Day 1: Exploring historic Higashiyama, the Gion district, and dining in Pontocho.
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Sunny and pleasant
morning
2 hours
1
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Take bus number 206 from Kyoto Station.
Iconic wooden temple offering panoramic city views.
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Tips: Visit early in the morning to avoid the biggest crowds.
afternoon
3-4 hours
2
Sannenzaka, Ninenzaka & Gion District
A scenic walk down from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Stroll through historic preserved streets and explore the geisha district.
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Tips: Be respectful if you encounter geishas or maikos.
evening
1.5 hours
3
Dinner in Pontocho Alley
A short walk from the Gion area.
Atmospheric dining experience in a narrow, traditional alley.
Approx. 5,000 JPY per person
Tips: Popular restaurants often require advance reservations.
Day 2: Visiting the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine and serene Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
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morning
3 hours
1
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Take the JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station to Inari Station.
Famous shrine known for its thousands of red torii gates.
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Tips: Arrive around 7 AM for photos without crowds. The shrine is open 24/7.
afternoon
3-4 hours
2
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Tenryu-ji Temple
Take the JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Walk through the famous bamboo forest and visit the adjacent temple.
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Tips: This area can be extremely crowded. Consider renting a boat on the Hozugawa River.
evening
1 hour
3
Dinner at Kyoto Ramen Koji
Located inside the main Kyoto Station building.
Ramen food court on the 10th floor of the Kyoto Station building.
Approx. 1,200 JPY
Tips: A great place to sample different regional styles of ramen from across Japan.
Day 1: Exploring historic Higashiyama, the Gion district, and dining in Pontocho.
not mentioned
Sunny and pleasant
morning
2 hours
1
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Take bus number 206 from Kyoto Station.
Iconic wooden temple offering panoramic city views.
not mentioned
Tips: Visit early in the morning to avoid the biggest crowds.
afternoon
3-4 hours
2
Sannenzaka, Ninenzaka & Gion District
A scenic walk down from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Stroll through historic preserved streets and explore the geisha district.
not mentioned
Tips: Be respectful if you encounter geishas or maikos.
evening
1.5 hours
3
Dinner in Pontocho Alley
A short walk from the Gion area.
Atmospheric dining experience in a narrow, traditional alley.
Approx. 5,000 JPY per person
Tips: Popular restaurants often require advance reservations.
Day 2: Visiting the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine and serene Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
not mentioned
not mentioned
morning
3 hours
1
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Take the JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station to Inari Station.
Famous shrine known for its thousands of red torii gates.
not mentioned
Tips: Arrive around 7 AM for photos without crowds. The shrine is open 24/7.
afternoon
3-4 hours
2
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Tenryu-ji Temple
Take the JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Walk through the famous bamboo forest and visit the adjacent temple.
not mentioned
Tips: This area can be extremely crowded. Consider renting a boat on the Hozugawa River.
evening
1 hour
3
Dinner at Kyoto Ramen Koji
Located inside the main Kyoto Station building.
Ramen food court on the 10th floor of the Kyoto Station building.
Approx. 1,200 JPY
Tips: A great place to sample different regional styles of ramen from across Japan.
