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Make the most of your Kyoto trip with our Kyoto itineraries for visits lasting 1 day, 2 days, 3 days,
and 5 days, plus tailored Kyoto itineraries for Shoppers, Temple Lovers, Hikers and Garden Lover
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Theres so much to do in Kyoto, how do you make the most of your time? Here, youll nd time-te
itineraries for any length trip, plus a few specialist itineraries for those with speci c interests.
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Kyoto One-Day Itinerary

Even if youve only got one full day in the city, you can still make some memories that will last a li
Heres what we suggest:
8:30am: Head up to Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Sure, its mercantile and touristy, but its also bea
and its got a great view over the city. By going early, youll beat the daily crowds. Whatever y
dont forget to enter the subterranean Tainai-Meguri.
9:30am: Walk down Sannen-zaka and Ninen-zaka, two preserved streets, to Maruyama-koen
to enjoy some greenery.
10:30am: Walk through Chion-in Temple but dont linger, since its under construction.
11:00am: Enter Shoren-in Temple and enjoy a cup of tea overlooking the garden.
Noon: Get on the Tozai Subway Line at Higashiyama Station and get off at Kyoto Shiyakusho
(downtown).
Noon ~ 2:30pm: Eat lunch downtown and explore Nishiki Market and the food oor at nearb
Daimaru Department Store.
2:30pm: Take the Keihan Line to Fushimi-Inari Station and walk to nearby Fushimi-Inari Tais
Shrine. Climb as far up the mountain as your energy permits.
Dusk: Return to your hotel and relax and freshen up. (For Kyoto hotel recommendations, see
Kyoto Hotels page).
Evening: Eat dinner downtown, then walk over to Shimbashi in Gion and keep your eyes pee
geisha.
You may also wish to consider the Must See Kyoto 1 Day Itinerary which Ive written up separatel
Its important to think about your hotel location for making the most of your time in Kyoto. See W
To Stay In Kyoto for a rundown of the most convenient Kyoto districts for sightseeing. You might
nd my pick of the best places to stay in Kyoto useful.
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Kyoto Two-Day Itinerary

Two days is enough to get a good taste of what Kyoto has to offer (and to whet your appetite for
suggest spending your rst day in the Higashiyama sightseeing district and your second day in th
Arashiyama sightseeing district, with a few sights in the northwest of the city for good measure.
Day 1:
Do the One-Day Itinerary listed above.
Day 2:
8:30am: Head west to Arashiyama by taxi, train or bus.

9:00am: Enter Tenryu-ji Temple and explore the temple.
10:00am: Leave Tenryu-ji Temple by the north gate, which will bring you into the famed Bam
Forest. Explore the Bamboo Forest for about half an hour.
10:30am: Leave the Bamboo Forest and enter Okochi-Sanso Villa.
11:30am: Leave Okochi-Sanso Villa and return to central Arashiyama. Eat a simple lunch of no
or rice in one of the shokudo (simple eateries) on the main strip.
12:30pm: Take a taxi over to Kinkaku-ji Temple, the famed Golden Pavilion in Northwest Ky
1:00pm: Explore Kinkaku-ji Temple. Yes, it will be crowded at this time, but it almost always i
2:00pm: Take a taxi down to Daitoku-ji Temple and enjoy the peace and quiet of a small subt
there. Consider Koto-in Temple.
3:00pm: Take the Karasuma Subway Line to Shijo Station and enjoy a bit of shopping or caf
4:00pm: Take a rest at your hotel.
6:00pm: Eat dinner downtown and then take an evening stroll on Pontocho Alley or on Kiyam
dori south of Shijo-dori.
For a detailed version of this itinerary, visit our Kyoto Two-Day Itinerary page.
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Kyoto Three-Day Itinerary

Three days allows you to see a lot of Kyoto. If youve only got one week in Japan, two days in Toky
in Nara or Takayama and three days in Kyoto is ideal. Heres the best way to make use of your thr
in Kyoto.
Days 1 and 2:
Do the Kyoto Two-Day Itinerary listed above
Day 3:
Morning: Take a day trip to Kurama and Kibune (ideally, hike over the mountain from Kuram
Kibune).
Afternoon: Visit the Northern Higashiyama area: Ginkaku-ji Temple, Honen-in Temple, the P
Philosophy and Nanzen-ji Temple.
Kyoto Five-Day Itinerary

Five days in Kyoto allows you to hit most of the must-see sights in Kyoto and still have time left o
some off-the-beaten track sights and a sidetrip to Nara. You can also do some activities like Zen
meditation or tea ceremony.
Days 1, 2 and 3:
Do the Kyoto Three-Day Itinerary listed above.
Day 4:
Take a daytrip to Nara.
Day 5:
Visit some lesser-known temples like Tofuku-ji Temple.

Do the hike up Mt Daimon-ji.
Do some shopping on Teramachi-dori and Shijo-dori.
Try an experience like Zen meditation at Myoshin-ji temple or the tea ceremony.
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Kyoto Garden Lovers Itinerary

Kyoto is the best city in Japan for gardens, bar none. You could spend months going from one gar
the next. Assuming you have about ve days, heres a collection of Kyotos nest gardens to gladd
heart of the most ardent garden lover.
Ryoan-ji: This is the classic karesansui (Zen rock garden) Its almost always crowded, so try
on a Monday morning.
Tofuku-ji: The Hojo Garden here is another brilliant karesansui garden and its almost never
crowded.
Koke-dera: Sure, you have to go through the application procedure, but its worth it to see th
moss-covered paradise.
Okochi-Sanso Villa: This is the most wonderful stroll garden in the city.
Koto-in: This subtemple at Daitoku-ji Temple is a tiny pocket of paradise.
Ginkaku-ji: This spacious stroll garden is a stunner, but youll need to show up on a Monday
morning to beat the crowds.
Gio-ji: Overlooked by almost all tourists, this tiny pocket moss garden is not to be missed.
Taizo-in: Many garden lovers rate this ornate garden at Myoshin-ji Temple as one of the best
city.
Honen-in: You can enter this lovely stroll garden for free. This may be my favorite escape in
Kyoto.
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Kyoto Temple Lovers Itinerary

Shoren-in: On the tourist trail but overlooked by the masses, this temple looks out over a tra
pond. Order a cup of matcha (powdered green tea) and soak up the view.
Nanzen-ji: A sprawling Zen temple at the base of the Higashiyama Mountains, this will alway
as one of my favorite Kyoto temples.
Chion-in: The main hall is presently under reconstruction. When its nished, it will be awe-
inspiring.
Honen-in: A tiny temple just around the corner from perpetually-crowded Ginkaku-ji. Go th
the peace and quiet.
Shinyo-do: Few people make it to this sublime temple atop Yoshida-yama. Its a magical plac
Tofuku-ji: This Zen temple in the southeast of the city boasts huge main halls and a brilliant
karesansui garden.
Myoshin-ji: A walled-in world of brilliant Zen temples and subtemples, may with ne garden
Anraku-ji: Only open twice a year, this tiny temple has a ne Buddhist altar and a tragic histo
Kurama-dera: This mountain-top temple will always be my favorite place in Kyoto.
See also The Best Temples In Kyoto, Kyotos Best Shinto Shrines, and my own personal favorite To
Kyoto temples for more inspiration about where to go.
Kyoto Shoppers Itinerary

Nishiki Market: Kyotos nest food market, hands down.
Daimaru Depachika: The basement food oor is like Aladdins Cave.
Morita Washi: The best place on earth to see Japanese handmade paper (washi).
Zohiko: The best lacquerware shop in Kyoto, with a museum on its second oor.
Ippodo: If you like green tea, you must make a pilgrimage to this atmospheric old shop.
Tenjin-san: Old kimono, bric-a-brac and antiques are among the many offerings at this ne
market.
Kobo-san: Similar to the above: its a must-see if youre in town when its on.
Kyoto Handicraft Center: A step up from most souvenir emporiums. Wood-block prints are
especially good here.
Junkudo: The best bookstore in Kyoto, with a good selection of English-language books.
Aritsugu: Kyotos nest knife shop.
Kyoto Hikers Itinerary

Daimon-ji: The classic Kyoto hike. Two hours of bliss.
Fushimi-Inari Circuit: Get in shape and gain spiritual merit on this mountain-top circuit. And
youll pass through thousands of vermillion tori (Shinto shrine gates).
Kurama and Kibune: My favorite hike in the Kyoto area. Its a half-day classic and a nice brea
the city.
Takao-Hozukyo: Sample some lovely temples than amble for a few hours alongside a crystal-
river.
Daimon-ji to Nanzen-ji: This traverse along the top of the Higashiyama Mountains is the perf
half-day hike.
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Kyoto One-Day Itinerary

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Kyoto Two-Day Itinerary

Do the One-Day Itinerary listed above.

8:30am: Head west to Arashiyama by taxi, train or bus.

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Kyoto Three-Day Itinerary

Do the Kyoto Two-Day Itinerary listed above

Kyoto Five-Day Itinerary

Do the Kyoto Three-Day Itinerary listed above.

Take a daytrip to Nara.

Visit some lesser-known temples like Tofuku-ji Temple.

Recommended Kyoto Accommodation

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Cherry Blossom Season In Kyoto

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Kyotos Best Zen Gardens

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