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Kyoto

3 days in Kyoto: A City of Temples, Gardens, and Gastronomy

Kyoto

3 days

14 places

Outdoor & Nature

Sightseeing

Shopping

Culture & Art

Foodie

3 days

14 places

Outdoor & Nature

Sightseeing

Shopping

Culture & Art

Foodie

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Overview

Important Notes Before Travelling

  • • The best way to get around Kyoto is by public transport, such as trains, subways, and buses. You can also rent a bike or walk to some attractions.

  • • The best time to visit Kyoto is in spring (March-April) or autumn (October-November) when the weather is mild and the cherry blossoms or autumn leaves are in full bloom.

  • • The currency in Japan is the yen (JPY). You can exchange money at the airport, banks, or convenience stores. You can also use credit cards or ATMs for cash withdrawals.

  • • The language in Japan is Japanese, but some people can speak English, especially in tourist areas. You can use a translation app or a phrasebook to communicate with locals.

Map

Itinerary

Day 1

Exploring the History and Culture of Kyoto

Kiyomizu-dera
1

Kiyomizu-dera

Place
4.5(38,817 reviews)

1-chōme-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan

13:00 - 15:00

Kiyomizu-dera
Gion
2

Gion

Place

Gion, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan

15:00 - 18:00

Gion
Ramen Sen-no-Kaze Kyoto
3

Ramen Sen-no-Kaze Kyoto

Food & Beverage
5

580 Nakanochō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8042, Japan

18:00 - 18:30

Ramen Sen-no-Kaze Kyoto
Hōkan-ji Temple
4

Hōkan-ji Temple

Place
4.5(2,906 reviews)

Japan, 〒605-0862 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, 清水八坂上町388

18:30 - 19:30

Hōkan-ji Temple
Day 2

A Culinary and Spiritual Journey through Kyoto

Fushimi Inari Taisha
1

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Place
4.6(53,110 reviews)

68 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan

08:00 - 11:00

Fushimi Inari Taisha
Nishiki Market
2

Nishiki Market

Food & Beverage
5

Higashiuoyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8055, Japan

11:00 - 13:00

Nishiki Market
Pontocho
3

Pontocho

Place
4.8(101 reviews)

Japan, 〒604-8015 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Nabeyachō, 211−3 先斗町通

13:00 - 16:00

Pontocho
Kinmata
4

Kinmata

Food & Beverage
5

407 Dainichichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8044, Japan

16:00 - 17:00

Kinmata
Day 3

Discovering the Natural Beauty of Kyoto

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
1

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Place
4.4(4,813 reviews)

Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8394, Japan

08:00 - 10:00

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Tenryu-ji
2

Tenryu-ji

Place
4.4(12,006 reviews)

Japan, 〒616-8385 Kyoto, Ukyo Ward, Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, 68

10:00 - 11:00

Tenryu-ji
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
3

Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama

Place
4.5(9,003 reviews)

Japan, 〒616-0004 京都府京都市西京区嵐山中尾下町61

11:00 - 12:00

Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
Kinkaku-ji
4

Kinkaku-ji

Place
4.5(39,129 reviews)

1 Kinkakujichō, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan

12:00 - 13:00

Kinkaku-ji
Zen Kashoin
5

Zen Kashoin

Place
4.3(505 reviews)

Japan, 〒604-0021 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Takoyakushicho, 271-1

13:00 - 14:00

Zen Kashoin
Yudofu Sagano
6

Yudofu Sagano

Food & Beverage
5

Japan, 〒616-8385 Kyoto, Ukyo Ward, 嵯峨天竜寺芒ノ馬場町45

14:00 - 15:00

Yudofu Sagano

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