Day 1: A full day in Kyoto exploring the Higashiyama district in a kimono.
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Sunny
Morning
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1
Travel to Kyoto & Kimono Rental
Took the Haruka Express from Kansai Airport to Kyoto Station, then a local bus.
Travel from airport to Kyoto and rent a kimono.
Haruka Express ticket: ¥1,800. Kimono rental plan: ¥5,500. Hair styling: ¥1,500.
Tips: not mentioned
Afternoon
approx. 4 hours
2
Higashiyama District Exploration
The area is best explored on foot.
Visited Kiyomizu-dera Temple and walked Sannenzaka/Ninenzaka streets.
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Tips: The streets are crowded but offer many photo opportunities and shops.
Late Afternoon
approx. 1.5 hours
3
Gion District Walk
Walked from the Kiyomizu-dera area to Gion.
Visited Yasaka Shrine and walked through Hanamikoji Street.
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Tips: not mentioned
Evening
approx. 2 hours
4
Yakiniku Dinner
Returned to the Kyoto Station area from Gion.
Had Japanese BBQ dinner near Kyoto Station.
¥13,695 for two people.
Tips: This restaurant is very popular, so making a reservation in advance is highly recommended.
Day 1: A full day in Kyoto exploring the Higashiyama district in a kimono.
not mentioned
Sunny
Morning
not mentioned
1
Travel to Kyoto & Kimono Rental
Took the Haruka Express from Kansai Airport to Kyoto Station, then a local bus.
Travel from airport to Kyoto and rent a kimono.
Haruka Express ticket: ¥1,800. Kimono rental plan: ¥5,500. Hair styling: ¥1,500.
Tips: not mentioned
Afternoon
approx. 4 hours
2
Higashiyama District Exploration
The area is best explored on foot.
Visited Kiyomizu-dera Temple and walked Sannenzaka/Ninenzaka streets.
not mentioned
Tips: The streets are crowded but offer many photo opportunities and shops.
Late Afternoon
approx. 1.5 hours
3
Gion District Walk
Walked from the Kiyomizu-dera area to Gion.
Visited Yasaka Shrine and walked through Hanamikoji Street.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
Evening
approx. 2 hours
4
Yakiniku Dinner
Returned to the Kyoto Station area from Gion.
Had Japanese BBQ dinner near Kyoto Station.
¥13,695 for two people.
Tips: This restaurant is very popular, so making a reservation in advance is highly recommended.
