[Itinerary Check] 3 Days in Kyoto, Is this too packed?
I'm finalizing my 3 day Kyoto itinerary and would love to get your thoughts. I tried to group things by area to avoid spending too much time on transit.
Day 1
- Kiyomizu-dera -> Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka -> Kodai-ji -> Gion & Maruyama Park -> Yasaka Shrine
Day 2
- Arashiyama Bamboo Forest -> Tenryu-ji & Togetsukyo Bridge -> Kinkaku-ji -> Ryoan-ji -> Nijo Castle
Day 3
- Fushimi Inari Shrine -> Nishiki Market -> Philosopher's Path -> Kyoto Imperial Palace -> Gion Corner
A few questions:
- Is Arashiyama really worth it? I've heard the bamboo forest gets insanely crowded. Do you think it's an absolute must-do, or is it okay to skip it to free up some time?
- Does this look doable, or am I rushing it?
Thanks! 🙏