2-Day Kyoto Temple, Garden, and Geisha District Highlights Itinerary

Start your day with a traditional Japanese breakfast at Katsukura Kyoto Station, known for its delicious katsu dishes. After breakfast, head to the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha) known for its thousands of vermillion torii gates. Spend some time exploring the shrine and the forested hill behind it.

For lunch, enjoy a variety of local dishes at Nishiki Market, a narrow shopping street lined with a diverse range of food vendors. After lunch, visit the stunning Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), a Zen temple covered in gold leaf, and take a leisurely walk around the beautiful garden.

In the evening, experience a traditional Kaiseki dinner at Yoshikawa Inn Restaurant, known for its exquisite multi-course meals. After dinner, take a relaxing walk through the historic Gion District and try to spot a geisha or maiko.