Kyoto is an absolutely incredible city full of rich history, culture, delicious food and kind people. If you truly want to experience it all in a relaxed manner, you’ll need 4-full days to enjoy it all, although it can certainly be done in 3-days. I’ve outlined what to see in Kyoto and where to eat, in order, to help you have the best trip possible!
For more specific details on each attraction, check out my Kyoto Blog Post!
Best Time To Go: October, November (fall) & March, April, May (spring)
Central Kyoto (Day 1):
Morning: Nijo Castle & Nashiki Market
Lunch: Ramen Sen No Kaze
Afternoon: Sento Palace & Kyoto Imperial Palace
Dinner In Pontonncho: OC Osteria Colon
Late Night Drinks: Hello Dolly
Southern Kyoto (Day 2):
Coffee: Vermillion Espresso Bar
Morning: Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
Lunch: Hiwa Mata Noboru Ramen
Afternoon: Gion
Dinner: ShabuZen
Eastern Kyoto (Day 3):
Morning: Kiyomizudera Temple, Higashiyama District, Chion-in Temple, & Nazen-Ji Temple
Lunch: Junsei Restaurant Nazenji
Afternoon: Path of Philosphy & Ginkaku-ji Temple (Silver Pavillion)
Dinner: Omen Restaurant
Northern/Western Kyoto (Day 4):
Morning: Kinkaju-Ji (Golden Temple)
Lunch: Okonomiyaki Katsu
Afternoon: Bamboo Forest
Dinner: Otsuka
Other Related Posts:
Kyoto, Japan: 4 Days Full Of Endless Fun
Tokyo, Japan: A First Time Guide
Itinerary: Tokyo Japan in 3 Days
Niseko, Japan: The Best Powder In The World
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