3 days in Japan: How to travel in Kyoto as a first timer
A Journey Through Time and Beauty: Three Unforgettable Days in Kyoto
Sep 05, 2023
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Japan
Suitable for: Outdoor & Nature, Sightseeing, Shopping, Culture & Art, Foodie
A Journey Through Time and Beauty: Three Unforgettable Days in Kyoto
Sep 05, 2023
1.31K viewed
Japan
Suitable for: Outdoor & Nature, Sightseeing, Shopping, Culture & Art, Foodie
Itinerary Overview
Important Notes Before Traveling
• Kyoto is a large city and most of the major sights are spread out across the city. I recommend staying close to the main train station as it makes getting around much easier.
• I used a JR Pass to travel to Kyoto and to take day trips to Hiroshima and Miyajima. The JR Pass also covers some local trains in Kyoto, but not all of them. I also used an ICOCA IC Card for other trains, subways, and buses in Kyoto.
• I rented an electric bike for one day to explore the temples and shrines on the eastern side of Kyoto. It was a fun and flexible way to see a lot in a day. I rented it from a store near Kyoto Station.
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Itinerary
Exploring the Natural Beauty and Serenity of Arashiyama and Kinkaku-ji
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Place
Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8394, Japan
Okochi Sanso Garden
Place
8 Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8394, Japan
Sagano Scenic Railway
Place
Sagano Scenic Railway, Kyoto, Japan
Tenryu-ji
Place
Japan, 〒616-8385 Kyoto, Ukyo Ward, Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, ６８
Kinkaku-ji
Place
1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan
Ramen Kazu - Kinkaku-ji
Food & Beverage
10-3 Kinugasa Sōmonchō, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8363, Japan
Discovering the Rich History and Culture of Kyoto’s Temples and Castles
Nijō Castle
Place
541 Nijojocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8301, Japan
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Place
3 Kyotogyoen, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-0881, Japan
Higashiyama Jisho-ji
Place
2 Ginkakujichō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8402, Japan
Path of Philosophy
Place
Kyoto, Japan
Nanzen-ji Temple
Place
86 Nanzenji Fukuchicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8435, Japan
Gion
Place
Gion, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Gion Karyo
Food & Beverage
570-235 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan
Rengeō-in (Sanjūsangen-dō) Temple
Place
657 Sanjūsangendōmawari, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0941, Japan
A Journey Through Kyoto’s Vibrant Markets and Iconic Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Place
68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan
Nishiki Market
Food & Beverage
Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8055, Japan
Kiyomizu-dera
Place
1 Chome-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan
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