Day 1
Kiyomizu-dera and Gion
- 8:30Kiyomizu-deraSight
- 10:15Sannenzaka Historic StreetSannenzakaWalk
- 11:30Yasaka ShrineSight
- 14:00GionWalk
Four days of Kyoto's temples, with a day in Uji for its green tea. Day one covers Kiyomizu-dera and Gion, day two Kinkaku-ji, Ryoan-ji and Nishiki Market, and day three Fushimi Inari, Tofuku-ji and Daigo-ji. Day four takes the train to Uji for Byodo-in, a tea house lunch and a tea ceremony.
Four days covers the main temples and Uji without rushing. Start at opening times and use buses or trains between sites.
Fushimi Inari requires no booking or tickets. Arrive before 8am to walk the paths with fewer people.
JR Nara Line trains run from Kyoto Station to Uji Station every 15 minutes for 240 yen. The ride takes 20 minutes.
Reserve the Taiho-an ceremony online at least one week ahead. It costs 1000 yen and lasts about 30 minutes.