Day 1: A full day exploring Kyoto's iconic Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and historic Gion district.
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Sunny and pleasant
morning
1.5 hours
1
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station and walk 10 minutes.
Walk through the famous towering bamboo forest.
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Tips: Visit early in the morning (before 9 AM) to avoid large crowds.
morning
1 hour
2
Tenryu-ji Temple
Located adjacent to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
Explore the beautiful Zen garden and temple grounds.
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Tips: The garden offers stunning seasonal views, especially in autumn.
12:30
1 hour
3
Lunch in Arashiyama
Short walk from Tenryu-ji Temple.
Enjoy a traditional tofu lunch set.
Approx. 2,000 JPY per person
Tips: Arashiyama is famous for its high-quality tofu cuisine.
afternoon
2 hours
4
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Take a city bus from Arashiyama to Gojozaka stop, then walk uphill.
Iconic temple with a large wooden stage.
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Tips: Can be very crowded, especially on the main stage for sunset views.
afternoon
1 hour
5
Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka
Walk down the slope from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Walk through preserved historic stone-paved streets.
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Tips: Great for photos, souvenir shopping, and trying local snacks.
evening
1.5 hours
6
Gion District
Continue walking from the Sannenzaka/Ninenzaka area.
Explore the famous geisha district at dusk.
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Tips: Be respectful and quiet if you see a Geiko or Maiko; do not block their path.
19:00
2 hours
7
Kaiseki Dinner in Gion
Located within the Gion district.
Experience a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner.
Approx. 10,000 - 15,000 JPY per person
Tips: Reservations are highly recommended, often weeks in advance.
Day 1: A full day exploring Kyoto's iconic Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and historic Gion district.
not mentioned
Sunny and pleasant
morning
1.5 hours
1
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station and walk 10 minutes.
Walk through the famous towering bamboo forest.
not mentioned
Tips: Visit early in the morning (before 9 AM) to avoid large crowds.
morning
1 hour
2
Tenryu-ji Temple
Located adjacent to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
Explore the beautiful Zen garden and temple grounds.
not mentioned
Tips: The garden offers stunning seasonal views, especially in autumn.
12:30
1 hour
3
Lunch in Arashiyama
Short walk from Tenryu-ji Temple.
Enjoy a traditional tofu lunch set.
Approx. 2,000 JPY per person
Tips: Arashiyama is famous for its high-quality tofu cuisine.
afternoon
2 hours
4
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Take a city bus from Arashiyama to Gojozaka stop, then walk uphill.
Iconic temple with a large wooden stage.
not mentioned
Tips: Can be very crowded, especially on the main stage for sunset views.
afternoon
1 hour
5
Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka
Walk down the slope from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Walk through preserved historic stone-paved streets.
not mentioned
Tips: Great for photos, souvenir shopping, and trying local snacks.
evening
1.5 hours
6
Gion District
Continue walking from the Sannenzaka/Ninenzaka area.
Explore the famous geisha district at dusk.
not mentioned
Tips: Be respectful and quiet if you see a Geiko or Maiko; do not block their path.
19:00
2 hours
7
Kaiseki Dinner in Gion
Located within the Gion district.
Experience a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner.
Approx. 10,000 - 15,000 JPY per person
Tips: Reservations are highly recommended, often weeks in advance.
