- 6 nights in one centrally located hotel in Kyoto
- Daily breakfast + welcome & farewell dinners
- Guided days in Arashiyama, Uji, Kurama–Kibune, Ohara & Gion
- All local trains, buses & transfers during the journey
- Entry tickets for temples, gardens & planned cultural visits
- Travel insurance for the full trip duration
- eSIM for mobile data (stay connected easily)
- On-ground trip leader support throughout
Everything essential is covered. No surprise add-ons.
- Flights to and from Japan
- Lunches and a few free-choice dinners
- Personal shopping & optional extras
We keep some meals flexible so you can explore Kyoto’s food at your own pace.
We stay in one comfortable hotel in central Kyoto for the entire week — no hotel hopping.
Not hostels. Not ultra-luxury. Just genuinely good places to rest well.
Modern rooms, walkable location, easy mornings.
- Families on summer vacation
- Couples seeking slow, meaningful travel
- Friends or solo travelers who enjoy gentle walking and quiet beauty
- People who prefer time to enjoy a place, not race through it
This is a calm, unrushed journey — designed to feel easy and enjoyable for everyone.
Reserve your spot with ₹4,999.
The remaining balance is paid within 30 days of reserving, and we’ll remind you well in advance.
This reservation fee is non-refundable if you cancel, as it holds your place in the group.
If the journey does not confirm, you’ll receive a full refund of everything paid — including the reservation fee.
If your plans shift, we’ll do our best to move you to another departure, if space allows.
Clear, kind, and flexible wherever possible.
Summer, Slowly
Kyoto → Arashiyama → Uji → Kurama–Kibune → Ohara
Your Journey at a Glance
We stay in Kyoto for the week, exploring different sides of the city at an easy summer pace. Mornings in Arashiyama’s bamboo and river paths, a day in Uji’s tea valley, a quiet forest walk between Kurama and Kibune, and time in the countryside gardens of Ohara. Evenings are spent along the Kamogawa River or wandering lantern-lit streets — warm, gentle, and unhurried.
Your Day-by-Day Journey
Slow-paced, meaningful travel — not a rushed itinerary.
Kyoto
Arrival & River Evening
Arrive in Kyoto and settle into your machiya or hotel. In the evening, take a gentle walk along the Kamogawa River and share a relaxed welcome dinner in Pontocho’s narrow lantern-lit streets.
Arashiyama
Bamboo Grove at Dawn
Early morning in Arashiyama’s bamboo forest, before visitors arrive. A riverside coffee near Togetsukyo Bridge, then slow paths through Tenryu-ji’s gardens. Return to central Kyoto by train for an easy afternoon.
Uji
Tea Valley Day
Travel to Uji, Japan’s tea capital. Learn and taste matcha, walk quiet riverside lanes, and enjoy a calm afternoon in the old tea town.
Kurama & Kibune
Forest Shrine Walk
Take the Eizan Railway into cedar forests. A relaxed walk between Kurama and Kibune, ending with lunch above flowing water — Kyoto’s iconic summer experience.
Ohara
Countryside Gardens
Travel to the rural village of Ohara to wander the moss-lined paths of Sanzen-in Temple and hydrangea gardens. Gentle countryside air, small craft shops, slow conversations, space to breathe.
Northern Higashiyama
Philosopher’s Path & Gion
Walk the Philosopher’s Path to Ginkaku-ji, passing shaded canals and small ateliers.
Lunch in a neighborhood café.
In the afternoon, a guided walk through Gion’s wooden lanes and machiya houses.
A gentle, culturally rich day — no rushing.
Central Kyoto
Market Streets & Farewell Dinner
Visit Nishiki Market and the Teramachi arcades for crafts and summer souvenirs.
One last slow coffee or river walk.
Farewell dinner in a restored machiya, then evening departure.
Travel that feels guided, but never controlled.
Why This Journey Works
Travel with people who share your curiosity — not crowds.
The group stays personal, warm, and easy to connect with.
Someone with you throughout for navigation, support, and local know-how.
A calm presence, not a tour leader with a flag.
Comfortable, efficient, real Japan — not rushed bus loops.
See the country the way locals do.
Time to actually enjoy the places you visit — not just tick them off.
Slow mornings, gentle movement, thoughtful pauses.
HOW THIS JOURNEY IS DIFFERENT
A simple comparison — so you can choose what feels right for you.
| FEATURES | BEYOND TOKYO | OTHERS |
|---|---|---|
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GROUP SIZE
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MAX 10 TRAVELERS
Conversations, not crowds. |
20–40+ PEOPLE
Bus groups and waiting around. |
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TRAVEL STYLE
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MOSTLY TRAINS
Efficient, comfortable, real Japan. |
BUS HEAVY
Rushed loops and long drives. |
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PACE
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CALM & UNHURRIED
Time to actually enjoy places. |
TICK‑BOX ITINERARIES
Too much, too fast. |
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STAYS
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CENTRAL, SAFE HOTELS
Near stations, walkable areas. |
OUTSKIRTS / FARTHER
Saves cost, loses time. |
|
SUPPORT
|
TRIP LEAD WITH YOU
Navigation + local help. |
LIMITED ON‑GROUND HELP
Left to figure things out. |
|
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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INSURANCE + ESIM
Included for every traveler. |
USUALLY EXTRA
Pay separately. |
Safe. Supported. Social.
Solo & Women Travelers
We keep the group small, stay in safe, central neighborhoods, and move mostly by trains. Your trip lead is with you throughout — someone to guide, translate, and help whenever needed. You’ll have your own space when you want it, and friendly company when you don’t want to be alone.
Rooms are twin-share with two separate beds.
Women are always paired with women.
If you’d prefer your own private room, we can arrange that — a supplemental fee may apply, depending on hotel availability.
Most travelers join these journeys solo.
Groups stay small, friendly, and easy to settle into, so it never feels overwhelming.
You’ll have space to be independent — and people to share moments with when you’d like to.
We travel as a small group of 10–14 people.
Many travelers join solo — and feel at home within a day.
The pace is gentle and spacious, with time to pause, notice, and enjoy. This is not a rushed tour — it’s a calm way to experience Kyoto together.
Your trip leader is with you throughout — warm guidance, no pressure.
Clear meeting points, gentle pacing, simple transitions between cities.
Comfortable even for first-time solo travelers.
Around 80% of our travelers join solo or as pairs — the group always feels friendly, relaxed, and easy to connect with.
what to expect
A steady pace, not rushed.
Comfortable hotels in safe, central neighborhoods.
We travel mostly by trains, walking at an easy rhythm, with time to actually take in the places you visit.
Your trip lead is with you throughout — for guidance when you want support, and space when you prefer your own time.
It’s travel that feels calm, supported and human.
YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Yes. Many travelers join solo. The group is small, friendly, and your trip lead is with you throughout — so you always have someone to rely on, while still having your own space when you want it.
Yes. We stay in safe, central neighborhoods and move mostly by trains. The group culture is respectful and supportive, and your trip lead is there to ensure you always feel comfortable.
No. Your trip lead handles navigation, tickets, and communication. You’ll also learn simple phrases along the way — naturally and without pressure.
Clean, comfortable, and well-located hotels close to transit and dining. Not hostel-level, not luxury — just reliable, relaxing places to unwind after exploring.
That’s completely okay. Japan has veg-friendly, vegan, halal-friendly, and other flexible options. Your trip lead helps with restaurant suggestions and ordering.
Expect 8,000–12,000 steps depending on the day. The pace is gentle and we take breaks. This is not a rushed tour.
We provide a free visa document checklist to help you apply correctly.
If you’d like extra support, we offer optional visa guidance for ₹2,500, including document review and tips to avoid common mistakes.
Visa approval depends on your personal documents and travel history, and the decision is made by the Japan Embassy/Consulate, so we cannot guarantee or influence the outcome.
Because we make advance bookings in Japan for your hotels, trains, and experiences — and these are non-refundable on our side as well — the deposit and trip cost are non-refundable if your visa is delayed or denied.
However, if the journey itself does not confirm (our side), you’ll receive a FULL REFUND of everything paid — including the deposit.
If the group minimum isn’t met, you receive a full refund — including your deposit.
No fees, no vouchers, no complications.
Small group. Supported travel. No surprises.
READY TO RESERVE?
Reserve your spot with ₹4,999.
If the journey doesn’t confirm, you’ll receive a full refund — including your deposit.
