Day 1: A solo walking tour of eastern Kyoto's temples, shrines, and evening alleys.
not mentioned
Sunny and clear
Morning
1 hour
1
Philosopher's Path (哲学の道)
not mentioned
A scenic stone path along a canal.
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Tips: A peaceful and beautiful walk, especially pleasant in the morning.
Late Morning
2 hours
2
Nanzen-ji Temple (南禅寺)
A short walk from the southern end of the Philosopher's Path.
Major Zen temple with impressive gates and aqueduct.
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Tips: Don't miss the view from the Sanmon gate and the unique brick aqueduct.
Afternoon
1 hour
3
Lunch at Okakita (おかきた)
Short walk from Nanzen-ji Temple.
Famous udon restaurant near Nanzen-ji.
1,450 JPY for Ten-toji Udon
Tips: This place is very popular, so be prepared to wait in line.
Afternoon
1.5 hours
4
Heian Shrine (平安神宮)
Walk from the Okakita area.
A large Shinto shrine with a famous giant torii gate.
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Tips: The vast garden behind the main hall is beautiful and worth the entrance fee.
Evening
1 hour
5
Pontocho Alley (先斗町)
Take a city bus towards the Gion/Kawaramachi area.
Stroll through a narrow, atmospheric dining alley.
not mentioned
Tips: Best experienced at night when the traditional lanterns are lit.
Evening
1 hour
6
Dinner at Chao Chao Gyoza (餃々 先斗町店)
Located within Pontocho Alley.
Casual dinner featuring various types of gyoza.
1,290 JPY for gyoza and a drink
Tips: A great spot for a quick, delicious, and affordable meal.
Day 1: A solo walking tour of eastern Kyoto's temples, shrines, and evening alleys.
not mentioned
Sunny and clear
Morning
1 hour
1
Philosopher's Path (哲学の道)
not mentioned
A scenic stone path along a canal.
not mentioned
Tips: A peaceful and beautiful walk, especially pleasant in the morning.
Late Morning
2 hours
2
Nanzen-ji Temple (南禅寺)
A short walk from the southern end of the Philosopher's Path.
Major Zen temple with impressive gates and aqueduct.
not mentioned
Tips: Don't miss the view from the Sanmon gate and the unique brick aqueduct.
Afternoon
1 hour
3
Lunch at Okakita (おかきた)
Short walk from Nanzen-ji Temple.
Famous udon restaurant near Nanzen-ji.
1,450 JPY for Ten-toji Udon
Tips: This place is very popular, so be prepared to wait in line.
Afternoon
1.5 hours
4
Heian Shrine (平安神宮)
Walk from the Okakita area.
A large Shinto shrine with a famous giant torii gate.
not mentioned
Tips: The vast garden behind the main hall is beautiful and worth the entrance fee.
Evening
1 hour
5
Pontocho Alley (先斗町)
Take a city bus towards the Gion/Kawaramachi area.
Stroll through a narrow, atmospheric dining alley.
not mentioned
Tips: Best experienced at night when the traditional lanterns are lit.
Evening
1 hour
6
Dinner at Chao Chao Gyoza (餃々 先斗町店)
Located within Pontocho Alley.
Casual dinner featuring various types of gyoza.
1,290 JPY for gyoza and a drink
Tips: A great spot for a quick, delicious, and affordable meal.
