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Kyoto itineraries
Day-by-day trip plans for every travel style — first-timers, couples, families, foodies and those combining central Kyoto with a Kansai day trip to Nara or Osaka
Kyoto in 1 day — the essential route on foot, bus, and train
1 days — moderate — mid-range
Kyoto in 2 days — east side then west side
2 days — moderate — mid-range
Kyoto and Nara in 2 days — eastern Kyoto plus a full Nara day trip
2 days — easy — mid-range
Kyoto temples and shrines — a 2-day highlights itinerary
2 days — moderate — mid-range
Kyoto in 3 days — the complete first-time itinerary
3 days — moderate — mid-range
Kyoto for first-time visitors — a 3-day plan with practical basics built in
3 days — easy — mid-range
Kyoto off the beaten path — a 3-day itinerary beyond the main sights
3 days — moderate — mid-range
Kyoto and Osaka in 3 days — temples, gardens, and a food-focused day trip
3 days — easy — mid-range
Kyoto with kids — a 3-day family itinerary
3 days — easy — mid-range
Kyoto in 4 days — the 3-day plan plus a full Nara day trip
4 days — moderate — mid-range
Kyoto in 5 days — the complete plan plus the mountains
5 days — moderate — mid-range
Kansai in 7 days — Kyoto base with Nara, Osaka, Himeji, and Hiroshima
7 days — moderate — mid-range
Kyoto in a week — a 7-day itinerary with Nara, Osaka, and Uji day trips
7 days — moderate — mid-range