Day 1: Exploring historic temples and traditional streets in Eastern Kyoto.
not mentioned
Sunny, 22°C
morning
2.5 hours
1
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Take bus 100 or 206 from Kyoto Station to Gojo-zaka stop.
Famous wooden temple with city views.
not mentioned
Tips: Visit early in the morning to avoid large crowds.
afternoon
3 hours
2
Higashiyama District Walk
Walk down from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Strolling through Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka historic streets.
¥2000 for snacks
Tips: Wear comfortable shoes as the stone paths are uneven.
evening
2 hours
3
Gion District Exploration
Walk from the end of the Higashiyama district.
Exploring the traditional geisha district.
¥6000 for dinner
Tips: Be respectful if you see a geiko or maiko; do not block their path.
Day 2: Visiting the Golden Pavilion and the serene Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
not mentioned
Partly cloudy, 20°C
morning
1.5 hours
1
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Take bus 101 or 205 to Kinkakuji-michi stop.
Zen Buddhist temple covered in gold leaf.
not mentioned
Tips: The reflection on the pond is best on a calm, sunny day.
afternoon
3 hours
2
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Walking through the famous bamboo forest.
¥1500 for snacks and coffee
Tips: Can get very crowded. Go early or explore side paths for quieter spots.
late afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Nishiki Market
Take Karasuma Line to Shijo Station.
Exploring 'Kyoto's Kitchen' for local foods.
¥3000 for food tasting
Tips: Many shops close around 5 PM, so plan to arrive before then.
Day 1: Exploring historic temples and traditional streets in Eastern Kyoto.
not mentioned
Sunny, 22°C
morning
2.5 hours
1
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Take bus 100 or 206 from Kyoto Station to Gojo-zaka stop.
Famous wooden temple with city views.
not mentioned
Tips: Visit early in the morning to avoid large crowds.
afternoon
3 hours
2
Higashiyama District Walk
Walk down from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Strolling through Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka historic streets.
¥2000 for snacks
Tips: Wear comfortable shoes as the stone paths are uneven.
evening
2 hours
3
Gion District Exploration
Walk from the end of the Higashiyama district.
Exploring the traditional geisha district.
¥6000 for dinner
Tips: Be respectful if you see a geiko or maiko; do not block their path.
Day 2: Visiting the Golden Pavilion and the serene Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
not mentioned
Partly cloudy, 20°C
morning
1.5 hours
1
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Take bus 101 or 205 to Kinkakuji-michi stop.
Zen Buddhist temple covered in gold leaf.
not mentioned
Tips: The reflection on the pond is best on a calm, sunny day.
afternoon
3 hours
2
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Walking through the famous bamboo forest.
¥1500 for snacks and coffee
Tips: Can get very crowded. Go early or explore side paths for quieter spots.
late afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Nishiki Market
Take Karasuma Line to Shijo Station.
Exploring 'Kyoto's Kitchen' for local foods.
¥3000 for food tasting
Tips: Many shops close around 5 PM, so plan to arrive before then.
