For those of you who doesn’t want to rush through all tourists spots and just want to have a relaxing time, I would spend 3 days in Kyoto like this: Day 1: Yasaka Shrine Kiyomizudera Ninenzaka, Sannenzaka Gion Day 2: Arashiyama Tenryuji Temple Togetsu Bridge Bamboo Forest Day 3: Fushimi Inari Taisha Komyoin Temple Shopping at Shijokawaramachi Dinner at Pontocho Alley Walk along Kamo River #kyoto #kyotojapan #kyototrip #japan #japantrip #kyototrip #kyotowalk #kyotospots #kyotoitinerary
Attraction
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Place of worship
4.6
Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.
Arashiyama
Attraction
4.5
Scenic location showcasing a host of monkeys, plus a bamboo forest & water vistas.
Komyo-in Temple
Place of worship
4.6
Centuries-old Buddhist temple with a Zen rock garden, known for summer flowers & fall colors.
Kiyomizu-dera
Place of worship
4.5
Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Attraction
4.4
A popular sightseeing path runs uphill through this forest of towering bamboo stalks.
Yasaka Jinja
Place of worship
4.4
This Shinto shrine was erected in 656 A.D. & is home to one of the most famous festivals in Japan.
Ninenzaka
Landmark
4.4
Charming pedestrian thoroughfare known for its classic architecture, teahouses & cherry blossoms.
Sannenzaka
Landmark
4.3
Bustling pedestrian street on a hill lined with souvenir stalls & traditional Japanese architecture.
Tenryu-ji
Place of worship
4.4
This venerable Zen temple at the foot of mountains features teahouses & serene, expansive gardens.
Kamo River
Attraction
4.6
Activity/Tour
Otagi Nenbutsu Temple and Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Tour
Activity
5.0
Place
Gion
Landmark
Geisha district featuring high-end shops & restaurants, a Zen garden & women in colorful kimonos.
Togetsukyo Bridge
Landmark
4.4
Spring blossoms, fall colors & mountains can be viewed from this famed wood bridge.