Your Perfect 3-Day Itinerary for Kyoto

Discover the best landmarks, where to eat, and where to stay in Kyoto.

Best Time to Visit Kyoto

Spring

Mar - May

20°C / 9°C

Perfect mild weather, stunning cherry blossoms

Summer

Jun - Aug

32°C / 23°C

Very hot and intensely humid

Fall

Sep - Nov

22°C / 12°C

Cooling down, spectacular red maples

Winter

Dec - Feb

10°C / 1°C

Cold and crisp, occasional light snow

Day 1

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Morning activity: Fushimi Inari Taisha.

Nishiki Market

Lunch nearby: Nishiki Market.

Kiyomizu-dera

Afternoon sightseeing: Kiyomizu-dera.

Kyoto Gion Mikaku

Dinner in the area: Kyoto Gion Mikaku.

Yasaka Shrine

Evening experience: Yasaka Shrine.

Day 2

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Morning activity: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.

Tenryu-ji Temple

Lunch nearby: Tenryu-ji Temple.

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

Afternoon sightseeing: Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion).

Pontocho Alley

Dinner in the area: Pontocho Alley.

Gion Corner Traditional Show

Evening experience: Gion Corner Traditional Show.

Day 3

Nijo Castle

Morning activity: Nijo Castle.

Kyoto Imperial Palace

Lunch nearby: Kyoto Imperial Palace.

Philosopher's Path

Afternoon sightseeing: Philosopher's Path.

Yudofu Sagano

Dinner in the area: Yudofu Sagano.

Samurai Kembu Theater

Evening experience: Samurai Kembu Theater.

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