Day 1: Explored Higashiyama's temples, historic streets, and enjoyed famous ramen and gyoza.
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not mentioned
afternoon
30 minutes
1
The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma
Take Karasuma Line from Kyoto Station to Shijo Station.
Dropped off luggage at a stylish capsule hotel.
not mentioned
Tips: Conveniently located and affordable for solo travelers.
afternoon
2 hours
2
Inoichi Hanare
not mentioned
Had lunch at a very popular ramen restaurant.
1,200 JPY for ramen
Tips: Be prepared for a long wait, the vlogger waited 1.5 hours.
afternoon
30 minutes
3
Yasaka Koshindo
not mentioned
Visited a colorful temple with 'kukurizaru' charms.
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Tips: A very popular photo spot, can be crowded.
afternoon
1 hour
4
Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka
Located near Yasaka Koshindo and Kiyomizu-dera.
Strolled through historic, preserved shopping streets.
not mentioned
Tips: Great area for photos and souvenir shopping.
afternoon
30 minutes
5
% Arabica Kyoto Higashiyama
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Grabbed coffee at a world-famous coffee shop.
not mentioned
Tips: Expect a long queue for coffee.
late afternoon
1.5 hours
6
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
A short walk up from Sannenzaka.
Visited the famous temple for autumn illumination.
not mentioned
Tips: Check for special night viewing seasons like autumn.
evening
1 hour
7
Gyoza Hohei
Located in the Gion area.
Had dinner at a Michelin Bib Gourmand gyoza spot.
500 JPY per plate
Tips: Very popular restaurant, expect to queue.
Day 2: Visited Fushimi Inari, Nishiki Market, and enjoyed famous ramen and a retro cafe.
not mentioned
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morning
20 minutes
1
Walder Bakery
not mentioned
Bought breakfast from a popular local bakery.
not mentioned
Tips: A good place to grab a quick breakfast to go.
morning
2 hours
2
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Take JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station to Inari Station.
Explored the famous shrine with thousands of torii gates.
not mentioned
Tips: Visit early in the morning to avoid large crowds.
afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Men-ya Inoichi
not mentioned
Had lunch at the main branch of a famous ramen shop.
1,200 JPY for ramen
Tips: This main branch also has a long queue.
afternoon
1 hour
4
Nishiki Market
not mentioned
Walked through a bustling market with various foods.
not mentioned
Tips: Great place to try different Japanese street foods.
afternoon
1 hour
5
Kissaten Soiree
not mentioned
Visited a retro cafe famous for its jelly punch.
750 JPY for Jelly Punch
Tips: A very popular and photogenic cafe, may have a wait.
Day 1: Explored Higashiyama's temples, historic streets, and enjoyed famous ramen and gyoza.
not mentioned
not mentioned
afternoon
30 minutes
1
The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma
Take Karasuma Line from Kyoto Station to Shijo Station.
Dropped off luggage at a stylish capsule hotel.
not mentioned
Tips: Conveniently located and affordable for solo travelers.
afternoon
2 hours
2
Inoichi Hanare
not mentioned
Had lunch at a very popular ramen restaurant.
1,200 JPY for ramen
Tips: Be prepared for a long wait, the vlogger waited 1.5 hours.
afternoon
30 minutes
3
Yasaka Koshindo
not mentioned
Visited a colorful temple with 'kukurizaru' charms.
not mentioned
Tips: A very popular photo spot, can be crowded.
afternoon
1 hour
4
Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka
Located near Yasaka Koshindo and Kiyomizu-dera.
Strolled through historic, preserved shopping streets.
not mentioned
Tips: Great area for photos and souvenir shopping.
afternoon
30 minutes
5
% Arabica Kyoto Higashiyama
not mentioned
Grabbed coffee at a world-famous coffee shop.
not mentioned
Tips: Expect a long queue for coffee.
late afternoon
1.5 hours
6
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
A short walk up from Sannenzaka.
Visited the famous temple for autumn illumination.
not mentioned
Tips: Check for special night viewing seasons like autumn.
evening
1 hour
7
Gyoza Hohei
Located in the Gion area.
Had dinner at a Michelin Bib Gourmand gyoza spot.
500 JPY per plate
Tips: Very popular restaurant, expect to queue.
Day 2: Visited Fushimi Inari, Nishiki Market, and enjoyed famous ramen and a retro cafe.
not mentioned
not mentioned
morning
20 minutes
1
Walder Bakery
not mentioned
Bought breakfast from a popular local bakery.
not mentioned
Tips: A good place to grab a quick breakfast to go.
morning
2 hours
2
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Take JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station to Inari Station.
Explored the famous shrine with thousands of torii gates.
not mentioned
Tips: Visit early in the morning to avoid large crowds.
afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Men-ya Inoichi
not mentioned
Had lunch at the main branch of a famous ramen shop.
1,200 JPY for ramen
Tips: This main branch also has a long queue.
afternoon
1 hour
4
Nishiki Market
not mentioned
Walked through a bustling market with various foods.
not mentioned
Tips: Great place to try different Japanese street foods.
afternoon
1 hour
5
Kissaten Soiree
not mentioned
Visited a retro cafe famous for its jelly punch.
750 JPY for Jelly Punch
Tips: A very popular and photogenic cafe, may have a wait.
