Hello all. I will be in Kyoto this April – May during Golden Week (not ideal, I know but can’t change dates unfortunately!), and was hoping to do an itinerary check and get some of your advice/thoughts.
We will be staying near the Nishiki market area. Please also let me know if you think we’re missing any must-dos or of any activity-ideas for the evenings! Also, any survival tips for Golden Week would be very much appreciated. Welcome any and all thoughts – thank you so much for stopping by to read!
**Day #1:**
12 pm – Arrive in Kyoto! Drop-off bags at hotel.
1 pm – Visit Kiyomizudera Temple.
2 pm – Sannen Zaka and Ninen Zaka Path.
3 pm – Visit Kodaiji Temple.
4 pm – Visit Yasaka-Jinja Shrine.
5 pm and evening – Explore Gion and have dinner in area.
**Day #2:**
8 am – Arrive at Arashiyama and walk through Bamboo Grove. See Tenryuji Temple.
10 am – Visit Arashiyama Monkey Park.
11 am – Lunch in Arashiyama area.
12 pm – Take taxi to Kinkakuji (Google maps says approx. 30 mins)
12:30 pm – Visit Kinkakuji.
1:30 pm – Take taxi to Nijo Castle/Kyoto Imperial Palace (Google map says approx. 20 mins)
3 pm – Visit Nishiki Market.
6 pm – Dinner in Pontocho Alley area.
**Day #3:**
7 am – Fushimi Inari Shrine.
9am – Half-day trip to Nara.
3 pm and evening – Chill and eat?
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