Daily Suggested Activities

Kyoto

Check in Candeo Hotels Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku – 5 star

https://www.trip.com/hotels/detail/?hotelId=73245586&checkIn=2025-03-14&checkOut=2025-03-17&adult=2&children=0&subStamp=3001547&crn=1&ages=&travelpurpose=0&curr=USD&&link=button&hotelType=normal&barcurr=USD&locale=en-XX&Allianceid=6010474&SID=168354999&trip_sub1=&trip_sub3=D1507634


Suggested Day Temples, Shrines and Castle

https://maps.app.goo.gl/TYmKkEDP4aiA9G8N8

  • Nishiki Market, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8055, Japan
  • Gion Kyoto Guesthouse HANAKANZASHI(花かんざし), Japan, 〒605-0816 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Nishigomoncho, 御門町462
  • Kodaiji Temple, Japan, 〒605-0825 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, 高台寺下河原町526
  • Kiyomizu-dera, 1 Chome-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan
  • Heian Jingu Shrine, 97 Okazaki Nishitennocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8341, Japan
  • Yasaka Shrine, Omiya Gentakukitacho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8462, Japan
  • Kinkakuji Temple, Kinugasa Goshonouchichō, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8378, Japan
  • Nijō Castle, 541 Nijojocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8301, Japan

Dinner at Moko – Michelin Star, next to castle but also close to hotel
https://www.tablecheck.com/en/shops/moko/reserve

  • Suggest 730 – Dinner is recommended.

Day 2 Kyoto

https://maps.app.goo.gl/nk7wcm3sa7aPeSPJ8

If you opt for the day tour you can skip some temples (golden temple from prior day)

Optional Tour with Guide
https://www.viator.com/tours/Namba/Kyoto-and-Nara-Day-Tour-from-Osaka-and-Kyoto/d51459-420731P28?pid=P00160503&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=Wanderlost

Fushimi Inari Tori gates at night – 15 min uber or 40 min train to shrine – walk around at night and enjoy temple without the crowds

Day 3 Kyoto

Bamboo forest 1hr train, 20 min uber (15-20 min walk from train)
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8394, Japan
Buy tickets at gate – bring cash – local places generally will take only cash
https://maps.app.goo.gl/6EFHXB3w3LXbgwLn6

Optional kabuki show suggest 3:30pm – Bamboo forest in morning

https://www.kabukiweb.net/theatres/minamiza/
Daily: Mar 02 (Sun) – Mar 23 (Sun), 2025
Matinee: 11:00 AM
Evening Show: 3:30 PM
March 15th-23rd
Matinee: Cherry Program / Evening show: Pine Program

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