Day 1: Explored iconic shrines and temples in eastern Kyoto, ending in the Gion district.
2023-10-26
Sunny and pleasant, 22°C
morning
3 hours
1
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Took the JR Nara Line to Inari Station, a 5-minute ride from Kyoto Station.
Hiked through thousands of vibrant red torii gates.
not mentioned
Tips: Go very early in the morning (before 8 AM) to avoid large crowds.
afternoon
3.5 hours
2
Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Higashiyama District
Took bus 100 or 206 from Kyoto Station to Gojo-zaka or Kiyomizu-michi stop.
Historic temple with city views and charming traditional streets.
not mentioned
Tips: Wear comfortable shoes for walking up the steep Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka streets.
evening
2.5 hours
3
Gion District
Walked from the Kiyomizu-dera area through Higashiyama.
Explored the historic geisha district and had dinner.
Dinner was about 5,000 JPY per person.
Tips: Be respectful if you see a geiko or maiko; do not block their path for photos.
Day 2: Visited the bamboo grove and Golden Pavilion, finishing at Nishiki Market.
2023-10-27
Partly cloudy, 20°C
morning
4 hours
1
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Tenryu-ji Temple
Took the JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Walked through the serene bamboo forest and visited the temple.
not mentioned
Tips: The bamboo grove is always open, but Tenryu-ji Temple has opening hours.
afternoon
1.5 hours
2
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Took a direct bus (e.g., Kyoto City Bus 101 or 205) from Kyoto Station.
Stunning Zen Buddhist temple covered entirely in gold leaf.
not mentioned
Tips: The reflection of the pavilion in the pond is the most iconic photo spot.
late afternoon
2 hours
3
Nishiki Market
Took the Karasuma Line to Shijo Station, then a short walk.
Explored 'Kyoto's Kitchen' with various food stalls and shops.
Spent around 3,000 JPY on various snacks and food samples.
Tips: Many shops close around 5-6 PM, so it's best to visit before then.
Day 1: Explored iconic shrines and temples in eastern Kyoto, ending in the Gion district.
2023-10-26
Sunny and pleasant, 22°C
morning
3 hours
1
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Took the JR Nara Line to Inari Station, a 5-minute ride from Kyoto Station.
Hiked through thousands of vibrant red torii gates.
not mentioned
Tips: Go very early in the morning (before 8 AM) to avoid large crowds.
afternoon
3.5 hours
2
Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Higashiyama District
Took bus 100 or 206 from Kyoto Station to Gojo-zaka or Kiyomizu-michi stop.
Historic temple with city views and charming traditional streets.
not mentioned
Tips: Wear comfortable shoes for walking up the steep Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka streets.
evening
2.5 hours
3
Gion District
Walked from the Kiyomizu-dera area through Higashiyama.
Explored the historic geisha district and had dinner.
Dinner was about 5,000 JPY per person.
Tips: Be respectful if you see a geiko or maiko; do not block their path for photos.
Day 2: Visited the bamboo grove and Golden Pavilion, finishing at Nishiki Market.
2023-10-27
Partly cloudy, 20°C
morning
4 hours
1
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Tenryu-ji Temple
Took the JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Walked through the serene bamboo forest and visited the temple.
not mentioned
Tips: The bamboo grove is always open, but Tenryu-ji Temple has opening hours.
afternoon
1.5 hours
2
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Took a direct bus (e.g., Kyoto City Bus 101 or 205) from Kyoto Station.
Stunning Zen Buddhist temple covered entirely in gold leaf.
not mentioned
Tips: The reflection of the pavilion in the pond is the most iconic photo spot.
late afternoon
2 hours
3
Nishiki Market
Took the Karasuma Line to Shijo Station, then a short walk.
Explored 'Kyoto's Kitchen' with various food stalls and shops.
Spent around 3,000 JPY on various snacks and food samples.
Tips: Many shops close around 5-6 PM, so it's best to visit before then.
