We'll be in Kyoto for about 2.5 days at the start of November. Obviously we plan to see some temples/shrines while there, but I'm conscious of not wanting to get "templed out"
We are staying near Gion. At the moment, main ones on the list to see are…
Fushimu Inari – crowded I know, but seems too unique to pass up. We will try for early in the day
Kodai Ji – for the evening illuminations
Chion In – to see the largest bell (plus nearby Yasaka Shrine?)
Kiyomizu Dera – is it worth the crowds?
Is this enough? or are there other major highlights to see that are notable and different? Which ones are your favorites and why?
We were thinking to skip Kinkaku Ji because of distance and crowds
We are planning to visit Nijo Jo, so that will eat into our time.
We are thinking to do a daytrip (in addition to the 2.5 Kyoto days) to Nara (and maybe Uji) so that will add to our temple "exhaustion"/list
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