Hello, my brother and I are going to Japan 11 days in 17/09-28/09. I'm planning Kyoto/Osaka, he is planning Tokyo. Since it's our first time, the golden route seems a reasonable choice. We also are both fit enough to hike. Ill post the full Itinerary later on.
There is so much to do, but Ive got a rough idea thanks to the countless reddit threads I've scoured! The monkey park day (23/9) seems to be the one im unsure about. I don't care to visit the bamboo forest, but really want to visit the monkeys up the path near there. Kokodera seems magical and I read the Adashino is cool as well. Anything else for that day (trip in general) is optional, play by ear.
Is this a feasible plan? Thanks for any input!!
21/9) Leave Tokyo Arrive in Kyoto (train 2+hrs 85$)
Depending on time, visit temple, or check in to hotel
Afternoon
–Sanjūsangendō Temple 1000 Statues (E Kyoto 1.6km) last visit 430pm
Evening
–Fushimi Inari (SSE kyoto 3km) Go around to top, (O24/7)
22/9) Kyoto
Morning
–Kiyomizu-dera -1-2hrs Higashiyama Ward (ENE Kyoto 3.2km) (O6am) Must B Early.
Ginkaku-ji (NE kyoto 7.9km) (O830am) Optional out of way
Himukai-Daijingū (O1030am) Optional
Afternoon
–Nishiki market Comment Comment 2 (N Kyoto 2.6km^^) (W Gion) CLOSES 6PM
Basement of daimaru or takashimaya for better food
Evening
–Gion–Geisha (closed only resident areas) -hanamikoji street (NE Kyoto 3.5km)
-Yasaka shrine (E Gion)^^
-Pontocho Alley (traditional streets) (E Gion)
-Bank of Kamo river (Gion)^^ BIG CHILL
-optional Shirakawa Canal same area
23/9) Kyoto
Morning
-Kokodera (S MP 6km)****^^ looks breathtaking (MUST ADVANCE RESERVE) CLOSES 1230
-Kegonji (N Kokodera .25km)
-Iwatayama Summit Area (Monkey sanctuary) Comment Comment2Comment(WNW Kyoto 10.4km)^^ 9am-4pm
-Otagi Nenbutsuji /Adashino Nembutsuji (WNW Kyoto 12.5km, North Monkey Park 3km)^^ comment 9am-4
Optional -Gioji temple (N MP 1km) maybe
-Enrian Temple (N 1.3km)
-Matsunoo-taisha (On location mp)
–Tenryu-ji (E MP 1.1km)
Evening – Play by ear
Ideas-Ninen-zaka after 7pm?
Shimokawaracho
24/9) Kyoto -> Osaka Not planned Yet
25/9) Kyoto ->Osaka Not planned Yet
Kyoto hotel Options?
Wander Kyoto Nanajo-near station, Not expensive
26/9) Leave Kyoto Arrive in KinoSaki Hotel: Koyado Enn -check in 3pm
-Onsen, ryokan, hike Mount Ropeway Daishi and eat Tajima beef. Comment Kyoto to KinoSaki Onsen W/ ryokan 2.5hrs from Kyoto Stay Spa day pass? Link 1 Link 2
by StraightImpression51