Day 1: Explored Higashiyama's shrines and temples, ending with a fine tempura dinner.
not mentioned
Sunny
morning
1.5 hours
1
Heian Jingu Shrine
Used a one-day bus pass (700 yen).
Visited the grand shrine and its beautiful garden.
not mentioned
Tips: The garden requires a separate entrance fee.
afternoon
1 hour
2
Okakita Udon
Short walk from Heian Jingu Shrine.
Had a famous udon noodle lunch.
1,350 yen
Tips: Popular restaurant, may have a queue.
afternoon
2 hours
3
Nanzen-ji Temple and Philosopher's Path
Walked from Okakita to Nanzen-ji, then along the Philosopher's Path.
Explored temple grounds and walked along the scenic canal.
not mentioned
Tips: A beautiful area for a relaxing walk, especially during cherry blossom season.
evening
1.5 hours
4
Kyoto Gion Tempura Endo Yasaka Honten
Took a bus to the Gion area.
Enjoyed a high-end tempura dinner course.
11,000 yen for 'Aoi' course
Tips: Reservations are recommended for dinner.
evening
Overnight
5
The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa by Hulic
not mentioned
Checked into the hotel for the night.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
Day 2: A day in Arashiyama enjoying scenic nature, unique cafes, and tofu cuisine.
not mentioned
Sunny
morning
30 minutes
1
Togetsukyo Bridge
Took the Hankyu line from Kyoto-kawaramachi to Arashiyama.
Walked across the iconic bridge in Arashiyama.
not mentioned
Tips: Great photo spot with the mountains in the background.
morning
1 hour
2
eX cafe Arashiyama
Short walk from Togetsukyo Bridge.
Enjoyed a DIY dango grilling experience.
1,650 yen
Tips: A popular cafe, expect a potential wait.
late morning
1.5 hours
3
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Kimono Forest
Walked from eX cafe.
Walked through the famous bamboo forest and visited Kimono Forest.
not mentioned
Tips: Go early in the morning to avoid large crowds.
afternoon
1 hour
4
Saga Tofu Ine
Located in the main Arashiyama tourist area.
Had a traditional tofu-based lunch set.
2,200 yen
Tips: A great way to try Kyoto's famous tofu cuisine.
Day 1: Explored Higashiyama's shrines and temples, ending with a fine tempura dinner.
not mentioned
Sunny
morning
1.5 hours
1
Heian Jingu Shrine
Used a one-day bus pass (700 yen).
Visited the grand shrine and its beautiful garden.
not mentioned
Tips: The garden requires a separate entrance fee.
afternoon
1 hour
2
Okakita Udon
Short walk from Heian Jingu Shrine.
Had a famous udon noodle lunch.
1,350 yen
Tips: Popular restaurant, may have a queue.
afternoon
2 hours
3
Nanzen-ji Temple and Philosopher's Path
Walked from Okakita to Nanzen-ji, then along the Philosopher's Path.
Explored temple grounds and walked along the scenic canal.
not mentioned
Tips: A beautiful area for a relaxing walk, especially during cherry blossom season.
evening
1.5 hours
4
Kyoto Gion Tempura Endo Yasaka Honten
Took a bus to the Gion area.
Enjoyed a high-end tempura dinner course.
11,000 yen for 'Aoi' course
Tips: Reservations are recommended for dinner.
evening
Overnight
5
The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa by Hulic
not mentioned
Checked into the hotel for the night.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
Day 2: A day in Arashiyama enjoying scenic nature, unique cafes, and tofu cuisine.
not mentioned
Sunny
morning
30 minutes
1
Togetsukyo Bridge
Took the Hankyu line from Kyoto-kawaramachi to Arashiyama.
Walked across the iconic bridge in Arashiyama.
not mentioned
Tips: Great photo spot with the mountains in the background.
morning
1 hour
2
eX cafe Arashiyama
Short walk from Togetsukyo Bridge.
Enjoyed a DIY dango grilling experience.
1,650 yen
Tips: A popular cafe, expect a potential wait.
late morning
1.5 hours
3
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Kimono Forest
Walked from eX cafe.
Walked through the famous bamboo forest and visited Kimono Forest.
not mentioned
Tips: Go early in the morning to avoid large crowds.
afternoon
1 hour
4
Saga Tofu Ine
Located in the main Arashiyama tourist area.
Had a traditional tofu-based lunch set.
2,200 yen
Tips: A great way to try Kyoto's famous tofu cuisine.
