No tight schedules, just a leisurely 3-night, 4-day Kyoto trip.

📍3-Night, 4-Day Kyoto Trip with Mom
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Day 1: Kyoto Station - Isamu Sushi - Nishiki Market - Kawaramachi Street - Yakiniku
Day 2: Arashiyama - Yoshimura Soba - Nijo Station Salt Bread - Kamogawa River - Ipanzaki Kaiseki
Day 3: Kimono Rental - Kiyomizu-dera Temple Tour - Sannenzaka Ninenzaka - Miyagawa Pork Cutlet - Don Quijote at Kyoto Station
🏖️ Arashiyama, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, Kyoto Tower
🚇 Bus, Subway, Haruka Train
🏠 Recommended Accommodations: Hotels near Kyoto Station, Gojo Station, and Kawaramachi
We stayed at the Vessel Campana Hotel Gojo, which has a large public bath and is conveniently located near Kyoto and Kawaramachi.
Breakfast was also very filling. Coin laundry available.

💡Note: The ticket gate locations can be confusing when taking the Haruka train from Kansai Airport. If you're confused, be sure to ask a staff member.
If you're taking the bus or subway, it's convenient to purchase and recharge an ICOCA card at Kyoto Station.
***If you're planning to rent a kimono to visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple, there are many hills, and wearing kimono sandals can be very painful. Wearing comfortable white sneakers or bringing a spare pair of shoes is recommended. (My feet were so sore that I barely made it to Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Ninenkaza in two hours.)

🧚Tip: You can take the JR line to Arashiyama, but taking the Randen train from Shijo-Omiya Station offers a more analog experience through the wide windows.
Lion Bakery near Nijo Station sells fluffy, moist salt bread for 100 yen. If you go late, this local bakery has limited stock.

Post by Kongmom0818 | Oct 31, 2025