Hi everyone! I’m heading to Tokyo for the second and third weeks of November 2025, spending 4 days in total. I love walking, exploring, and packing a lot into my days, but I want to make sure my itinerary is realistic and not overly ambitious. Photography is also my greatest passion. I’d also love to hear if I’m missing any must-see spots or if there’s anything I should tweak. Here’s my draft plan:
Day 1
- Arrival from Tokyo in the morning
- Nijo Castle
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Kawaramachi (shopping street)
- Pontocho alley
Day 2
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Sannen-zaka (views of Yasaka Pagoda) and Ninenzaka streets
- Philopsophers’ Path from Nanzen-ji temple to Ginkaku-ji temple (Eikan-do temple in the middle)
- Gion District/Hanamikoji Street
Day 3
- Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Ryoan-ji Temple’s Zen Garden
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Okochi Sanso Villa
- Togetsukyo Bridge
- Tenryu-ji Temple + Sogenchi Garden
Day 4
- Kodai-ji Temple
- Ysaka Shrine
- Kenninji Temple
- Nishiki Market
- Tofuku-ji temple
Thank you very much in advance!
by Adagio987