Day 1: Arrived in Kyoto, explored Fushimi Inari Shrine, Nishiki Market, and Gion district.
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morning
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1
Arrive in Kyoto & Hotel Check-in
Used Japan Rail Pass for the Shinkansen from Tokyo.
Arrived via Shinkansen and checked into the hotel.
Japan Rail Pass covers the train fare.
Tips: Staying near Kyoto Station is convenient for transportation.
afternoon
2-3 hours
2
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Take the JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station to Inari Station (5 min ride).
Famous shrine with thousands of red torii gates.
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Tips: Go early to avoid crowds. Wear comfortable shoes for hiking.
late afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Nishiki Market
Take a train from Inari Station towards central Kyoto.
Bustling food market known as 'Kyoto's Kitchen'.
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Tips: Bring cash as many vendors do not accept cards.
evening
2 hours
4
Gion District
Walking distance from Nishiki Market area.
Explore the historic geisha district with traditional architecture.
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Tips: Be respectful when walking around; do not disturb geishas.
Day 2: Visited Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Pontocho Alley.
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morning
1 hour
1
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take the JR Sagano Line from Kyoto Station to Saga-Arashiyama Station (15 min ride).
Iconic and serene path through a dense bamboo forest.
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Tips: Arrive before 8 AM to experience it with fewer people.
morning
1 hour
2
Tenryu-ji Temple
Located adjacent to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
Zen temple with a beautiful landscape garden.
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Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
1 hour
3
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Take a Kyoto City Bus from the Arashiyama area.
A stunning Zen temple covered in gold leaf.
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Tips: The temple is best viewed across the pond for photos.
late afternoon
2.5 hours
4
Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Higashiyama District
Take a Kyoto City Bus from the Kinkaku-ji area.
Temple with a large wooden stage offering city views.
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Tips: Walk through the preserved Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka streets.
evening
2 hours
5
Pontocho Alley
Take a bus or taxi from the Kiyomizu-dera area.
A narrow, atmospheric alley packed with restaurants and bars.
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Tips: Great place for dinner with a wide variety of options.
Day 1: Arrived in Kyoto, explored Fushimi Inari Shrine, Nishiki Market, and Gion district.
not mentioned
not mentioned
morning
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1
Arrive in Kyoto & Hotel Check-in
Used Japan Rail Pass for the Shinkansen from Tokyo.
Arrived via Shinkansen and checked into the hotel.
Japan Rail Pass covers the train fare.
Tips: Staying near Kyoto Station is convenient for transportation.
afternoon
2-3 hours
2
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Take the JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station to Inari Station (5 min ride).
Famous shrine with thousands of red torii gates.
not mentioned
Tips: Go early to avoid crowds. Wear comfortable shoes for hiking.
late afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Nishiki Market
Take a train from Inari Station towards central Kyoto.
Bustling food market known as 'Kyoto's Kitchen'.
not mentioned
Tips: Bring cash as many vendors do not accept cards.
evening
2 hours
4
Gion District
Walking distance from Nishiki Market area.
Explore the historic geisha district with traditional architecture.
not mentioned
Tips: Be respectful when walking around; do not disturb geishas.
Day 2: Visited Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Pontocho Alley.
not mentioned
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morning
1 hour
1
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take the JR Sagano Line from Kyoto Station to Saga-Arashiyama Station (15 min ride).
Iconic and serene path through a dense bamboo forest.
not mentioned
Tips: Arrive before 8 AM to experience it with fewer people.
morning
1 hour
2
Tenryu-ji Temple
Located adjacent to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
Zen temple with a beautiful landscape garden.
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Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
1 hour
3
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Take a Kyoto City Bus from the Arashiyama area.
A stunning Zen temple covered in gold leaf.
not mentioned
Tips: The temple is best viewed across the pond for photos.
late afternoon
2.5 hours
4
Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Higashiyama District
Take a Kyoto City Bus from the Kinkaku-ji area.
Temple with a large wooden stage offering city views.
not mentioned
Tips: Walk through the preserved Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka streets.
evening
2 hours
5
Pontocho Alley
Take a bus or taxi from the Kiyomizu-dera area.
A narrow, atmospheric alley packed with restaurants and bars.
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Tips: Great place for dinner with a wide variety of options.
