So, I’ve been going through a bunch of three-day Kyoto itineraries on Google and while they’re all great, there’s one problem—they assume I either teleport to Kyoto in the morning or that I’m some rich traveler who checks into the hotel and just stays for three full days, sleeps in on the fourth, and then checks out. That’s not the case with me at all. I’m a young traveler with plenty of energy, and so is my girlfriend. We’ve got stamina for days and don’t mind waking up early to explore.
We’re arriving in Kyoto around 2 p.m. on the first day, so we’ve only got half the day to explore. Then we’ve got two full days to check off the main attractions, and finally, we’ve got another half day before checking out at 10 a.m. and heading off to Nara.
Here’s what I’ve got planned for the full two days:
• Day 1 (Full day): Fushimi Inari at 7 a.m. (or earlier), then probably other sights in that area.
• Day 2 (Full day): Arashiyama, Bamboo Forest, and the stuff that’s around that area.
Now, the two half days are where I need some help:
• First half day (Arrival at 2 p.m.): I’m thinking of heading to the Gion district, maybe explore the streets, grab a snack, and just soak in the vibe. We’ll drop off our bags somewhere, so we’re free to explore.
• Last half day (Before checkout at 10 a.m.): We’re early risers and don’t mind waking up at 6 a.m. or so. I was considering going to Nishiki Market for breakfast before heading back to the hotel, grabbing our bags, and checking out.
Any suggestions for these half days?
by Shadowalker124