Start your day with a traditional Japanese breakfast at Arashiyama Yoshimura overlooking the Katsura River, where soothing views blend with the flavors of fresh soba.
Take the bus from your accommodation to Arashiyama by bus. It's easy and well-signposted.
Stroll through the enchanting Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, where towering stalks of bamboo create a serene atmosphere that will transport you to another world.
Walk from breakfast, as it's a short 5-minute stroll.
Head over to Gion, Kyoto's famous geisha district, where you can stroll along the traditional wooden machiya houses and perhaps catch a glimpse of a geisha.
Take bus 206 from Kinkaku-ji to Gion; it's about a 30-minute journey.
Savor a matcha tea experience at Tsujiri, a historic tea house known for its rich flavors and sweet treats, the perfect way to rest during your exploration.