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Day 2 — Bamboo Grove and Golden Pavilion: Kyoto's Northwest All-Stars

3D2N Day 2

5 stops · 3D2N Day 2

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A morning-first route to claim the Arashiyama bamboo grove before the crowds. After seeing Tenryu-ji and Togetsukyo on foot, cross to the northwest by city bus for the golden Kinkaku-ji and Ryoan-ji's rock garden. With only one district transfer, Day 2 stays light.

3D2N Day 25 stopsEst. budget 50,000 KRW

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove嵐山 竹林の道

    Arashiyama · Nature · Attraction · 30 min stay

    A bamboo tunnel that hides the sky. Past 9 a.m. crowds make photos hard, so it's the first place to go on Day 2.

    08:30 이전

  2. Walk 3 min
    2

    Tenryu-ji Temple天龍寺

    Arashiyama · Temple · Garden · 50 min stay

    A World Heritage temple. Its Sogenchi garden, drawing the Arashiyama mountains in as borrowed scenery, is a four-season masterpiece. It connects directly to the grove's north gate for a smooth route.

  3. Walk 10 min
    3

    Togetsukyo Bridge渡月橋

    Arashiyama · Landmark · View · 30 min stay

    Arashiyama's symbol against the Katsura River and mountains. A photo spot where you can also enjoy rickshaws and boats from the riverside.

  4. Transit 40 min
    4

    Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)金閣寺

    Kita Ward · Temple · Attraction · 50 min stay

    A gold-leaf pavilion mirrored in the pond. The very scene you've seen in photos unfolds in real life — one of the highest-satisfaction spots for first-timers.

  5. Transit 10 min
    5

    Ryoan-ji Temple龍安寺

    Kita Ward · Temple · Garden · 40 min stay

    The byword for karesansui, with 15 arranged stones. One bus stop from Kinkaku-ji and easy to pair, it's perfect for experiencing Zen stillness.

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