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8 days · Tokyo → Kyoto
The neon and the temples. Tokyo first, then the shinkansen to Kyoto.
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Open a ready-made Kyoto trip, adjust the dates and picks, and book. Or plan your own from scratch below.
4 days · moderate pace · 6 places
The torii gates, the bamboo, the gold pavilion, and Gion at dusk.
3 days · slow pace · 5 places
Zen gardens, the Philosopher’s Path, coffee, and a riverside dinner.
3 days · moderate pace · 5 places
Market snacks, handmade udon, the sake quarter, and a Pontocho night.
Most travelers give Kyoto 3–4 days. You can change this anytime.