Discover the Best of Kyoto in One Day

Day 1: Exploring Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan

8:00AM

Traditional Japanese Breakfast

Start your day at Nishiki Market, sampling a traditional Japanese breakfast of grilled fish and miso soup at Nishiki Masuzuke, preparing you for a day filled with culture.
Located inside Nishiki Market, easily accessible by subway to Karasuma Station.
JPY1500, 1 hour

9:30AM

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

Visit the stunning Kinkaku-ji, a Zen Buddhist temple whose top two floors are covered in gold leaf, offering a breathtaking reflection on the surrounding pond.
Take bus #101 or #205 from Nishiki Market to Kinkaku-ji.
JPY400, 1.5 hours

11:30AM

Ryoan-ji Zen Garden

A short bus ride will take you to Ryoan-ji, where you can reflect at the world's most famous rock garden, experiencing a serene atmosphere.
Continue on bus #50 from Kinkaku-ji to Ryoan-ji Temple.
JPY500, 1 hour

1:00PM

Lunch at Yudofu Sagano

Enjoy a peaceful lunch at Yudofu Sagano, located near Ryoan-ji, serving the local specialty of boiled tofu, prepared in traditional style.
Walk from Ryoan-ji; it takes about 10 minutes.
JPY1500, 1 hour

2:30PM

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Wander through the enchanting Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and take memorable photos amid towering bamboo stalks swaying in the breeze.
Catch a train from Ryoan-ji to Saga-Arashiyama Station (approx. 30 mins).
JPY400, 1.5 hours

4:30PM

Tenryu-ji Temple

Visit the nearby Tenryu-ji, a UNESCO World Heritage site with splendid gardens and traditional Japanese aesthetics, offering a glimpse into historical Kyoto.
A short walk from the Bamboo Grove, about 10 minutes.
JPY600, 1 hour

6:00PM

Dinner at Ippudo

Conclude your day with a hearty ramen dinner at Ippudo, where you'll savor rich tonkotsu broth and perfectly cooked noodles.
Take the train back to Kyoto Station and walk to Ippudo (approx. 30 mins).
JPY1200, 1 hour

8:00PM

Gion District Evening Stroll

End the day with a stroll through the historic Gion district, where you may catch a glimpse of a Geisha, soaking in the traditional architecture and ambiance.
A short train ride from Ippudo to Gion Shijo Station (approx. 10 mins).
Free, 1 hour
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