Day 1: Arrived in Kyoto, enjoyed a matcha parfait, and explored the Gion district.
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afternoon
1 hour
1
Lunch at Kyo-Hayashiya
Arrived at Kyoto Station via Shinkansen.
Enjoyed a matcha parfait at a cafe in the station.
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Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
30 minutes
2
Hotel Check-in
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Checked into the hotel located near the Kamo River.
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Tips: not mentioned
late afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Gion Shirakawa Area
Walked from the hotel to the Gion area.
Strolled along the scenic Shirakawa River with cherry blossoms.
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Tips: A beautiful spot for photos, especially during cherry blossom season.
evening
1 hour
4
Dinner at Gyoza Hohei
Located within the Gion area.
Ate at a famous gyoza restaurant in Gion.
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Tips: Can be very popular with long queues.
Day 2: Visited Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera, and historic streets.
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morning
2.5 hours
1
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Took the Keihan Main Line from Gion-Shijo Station to Fushimi-Inari Station.
Explored the famous shrine with thousands of red torii gates.
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Tips: Visit early in the morning to avoid large crowds.
afternoon
1 hour
2
Lunch at Kendonya
Short walk from Fushimi Inari Shrine exit.
Ate Kitsune Udon at a restaurant near the shrine.
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Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
3 hours
3
Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Sannenzaka
Took the Keihan line to Kiyomizu-Gojo station and walked uphill.
Visited the temple and walked the historic Sannenzaka/Ninenzaka slopes.
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Tips: Wear comfortable shoes for walking up the slopes.
evening
45 minutes
4
Yasaka Shrine
Walked from the Sannenzaka area.
Visited the shrine in Gion, beautifully lit at night.
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Tips: The atmosphere is very different and impressive at night.
evening
1 hour
5
Dinner at Men-ya Inoichi Hanare
Located near Shijo street.
Had ramen for dinner at a popular local shop.
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Tips: Be prepared for a potential wait as it's a well-known spot.
Day 3: Explored Arashiyama's bamboo grove and scenic river before departing.
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morning
3 hours
1
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Tenryu-ji Temple
Took a train to Arashiyama.
Walked through the bamboo forest and visited the temple garden.
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Tips: The bamboo grove is best experienced early to avoid crowds.
late morning
2 hours
2
Explore Arashiyama Area
Walked around the central Arashiyama area.
Crossed Togetsukyo Bridge and had coffee by the river.
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Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
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3
Departure
Took a local train from Arashiyama to Kyoto Station, then departed via Shinkansen.
Returned to Kyoto Station to take the Shinkansen.
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Tips: not mentioned
Day 1: Arrived in Kyoto, enjoyed a matcha parfait, and explored the Gion district.
not mentioned
not mentioned
afternoon
1 hour
1
Lunch at Kyo-Hayashiya
Arrived at Kyoto Station via Shinkansen.
Enjoyed a matcha parfait at a cafe in the station.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
30 minutes
2
Hotel Check-in
not mentioned
Checked into the hotel located near the Kamo River.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
late afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Gion Shirakawa Area
Walked from the hotel to the Gion area.
Strolled along the scenic Shirakawa River with cherry blossoms.
not mentioned
Tips: A beautiful spot for photos, especially during cherry blossom season.
evening
1 hour
4
Dinner at Gyoza Hohei
Located within the Gion area.
Ate at a famous gyoza restaurant in Gion.
not mentioned
Tips: Can be very popular with long queues.
Day 2: Visited Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera, and historic streets.
not mentioned
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morning
2.5 hours
1
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Took the Keihan Main Line from Gion-Shijo Station to Fushimi-Inari Station.
Explored the famous shrine with thousands of red torii gates.
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Tips: Visit early in the morning to avoid large crowds.
afternoon
1 hour
2
Lunch at Kendonya
Short walk from Fushimi Inari Shrine exit.
Ate Kitsune Udon at a restaurant near the shrine.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
3 hours
3
Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Sannenzaka
Took the Keihan line to Kiyomizu-Gojo station and walked uphill.
Visited the temple and walked the historic Sannenzaka/Ninenzaka slopes.
not mentioned
Tips: Wear comfortable shoes for walking up the slopes.
evening
45 minutes
4
Yasaka Shrine
Walked from the Sannenzaka area.
Visited the shrine in Gion, beautifully lit at night.
not mentioned
Tips: The atmosphere is very different and impressive at night.
evening
1 hour
5
Dinner at Men-ya Inoichi Hanare
Located near Shijo street.
Had ramen for dinner at a popular local shop.
not mentioned
Tips: Be prepared for a potential wait as it's a well-known spot.
Day 3: Explored Arashiyama's bamboo grove and scenic river before departing.
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morning
3 hours
1
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Tenryu-ji Temple
Took a train to Arashiyama.
Walked through the bamboo forest and visited the temple garden.
not mentioned
Tips: The bamboo grove is best experienced early to avoid crowds.
late morning
2 hours
2
Explore Arashiyama Area
Walked around the central Arashiyama area.
Crossed Togetsukyo Bridge and had coffee by the river.
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Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
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3
Departure
Took a local train from Arashiyama to Kyoto Station, then departed via Shinkansen.
Returned to Kyoto Station to take the Shinkansen.
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Tips: not mentioned
