Vegan Minshuku Sanbiki Neko
~$80📍 Eastern Foothills • 100% VEGAN
Traditional B&B with local organic Japanese breakfast included. Family-run atmosphere.
Transit & Accommodations
Transitioning from Nagoya City to Kyoto. The route uses the Tokaido Shinkansen for an efficient afternoon transfer.
🚄 Transit from Nagoya City SHINKANSEN
| Mode | Route | Depart | Arrive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nozomi / Hikari ⭐ | Nagoya → Kyoto | 15:30 | 16:05 |
💡 Total transit time ~35m. Arrive in time for hotel check-in and an early dinner.
🏨 Central Kyoto (Recommended)
Stay central for walking access to historic districts, Gion, and Nishiki Market. Easy transit to iconic temples.
🌿 Eastern Foothills Alternative
Traditional B&B experience near Higashiyama temples. Quieter atmosphere, morning shrine walks.
🥢 Tattoo-Friendly & Vegan-Oriented Accommodations 4 OPTIONS
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Good Nature Hotel Kyoto
~$200📍 Central • HIGHLY FRIENDLY
Boutique luxury with multiple on-site vegan dining options and organic market.
Toshiharu Ryokan
~$150📍 Historic • MEIJI-ERA
Registered wooden heritage building. Adapts vegan requests for traditional breakfast.
Cross Hotel Kyoto
~$180📍 Central • MODERN
Near historic districts. Western-style comfort with excellent evening dining proximity.
🍜 Vegan Gastronomy Highlights
Vegan Ramen UZU
teamLab digital art projections. "Green MISO" signature ramen.
Shigetsu (Tenryu-ji)
Shojin Ryori—Zen Buddhist cuisine in UNESCO temple.
Mumokuteki Cafe
Beautiful "gozen" set meals above an artisan lifestyle shop.
Ain Soph Journey
Famous plant-based "Heavenly Pancakes" and comfort food.
Accommodation Price Comparison
Sanbiki Neko offers best value with full vegan meals.
📱 Essential Apps & Travel Passes for Kyoto
Apps
Suica/ICOCA
IC card works on Kyoto buses & JR lines
Kyoto Bus Navi
Real-time bus arrival info & route maps
Google Maps
Accurate bus/train routing in Kyoto
Passes
JR Pass
Kyoto Bus 1-Day Pass
ICOCA IC Card
Kansai Thru Pass
💡 Kyoto Bus Pass covers all city buses. Kansai Pass for multi-city trips.
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Day 1: Arrival & Art Dining
Thursday — Transit from Nagoya & Immersive Evening
15:30 Depart Nagoya Station
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Board the Tokaido Shinkansen (Nozomi/Hikari) to Kyoto. Brief 35-minute transit.
Shinkansen → Kyoto
35 min
17:00 Check-in at Central Hotel
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Arrive Kyoto Station 16:35. Transfer to accommodation (e.g., Good Nature Hotel).
Walk / Taxi
10 min
19:30 Dinner: Vegan Ramen UZU Kyoto 🍜 VEGAN
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Dine in a darkened room with teamLab digital art projections. Try the signature "Green MISO" ramen.
Day 1 Energy Profile
Transit day—save energy for sightseeing.
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Day 2: Iconic Landmarks
Friday — Kinkaku-ji, Nishiki Market & Kiyomizu-dera
09:30 Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavilion) ICONIC
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Visit Kyoto's most iconic structure, a Zen temple covered in gold leaf reflecting in the Mirror Pond.
Kyoto Bus 101/205 → Shijo
35 min
12:00 Lunch: Nishiki Market
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Explore "Kyoto's Kitchen" for vegan street food: yuba (tofu skin), pickled vegetables, soy milk donuts.
Kyoto Bus 207 → Kiyomizu-michi
20 min
14:30 Kiyomizu-dera & Sannenzaka ICONIC
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Explore the massive wooden stage of Kiyomizu-dera and walk through historic Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka.
Walk via Ninenzaka
15 min
17:00 Gion District Walk
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Observe preserved machiya architecture. Watch for geiko (geisha) heading to evening appointments.
Walk to Teramachi-dori
10 min
19:00 Dinner: Mumokuteki Vegan Cafe 🍜 VEGAN
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Hip spot serving beautiful "gozen" set meals above a lifestyle shop.
Day 2 Activity Distribution
🏯 Sightseeing Tips
- • Visit Kinkaku-ji at opening (9:00) for better photos
- • Kiyomizu-dera is best during sunset hours
- • Wear comfortable shoes for Sannenzaka's stone steps
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Day 3: Rural Nature
Saturday — Ohara Village & Hydrangea Gardens
🚌 Kyoto Bus 17 from Kyoto Stn 60 min
10:30 Sanzen-in Temple
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Moss gardens at peak vibrancy. Hydrangea garden with over 1,000 plants in bloom (late June peak).
🚶 Walk through Ohara village 5 min
12:30 Lunch: Ryoso Chatani
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Local minshuku (family inn) specializing in seasonal local vegetable cuisine.
🚶 Walk to temple area 10 min
14:30 Hosen-in Temple (The Frame Garden) LANDSCAPE
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Experience the "picture frame" garden, where the ancient 700-year-old pine tree is perfectly framed by the temple's architecture.
🚌 Kyoto Bus 17 return to central 60 min
Hydrangea Bloom Calendar
Late June = Peak bloom season 🌸
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Day 4: Torii Gates & Zen Landscapes
Sunday — Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama & Otagi Nenbutsu-ji
08:30 Fushimi Inari-taisha ICONIC
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Hike through thousands of vermilion torii gates winding up the mountain. Early access avoids crowds.
JR Nara Line + Sagano Line
50 min
12:30 Lunch: Shigetsu at Tenryu-ji SHOJIN RYORI
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Inside the UNESCO-listed temple. Zen Buddhist vegan cuisine served on traditional lacquer trays.
Walk through Tenryu-ji grounds
5 min
14:30 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
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Walk through the iconic bamboo forest and cross the Togetsukyo Bridge.
Walk north along river path
25 min
16:30 Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple LANDSCAPE
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Visit the 1,200 unique stone statues set in a peaceful forested hillside. A hidden landscape gem.
Randen Tram + Hankyu to Kawaramachi
40 min
19:30 Final Kyoto Dinner: Ain Soph Journey 🍜 VEGAN
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Famous plant-based "Heavenly Pancakes" and comfort food. Perfect farewell to Kyoto.
Day 4 Spiritual Index
🏮 Inari Hiking
The hike to the summit takes about 2 hours. Most visitors turn back at the Yotsutsuji intersection for the best views.
🗿 Otagi Statues
These statues were carved by amateurs in the 1980s. Each has a different expression—some are laughing, some hold tennis rackets!
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Day 5: Birthday at Super Nintendo World
Monday — Universal Studios Japan Celebration 🎂
JR Special Rapid + Yumesaki Line
50 min
09:00 Birthday Perks at Guest Services 🎂 BIRTHDAY
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Head to Guest Services (left of main gate) for Birthday Sticker. Crew members and characters give special greetings all day!
Walk inside park
10 min
10:30 Super Nintendo World ⭐ POWER-UP
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Use a Power-Up Band (¥4,200) for interactive Key Challenges and digital stamp collection.
Walk to Kinopio's Cafe
2 min
12:30 Birthday Lunch: Kinopio's Cafe 🍕 VEGAN OPTIONS
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Portobello Mushroom Pizza or Yoshi's Favorite Fruit & Veggie Salad—both verified plant-based.
Walk to DK Country expansion
5 min
14:30 Donkey Kong Country
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New area! Ride Mine Cart Madness and summon Rambi the Rhino via interactive bongo drums.
JR Yumesaki + Loop Line to Namba
25 min
16:30 Osaka Check-in
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Check into Osaka hotel (e.g., Swissotel Nankai Osaka). Rest before birthday dinner.
Walk / Taxi in Shinsaibashi
10 min
19:00 Birthday Dinner: Paprika Shokudo Vegan 🎂 BIRTHDAY
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Stylish, rustic vegan restaurant in Osaka city center. "Veganized" Izakaya experience—perfect birthday celebration.
5-Day Step Tracker
Total: ~73,000 steps over 5 days.
🎮 Power-Up Band
Essential for interactive experiences. Syncs with Nintendo account. Collect coins & stamps throughout the park.
🎂 Birthday Magic
Characters will wave, sing, and make extra effort for anyone wearing the birthday sticker. Special photo ops!
Iconic & Landscape Assets
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Fushimi Inari-taisha
Thousands of vermilion torii gates winding up the mountain.
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Kinkaku-ji
Zen temple covered in gold leaf reflecting in the Mirror Pond.
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
UNESCO wooden stage with panoramic views and historic streets.
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Vegan Ramen UZU
Intersection of Michelin-tier plant-based flavor and digital art installations.
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Ohara Village
Rare star hydrangea and moss-carpeted temple grounds at peak bloom.
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Super Nintendo World
Birthday celebration with interactive experiences and vegan dining.