Kyoto 3 Day Itinerary
Day 1: Explore the Heart of Kyoto
- Morning: Start your day at Kinkaku-ji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion, and admire its stunning architecture
- Lunch: Head to Gion District, famous for its geisha culture, and try some traditional Japanese cuisine at a local restaurant
- Afternoon: Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates forming a tunnel up the mountain
- Evening: Take a stroll along the Kamogawa River and enjoy the city’s evening atmosphere
Day 2: Temple Hopping
- Morning: Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Kyoto’s most famous landmarks
- Lunch: Try some local street food at Nishiki Market, a narrow shopping street lined with over 100 food stalls
- Afternoon: Explore Sanjusangendo Temple, famous for its 1,001 life-sized statues of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy
- Evening: Enjoy a traditional Japanese dinner and watch a traditional dance performance at Gion Corner
Day 3: Imperial Wonders
- Morning: Visit Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and former residence of the Tokugawa shoguns, famous for its “nightingale floors” that squeak when walked upon
- Lunch: Head to Ginkaku-ji Temple, also known as the Silver Pavilion, and enjoy the serene gardens and architecture
- Afternoon: Visit Kyoto Imperial Palace, the former residence of the emperor, and explore its beautiful gardens and architecture
- Evening: End your day with a traditional Japanese tea ceremony at Urasenke Foundation