Day 1: Explored Fushimi Inari, Nishiki Market, and the historic Gion district.
not mentioned
Chilly and sunny, 15°C
morning
3 hours
1
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Take JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station to Inari Station.
Hiked through thousands of red torii gates.
not mentioned
Tips: Arrive early (around 8 AM) to beat the crowds.
afternoon
2 hours
2
Nishiki Market
Walked from the Gion area.
A food lover's paradise with various street foods.
Approx. 3,000 yen per person for food.
Tips: not mentioned
late afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Gion District
not mentioned
Strolled through Kyoto's famous geisha district.
not mentioned
Tips: Look out for geiko on streets like Hanamikoji.
evening
not mentioned
4
Dinner in Gion
not mentioned
Ate at a small ramen shop.
Approx. 1,200 yen for a bowl of ramen.
Tips: not mentioned
Day 2: Visited the Golden Pavilion and the iconic Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
not mentioned
Warmer than day 1
morning
1 hour
1
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Take bus 101 from Kyoto Station (approx. 40 mins).
Admired the stunning golden temple and its reflection.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
2 hours (for the whole area)
2
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Walked through the famous and scenic bamboo forest.
not mentioned
Tips: Go very early or late to avoid crowds.
Day 1: Explored Fushimi Inari, Nishiki Market, and the historic Gion district.
not mentioned
Chilly and sunny, 15°C
morning
3 hours
1
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Take JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station to Inari Station.
Hiked through thousands of red torii gates.
not mentioned
Tips: Arrive early (around 8 AM) to beat the crowds.
afternoon
2 hours
2
Nishiki Market
Walked from the Gion area.
A food lover's paradise with various street foods.
Approx. 3,000 yen per person for food.
Tips: not mentioned
late afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Gion District
not mentioned
Strolled through Kyoto's famous geisha district.
not mentioned
Tips: Look out for geiko on streets like Hanamikoji.
evening
not mentioned
4
Dinner in Gion
not mentioned
Ate at a small ramen shop.
Approx. 1,200 yen for a bowl of ramen.
Tips: not mentioned
Day 2: Visited the Golden Pavilion and the iconic Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
not mentioned
Warmer than day 1
morning
1 hour
1
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Take bus 101 from Kyoto Station (approx. 40 mins).
Admired the stunning golden temple and its reflection.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
2 hours (for the whole area)
2
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Walked through the famous and scenic bamboo forest.
not mentioned
Tips: Go very early or late to avoid crowds.
