I only have 3 days and 2 nights in Kyoto with my boyfriend —wish I had more time, but I'm making the most of it! Which of the two options works better? Any suggestions are welcome. The main difference is how I’ve planned days 2 and 3.
Option 1:
Day 1 (Saturday):
- Travel from Hakone to Kyoto in the morning
- Drop off luggage at the hotel
- Visit Nishiki Market, Samurai Museum or Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Explore Gion District, with dinner in the evening
Day 2 (Sunday):
- Fushimi Inari Shrine at 7 AM
- Half-day trip to Uji and Nara
- Return to Kyoto in the late afternoon, visit Ni-jo Castle if time permits
- Dinner at Pontocho Alley
Day 3 (Monday):
- Check out of hotel and store luggage
- Visit Arashiyama or Adashino Bamboo Forest at 8 AM
- Monkey Park or Otagi Temple (depending on the forest choice)
- Pick up luggage and head to Osaka
- Check in at hotel in Osaka, visit Dotonbori at night
Option 2:
Day 1 (Saturday):
- Same as Option 1
Day 2 (Sunday):
- Visit Bamboo Forest/park/temple in the morning (7 or 8 AM)
- Kinkaku-ji or Kiyomizu-dera
- Ni-jo Castle in the afternoon
- Dinner at Pontocho Alley
Day 3 (Monday):
- Check out of hotel and store luggage
- Fushimi Inari Shrine in the morning
- Visit Uji and Nara in the afternoon
- Return to Kyoto, pick up luggage, and head to Osaka
Any tips and recommendations are greatly appreciated!
by Desperate_Minute_160