Kyoto Tour Packages

Kyoto city is the capital of Kyoto Prefecture in Japan and is located in the Kansai region on the island of Honshu. Kyoto served as Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. Over the ages, this city was targeted by many wars, but it survived the atomic catastrophe during World War II due to its historical importance. And these historical landmarks and relics are actively promoted by Kyoto tours and Kyoto holiday packages.

Kyoto city is part of the Yamashiro Basin and is surrounded by Higashiyama, Kitayama, and Nishiyama mountains. The valley and the mountains together make for one of the most scenic regions in Japan, and millions of visitors flock here on Kyoto vacation packages. You will be amazed to know that the original city was planned according to the tenets of Feng Shui. The majority of Kyoto’s population follows Buddhism and the remaining are Shinto followers. The traditional Japanese drink-Sake brewing has been the traditional industry of this city. Do not forget to sample some on your Kyoto tour.

Kyoto is also considered as the cultural and academic epicentre of Japan with as many as 40 educational institutions. This city holds so much historical and cultural importance that 20% of Japan's natural treasures and 14% of important cultural properties exist here.

A Kyoto tour package is like a slice of the paradise of some unknown and unspoiled world. While most of the other Japanese cities have embraced modernity with gay abandon, Kyoto was very careful about preserving the past without foregoing the luxuries of urbanism. On your Kyoto tour, you will still find traditional Japanese inns called Ryokans used by visitors. These buildings are replete with tatami mat floors to sleep on. Or if you want a full building for a family Kyoto vacation package, you can rent a 'machiya,' which is also known as a Japanese townhouse. There are many museums and art galleries for visitors to get lost for hours in the embracement of a rich tradition and cultural legacy. But the real enticement of this city is in its spirituality. The many Buddhist and Shinto shrines blanket you with a serenity and tranquility that we often miss in our hectic lives.

This city is not just about history as you will find out on your Kyoto tour package. Go walking, cycling or hiking on some of the most stunning landscapes in the whole of Japan. Drool over some of the most sought-after handicrafts and artefacts, made the traditional way, passed from generation to generation. The Nishijin textile district is known for its speciality shops that sell anything from tofu to handcrafted artisanal pieces. A tour to Kyoto is incomplete if you didn’t make time for some gastronomic indulgences at the local izakayas (Japanese style pubs). And at the end of some frenetic sightseeing in Kyoto, let those tense muscles relax with a cup of Japanese green tea-matcha.

Veena World’s Kyoto tour itinerary is designed in such a way that the inherent magnetism of this city is not lost. You can customize your own Kyoto holiday package online, at your preferred price/cost, just at the click of a button.

Because of its temperate climate, Kyoto is a year-round destination. But given a choice, the best times to plan for a Kyoto travel package from Veena World are October/November (fall) and March/April/May (spring).