Day 1: A full day exploring Kyoto's iconic temples, shrines, and historic districts.
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morning
1 hour
1
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take the JR Sagano Line from Kyoto Station to Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Walk through a magical, dense bamboo forest.
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Tips: Visit before 8 AM to avoid large crowds.
morning
1 hour
2
Tenryu-ji Temple
Located next to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
Explore the beautiful temple gardens.
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Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
1 hour
3
Lunch at Arashiyama Yoshimura
Near the Togetsukyo Bridge.
Soba noodles with a view of Togetsukyo Bridge.
Approx. 1500 JPY per person
Tips: Request a seat with a view of the bridge.
afternoon
2 hours
4
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Take the JR Nara Line to Inari Station.
Hike through thousands of iconic red torii gates.
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Tips: The shrine is always open, so timing is flexible. Wear comfortable shoes for hiking.
afternoon
1.5 hours
5
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Take a city bus (e.g., number 206) to Gojo-zaka or Kiyomizu-michi bus stop.
Iconic temple with a large wooden stage and city views.
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Tips: Offers breathtaking views, especially during sunset.
evening
2 hours
6
Explore Gion District
Walk down from the Kiyomizu-dera area through the historic streets.
Wander through Kyoto's historic geisha district.
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Tips: Look for geiko or maiko on Hanamikoji Street, but be respectful.
evening
1.5 hours
7
Dinner in Gion
not mentioned
Enjoyed yakitori and sake at a local izakaya.
Approx. 4000 JPY per person
Tips: Many small izakayas are hidden in the side alleys.
Day 1: A full day exploring Kyoto's iconic temples, shrines, and historic districts.
not mentioned
not mentioned
morning
1 hour
1
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take the JR Sagano Line from Kyoto Station to Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Walk through a magical, dense bamboo forest.
not mentioned
Tips: Visit before 8 AM to avoid large crowds.
morning
1 hour
2
Tenryu-ji Temple
Located next to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
Explore the beautiful temple gardens.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
1 hour
3
Lunch at Arashiyama Yoshimura
Near the Togetsukyo Bridge.
Soba noodles with a view of Togetsukyo Bridge.
Approx. 1500 JPY per person
Tips: Request a seat with a view of the bridge.
afternoon
2 hours
4
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Take the JR Nara Line to Inari Station.
Hike through thousands of iconic red torii gates.
not mentioned
Tips: The shrine is always open, so timing is flexible. Wear comfortable shoes for hiking.
afternoon
1.5 hours
5
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Take a city bus (e.g., number 206) to Gojo-zaka or Kiyomizu-michi bus stop.
Iconic temple with a large wooden stage and city views.
not mentioned
Tips: Offers breathtaking views, especially during sunset.
evening
2 hours
6
Explore Gion District
Walk down from the Kiyomizu-dera area through the historic streets.
Wander through Kyoto's historic geisha district.
not mentioned
Tips: Look for geiko or maiko on Hanamikoji Street, but be respectful.
evening
1.5 hours
7
Dinner in Gion
not mentioned
Enjoyed yakitori and sake at a local izakaya.
Approx. 4000 JPY per person
Tips: Many small izakayas are hidden in the side alleys.
