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Kyoto Temples and Traditions is a 4-day Kyoto, Japan itinerary covering Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Gion, Higashiyama, and Nara. Best months to go: March, April, October, and November. Good for couples, families, and solo travelers. Budget: mid-range.
Reach Kiyomizu-dera early, before the tour groups, then walk down Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka past Kodai-ji to Yasaka Shrine and Maruyama Park. In the evening, stroll Hanamikoji and Shirakawa in Gion. Photography is banned on Gion's private lanes, so keep a respectful distance from maiko. Tip: wear slip-on shoes, since many temple halls ask you to remove them.
Reach the bamboo grove before 8am, then see Tenryu-ji's garden as it opens. Continue to Okochi Sanso villa or the Iwatayama monkey park, have lunch near Togetsukyo Bridge, and rent a rowboat on the river in the afternoon. Tip: the JR Sagano line runs from Kyoto Station to Saga-Arashiyama in about 15 minutes.
Climb through the torii gates of Fushimi Inari around 7am; crowds thin past the Yotsutsuji intersection about halfway up. Cross town by bus or taxi to Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, then finish grazing through Nishiki Market, where many stalls close in the late afternoon. Tip: Fushimi Inari is free and open 24 hours.
Take the Kintetsu or JR train to Nara (about 35 to 50 minutes), walk through Nara Park's deer to Todai-ji and its giant bronze Buddha, then follow the lantern-lined paths to Kasuga Taisha. Return to Kyoto for dinner in Pontocho. Tip: buy deer crackers only from the official vendors and keep other food out of sight.
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