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What to see in Kyoto in 3 days

This 3-day plan groups 16 of Kyoto's essentials by area, so you walk as little as possible: about 18 h 30 min of visits and 14.3 km on foot in total.

Day 1: Kiyomizu-dera and around

1. 09:30
   Kiyomizu-dera~1 h 30 min visit→ 13 min on foot (1.0 km)
2. 11:15
   Kōdai-ji~1 h visit→ 7 min on foot (0.5 km)
3. 12:25
   Yasaka Shrine~45 min visit→ 6 min on foot (0.4 km)
4. 13:20
   Gion~1 h 30 min visitLunch break nearby→ 5 min on foot (0.4 km)
5. 16:10
   Kennin-ji~1 h visit→ 35 min on foot (2.6 km)
6. 17:45
   Kyoto Tower~45 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→ next stop 5.4 km away: better by public transport or taxi
3. 12:00
   Kyoto Imperial Palace~1 h 30 min visit→ 27 min on foot (2.0 km)
4. 14:00
   Kyoto International Manga Museum~1 h 30 min visitLunch break nearby→ next stop 2.8 km away: better by public transport or taxi
5. 17:10
   Heian Shrine~1 h visit

Day 3: Fushimi Inari-taisha and around

1. 09:30
   Fushimi Inari-taisha~2 h visit→ 19 min on foot (1.4 km)
2. 11:50
   Tōfuku-ji~1 h 15 min visit→ 21 min on foot (1.6 km)
3. 13:30
   Sanjūsangen-dō~1 h visitLunch break nearby→ 21 min on foot (1.6 km)
4. 16:10
   Kyoto Station~1 h visit→ 20 min on foot (1.5 km)
5. 17:30
   Tō-ji~1 h 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.