Kyoto 3-day itinerary — every place verified

3 days in Kyoto, planned the tabi way — one neighbourhood per day, gapless timing, every stop chosen from 53 human-verified places across 8 curated neighbourhoods. Open it offline and follow it street by street, or make it the starting point for your own plan.

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Day 12027-04-05 · MonPacked

Higashiyama & Gion — a sights day

The eastern hills: Kiyomizu-dera, sloping stone lanes (Sannenzaka), Yasaka Shrine and the geisha quarter of Gion. The quintessential old-Kyoto day, walked on foot — go early to beat crowds.

Stops6

At stops5h 15m

Moving45m

Window08:00–18:45

08:0008:30
BreakfastPick a spot nearby — not booked yet
08:3010:00
Temple
Kiyomizu-dera 清水寺
Attraction¥~90 min9/10
Hillside temple famous for its huge wooden stage and city views; the approach lanes (Sannenzaka) are part of the experience. Opens at 06:00 — go early. Small entry fee.
Type
Temple
Setting
Outdoor
Ticket needed
Yes
Hours
Mon
06:00–18:00
Tue
06:00–18:00
Wed
06:00–18:00
Thu
06:00–18:00
Fri
06:00–18:00
Sat
06:00–18:00
Sun
06:00–18:00
1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
清水寺90 min
Hillside temple famous for its huge wooden stage and city views; the approach lanes (Sannenzaka) are part of the experience. Opens at 06:00 — go early. Small entry fee.
templeunescohillside
10:00~10 min walkroute
10:1511:15
Shopping
Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka 二年坂・産寧坂
Shopping¥¥~60 min8/10
The preserved sloping stone lanes climbing toward Kiyomizu-dera, lined with machiya shops selling Kiyomizu pottery, yatsuhashi sweets, fans and crafts. As much a sight as a shopping street; busiest late morning to afternoon.
Shop type
Shopping street
Tax-free
No
Hours
Mon
10:00–18:00
Tue
10:00–18:00
Wed
10:00–18:00
Thu
10:00–18:00
Fri
10:00–18:00
Sat
10:00–18:00
Sun
10:00–18:00
Masuya-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
二年坂・産寧坂60 min
The preserved sloping stone lanes climbing toward Kiyomizu-dera, lined with machiya shops selling Kiyomizu pottery, yatsuhashi sweets, fans and crafts. As much a sight as a shopping street; busiest late morning to afternoon.
shopping streetcraftsyatsuhashi
11:15~5 min walkroute
11:3012:15
Temple
Kodai-ji 高台寺
Attraction¥~45 min7/10
Hillside Zen temple between Yasaka and Kiyomizu with raked gardens and a small bamboo grove; famous for seasonal night illuminations (spring/autumn).
Type
Temple
Setting
Mixed
Ticket needed
Yes
Hours
Mon
09:00–17:30
Tue
09:00–17:30
Wed
09:00–17:30
Thu
09:00–17:30
Fri
09:00–17:30
Sat
09:00–17:30
Sun
09:00–17:30
526 Shimokawaracho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
高台寺45 min
Hillside Zen temple between Yasaka and Kiyomizu with raked gardens and a small bamboo grove; famous for seasonal night illuminations (spring/autumn).
templezen gardennight illumination
12:15~10 min walkroute
12:3013:30
LunchSuggested
Okutan (Kiyomizu) 奥丹清水
Food¥¥¥~60 min8/10Vegetarian optionsCash only
Centuries-old yudofu (hot tofu) house on the Kiyomizu approach, with garden seating. Closed Thursdays. Good veg-friendly option.
Cuisine
Tofu
Reservations
No
High chair
No
Hours
Mon
11:00–16:30
Tue
11:00–16:30
Wed
11:00–16:30
Thu
Closed
Fri
11:00–16:30
Sat
11:00–16:30
Sun
11:00–16:30
3-340 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
13:3014:00
Shrine
Yasaka Shrine 八坂神社
Attraction¥~30 min8/10Step-free
The lantern-lit shrine at the foot of Gion, gateway to Maruyama Park. Grounds are free and always open; lovely floodlit at night.
Type
Shrine
Setting
Outdoor
Ticket needed
No
Hours
Mon
Open 24h
Tue
Open 24h
Wed
Open 24h
Thu
Open 24h
Fri
Open 24h
Sat
Open 24h
Sun
Open 24h
625 Gioncho Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
八坂神社30 min
The lantern-lit shrine at the foot of Gion, gateway to Maruyama Park. Grounds are free and always open; lovely floodlit at night.
shrinegionfestival
14:00~5 min walkroute
14:1515:00
Landmark
Gion 祇園
Attraction¥~45 min8/10
Kyoto's geisha district — wooden teahouses along Hanamikoji and the Shirakawa canal. Best at dusk; be respectful (private streets, no photographing geiko without consent).
Type
Landmark
Setting
Outdoor
Ticket needed
No
Hours
Mon
Open 24h
Tue
Open 24h
Wed
Open 24h
Thu
Open 24h
Fri
Open 24h
Sat
Open 24h
Sun
Open 24h
Gioncho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
祇園45 min
Kyoto's geisha district — wooden teahouses along Hanamikoji and the Shirakawa canal. Best at dusk; be respectful (private streets, no photographing geiko without consent).
geishahistoric streetteahouses
15:00Transit ~15–25 minroute
15:1516:00
Temple
Sanjusangen-do 三十三間堂
Attraction¥~45 min8/10Step-free
A 120-metre wooden hall lined with 1,001 gilded Kannon statues — quietly astonishing, and fully indoor (good in rain). No photos inside.
Type
Temple
Setting
Indoor
Ticket needed
Yes
Hours
Mon
08:30–17:00
Tue
08:30–17:00
Wed
08:30–17:00
Thu
08:30–17:00
Fri
08:30–17:00
Sat
08:30–17:00
Sun
08:30–17:00
657 Sanjusangendo Mawaricho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
三十三間堂45 min
A 120-metre wooden hall lined with 1,001 gilded Kannon statues — quietly astonishing, and fully indoor (good in rain). No photos inside.
temple1001 kannonhall
17:3018:45
DinnerSuggested
Kikunoi (Honten) 菊乃井本店
Food¥¥¥¥~120 min9/10Cards OK
Three-Michelin-star kaiseki — a landmark special-occasion meal. Reserve well ahead; lunch is the gentler entry point.
Cuisine
Kaiseki
Reservations
Yes
High chair
No
Hours
Mon
12:00–14:00, 17:00–20:00
Tue
12:00–14:00, 17:00–20:00
Wed
12:00–14:00, 17:00–20:00
Thu
12:00–14:00, 17:00–20:00
Fri
12:00–14:00, 17:00–20:00
Sat
12:00–14:00, 17:00–20:00
Sun
12:00–14:00, 17:00–20:00
459 Shimokawaracho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto

Day 22027-04-06 · TuePacked

Okazaki & Northern Higashiyama & nearby — sights morning, shopping afternoon

The serene northern hills: Ginkaku-ji (the Silver Pavilion), the canal-side Philosopher's Path, Nanzen-ji's aqueduct and gardens, and the grand Heian Shrine in Okazaki's museum quarter. A slow, leafy temple-and-garden day.

Stops7

At stops6h 15m

Moving1h

Window08:00–19:15

08:0008:30
BreakfastSuggested
Inoda Coffee (Honten) イノダコーヒ本店
Food¥¥~45 min8/10Vegetarian optionsCards OK
Kyoto's classic old-school coffee house (since 1940) — courtyard seating, a famous breakfast set and house blend. Opens early.
Cuisine
Cafe
Reservations
No
High chair
No
Hours
Mon
07:00–18:00
Tue
07:00–18:00
Wed
07:00–18:00
Thu
07:00–18:00
Fri
07:00–18:00
Sat
07:00–18:00
Sun
07:00–18:00
140 Doyucho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
08:3009:15
Shrine
Heian Shrine 平安神宮
Attraction¥~45 min7/10Step-free
Bright vermilion shrine fronted by a giant torii in the Okazaki museum district; its strolling garden (ticketed) is lovely in cherry-blossom season. Grounds free.
Type
Shrine
Setting
Outdoor
Ticket needed
No
Hours
Mon
06:00–18:00
Tue
06:00–18:00
Wed
06:00–18:00
Thu
06:00–18:00
Fri
06:00–18:00
Sat
06:00–18:00
Sun
06:00–18:00
97 Okazaki Nishitennocho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
平安神宮45 min
Bright vermilion shrine fronted by a giant torii in the Okazaki museum district; its strolling garden (ticketed) is lovely in cherry-blossom season. Grounds free.
shrinegiant toriigarden
09:15Transit ~15–25 minroute
10:0011:00
Shopping
Teramachi & Shinkyogoku Arcades 新京極商店街
Shopping¥¥~60 min7/10Cards OKStep-free
Twin covered shopping streets in the centre — souvenirs, fashion, drugstores, crepes and arcades. Per-shop hours vary.
Shop type
Covered arcade
Tax-free
Yes
Hours
Mon
10:00–20:00
Tue
10:00–20:00
Wed
10:00–20:00
Thu
10:00–20:00
Fri
10:00–20:00
Sat
10:00–20:00
Sun
10:00–20:00
Shinkyogoku-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
新京極商店街60 min
Twin covered shopping streets in the centre — souvenirs, fashion, drugstores, crepes and arcades. Per-shop hours vary.
covered arcadesouvenirsfashion
11:00~5 min walkroute
11:1512:15
Market
Nishiki Market 錦市場
Attraction¥¥~60 min8/10Step-free
'Kyoto's Kitchen' — a narrow covered arcade of pickles, tofu, sweets, skewers and tea. Best mid-morning to mid-afternoon; some stalls discourage walk-and-eat.
Type
Market
Setting
Indoor
Ticket needed
No
Hours
Mon
10:00–18:00
Tue
10:00–18:00
Wed
10:00–18:00
Thu
10:00–18:00
Fri
10:00–18:00
Sat
10:00–18:00
Sun
10:00–18:00
Nishikikoji-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
錦市場60 min
'Kyoto's Kitchen' — a narrow covered arcade of pickles, tofu, sweets, skewers and tea. Best mid-morning to mid-afternoon; some stalls discourage walk-and-eat.
marketstreet foodkyoto cuisine
12:15~5 min walkroute
12:3013:30
LunchSuggested
Kyogoku Kaneyo (unagi) 京極かねよ
Food¥¥¥~60 min7/10Cards OK
Long-standing eel restaurant off Shinkyogoku, famous for its fluffy omelette-topped 'kindon'. Closed Wednesdays.
Cuisine
Unagi
Reservations
No
High chair
No
Hours
Mon
11:30–15:30, 17:00–20:30
Tue
11:30–15:30
Wed
Closed
Thu
11:30–15:30, 17:00–20:30
Fri
11:30–15:30, 17:00–20:30
Sat
11:30–15:30, 17:00–20:30
Sun
11:30–15:30, 17:00–20:30
456 Matsugaecho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
13:3014:15
Shopping
Don Quijote (Kawaramachi) ドン・キホーテ京都四条河原町店
Shopping¥~45 min6/10Cards OK
Multi-floor discount store on the Kawaramachi corner — souvenirs, snacks, cosmetics and tax-free shopping, open late.
Shop type
Discount variety
Tax-free
Yes
Hours
Mon
10:00–23:00
Tue
10:00–23:00
Wed
10:00–23:00
Thu
10:00–23:00
Fri
10:00–23:00
Sat
10:00–23:00
Sun
10:00–23:00
68 Shincho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
ドン・キホーテ京都四条河原町店45 min
Multi-floor discount store on the Kawaramachi corner — souvenirs, snacks, cosmetics and tax-free shopping, open late.
discountsouvenirsnacks
14:15~5 min walkroute
14:3015:15
Landmark
Pontocho Alley 先斗町
Attraction¥¥¥~45 min8/10
Lantern-lit dining alley between Kawaramachi and the Kamo river; in summer restaurants open riverside platforms (kawayuka). Atmospheric in the evening.
Type
Landmark
Setting
Outdoor
Ticket needed
No
Hours
Mon
11:00–23:00
Tue
11:00–23:00
Wed
11:00–23:00
Thu
11:00–23:00
Fri
11:00–23:00
Sat
11:00–23:00
Sun
11:00–23:00
Pontocho-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
先斗町45 min
Lantern-lit dining alley between Kawaramachi and the Kamo river; in summer restaurants open riverside platforms (kawayuka). Atmospheric in the evening.
dining alleyriversideatmospheric
15:15Transit ~15–25 minroute
15:3017:00
Historic site
Nijo Castle 二条城
Attraction¥~90 min8/10Step-free
The shogun's Kyoto castle — ornate Ninomaru Palace with squeaking 'nightingale' floors, moats and gardens. A flat, family-friendly UNESCO site west of the centre.
Type
Historical
Setting
Mixed
Ticket needed
Yes
Hours
Mon
08:45–17:00
Tue
08:45–17:00
Wed
08:45–17:00
Thu
08:45–17:00
Fri
08:45–17:00
Sat
08:45–17:00
Sun
08:45–17:00
541 Nijojocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
二条城90 min
The shogun's Kyoto castle — ornate Ninomaru Palace with squeaking 'nightingale' floors, moats and gardens. A flat, family-friendly UNESCO site west of the centre.
castleunesconightingale floors
17:00Transit ~15–25 minroute
17:1517:45
Shopping
Yojiya (souvenir cosmetics) よーじや三条店
Shopping¥¥~30 min7/10Cards OKStep-free
Iconic Kyoto cosmetics brand — the aburatorigami (oil-blotting paper) is the classic, very giftable souvenir.
Shop type
Cosmetics souvenir
Tax-free
Yes
Hours
Mon
11:00–19:00
Tue
11:00–19:00
Wed
11:00–19:00
Thu
11:00–19:00
Fri
11:00–19:00
Sat
11:00–19:00
Sun
11:00–19:00
52 Benkeiishicho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
よーじや三条店30 min
Iconic Kyoto cosmetics brand — the aburatorigami (oil-blotting paper) is the classic, very giftable souvenir.
souvenircosmeticsblotting paper
18:0019:15
DinnerSuggested
Junsei (yudofu) 南禅寺順正
Food¥¥¥~75 min8/10Vegetarian optionsCards OK
Classic Nanzen-ji yudofu (hot tofu) course in a historic garden villa — the area's signature meal. Veg-friendly; reserve for the garden rooms.
Cuisine
Tofu
Reservations
No
High chair
Yes
Hours
Mon
11:00–15:30, 17:00–21:30
Tue
11:00–15:30, 17:00–21:30
Wed
11:00–15:30, 17:00–21:30
Thu
11:00–15:30, 17:00–21:30
Fri
11:00–15:30, 17:00–21:30
Sat
11:00–15:30, 17:00–21:30
Sun
11:00–15:30, 17:00–21:30
60 Nanzenji Kusagawacho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

Day 32027-04-07 · WedPacked

Arashiyama — sights morning, shopping afternoon

Kyoto's scenic west: the bamboo grove, Tenryu-ji's garden, the Togetsukyo bridge over the Katsura river, and a monkey park on the hill. A half-day of nature and temples — the bamboo path is emptiest at dawn.

Stops6

At stops3h 55m

Moving35m

Window08:30–18:45

08:3009:00
BreakfastSuggested
% Arabica Arashiyama % アラビカ京都嵐山
Food¥¥~20 min7/10Vegetarian optionsVegan optionsAlcohol-freeCards OK
Riverside outpost of the cult Kyoto coffee brand — minimalist, takeaway-focused, with a Katsura-river view. Expect a line.
Cuisine
Cafe
Reservations
No
High chair
No
Hours
Mon
09:00–18:00
Tue
09:00–18:00
Wed
09:00–18:00
Thu
09:00–18:00
Fri
09:00–18:00
Sat
09:00–18:00
Sun
09:00–18:00
3-47 Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
09:0010:00
Temple
Tenryu-ji 天龍寺
Attraction¥~60 min8/10
Head Zen temple with a celebrated pond-and-borrowed-scenery garden backing onto the bamboo grove. Separate tickets for grounds and buildings.
Type
Temple
Setting
Mixed
Ticket needed
Yes
Hours
Mon
08:30–17:00
Tue
08:30–17:00
Wed
08:30–17:00
Thu
08:30–17:00
Fri
08:30–17:00
Sat
08:30–17:00
Sun
08:30–17:00
68 Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
天龍寺60 min
Head Zen temple with a celebrated pond-and-borrowed-scenery garden backing onto the bamboo grove. Separate tickets for grounds and buildings.
templeunescozen garden
10:00~5 min walkroute
10:1510:35
Shrine
Nonomiya Shrine 野宮神社
Attraction¥~20 min7/10
A small, atmospheric shrine on the bamboo-grove path, known for its rare black torii of unstripped oak and as a spot to pray for love and study. Quick stop while in the grove.
Type
Shrine
Setting
Outdoor
Ticket needed
No
Hours
Mon
09:00–17:00
Tue
09:00–17:00
Wed
09:00–17:00
Thu
09:00–17:00
Fri
09:00–17:00
Sat
09:00–17:00
Sun
09:00–17:00
1 Saganonomiyacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
野宮神社20 min
A small, atmospheric shrine on the bamboo-grove path, known for its rare black torii of unstripped oak and as a spot to pray for love and study. Quick stop while in the grove.
shrineblack toriimatchmaking
10:35~5 min walkroute
10:5011:20
Landmark
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove 竹林の小径
Attraction¥~30 min8/10Step-free
The famous towering bamboo path next to Tenryu-ji. Always open and free; arrive at dawn to walk it without crowds.
Type
Landmark
Setting
Outdoor
Ticket needed
No
Hours
Mon
Open 24h
Tue
Open 24h
Wed
Open 24h
Thu
Open 24h
Fri
Open 24h
Sat
Open 24h
Sun
Open 24h
Sagaogurayama, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
竹林の小径30 min
The famous towering bamboo path next to Tenryu-ji. Always open and free; arrive at dawn to walk it without crowds.
bamboopathnature
11:20~10 min walkroute
11:3511:55
Landmark
Togetsukyo Bridge 渡月橋
Attraction¥~20 min7/10Step-free
The iconic wooden-railed bridge over the Katsura river, with hills behind — postcard Arashiyama. Boat rentals and riverside strolls nearby.
Type
Landmark
Setting
Outdoor
Ticket needed
No
Hours
Mon
Open 24h
Tue
Open 24h
Wed
Open 24h
Thu
Open 24h
Fri
Open 24h
Sat
Open 24h
Sun
Open 24h
Saga Nakanoshimacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
渡月橋20 min
The iconic wooden-railed bridge over the Katsura river, with hills behind — postcard Arashiyama. Boat rentals and riverside strolls nearby.
bridgeriverviews
11:55~5 min walkroute
12:1013:10
LunchSuggested
Arashiyama Yoshimura 嵐山よしむら
Food¥¥~60 min8/10Cards OK
Hand-made soba with picture-window views over the Togetsukyo bridge and hills — get there before the lunch rush for a window seat.
Cuisine
Soba
Reservations
No
High chair
No
Hours
Mon
11:00–16:00
Tue
11:00–16:00
Wed
11:00–16:00
Thu
11:00–16:00
Fri
11:00–16:00
Sat
11:00–17:00
Sun
11:00–17:00
3 Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
13:1013:55
Shopping
Arashiyama Shopping Street 嵐山商店街
Shopping¥¥~45 min6/10
The main street between Togetsukyo bridge and Tenryu-ji, packed with shops for bamboo crafts, yatsuhashi, matcha sweets and souvenirs, plus grab-and-go snacks. The natural shopping-and-snacking spine of an Arashiyama day.
Shop type
Shopping street
Tax-free
No
Hours
Mon
10:00–18:00
Tue
10:00–18:00
Wed
10:00–18:00
Thu
10:00–18:00
Fri
10:00–18:00
Sat
10:00–18:00
Sun
10:00–18:00
Saga-Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
嵐山商店街45 min
The main street between Togetsukyo bridge and Tenryu-ji, packed with shops for bamboo crafts, yatsuhashi, matcha sweets and souvenirs, plus grab-and-go snacks. The natural shopping-and-snacking spine of an Arashiyama day.
shopping streetcraftsbamboo goods
13:55~10 min walkroute
14:1015:10
Viewpoint
Iwatayama Monkey Park 嵐山モンキーパークいわたやま
Attraction¥~60 min7/10
A 20-minute uphill hike to a hilltop where wild macaques roam free and you can feed them from inside a hut — plus a sweeping view over Kyoto. Good with kids; the climb is steep.
Type
Viewpoint
Setting
Outdoor
Ticket needed
Yes
Hours
Mon
09:00–16:30
Tue
09:00–16:30
Wed
09:00–16:30
Thu
09:00–16:30
Fri
09:00–16:30
Sat
09:00–16:30
Sun
09:00–16:30
61 Arashiyama Nakaoshitacho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto
嵐山モンキーパークいわたやま60 min
A 20-minute uphill hike to a hilltop where wild macaques roam free and you can feed them from inside a hut — plus a sweeping view over Kyoto. Good with kids; the climb is steep.
monkeysviewpointhilltop
17:3018:45
DinnerSuggested
Saga Tofu Ine 嵯峨とうふ稲北店
Food¥¥~60 min7/10Vegetarian optionsVegan options
Tofu and yuba set meals near the bamboo grove — a calm, veg-friendly Arashiyama lunch.
Cuisine
Tofu
Reservations
No
High chair
Yes
Hours
Mon
11:00–19:00
Tue
11:00–19:00
Wed
11:00–19:00
Thu
11:00–19:00
Fri
11:00–19:00
Sat
11:00–19:00
Sun
11:00–19:00
2-13 Sagatenryuji Tateishicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto

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