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3 days in Kyoto

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Three days follow eastern Kyoto, Arashiyama and the south-central area. Temples and neighborhood walks are paired without adding distant sights to every afternoon.

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A FEW HIGHLIGHTS

  • Kiyomizu-dera
  • Gion
  • Tenryū-ji
  • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
01

DAY 1

Higashiyama

Allow for slopes and crowds, then explore nearby lanes at a gentler pace.

  1. 120 min

    Higashiyama

    Kiyomizu-dera

    Wear comfortable shoes and leave time for the hillside approach.

  2. 60 min

    ROOM FOR A BREAK

    Lunch break

    Choose a place that fits your tastes and the route on the day.

  3. 120 min

    Higashiyama

    Gion

    Stay on public streets and respect photography restrictions and residents.

Between stops: Walking. Allow time for transfers and breaks.

02

DAY 2

Arashiyama

Travel to the district once and spend the day nearby.

  1. 120 min

    Arashiyama

    Tenryū-ji

    Give the temple and garden a focused visit before continuing outdoors.

  2. 60 min

    ROOM FOR A BREAK

    Lunch break

    Choose a place that fits your tastes and the route on the day.

  3. 90 min

    Arashiyama

    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

    Keep to the paths and combine the short grove walk with the wider area.

Between stops: Train. Allow time for transfers and breaks.

03

DAY 3

Fushimi and the center

Leave a transit gap between the shrine and the central food district.

  1. 150 min

    Fushimi

    Fushimi Inari Taisha

    Walk only as far uphill as suits you; a full climb is optional.

  2. 60 min

    ROOM FOR A BREAK

    Lunch break

    Choose a place that fits your tastes and the route on the day.

  3. 120 min

    Central Kyoto

    Nishiki Market

    Browse respectfully and eat where vendors indicate it is appropriate.

Between stops: Train. Allow time for transfers and breaks.

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