Hi everyone,
I made a 2 day itinerary in Kyoto and just wanted some opinions to optimize time and travel between places.
Monday, Oct. 6 (Arashiyama):
-8AM: put names down in Steak Otsuka
-Go to Arashiyama bamboo forest before crowds form
-Sogenchi Teien and Okochi Sanso Garden
-Kinkaku-ji temple
-hopefully end before 5pm to explore more of downtown Kyoto and hit some spots scheduled for the next day.
Tuesday, Oct.7 (Kiyomizu-dera and Nijo Castle):
-6AM: Kiyomizu-dera
-walk through Ninenzaka, Sannenzaka. Any recommendations for particular shops to stop by through here? Is Chawanzaka worth walking through? Thinking about doing a tea ceremony with Maikoya here.
-then Nijo castle and Samurai ninja museum in that order due to closing times.
-I have Ginkakuji and Fushimi Inari Taisha listed for this day as well but not sure where to place them or if they’re worth going to since they’re both out of the way. I saw Fushimi Inari is open 24 hours so i’d be interested in going at a time when there would be less people and wondering when the crowds die down here.
Please let me know what you think of this itinerary in terms of what is better to do earlier in the day, which sites to prioritize, food recommendations nearby, etc. Would appreciate any input! Thanks!
by Immediate_Figure_141