Day 1: Explored eastern Kyoto's historic temples, preserved streets, and the famous Gion district.
not mentioned
Autumn weather
morning
2 hours
1
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Take City Bus 206 or 100 from Kyoto Station to Gojo-zaka bus stop.
Famous temple with a large wooden stage.
not mentioned
Tips: Visit early in the morning to avoid large crowds.
afternoon
1.5 hours
2
Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka
Short walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Historic preserved streets with traditional shops.
not mentioned
Tips: Great for photography and souvenir shopping.
Food Recommendations:
- Mitarashi dango
- % Arabica Kyoto Higashiyama
afternoon
30 minutes
3
Yasaka Koshindo
Located along the path from Ninenzaka.
Colorful temple known for 'kukurizaru' charms.
not mentioned
Tips: A popular and colorful photo spot.
evening
2 hours
4
Gion District Dinner
Explore the area around Hanamikoji Street.
Dinner in the famous traditional Gion district.
not mentioned
Tips: Look for geishas (geiko) and maikos in the evening.
Food Recommendations:
- Gion Tanto (Okonomiyaki)
evening
Overnight
5
Accommodation Check-in
not mentioned
Checked into the hotel for the night.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
Day 2: Visited scenic Arashiyama in the morning and the iconic Golden Pavilion later.
not mentioned
Autumn weather
morning
1 hour
1
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Famous path through a dense bamboo forest.
not mentioned
Tips: Arrive very early to experience it with fewer people.
morning
1 hour
2
Tenryu-ji Temple
Adjacent to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
Major temple with a beautiful landscape garden.
not mentioned
Tips: The garden view with the mountains is a highlight.
afternoon
30 minutes
3
Togetsukyo Bridge
Central landmark in Arashiyama.
Iconic wooden bridge over the Katsura River.
not mentioned
Tips: Offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
afternoon
1 hour
4
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Take a bus from the Arashiyama area.
Zen temple covered in gold leaf.
not mentioned
Tips: The reflection of the pavilion in the pond is a classic photo.
evening
1 hour
5
Return to Kyoto Station
Take a direct bus from Kinkaku-ji.
End of the trip and departure.
not mentioned
Tips: The station has many shops for last-minute souvenirs and food.
Food Recommendations:
- Ekiben (station bento boxes)
Day 1: Explored eastern Kyoto's historic temples, preserved streets, and the famous Gion district.
not mentioned
Autumn weather
morning
2 hours
1
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Take City Bus 206 or 100 from Kyoto Station to Gojo-zaka bus stop.
Famous temple with a large wooden stage.
not mentioned
Tips: Visit early in the morning to avoid large crowds.
afternoon
1.5 hours
2
Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka
Short walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Historic preserved streets with traditional shops.
not mentioned
Tips: Great for photography and souvenir shopping.
Food Recommendations:
- Mitarashi dango
- % Arabica Kyoto Higashiyama
afternoon
30 minutes
3
Yasaka Koshindo
Located along the path from Ninenzaka.
Colorful temple known for 'kukurizaru' charms.
not mentioned
Tips: A popular and colorful photo spot.
evening
2 hours
4
Gion District Dinner
Explore the area around Hanamikoji Street.
Dinner in the famous traditional Gion district.
not mentioned
Tips: Look for geishas (geiko) and maikos in the evening.
Food Recommendations:
- Gion Tanto (Okonomiyaki)
evening
Overnight
5
Accommodation Check-in
not mentioned
Checked into the hotel for the night.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
Day 2: Visited scenic Arashiyama in the morning and the iconic Golden Pavilion later.
not mentioned
Autumn weather
morning
1 hour
1
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Famous path through a dense bamboo forest.
not mentioned
Tips: Arrive very early to experience it with fewer people.
morning
1 hour
2
Tenryu-ji Temple
Adjacent to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
Major temple with a beautiful landscape garden.
not mentioned
Tips: The garden view with the mountains is a highlight.
afternoon
30 minutes
3
Togetsukyo Bridge
Central landmark in Arashiyama.
Iconic wooden bridge over the Katsura River.
not mentioned
Tips: Offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
afternoon
1 hour
4
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Take a bus from the Arashiyama area.
Zen temple covered in gold leaf.
not mentioned
Tips: The reflection of the pavilion in the pond is a classic photo.
evening
1 hour
5
Return to Kyoto Station
Take a direct bus from Kinkaku-ji.
End of the trip and departure.
not mentioned
Tips: The station has many shops for last-minute souvenirs and food.
Food Recommendations:
- Ekiben (station bento boxes)
