Japan Itinerary: Kyoto temple-hopping adventure alert!

Kyoto temple-hopping adventure alert! 🛕✈️ If you're dreaming of lantern-lit lanes, gorgeous pagodas, and soul-soothing alleys, here’s the ultimate highlights tour of Kyoto’s Higashiyama district—aka the city’s most photogenic quarter.

Must-See Places in Kyoto’s Temple Heartland:

1. Nineizaka (Ninenzaka): Japan, 〒605-0826 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Masuyacho, 清水2丁目. Open all day! Wander the stone steps, drool over sweet shops, and get those classic Kyoto pics 🍡.
2. Hōkan-ji Temple (Yasaka Pagoda): Japan, 〒605-0862 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, 清水八坂上町388. Open 10:00-15:00. Snap the 5-story pagoda—iconic in every season, and less crowded at opening time!
3. Yasaka Kōshin-dō Temple: 390 Kinencho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0828. Open 09:00-17:00. Famous for its colorful “kukurizaru” charms—don’t skip the Insta-worthy backdrop 🎨.
4. Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka: 2-chome, Masuya-cho, Higashiyama-ku. Streets open all day. Kyoto’s best for traditional vibes and historic merchant houses.
5. Kiyomizuzaka: Stroll this slope lined with pottery shops and street-food stalls on your way to Kiyomizu-dera.
6. Ishibe Alley: Step back in time (and avoid the crowds!). It’s a hidden, lantern-lit lane with tranquil Kyoto feels.
7. Kōdai-ji Temple: Bring coins for incense! Walk the bamboo grove and check the Zen garden for ultimate Kyoto calm.
8. Nene-no-michi: Enjoy this pretty boulevard, especially at dusk.

Travel Hack: Start your walk early AM to dodge tourist crowds (and get misty streets for the best photos!).

Foodie Tip: Try yatsuhashi (Kyoto’s chewy sweet) from any Ninenzaka stall, and treat yourself to matcha soft-serve on Sannenzaka.

Getting Around: All spots are walkable within Higashiyama; buses or subway get you here fast. Japan’s tap-and-go IC cards make transit a breeze!

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Post by Agustin (@agustintravel) | Sep 14, 2025