Day 1: A day exploring Kyoto's iconic golden temple and serene bamboo forest.
not mentioned
Sunny, 24°C
morning
1.5 hours
1
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Take Kyoto City Bus number 101 or 205 from Kyoto Station.
Stunning gold-leaf covered Zen Buddhist temple.
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Tips: Go early in the morning to avoid large crowds and get the best photos.
afternoon
3 hours
2
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take the JR Sagano Line from Kyoto Station to Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Walk through the famous bamboo forest and visit nearby temples.
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Tips: The bamboo grove is always open and free to enter. Best light is in the morning or late afternoon.
evening
2 hours
3
Dinner in Gion District
Take a bus from Arashiyama area to Gion.
Explore the traditional geisha district and have dinner.
5000 - 10000 JPY per person for dinner
Tips: Be respectful if you see a geiko or maiko; do not block their path or take photos without permission.
Day 2: Hiking through thousands of torii gates and exploring historic temples.
not mentioned
Partly cloudy, 21°C
morning
2.5 hours
1
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Take the JR Nara Line to Inari Station, located directly in front of the shrine.
Famous shrine with thousands of vibrant red torii gates.
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Tips: Wear comfortable shoes for hiking up the mountain path. The full loop takes 2-3 hours.
afternoon
3.5 hours
2
Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Higashiyama District
From Fushimi Inari, take a train back to Kyoto Station and then bus 100 or 206 to Gojo-zaka stop.
Iconic temple with a wooden stage and historic streets.
1500 JPY for snacks and souvenirs
Tips: Explore the Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka preserved streets nearby for shopping and tea houses.
evening
1.5 hours
3
Nishiki Market
A short walk from Shijo Station on the Karasuma Subway Line.
Bustling food market known as 'Kyoto's Kitchen'.
2000 JPY for various food samples
Tips: Many shops close around 6 PM, so it's best to visit in the late afternoon before they close.
Day 1: A day exploring Kyoto's iconic golden temple and serene bamboo forest.
not mentioned
Sunny, 24°C
morning
1.5 hours
1
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Take Kyoto City Bus number 101 or 205 from Kyoto Station.
Stunning gold-leaf covered Zen Buddhist temple.
not mentioned
Tips: Go early in the morning to avoid large crowds and get the best photos.
afternoon
3 hours
2
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take the JR Sagano Line from Kyoto Station to Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Walk through the famous bamboo forest and visit nearby temples.
not mentioned
Tips: The bamboo grove is always open and free to enter. Best light is in the morning or late afternoon.
evening
2 hours
3
Dinner in Gion District
Take a bus from Arashiyama area to Gion.
Explore the traditional geisha district and have dinner.
5000 - 10000 JPY per person for dinner
Tips: Be respectful if you see a geiko or maiko; do not block their path or take photos without permission.
Day 2: Hiking through thousands of torii gates and exploring historic temples.
not mentioned
Partly cloudy, 21°C
morning
2.5 hours
1
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Take the JR Nara Line to Inari Station, located directly in front of the shrine.
Famous shrine with thousands of vibrant red torii gates.
not mentioned
Tips: Wear comfortable shoes for hiking up the mountain path. The full loop takes 2-3 hours.
afternoon
3.5 hours
2
Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Higashiyama District
From Fushimi Inari, take a train back to Kyoto Station and then bus 100 or 206 to Gojo-zaka stop.
Iconic temple with a wooden stage and historic streets.
1500 JPY for snacks and souvenirs
Tips: Explore the Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka preserved streets nearby for shopping and tea houses.
evening
1.5 hours
3
Nishiki Market
A short walk from Shijo Station on the Karasuma Subway Line.
Bustling food market known as 'Kyoto's Kitchen'.
2000 JPY for various food samples
Tips: Many shops close around 6 PM, so it's best to visit in the late afternoon before they close.
