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What to see in Kyoto in 2 days

This 2-day plan groups 9 of Kyoto's essentials by area, so you walk as little as possible: about 11 h 45 min of visits and 5.9 km on foot in total.

Day 1: Kiyomizu-dera and around

1. 09:30
   Kiyomizu-dera~1 h 30 min visit→ next stop 3.4 km away: better by public transport or taxi
2. 11:25
   Kyoto Station~1 h visit→ next stop 3.1 km away: better by public transport or taxi
3. 12:50
   Fushimi Inari-taisha~2 h visitLunch break nearby→ 19 min on foot (1.4 km)
4. 16:25
   Tōfuku-ji~1 h 15 min visit

Day 2: Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) and around

1. 09:30
   Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)~45 min visit→ 19 min on foot (1.4 km)
2. 10:35
   Ryōan-ji~1 h visit→ 10 min on foot (0.7 km)
3. 11:45
   Ninna-ji~1 h 15 min visit→ next stop 4.7 km away: better by public transport or taxi
4. 13:25
   Nijō Castle~1 h 30 min visitLunch break nearby→ 32 min on foot (2.4 km)
5. 16:45
   Kyoto Imperial Palace~1 h 30 min visit

Visit times are estimated by type of place and walks are computed as a straight line with a margin for the streets. Check the day's opening hours before you go.