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Kyoto day 1
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Kyoto Essential Highlights · Day 1

Kyoto, Japan · Heritage

Day 1 focuses on Heritage with a clean and efficient pace. You begin around SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM Kyoto, continue through curated stops, and close near Fushimi Inari Taisha. Plan includes about 105 minutes transit and 315 minutes on-location in Kyoto.

9:30 AM - 9:15 PM4 stops105 min travel

Estimated day cost

¥8,063

Entry, food & local transport estimates.

What to expect

4 planned stops with a heritage focus.
Stop order follows the itinerary timing blocks with practical transfer guidance.
Expect about 105 minutes of total transit through the day.
lunch and dinner can fit naturally into the itinerary window.

Connected itinerary flow

Every stop is linked with arrival, travel, and finish timing.

Estimated day cost: ¥8,063

Stop 1

9:30 AM

to 11:30 AM

0m transfer
SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM Kyoto photo 1
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SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM Kyoto

Museum

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Rated 4.8 / 5

Kyoto Essential Highlights stop in Kyoto: explore SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM Kyoto as a museum highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Planned arrival

Start from your stay or arrival point with a comfortable buffer.

Expected spend

¥2,136

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 0 minsVisit 120 minsMonday: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM

109 Horinouechō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8117, Japan

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Transfer to Kiyomizu-dera

35 mins

Train • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Short break · 55 min

Stop 2

1:00 PM

to 2:30 PM

35m transfer
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Kiyomizu-dera

Heritage

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Rated 4.6 / 5

Kyoto Essential Highlights stop in Kyoto: explore Kiyomizu-dera as a heritage highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Train

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

¥1,246

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 90 minsMonday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PMLunch break fits here

1-chōme-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan

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Ticket from ¥1,246GetYourGuideTourViatorActivitiesKlook

Transfer to Borough Market

35 mins

Train • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Free afternoon · 115 min

Stop 3

5:00 PM

to 5:30 PM

35m transfer
Borough Market photo 1
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Borough Market

Attraction

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Rated 4.6 / 5

Kyoto Essential Highlights stop in Kyoto: explore Borough Market as a attraction highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Train

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

¥1,246

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 30 minsMonday: Closed

London SE1 9AH, UK

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Ticket from ¥1,246GetYourGuideTourViatorActivitiesKlook

Transfer to Fushimi Inari Taisha

35 mins

Train • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Free afternoon · 115 min

Stop 4

8:00 PM

to 9:15 PM

35m transfer
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Fushimi Inari Taisha

Heritage

8:00 PM - 9:15 PM

Rated 4.6 / 5

Kyoto Essential Highlights stop in Kyoto: explore Fushimi Inari Taisha as a heritage highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Train

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

¥1,246

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 75 minsMonday: Open 24 hoursDinner break fits here

68 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan

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Ticket from ¥1,246GetYourGuideTourViatorActivitiesKlook

Meal suggestions inside the day flow

Lunch

Gyukatsu Motomura

Food

407-1 Sakuranochō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8035, Japan

Lunch fits naturally in this time window, and this is one of the better-rated food stops available in Kyoto.

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Dinner

GYUKATSU Kyoto Katsugyu Teramachi Kyogoku

Food

529-2 Higashigawachō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8046, Japan

Dinner fits naturally in this time window, and this is one of the better-rated food stops available in Kyoto.

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Food & local flavor

Best food streets cluster near the old town / main square in Kyoto. Eat where locals queue.

Sushi & sashimiRamenTempuraMatcha sweets

Typical meal: from ¥1,602

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Plan & book your trip

Getting to Kyoto

Flight · ¥46,280Rail (regional) · ¥5,340Car · ¥4,450Airport transfer · ¥1,068

Where to stay

Central Kyoto · from ¥16,020/night

A central base near SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM Kyoto keeps your first-day stops walkable and cuts morning transfer time.

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Getting around

This is a compact, transit-friendly day — public transport, walking, and taxis are usually better than a car.

Walk · metro · taxi

Guides & tours

Kyoto walking tourGetYourGuidePrivate local guideGetYourGuideLocal food tourGetYourGuideSkip-the-line & monumentsGetYourGuide

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Estimated trip cost

2
Flights · 2× round trip¥185,120
Hotel · 1 room × 1 night¥16,020
Local transport¥2,777
Food¥5,981
Entry tickets¥23,496
Guided tours (optional)¥11,748
Total for 2 travelers¥233,394 – ¥385,178
Per person¥116,697 – ¥192,589

Estimate for 2 days and 2 travelers; international airfare varies most — check live prices via the links. Hotel assumes ~2 guests per room. All figures are starting estimates.