Me and my father are going to Japan for the first time towards the end of this month. Due to our schedule we can only have a day trip to Kyoto and we would like to see as much as possible without feeling rushed. I have this rough itinerary so I would like to know if it’s feasible.
1. Take the first Shinkansen to Kyoto out of Shin-Osaka (6:11 AM)
2. Take the JR San-In line to Arashiyama
3. Go to Tenryu-Ji temple and Bamboo Grove
4. Go to the Monkey Park (only if time permits)
5. Take the Randen tram and Hankyu-Kyoto Line to downtown and have lunch at Nishiki Market
6. Geisha Tea Ceremony
7. Fushimi Inari Taisha (only if time permits)
9. Pass by Yasaka Jinja on the way to Gion
10. Walk around Gion (Ninenzaka, Sannezama)
11. Kiyozumi-Dera Temple for sunset
12. Walk down to Pontocho valley and eat dinner at Kichi Kichi Omurice (reservation)
13. Go back to Kyoto Station and check out Kyoto tower if it’s not to late.
Additionally, we are thinking of skipping Kichi Kichi Omurice. If you guys have any restaurant recommendations, preferably in Pontocho valley, please let me know. We do not eat seafood.
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