored traditional shophouses and stroll down the pedestrian only lanes. Outside of the inner city, you can hike amid the Arashiyama Mountains to the west or the wildlife riddled Mount Atago walk to the peak of Kyoto’s highest mountain. Immerse yourself in the streets, natural landscape and culture of the spectacular city of Kyoto and surrounds. Our range is inclusive of easy walks and strolls through to challenging hikes and treks and can be tailored to your abilities and walking appetite when you choose to walk with Onlyluxe Travel.

 

- The Kyoto Trail is a 70km hiking trail in the mountains and around the edge of the city. Walk the highlights from the picturesque village of Kurama to Kibune in the Kitayama Mountains among the wood. Visit the famous Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine trail leading into the wooded forest of the sacred Mount Inari among its thousands of torii gates or meander through the feudal-era preserved streets of Higashiyama, the historic quarter with narrow lanes lined with traditional storehouses.

- Kumano Kodo is a network of pilgrimage trails that are UNESCO Heritage listed and have been in use for over 1000 years. Explore the trails around Kyoto and be impressed by temples, shrines and natural beauty within the woodlands.

- Nakasendo Way stretching from Kyoto to Tokyo is a cultural walk through old Japan and a spectacular way to Japan’s rural scenery. The most popular route is from Magome to Tsumago on a day trip from Kyoto.

- Nara is located less then an hour from Kyoto and offers spectacular walks intertwined with historical treasures. From hikes through lush mountainous terrain to monument and shrine walks there is something for everyone in Nara.

- Walk around the "Kyoto by the Sea" area among Ine Funaya fishing village, home to the distinctive boat houses lining the bays with great historical perspective or take in the incredible vistas of Amanohashidate sandbar, covered in pines noted to look like a pathway between heaven and earth.

- Explore "Kyoto in the Forests" area among Hozugawa River or uncover the certified ‘Place of Scenic Beauty’ of Arashiyama amid tall bamboo forests and seasonal colours among the foliage. Walk the Ayabe trail made of several well-kept routes among rich natural beauty and climb Mt Kiminoosan to discover the 2000 year old horse-chestnut tree ‘Ootochinoki’.

 

We offer guided and self-guided walking tours in Kyoto, so whether you want some insightfulness from a handpicked local guide, or to take things at your own pace, Onlyluxe Travel will ensure your travel needs are truly satisfied. We also offer private or small group journeys for individuals, groups or family travel, whatever your travel style may be. 

 

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