Day 1: Arrived in Kyoto, explored Nishiki Market and the historic Gion district.
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morning
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1
Arrive in Kyoto & Hotel Check-in
Take a 2.5-hour Shinkansen ride from Tokyo to Kyoto Station.
Travel from Tokyo and check into the hotel.
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Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
1 hour
2
Lunch at Ippudo Ramen
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Ate classic Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen for lunch.
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Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
2 hours
3
Nishiki Market
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Explored the market and tried various local street foods.
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Tips: A great place to sample a variety of Japanese snacks.
evening
3 hours
4
Gion District
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Walked through the historic geisha district.
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Tips: Look out for geishas (geiko) and maiko in the evening.
evening
1.5 hours
5
Dinner at Gion Tanto
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Had okonomiyaki and yakisoba for dinner.
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Tips: not mentioned
Day 2: Visited iconic shrines and temples: Fushimi Inari and Kiyomizu-dera.
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morning
2-3 hours
1
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Take the JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station to Inari Station.
Hiked through thousands of vibrant red torii gates.
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Tips: Go early in the morning (around 8 AM) to avoid large crowds.
afternoon
3 hours
2
Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Higashiyama District
Take Keihan Main Line to Kiyomizu-Gojo Station, then walk uphill for 20 minutes.
Visited the temple and walked through Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka.
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Tips: The streets leading to the temple are filled with shops and cafes.
late afternoon
30 minutes
3
Yasaka Pagoda (Hokan-ji Temple)
Located within the Higashiyama District, a short walk from Kiyomizu-dera.
Photographed the iconic five-story pagoda.
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Tips: A classic Kyoto photo spot, especially beautiful at dusk.
evening
1 hour
4
Dessert at Kagizen Yoshifusa
Located in the Gion district.
Enjoyed traditional Japanese sweets and matcha parfait.
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Tips: A famous and historic tea house.
Day 3: Explored Arashiyama's bamboo grove and the stunning Kinkaku-ji.
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morning
1 hour
1
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Walked through the famous and serene bamboo forest.
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Tips: Visit very early in the morning to experience it with fewer people.
morning
1.5 hours
2
Tenryu-ji Temple
The entrance is adjacent to the bamboo grove.
Explored the temple grounds and its beautiful landscape garden.
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Tips: The garden is a highlight, offering beautiful seasonal views.
afternoon
1 hour
3
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Take a city bus (e.g., #204, #205) to Kinkakuji-michi stop.
Admired the stunning Zen temple covered in gold leaf.
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Tips: The reflection of the pavilion in the pond is a must-see.
late afternoon
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Depart from Kyoto
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Travel back to Tokyo from Kyoto Station.
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Tips: not mentioned
Day 1: Arrived in Kyoto, explored Nishiki Market and the historic Gion district.
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morning
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1
Arrive in Kyoto & Hotel Check-in
Take a 2.5-hour Shinkansen ride from Tokyo to Kyoto Station.
Travel from Tokyo and check into the hotel.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
1 hour
2
Lunch at Ippudo Ramen
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Ate classic Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen for lunch.
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Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
2 hours
3
Nishiki Market
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Explored the market and tried various local street foods.
not mentioned
Tips: A great place to sample a variety of Japanese snacks.
evening
3 hours
4
Gion District
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Walked through the historic geisha district.
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Tips: Look out for geishas (geiko) and maiko in the evening.
evening
1.5 hours
5
Dinner at Gion Tanto
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Had okonomiyaki and yakisoba for dinner.
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Tips: not mentioned
Day 2: Visited iconic shrines and temples: Fushimi Inari and Kiyomizu-dera.
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morning
2-3 hours
1
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Take the JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station to Inari Station.
Hiked through thousands of vibrant red torii gates.
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Tips: Go early in the morning (around 8 AM) to avoid large crowds.
afternoon
3 hours
2
Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Higashiyama District
Take Keihan Main Line to Kiyomizu-Gojo Station, then walk uphill for 20 minutes.
Visited the temple and walked through Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka.
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Tips: The streets leading to the temple are filled with shops and cafes.
late afternoon
30 minutes
3
Yasaka Pagoda (Hokan-ji Temple)
Located within the Higashiyama District, a short walk from Kiyomizu-dera.
Photographed the iconic five-story pagoda.
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Tips: A classic Kyoto photo spot, especially beautiful at dusk.
evening
1 hour
4
Dessert at Kagizen Yoshifusa
Located in the Gion district.
Enjoyed traditional Japanese sweets and matcha parfait.
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Tips: A famous and historic tea house.
Day 3: Explored Arashiyama's bamboo grove and the stunning Kinkaku-ji.
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morning
1 hour
1
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Walked through the famous and serene bamboo forest.
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Tips: Visit very early in the morning to experience it with fewer people.
morning
1.5 hours
2
Tenryu-ji Temple
The entrance is adjacent to the bamboo grove.
Explored the temple grounds and its beautiful landscape garden.
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Tips: The garden is a highlight, offering beautiful seasonal views.
afternoon
1 hour
3
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Take a city bus (e.g., #204, #205) to Kinkakuji-michi stop.
Admired the stunning Zen temple covered in gold leaf.
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Tips: The reflection of the pavilion in the pond is a must-see.
late afternoon
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4
Depart from Kyoto
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Travel back to Tokyo from Kyoto Station.
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Tips: not mentioned
