Date Day Morning Afternoon Evening
Oct 19 Saturday Travel to Kyoto (2.5-3 hours by train).

Check into your hotel. View ‣ for booking info. | Explore Gion, the historic district. Visit traditional tea houses and the Yasaka Shrine. | Enjoy Kyoto’s nightlife along the river.

Dine at a traditional kaiseki (multi-course) restaurant. | | Oct 20 | Sunday | Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Grove early in the morning to avoid the crowds. | Explore more famous shrines and temples like Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. | Visit the Nishiki Market for dinner.

Attend a traditional tea ceremony or a geisha performance. |

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