Day 1: Explored Fushimi Inari, Nishiki Market, Kinkaku-ji, and the Gion district.
not mentioned
Sunny, chilly, approx. 10°C
morning
2.5 hours
1
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Take the JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station to Inari Station.
Famous for thousands of red torii gates.
not mentioned
Tips: Arrive early (around 8 AM) to avoid large crowds.
late morning
2 hours
2
Nishiki Market
not mentioned
Bustling food market with various local snacks.
Approx. 3,000 yen per person for food.
Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
1 hour
3
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Take bus number 12 from the Nishiki Market area (approx. 40 mins).
Iconic Zen temple covered in gold leaf.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
evening
2-3 hours
4
Gion District
Explore the area on foot.
Traditional geisha district with old wooden houses.
not mentioned
Tips: A good place to spot geishas in the early evening.
Day 2: Visited Arashiyama's bamboo grove, Tenryu-ji Temple, and the monkey park.
not mentioned
Warmer than previous day
morning
1 hour
1
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take the JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Famous and serene path through a bamboo forest.
not mentioned
Tips: Arrive very early (around 7:30 AM) for a peaceful experience with fewer people.
morning
1.5 hours
2
Tenryu-ji Temple
Located next to the bamboo grove.
Major temple with a beautiful landscape garden.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Iwatayama Monkey Park
Involves a 20-minute hike up a hill from the Arashiyama area.
Park with wild monkeys and city views.
not mentioned
Tips: Be prepared for a short hike to reach the top.
Day 1: Explored Fushimi Inari, Nishiki Market, Kinkaku-ji, and the Gion district.
not mentioned
Sunny, chilly, approx. 10°C
morning
2.5 hours
1
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Take the JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station to Inari Station.
Famous for thousands of red torii gates.
not mentioned
Tips: Arrive early (around 8 AM) to avoid large crowds.
late morning
2 hours
2
Nishiki Market
not mentioned
Bustling food market with various local snacks.
Approx. 3,000 yen per person for food.
Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
1 hour
3
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Take bus number 12 from the Nishiki Market area (approx. 40 mins).
Iconic Zen temple covered in gold leaf.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
evening
2-3 hours
4
Gion District
Explore the area on foot.
Traditional geisha district with old wooden houses.
not mentioned
Tips: A good place to spot geishas in the early evening.
Day 2: Visited Arashiyama's bamboo grove, Tenryu-ji Temple, and the monkey park.
not mentioned
Warmer than previous day
morning
1 hour
1
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take the JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Famous and serene path through a bamboo forest.
not mentioned
Tips: Arrive very early (around 7:30 AM) for a peaceful experience with fewer people.
morning
1.5 hours
2
Tenryu-ji Temple
Located next to the bamboo grove.
Major temple with a beautiful landscape garden.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Iwatayama Monkey Park
Involves a 20-minute hike up a hill from the Arashiyama area.
Park with wild monkeys and city views.
not mentioned
Tips: Be prepared for a short hike to reach the top.
