Unlike Tokyo , Kyoto is a nice and cozy city. We started the day with a walking tour that gave us an intense view of this city of shrines.

There is a lot to do in this city. However, I would recommend focusing on a few of the best specific shrines.

  1. Inari Shrine - do the full mountain hike to the top and check the small waterfalls on the backside
  2. Kinkaku-ji Shrine
  3. Ninna-ji temple - a 1200-year-old temple with several statues of Hindu gods sculpted in 800 AD.

If you have not visited an onsen then go for Funoka Onsen , the oldest sento (hot water bath) in Kyoto. 490 yen entry fee + 200 yen optional for a small towel. There were a total of 2 pools outside and 4 inside of varying temperatures. One of the pools was electric! I would highly recommend visiting this.

Note:

  1. Nishiki Market is a great area to visit for food.
  2. The city is well-connected by a public bus system with a flat fare of 230 yen per adult.
  3. The best way to get from Tokyo to Kyoto is not the Bullet train but the overnight bus journey.