despite being worlds apart in terms of what it has to offer to tourists, Kyoto typically goes with Osaka, like yin and yang, bread and butter, and RuPaul and Michelle Visage ( LOL). Sure, you can always enjoy just one, but it feels oddly incomplete without the other.
Yet, they typically sit on either end of the spectrum. Osaka is a city that appears to look forward to the future; Kyoto seems to bask in its glorious past. Osaka is bustling and electric; Kyoto is charming and rustic. regardless of their differences, the two are well-connected in many ways. most tourists flying to Osaka typically find themselves in Kyoto at one point on their trip because not only do they complement each other, they are also easily accessible from each other.
If, for whatever reason, you only have a day to explore Kyoto and you’re staying in Osaka, you’ll be delighted that it can be done easily. Kyoto has A lot to offer to curious tourists. Hence, when building an itinerary, there are infinite possibilities. In this post, however, we’ll take you to some of the most scenic and most culturally significant sites in the city.
WHAT’S covered IN THIS GUIDE?
Hankyu tourist Pass
Kyoto Day Trip: places to VisitArashiyamaHorinji Temple
Togetsukyo Bridge
Arashiyama Yakatabune
Tenryuji Temple
Arashiyama Bamboo Groves
Musubi Café
Gion District
Kiyomizudera Temple
Kikizake Dokoro 336
Butaya lot Ichi Kyoto Teramachi
Sample Kyoto itinerary with expenses Breakdown
Where to stay in Kyoto
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Hankyu tourist Pass
If you wish to follow this itinerary, we highly recommend that you purchase a Hankyu tourist Pass. This pass will allow you to freely board trains on any Hankyu railway line (except (except Kobe Kosoku Line). It is only available to foreign travelers so you will need your passport to secure a pass.
Part of the Hankyu network is Kyoto, which means you can easily travel to and around Kyoto using this pass. You don’t need to buy individual tickets every time you use the train. All you need to do is insert the pass in the designated slot at the gates and you can already ride the train to any Hankyu station.
The pass comes in two variants: 1-Day, which normally costs ¥800, and 2-Day, which costs ¥1400. but currently, there is a promo that cuts the price of the 1-Day or 2-Day Pass for only ¥700 and ¥1200 respectively.
That’s a big deal! Typically, a roundtrip ticket to Kyoto alone costs ¥800. The Hankyu tourist Pass covers that already, which means the cost of all the other rides you make become part of your savings!
You can get a Hankyu tourist Pass at these locations:
Kansai tourist information center at the Arrival Hall of Kansai Airport
Hankyu tourist center – Osaka Umeda
BIC camera Namba and Abeno Q’s Mall
Hotel Hanshin
Hotel new Hankyu Osaka
Hanshin Koku travel Salon
But you can also purchase online via Klook!
✅ get YOUR HANKYU tourist PASS HERE!
Kyoto Day Trip: places to Visit
Now that you have a Hankyu tourist Pass, the first thing you should do is to make your way to the nearest Hankyu Station. If you’re staying in Umeda area, you can travel on foot to Hankyu Umeda station (HK 01). It’s also a terrific place to begin your journey because there is a tourist information center here, where you can ask the staff for advice, grab a brochure, or even purchase the Hankyu tourist Pass. This is the start point and terminus of many lines so make sure you take the Hankyu Kyoto main Line.
From here, your first stop would be Arashiyama. To get there, you will need to take the Hankyu Kyoto main Line to Katsura station (HK 81) then transfer to Hankyu Arashiyama Line to Hankyu Arashiyama station (HK 98).
Travel time: around 50 minutes.
Fare: ¥400 without the pass; free with the pass.
Arashiyama
On the map of Kyoto’s Arashiyama district, if you put a red dot on every picturesque spot, you’ll end up with a very red map. Throughout the area, over a dozen places of interest can be found, from temples to shrines to gardens. here are some of the spots you don’t want to miss. Note: You don’t have to see ALL these. just choose the ones that appeal to you.
Horinji Temple
As soon as you emerge from the Hankyu Arashiyama Station, you’ll be greeted by a terrific view of the place. If you keep on walking, you’ll hit a road. If you turn left, you’ll find Horinji Temple, one of the five head Shingon Buddhist temples in Kyoto, which, according to legend, was built by monk Gyoki in 713 under the command of Emperor Genmei. Admission Fee: FREE.
The charming Horinji Temple
Togetsukyo Bridge
If you turn right, you’ll see the postcard-worthy Togetsukyo Bridge, straddling the Katsura River. It was built in 836 to provide better access to Horinji Temple. In spring, cherry blossoms adorn its banks.
Togetsukyo Bridge in autumn
Arashiyama Yakatabune
One of the most relaxing things you can do in Arashiyama is to take a quiet boat ride down Oi River.Prepare your eyes to be treated to amazing views of the river banks. If your timing is right, you’ll even see a paddling of ducks in the water! boat rental costs ¥3500 for the first 2 persons and ¥1100 per additional passenger.
Tenryuji Temple
Built in 1339, Tenryuji temple is one of the five terrific Zen Temples of Kyoto and was declared a special place of scenic beauty and inscribed as a UNESCO world Heritage Site. surrounding the main hall is a lovely garden, which features the Sogen Pond. The visitor walking trail leads to a breathtaking bamboo forest. entrance Fee: ¥500
Tenryuji temple and Sogen Pond
Arashiyama Bamboo Groves
Probably the most visited and the most photographed spot in Arashiyama, this bamboo forest is a refreshing sight! A narrow alley cuts across the groves. bikers breeze through and lovers amble sweetly under its thin canopy, enjoying a chlorophyll-colored dream. It can get pretty crowded, so if you want a nice photo, prepare to wait a little bit or just check out this as early as you can. entrance Fee: FREE.
Bamboo forest in summer
Vins and I in our recent winter trip
Musubi Café
LOUNAS! located in the less crowded area of Arashiyama, Musubi Café is a wonderful place to hang and dine. It’s only a very short walk away from Hankyu Arashiyama Station, so drop by before you head to your next destination.
Musubi Café takes pride in serving well-composed lunch plates featuring organic ingredients. Salad is ubiquitous, but other favorites include pasta and taco. They also have vegetarian options available! because we’re carnivores, we ordered the non-vegan set (¥1350), which has chicken as protein, salad, and a few tasty sides!
Hours open: Daily, 8:30am to 8:00pm. note however that these set meals are available in lunch and dinner times only. outside these hours, the menu is limited to café items.
After a hearty lunch at Musubi Café, head back to Hankyu Arashiyama station and catch the train to Katsura Station. transfer to Hankyu Kyoto main Line and alight at Kawaramachi Station.
Travel time: 23-31 minutes
Fare: ¥220 without the pass, free with the pass.
Gion District
Gion district is famous for two iconic forms of traditional Japanese entertainment — the kabuki and the geisha. They are what people from all over the world travel to Kyoto for. While they are very different from each other, their roots are intricately tangled.
Tourists in kimono at Yasaka Shrine
Today, Gion is a popular tourist spot where you can catch a kabuki show or spot a geisha or maiko on the way to work. You’ll also find several heritage sites including Yasaka Shrine, established over 1350 years ago. Its vermilion-colored gate is a striking structure at the very end of Shijo Street. The main hall of the shrine features a honden (inner sanctuary) and a haiden (offering hall) in one building. across it lies a dance hall adorned with countless lanterns with Japanese characters, the names of the donors.
The shrine is most famous for the Gion Matsuri, a summer festival celebrated in July!
After exploring the shrine grounds, walk southward past Mimami-romon Tower gate and just follow the adjacent road and you’ll reach the Higashiyama historic district, crowned by Kiyomizudera.
Kiyomizudera Temple
Technically, Gion and Yasaka Shrine are part of Higashiyama, one of Kyoto’s eleven wards. but for tourism purposes, Higashiyama typically refers to the area between Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizudera. It’s an atmospheric district lined with narrow alleys that seem to warp you to Kyoto of yore. The merchant shops and traditional look foster an old Japan vibe that makes the stroll a delightful experience.
Kyoto’s old and new
At the end of the trail stands Kiyomizudera, a Buddhist temple which is part of the historic Monuments of ancient Kyoto, inscribed in the list of UNESCO world Heritage Sites. It houses a statue of Kannon with eleven faces. Kannon is goddess of mercy (Guanyin in other countries).
Built in 778, Kiyomizudera did not use nails anywhere. Perched on top of a hill, the main hall also offers a spectacular view of the surrounding forest and mountain. A waterfall, from which the temple got its name, is also just around the corner. The main hall is currently undergoing renovation, but it remains open. Normally, the temple looks like this:
Kiyomizudera in autumn. image purchased from Shutterstock.
Hours open: 06:00am to 06:00pm
Admission fee: ¥400
Kikizake Dokoro 336
Instead of tracing your steps back, walk down Shimizu new way Chawan-zaka street until you reach a major intersection. just before the intersection stands Kikizake Dokoro 336, a cozy sake bar serving some of the best rice wines in Kyoto.
Kyoto is also fames for its sake. blessed with plenty of rice and clean water coming from underground springs, it has the right ingredients to make delicious sake. many of these sake brands are showcased at Kikizake Dokoro 336. If you don’t know where to start, you can order the sake tasting set (¥1000), whicH antaa sinulle maun kolmesta erityyppisestä Kinshi Masamune -sarjasta: Junmaishu, Special Junmaishu ja Junmai-Ginjo.
Jos sake ei ole sinun juoma, ne tarjoavat myös paikallisesti tuotettua olutta ja viiniä!
BuAya Lot Ichi Kioto Teramachi
Terveellisen annoksen jälkeen voit palata takaisin Kawaramachi -asemalle. Se on pitkä kävelymatka, mutta melko luonnonkaunis. Higashiyaman piiri muuttuu yöllä, joten vaikka olet nähnyt matkalla Kiyomizu-Dderaan, suosittelen silti kävelyä takaisin ja kokea sitä, kun on pimeää. Sillä on erilainen viehätys. Se on myös loistava tapa saada ruokahalu ajoissa seuraavalle pysäkillemme!
Kun saavut Kawaramachi-aseman, sen sijaan, että pääset asemaan, kävelet sen ohi ja käänny oikealle, kunnes löydät itsesi Teramachi-Dorista, joka on yksi Kioton Fames-ostoksista. Kauppojen lisäksi tässä ostoskadussa asuu myös useita ravintoloita, kuten sianlihaan erikoistuneen Butaya Lot Ichi.
BuAya Lot Ichi palvelee kaikenlaisia ruokailijoita. Siinä on baari tai laskuri (Kaunta Seki), pöytä- ja tuolien asetukset (Teburu Seki) ja perinteinen japanilainen istuinosasto (Zashiki). Baarissa voit seurata kokkeja valmistavan astiasi. Valikosta hallitsevat sianlihan leikkurit (sianlihan selkä ja sisäfilee), mutta minulle kerrottiin, että heidän erikoisuutensa on sianlihan pihvi. Vins päätti tilata Lasin ja sisäfilee -yhdistelmän (¥ 1090), kun minulla oli sianlihan pihvi -yhdistelmä (¥ 990), jotta voimme maistaa niin paljon kuin pystymme. Sianlihan pihvi -ateria koostuu riisikulhosta, jonka päällä on runsas annos hienonnettu pihvi ja raa’an munankeltuainen. Nautin todella tästä ruoasta. Siinä on loistava yhdistelmä makeaa ja suolaista, jota täydentää munan rikas ja sileä rakenne. Toisaalta sianlihan kansi-tanderloin-yhdistelmässä on suuria annoksia. Molemmat leikkaukset olivat täydellisesti kypsennettyjä: rapea ulkopuolelta ja hellä ja mehukas sisällä.
Aukioloajat: päivittäin klo 11.00–10.00
Illallisen jälkeen voit kävellä takaisin Kawaramachi -asemalle ja viedä Hankyu Kioton päälinja takaisin Osakaan!
Matka -aika: 44 – 63 minuuttia.
Hinta: ¥ 400 ilman passia; vapaa passilla.
Näyte Kioton reittisuunnitelma kulujen jakautumisella
Yhteenvetona voidaan todeta, että tässä on uusi katsaus yllä olevaan reittiin, joka on riisuttu vain tärkeimpiin yksityiskohtiin. Huomaa, että tämä olettaa, että käytät yhden päivän Hankyu-turisti passia!
Transit: Ota Hankyu Kioton päälinja Katsura -asemalle (HK 81). Siirrä Hankyu Arashiyama -linjalle Hankyu Arashiyama -asemalle (HK 98). VAPAA.
Tutustu: Arashiyama. Tarkastuspaikat ovat sinun tehtäväsi. Oletetaan kuitenkin, että pysähdyt vain Togetsukyo -sillalla, Tenryuji -temppelillä ja bambu -groveilla. Tenryujin sisäänpääsymaksu: ¥ 500
Lounas: Musubi -kahvila. Lounassarja: ¥ 1350.
Transit: Hankyu Arashiyama -asema Katsura -asemalle, siirretään sitten Hankyu Kyoton päälinjaan Kawaramachi -asemalle (HK86). VAPAA.
Tutustu: Gionin alue matkalla Yasakan pyhäkkään. VAPAA.
Tutustu: Yasaka -pyhäkkö. VAPAA.
Tutustu: Higashiyaman piiri ja Kiyomizudera. Sisäänpääsymaksu: ¥ 400.
Juoma: Kikizake Dokoro 336. Tilaa sake -maistajasarja: ¥ 1000.
Kävele Butaya Ton-Ichiin
Illallinen: Buttaya Ton-Ichi. Budjetti: ¥ 1090
Kävele takaisin Kawaramachi -asemalle.
Transit: Ota Hankyu Kioton päälinja Osakaan. VAPAA.
Jos noudatat yllä olevaa reittiä, valmistaudu kuorimaan noin 5500 (Php2630, USD50, SGD68) henkilöä kohden, lukuun ottamatta lentolippuja, majoitusta, matkaveroa ja viisumimaksuja. Kuten aina, lisää vähän korvausta kattamaan sekalaiset ostot (välipalat, juoma jne.) Ja muut kulut, jotka olemme ehkä jättäneet huomiotta.
Huomaa, että et kuluttanut mitään kuljetukseen. Kaiken kattoi Hankyun turisti pass. Jos sinulla ei ole sitä, kulutat yhteensä 1020 ¥ kuljetukseen. Jos sinulla on passi, kuorit vain 700 (tai 800 ¥ promo -ajanjakson ulkopuolella).
Missä yöpyä Kiotossa
Yllä oleva reitti on päivämatkalle, mutta jos päätät yöpyä Kiotossa yötä tai kaksi, harkitse hotellin New Hankyu Kiotoa.
Hotelli New Hankyu Kioto on Kioton instituutio, nimi, joka on ollut T