3 days in Japan: How to travel in Kyoto as a first timer

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

    Sep 04, 2023

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    Duration: 3 days

    Japan

    Suitable for: Outdoor & Nature, Sightseeing, Shopping, Culture & Art, Foodie

    Itinerary Overview

    Important Notes Before Traveling

    • • 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.

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    Itinerary

    Day 1
    Exploring the History and Culture of Kyoto
    Kiyomizu-dera

    Place

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

    Gion

    Place

    Gion, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan

    Ramen Sen-no-Kaze Kyoto

    Food & Beverage

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

    Hōkan-ji Temple

    Place

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

    Day 2
    A Culinary and Spiritual Journey through Kyoto
    Fushimi Inari Taisha

    Place

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

    Nishiki Market

    Food & Beverage

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

    Pontocho

    Place

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

    Kinmata

    Food & Beverage

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

    Day 3
    Discovering the Natural Beauty of Kyoto
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

    Place

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

    Tenryu-ji

    Place

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

    Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama

    Place

    Japan, 〒616-0004 京都府京都市西京区嵐山中尾下町61

    Kinkaku-ji

    Place

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

    Zen Kashoin

    Place

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

    Yudofu Sagano

    Food & Beverage

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

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