Overview collage of Kyoto attractions including temples, gardens, and city streets
Some of Kyoto’s most visited areas at a glance.

Key highlights

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Famous for its thousands of red torii gates climbing the hillside. Early mornings and evenings are quieter. Add walking times, viewpoints, and how long to allow for the full hike.

Arashiyama & Bamboo Grove

A riverside district with the bamboo grove, Tenryū-ji temple and viewpoints. Include ideas for half-day or full-day itineraries in your own notes.

Central Kyoto & Downtown

Shopping streets, covered arcades, and modern city life. Use this space to list museums, galleries, and rainy-day options you find.

Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama

Temple verandas and pagoda above traditional rooftops in Higashiyama, Kyoto

Steep, historic streets with wooden houses, shops, and views back over the city. Add your own notes on must-see temples, photo spots, and crowd-avoidance tips.

Zen Gardens & Villas

Calm Kyoto garden with pond, trees, and traditional building

Dry rock gardens, moss gardens, and villa grounds such as Ryōan-ji or Ginkaku-ji. Use this space to record which gardens need advance booking and ideal visiting times.

Lantern-lit Lanes

Kyoto street with pagodas and people walking in the evening

Evening walks through Gion and surrounding streets. Add notes on geisha etiquette, photography rules, and quieter side streets from your own research.

Planning your days

Replace or expand these bullets with details from your own sources. You can also add a simple table comparing 2–3 example itineraries.