Day 1: A day exploring the historic temples and streets of Eastern Kyoto.
not mentioned
Sunny, 25°C
morning
2.5 hours
1
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Take the JR Nara Line to Inari Station, it's right outside.
Famous shrine with thousands of red torii gates.
not mentioned
Tips: Go very early to avoid crowds and hike part of the trail.
afternoon
2 hours
2
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Take bus 207 from Fushimi Inari area to Kiyomizu-michi stop.
Iconic temple with a large wooden stage overlooking the city.
Lunch: 1500 JPY
Tips: The view is best during cherry blossom or autumn foliage seasons.
afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka
A short walk down the hill from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Charming, preserved historic streets with shops and cafes.
not mentioned
Tips: Wear comfortable shoes as the stone-paved streets can be slippery.
evening
2 hours
4
Gion District
Walk from the Sannenzaka area.
Famous geisha district with traditional wooden machiya houses.
Dinner: 4000 JPY
Tips: Be respectful and avoid flash photography if you see a geiko or maiko.
Day 2: Visiting the Golden Pavilion and the magical Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
not mentioned
Partly cloudy, 22°C
morning
1 hour
1
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Take bus 101 or 205 from Kyoto Station to Kinkakuji-michi stop.
A stunning Zen Buddhist temple covered in gold leaf.
not mentioned
Tips: The reflection of the pavilion in the pond is a perfect photo opportunity.
afternoon
3 hours
2
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take a bus to Kitano-Hakubaicho Station, then the Randen tram to Arashiyama.
A world-famous path through a towering bamboo forest.
Lunch: 2000 JPY
Tips: Explore the nearby Tenryu-ji Temple and Togetsukyo Bridge as well.
evening
1.5 hours
3
Nishiki Market
Take the train to Karasuma or Kawaramachi Station.
A bustling market known as 'Kyoto's Kitchen'.
Dinner/Snacks: 2500 JPY
Tips: Many shops close around 6 PM, so it's best to go in the late afternoon.
Day 1: A day exploring the historic temples and streets of Eastern Kyoto.
not mentioned
Sunny, 25°C
morning
2.5 hours
1
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Take the JR Nara Line to Inari Station, it's right outside.
Famous shrine with thousands of red torii gates.
not mentioned
Tips: Go very early to avoid crowds and hike part of the trail.
afternoon
2 hours
2
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Take bus 207 from Fushimi Inari area to Kiyomizu-michi stop.
Iconic temple with a large wooden stage overlooking the city.
Lunch: 1500 JPY
Tips: The view is best during cherry blossom or autumn foliage seasons.
afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka
A short walk down the hill from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Charming, preserved historic streets with shops and cafes.
not mentioned
Tips: Wear comfortable shoes as the stone-paved streets can be slippery.
evening
2 hours
4
Gion District
Walk from the Sannenzaka area.
Famous geisha district with traditional wooden machiya houses.
Dinner: 4000 JPY
Tips: Be respectful and avoid flash photography if you see a geiko or maiko.
Day 2: Visiting the Golden Pavilion and the magical Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
not mentioned
Partly cloudy, 22°C
morning
1 hour
1
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Take bus 101 or 205 from Kyoto Station to Kinkakuji-michi stop.
A stunning Zen Buddhist temple covered in gold leaf.
not mentioned
Tips: The reflection of the pavilion in the pond is a perfect photo opportunity.
afternoon
3 hours
2
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take a bus to Kitano-Hakubaicho Station, then the Randen tram to Arashiyama.
A world-famous path through a towering bamboo forest.
Lunch: 2000 JPY
Tips: Explore the nearby Tenryu-ji Temple and Togetsukyo Bridge as well.
evening
1.5 hours
3
Nishiki Market
Take the train to Karasuma or Kawaramachi Station.
A bustling market known as 'Kyoto's Kitchen'.
Dinner/Snacks: 2500 JPY
Tips: Many shops close around 6 PM, so it's best to go in the late afternoon.
