Day 1: A classic one-day tour of Kyoto's most iconic temples and districts.
not mentioned
Sunny, 22°C
morning
1.5 hours
1
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Take bus 101 or 205 from Kyoto Station.
Iconic Zen temple covered in gold leaf.
not mentioned
Tips: Visit early to avoid crowds and for best lighting.
late morning
2 hours
2
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Walk through a magical, towering bamboo forest.
not mentioned
Tips: Can be very crowded; explore side paths.
afternoon
2.5 hours
3
Fushimi Inari Shrine
JR Nara Line to Inari Station, right outside the shrine.
Hike through thousands of red torii gates.
not mentioned
Tips: Wear comfortable shoes for walking up the mountain.
evening
2 hours
4
Gion District Exploration & Dinner
Keihan Main Line to Gion-Shijo Station.
Explore Kyoto's traditional geisha district.
Dinner approx. ¥3,000 - ¥8,000
Tips: Be respectful when observing geiko or maiko.
Day 1: A classic one-day tour of Kyoto's most iconic temples and districts.
not mentioned
Sunny, 22°C
morning
1.5 hours
1
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Take bus 101 or 205 from Kyoto Station.
Iconic Zen temple covered in gold leaf.
not mentioned
Tips: Visit early to avoid crowds and for best lighting.
late morning
2 hours
2
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Walk through a magical, towering bamboo forest.
not mentioned
Tips: Can be very crowded; explore side paths.
afternoon
2.5 hours
3
Fushimi Inari Shrine
JR Nara Line to Inari Station, right outside the shrine.
Hike through thousands of red torii gates.
not mentioned
Tips: Wear comfortable shoes for walking up the mountain.
evening
2 hours
4
Gion District Exploration & Dinner
Keihan Main Line to Gion-Shijo Station.
Explore Kyoto's traditional geisha district.
Dinner approx. ¥3,000 - ¥8,000
Tips: Be respectful when observing geiko or maiko.
