Day 1: Arrived in Kyoto, explored the Arashiyama area, and enjoyed a tempura dinner.
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afternoon
1.5 hours
1
eX cafe Arashiyama Main Store
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Japanese cafe where you can grill your own dango.
Hoku Hoku Dango Set: ¥1,650
Tips: Popular spot, may have a queue.
afternoon
1 hour
2
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Short walk from eX cafe.
Famous path through a dense bamboo forest.
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Tips: Can be very crowded, visit early for better photos.
afternoon
1 hour
3
Tenryu-ji Temple
Located next to the bamboo grove.
Major Zen temple with a beautiful landscape garden.
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Tips: not mentioned
late afternoon
30 minutes
4
Kimono Forest
Located at Randen Arashiyama Station.
Art installation with colorful pillars at Arashiyama Station.
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Tips: Beautifully lit up in the evening.
evening
2 hours
5
Kyoto Gion Tempura Endo Yasaka Honten
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High-end counter-style tempura restaurant in Gion.
Dinner courses start from ¥12,100
Tips: Reservations are highly recommended.
evening
Overnight
6
The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa by Hulic
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Hotel accommodation for the trip.
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Tips: not mentioned
Day 2: Visited Fushimi Inari Shrine and explored the Kiyomizu-dera area in kimonos.
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morning
2-3 hours
1
Fushimi Inari Shrine
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Famous shrine with thousands of red torii gates.
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Tips: Go very early in the morning to avoid large crowds.
afternoon
1 hour
2
Kendonya
Short walk from the shrine entrance.
Udon restaurant near Fushimi Inari Shrine.
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Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
1 hour
3
Rental Kimono Okamoto
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Kimono rental shop to dress up for sightseeing.
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Tips: Book in advance, especially during peak seasons.
afternoon
1.5 hours
4
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Walk through Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka.
Historic temple with a large wooden stage.
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Tips: The wooden stage offers a great view of the city.
late afternoon
30 minutes
5
Yasaka Koshindo
Located in the Higashiyama district.
Colorful temple known for its hanging 'kukurizaru' balls.
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Tips: A very popular and photogenic spot.
evening
1.5 hours
6
Gion Tanto
Located in the Gion district.
Cozy restaurant specializing in okonomiyaki and yakisoba.
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Tips: Small place, might have to wait.
Day 3: Visited the Golden Pavilion, experienced fire ramen, and explored Nishiki Market.
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morning
1.5 hours
1
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
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Zen Buddhist temple covered in gold leaf.
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Tips: The reflection in the pond is a classic photo opportunity.
afternoon
1 hour
2
Menbaka Fire Ramen
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Restaurant famous for its dramatic fire ramen presentation.
Fire Ramen: ¥1,595
Tips: Be prepared for a unique and hot experience.
afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Nishiki Market
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Bustling market street known as 'Kyoto's Kitchen'.
not mentioned
Tips: Great place to sample various local snacks and foods.
Day 1: Arrived in Kyoto, explored the Arashiyama area, and enjoyed a tempura dinner.
not mentioned
not mentioned
afternoon
1.5 hours
1
eX cafe Arashiyama Main Store
not mentioned
Japanese cafe where you can grill your own dango.
Hoku Hoku Dango Set: ¥1,650
Tips: Popular spot, may have a queue.
afternoon
1 hour
2
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Short walk from eX cafe.
Famous path through a dense bamboo forest.
not mentioned
Tips: Can be very crowded, visit early for better photos.
afternoon
1 hour
3
Tenryu-ji Temple
Located next to the bamboo grove.
Major Zen temple with a beautiful landscape garden.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
late afternoon
30 minutes
4
Kimono Forest
Located at Randen Arashiyama Station.
Art installation with colorful pillars at Arashiyama Station.
not mentioned
Tips: Beautifully lit up in the evening.
evening
2 hours
5
Kyoto Gion Tempura Endo Yasaka Honten
not mentioned
High-end counter-style tempura restaurant in Gion.
Dinner courses start from ¥12,100
Tips: Reservations are highly recommended.
evening
Overnight
6
The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa by Hulic
not mentioned
Hotel accommodation for the trip.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
Day 2: Visited Fushimi Inari Shrine and explored the Kiyomizu-dera area in kimonos.
not mentioned
not mentioned
morning
2-3 hours
1
Fushimi Inari Shrine
not mentioned
Famous shrine with thousands of red torii gates.
not mentioned
Tips: Go very early in the morning to avoid large crowds.
afternoon
1 hour
2
Kendonya
Short walk from the shrine entrance.
Udon restaurant near Fushimi Inari Shrine.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
1 hour
3
Rental Kimono Okamoto
not mentioned
Kimono rental shop to dress up for sightseeing.
not mentioned
Tips: Book in advance, especially during peak seasons.
afternoon
1.5 hours
4
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Walk through Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka.
Historic temple with a large wooden stage.
not mentioned
Tips: The wooden stage offers a great view of the city.
late afternoon
30 minutes
5
Yasaka Koshindo
Located in the Higashiyama district.
Colorful temple known for its hanging 'kukurizaru' balls.
not mentioned
Tips: A very popular and photogenic spot.
evening
1.5 hours
6
Gion Tanto
Located in the Gion district.
Cozy restaurant specializing in okonomiyaki and yakisoba.
not mentioned
Tips: Small place, might have to wait.
Day 3: Visited the Golden Pavilion, experienced fire ramen, and explored Nishiki Market.
not mentioned
not mentioned
morning
1.5 hours
1
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
not mentioned
Zen Buddhist temple covered in gold leaf.
not mentioned
Tips: The reflection in the pond is a classic photo opportunity.
afternoon
1 hour
2
Menbaka Fire Ramen
not mentioned
Restaurant famous for its dramatic fire ramen presentation.
Fire Ramen: ¥1,595
Tips: Be prepared for a unique and hot experience.
afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Nishiki Market
not mentioned
Bustling market street known as 'Kyoto's Kitchen'.
not mentioned
Tips: Great place to sample various local snacks and foods.
