Day 1: Arrived in Kyoto, explored Nishiki Market and the historic Higashiyama district.
not mentioned
Sunny and pleasant
morning
1 hour
1
Arrival at Kyoto Station & Hotel Check-in
Took the Shinkansen to Kyoto Station, then a subway to the hotel near Shijo Station.
Arrived via Shinkansen and checked into the hotel.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
2 hours
2
Nishiki Market
A short walk from the Shijo area.
Explored the market and enjoyed various street foods.
not mentioned
Tips: A great place for a food tour and trying local snacks.
Food Recommendations:
- Tako Tamago (Octopus with quail egg)
- Warabimochi
- Strawberry Daifuku
- Fried fish cake
afternoon
30 minutes
3
Yasaka Koshindo Temple
Took a bus from the Shijo area towards Gion/Higashiyama.
Visited the colorful temple known for 'kukurizaru' charms.
not mentioned
Tips: A very popular and often crowded photo spot.
late afternoon
1.5 hours
4
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Walked past Hokan-ji Temple (Yasaka Pagoda) and up the Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka slopes.
Walked through Higashiyama district to the famous temple.
not mentioned
Tips: The view from the wooden stage is iconic. Can be very crowded.
evening
1 hour
5
Dinner at Kyoto Gatten Sushi
Walked from the hotel.
Had a conveyor belt sushi dinner.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
Food Recommendations:
- Various types of sushi
Day 2: Visited the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine and scenic Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
not mentioned
Sunny
morning
2.5 hours
1
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Take the JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station to Inari Station (2 stops).
Walked through the thousands of red torii gates.
not mentioned
Tips: Go early in the morning to avoid the largest crowds.
Food Recommendations:
- Inari Sushi from a street vendor near the shrine.
afternoon
3 hours
2
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take the JR Sagano Line from Kyoto Station to Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Explored the famous bamboo forest and surrounding area.
not mentioned
Tips: The main path can be very crowded; exploring side paths can be quieter.
Food Recommendations:
- Mitarashi Dango
- Coffee from % Arabica Arashiyama
late afternoon
not mentioned
3
Departure from Kyoto Station
Took the JR line from Saga-Arashiyama back to Kyoto Station.
Returned to Kyoto Station to depart.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
Day 1: Arrived in Kyoto, explored Nishiki Market and the historic Higashiyama district.
not mentioned
Sunny and pleasant
morning
1 hour
1
Arrival at Kyoto Station & Hotel Check-in
Took the Shinkansen to Kyoto Station, then a subway to the hotel near Shijo Station.
Arrived via Shinkansen and checked into the hotel.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
2 hours
2
Nishiki Market
A short walk from the Shijo area.
Explored the market and enjoyed various street foods.
not mentioned
Tips: A great place for a food tour and trying local snacks.
Food Recommendations:
- Tako Tamago (Octopus with quail egg)
- Warabimochi
- Strawberry Daifuku
- Fried fish cake
afternoon
30 minutes
3
Yasaka Koshindo Temple
Took a bus from the Shijo area towards Gion/Higashiyama.
Visited the colorful temple known for 'kukurizaru' charms.
not mentioned
Tips: A very popular and often crowded photo spot.
late afternoon
1.5 hours
4
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Walked past Hokan-ji Temple (Yasaka Pagoda) and up the Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka slopes.
Walked through Higashiyama district to the famous temple.
not mentioned
Tips: The view from the wooden stage is iconic. Can be very crowded.
evening
1 hour
5
Dinner at Kyoto Gatten Sushi
Walked from the hotel.
Had a conveyor belt sushi dinner.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
Food Recommendations:
- Various types of sushi
Day 2: Visited the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine and scenic Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
not mentioned
Sunny
morning
2.5 hours
1
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Take the JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station to Inari Station (2 stops).
Walked through the thousands of red torii gates.
not mentioned
Tips: Go early in the morning to avoid the largest crowds.
Food Recommendations:
- Inari Sushi from a street vendor near the shrine.
afternoon
3 hours
2
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take the JR Sagano Line from Kyoto Station to Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Explored the famous bamboo forest and surrounding area.
not mentioned
Tips: The main path can be very crowded; exploring side paths can be quieter.
Food Recommendations:
- Mitarashi Dango
- Coffee from % Arabica Arashiyama
late afternoon
not mentioned
3
Departure from Kyoto Station
Took the JR line from Saga-Arashiyama back to Kyoto Station.
Returned to Kyoto Station to depart.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
