Day 1: Exploring southern and central Kyoto, from Fushimi Inari to the Gion district.
2023-10-26
Sunny, chilly, 15°C
morning
2.5 hours
1
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Take JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station to Inari Station.
Famous shrine with thousands of red torii gates.
not mentioned
Tips: Arrive early (around 8 AM) to beat the crowds.
morning
2 hours
2
Nishiki Market
not mentioned
Bustling food market with various local snacks and food.
3,000 yen per person for food
Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
3 hours
3
Gion District
not mentioned
Kyoto's famous geisha district with traditional wooden houses.
not mentioned
Tips: Be respectful and do not chase geiko or maiko for photos.
evening
not mentioned
4
Tempura Endo Yasaka Honten
not mentioned
High-quality tempura restaurant for dinner.
15,000 yen for set menu
Tips: Reservations recommended.
Day 2: Visited Arashiyama's famous sights and the stunning Golden Pavilion.
2023-10-27
Cloudy
morning
1 hour
1
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Magical and famous bamboo forest walk.
not mentioned
Tips: Gets busy early in the morning.
morning
1.5 hours
2
Tenryu-ji Temple
Located near the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
UNESCO World Heritage site with a stunning garden.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
1 hour
3
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Take bus number 205.
Breathtaking golden temple reflecting on a pond.
not mentioned
Tips: Can be very crowded.
evening
1 hour
4
Kyoto Station Ramen Street
Located on the 10th floor of Kyoto Station.
Dinner at a collection of ramen shops.
Approx. 1,000 yen per bowl
Tips: not mentioned
Day 1: Exploring southern and central Kyoto, from Fushimi Inari to the Gion district.
2023-10-26
Sunny, chilly, 15°C
morning
2.5 hours
1
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Take JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station to Inari Station.
Famous shrine with thousands of red torii gates.
not mentioned
Tips: Arrive early (around 8 AM) to beat the crowds.
morning
2 hours
2
Nishiki Market
not mentioned
Bustling food market with various local snacks and food.
3,000 yen per person for food
Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
3 hours
3
Gion District
not mentioned
Kyoto's famous geisha district with traditional wooden houses.
not mentioned
Tips: Be respectful and do not chase geiko or maiko for photos.
evening
not mentioned
4
Tempura Endo Yasaka Honten
not mentioned
High-quality tempura restaurant for dinner.
15,000 yen for set menu
Tips: Reservations recommended.
Day 2: Visited Arashiyama's famous sights and the stunning Golden Pavilion.
2023-10-27
Cloudy
morning
1 hour
1
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Magical and famous bamboo forest walk.
not mentioned
Tips: Gets busy early in the morning.
morning
1.5 hours
2
Tenryu-ji Temple
Located near the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
UNESCO World Heritage site with a stunning garden.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
1 hour
3
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Take bus number 205.
Breathtaking golden temple reflecting on a pond.
not mentioned
Tips: Can be very crowded.
evening
1 hour
4
Kyoto Station Ramen Street
Located on the 10th floor of Kyoto Station.
Dinner at a collection of ramen shops.
Approx. 1,000 yen per bowl
Tips: not mentioned
