Day 1: Exploring iconic temples in northern and western Kyoto, ending in Gion.
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Sunny and cool, 15°C
morning
1.5 hours
1
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Take bus 101 or 205 from Kyoto Station.
Visit the iconic Zen Buddhist temple covered in gold leaf.
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Tips: Go early in the morning to avoid large crowds.
afternoon
3 hours
2
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Tenryu-ji Temple
Take a taxi from Kinkaku-ji or a combination of buses.
Walk through the famous bamboo forest and visit the temple.
Taxi fare approx. 2000 JPY
Tips: The bamboo grove is open 24/7, but best visited with daylight.
evening
3-4 hours
3
Gion District
JR Sagano Line to Kyoto Station, then a local bus to Gion.
Explore traditional streets and have a kaiseki dinner.
Dinner approx. 8000 JPY per person
Tips: Walk around the preserved streets to potentially spot a geisha.
Day 2: Hiking Fushimi Inari, visiting Kiyomizu-dera, and exploring Nishiki Market.
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not mentioned
morning
2.5 hours
1
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Take the JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station to Inari Station.
Hike through thousands of iconic red torii gates.
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Tips: Visit very early (around 7 AM) to avoid crowds.
afternoon
3 hours
2
Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Sannenzaka/Ninenzaka
Train from Fushimi Inari, then walk or take a short bus ride.
Enjoy city views and walk down historic preserved streets.
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Tips: The view from the wooden stage is a must-see.
evening
2-3 hours
3
Nishiki Market & Izakaya Dinner
Located in central Kyoto, easily accessible.
Explore Kyoto's kitchen for street food and local dinner.
not mentioned
Tips: Market closes around 6 PM, so go in the late afternoon/early evening.
Day 1: Exploring iconic temples in northern and western Kyoto, ending in Gion.
not mentioned
Sunny and cool, 15°C
morning
1.5 hours
1
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Take bus 101 or 205 from Kyoto Station.
Visit the iconic Zen Buddhist temple covered in gold leaf.
not mentioned
Tips: Go early in the morning to avoid large crowds.
afternoon
3 hours
2
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Tenryu-ji Temple
Take a taxi from Kinkaku-ji or a combination of buses.
Walk through the famous bamboo forest and visit the temple.
Taxi fare approx. 2000 JPY
Tips: The bamboo grove is open 24/7, but best visited with daylight.
evening
3-4 hours
3
Gion District
JR Sagano Line to Kyoto Station, then a local bus to Gion.
Explore traditional streets and have a kaiseki dinner.
Dinner approx. 8000 JPY per person
Tips: Walk around the preserved streets to potentially spot a geisha.
Day 2: Hiking Fushimi Inari, visiting Kiyomizu-dera, and exploring Nishiki Market.
not mentioned
not mentioned
morning
2.5 hours
1
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Take the JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station to Inari Station.
Hike through thousands of iconic red torii gates.
not mentioned
Tips: Visit very early (around 7 AM) to avoid crowds.
afternoon
3 hours
2
Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Sannenzaka/Ninenzaka
Train from Fushimi Inari, then walk or take a short bus ride.
Enjoy city views and walk down historic preserved streets.
not mentioned
Tips: The view from the wooden stage is a must-see.
evening
2-3 hours
3
Nishiki Market & Izakaya Dinner
Located in central Kyoto, easily accessible.
Explore Kyoto's kitchen for street food and local dinner.
not mentioned
Tips: Market closes around 6 PM, so go in the late afternoon/early evening.
