Day 1: Arrive in Kyoto, check in, visit Fushimi Inari, and have dinner in Gion.
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afternoon
1 hour
1
Arrival and Hotel Check-in
Arrive at Kyoto Station via Shinkansen.
Arrive at Kyoto Station and check into the hotel.
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Tips: The hotel is directly connected to Kyoto Station.
afternoon
1 hour
2
Honke Daiichi-Asahi
A short walk from Kyoto Station.
Lunch at a famous ramen shop.
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Tips: Expect a queue as it's a popular spot.
Food Recommendations:
- Soy sauce-based ramen
afternoon
2-3 hours
3
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Take the JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station to Inari Station (5 min ride).
Explore the thousands of red torii gates.
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Tips: Visit early in the morning or late afternoon to avoid large crowds.
evening
1.5 hours
4
Gion Tanto
Travel from Fushimi Inari area to Gion district.
Dinner at an okonomiyaki restaurant in Gion.
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Tips: not mentioned
Food Recommendations:
- Okonomiyaki
- Negiyaki
Day 2: Explore the Higashiyama district in a kimono, visiting temples and historic streets.
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morning
1 hour
1
Rental Kimono Okamoto
Travel to the Higashiyama district.
Rent a traditional kimono for the day.
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Tips: Book in advance, especially during peak seasons.
morning
1.5 hours
2
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Walk from the kimono rental shop.
Visit the famous wooden temple on the hillside.
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Tips: Enjoy the panoramic view of Kyoto from the main stage.
late morning
1 hour
3
Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka
Located on the approach to Kiyomizu-dera.
Stroll through historic, preserved stone-paved streets.
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Tips: Many traditional shops and cafes to explore.
afternoon
1.5 hours
4
Kyoto Gion Tempura Endo Yasaka Honten
Walk through the Higashiyama district.
Lunch at a high-end tempura restaurant.
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Tips: Reservations are recommended.
Food Recommendations:
- Tempura course
afternoon
30 minutes
5
Yasaka Koshindo
Short walk from the lunch spot.
Visit a colorful temple known for 'kukurizaru' charms.
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Tips: A very popular spot for photos.
late afternoon
1 hour
6
Hanamikoji Street
Explore the Gion area on foot.
Walk through the famous geisha district in Gion.
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Tips: You might spot a geiko or maiko in the evening.
Day 3: Morning in scenic Arashiyama, then visit the iconic Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion.
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morning
1 hour
1
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take JR Sagano Line from Kyoto Station to Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Walk through the famous, towering bamboo forest.
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Tips: Go very early to experience it with fewer people.
morning
1 hour
2
Tenryu-ji Temple
The entrance is next to the bamboo grove.
Explore the Zen temple and its beautiful landscape garden.
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Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Arashiyama Yoshimura
Walk across the Togetsukyo Bridge.
Lunch at a soba restaurant with river views.
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Tips: Request a seat with a view of the bridge and river.
Food Recommendations:
- Soba noodles
afternoon
1 hour
4
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Take a bus or taxi from the Arashiyama area.
Visit the stunning Zen temple covered in gold leaf.
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Tips: The reflection of the pavilion in the pond is a classic photo opportunity.
evening
2 hours
5
Yakiniku M
Travel to the Pontocho or Gion area for dinner.
Dinner at a Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
Food Recommendations:
- Japanese BBQ
Day 4: Enjoy a final Kyoto breakfast at Nishiki Market before departing.
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morning
2 hours
1
Nishiki Market
Easily accessible from major parts of the city.
Explore 'Kyoto's Kitchen' for breakfast and souvenirs.
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Tips: Try various small bites from different stalls.
Food Recommendations:
- Various street foods
- Seafood skewers
- Japanese pickles
late morning
1 hour
2
Departure from Kyoto
Depart from Kyoto Station.
Head back to Kyoto Station for departure.
not mentioned
Tips: Buy any last-minute souvenirs at the station.
Day 1: Arrive in Kyoto, check in, visit Fushimi Inari, and have dinner in Gion.
not mentioned
not mentioned
afternoon
1 hour
1
Arrival and Hotel Check-in
Arrive at Kyoto Station via Shinkansen.
Arrive at Kyoto Station and check into the hotel.
not mentioned
Tips: The hotel is directly connected to Kyoto Station.
afternoon
1 hour
2
Honke Daiichi-Asahi
A short walk from Kyoto Station.
Lunch at a famous ramen shop.
not mentioned
Tips: Expect a queue as it's a popular spot.
Food Recommendations:
- Soy sauce-based ramen
afternoon
2-3 hours
3
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Take the JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station to Inari Station (5 min ride).
Explore the thousands of red torii gates.
not mentioned
Tips: Visit early in the morning or late afternoon to avoid large crowds.
evening
1.5 hours
4
Gion Tanto
Travel from Fushimi Inari area to Gion district.
Dinner at an okonomiyaki restaurant in Gion.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
Food Recommendations:
- Okonomiyaki
- Negiyaki
Day 2: Explore the Higashiyama district in a kimono, visiting temples and historic streets.
not mentioned
not mentioned
morning
1 hour
1
Rental Kimono Okamoto
Travel to the Higashiyama district.
Rent a traditional kimono for the day.
not mentioned
Tips: Book in advance, especially during peak seasons.
morning
1.5 hours
2
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Walk from the kimono rental shop.
Visit the famous wooden temple on the hillside.
not mentioned
Tips: Enjoy the panoramic view of Kyoto from the main stage.
late morning
1 hour
3
Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka
Located on the approach to Kiyomizu-dera.
Stroll through historic, preserved stone-paved streets.
not mentioned
Tips: Many traditional shops and cafes to explore.
afternoon
1.5 hours
4
Kyoto Gion Tempura Endo Yasaka Honten
Walk through the Higashiyama district.
Lunch at a high-end tempura restaurant.
not mentioned
Tips: Reservations are recommended.
Food Recommendations:
- Tempura course
afternoon
30 minutes
5
Yasaka Koshindo
Short walk from the lunch spot.
Visit a colorful temple known for 'kukurizaru' charms.
not mentioned
Tips: A very popular spot for photos.
late afternoon
1 hour
6
Hanamikoji Street
Explore the Gion area on foot.
Walk through the famous geisha district in Gion.
not mentioned
Tips: You might spot a geiko or maiko in the evening.
Day 3: Morning in scenic Arashiyama, then visit the iconic Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion.
not mentioned
not mentioned
morning
1 hour
1
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take JR Sagano Line from Kyoto Station to Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Walk through the famous, towering bamboo forest.
not mentioned
Tips: Go very early to experience it with fewer people.
morning
1 hour
2
Tenryu-ji Temple
The entrance is next to the bamboo grove.
Explore the Zen temple and its beautiful landscape garden.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Arashiyama Yoshimura
Walk across the Togetsukyo Bridge.
Lunch at a soba restaurant with river views.
not mentioned
Tips: Request a seat with a view of the bridge and river.
Food Recommendations:
- Soba noodles
afternoon
1 hour
4
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Take a bus or taxi from the Arashiyama area.
Visit the stunning Zen temple covered in gold leaf.
not mentioned
Tips: The reflection of the pavilion in the pond is a classic photo opportunity.
evening
2 hours
5
Yakiniku M
Travel to the Pontocho or Gion area for dinner.
Dinner at a Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
Food Recommendations:
- Japanese BBQ
Day 4: Enjoy a final Kyoto breakfast at Nishiki Market before departing.
not mentioned
not mentioned
morning
2 hours
1
Nishiki Market
Easily accessible from major parts of the city.
Explore 'Kyoto's Kitchen' for breakfast and souvenirs.
not mentioned
Tips: Try various small bites from different stalls.
Food Recommendations:
- Various street foods
- Seafood skewers
- Japanese pickles
late morning
1 hour
2
Departure from Kyoto
Depart from Kyoto Station.
Head back to Kyoto Station for departure.
not mentioned
Tips: Buy any last-minute souvenirs at the station.
