Our 3 Days in Kyoto Itinerary
Day 1
Suzuki Shofudo
A washi (Japanese paper) specialty shop. Their goods range from paper to products with washi designs like tea containers and pasta cases.
Nishiki Market
If you you want to do tabearuki (eating while walking), this is definitely the place. It’s a place packed with as many people as there are choices for food.
Day 2
Arashiyama
To go to Arashiyama, you will have to board the incredibly cute streetcar called “Randen.” As soon as you get off the station, you will be surrounded with plenty of quirky shops. Don’t forget to get a frozen beer. That always hits the spot.
Arashiyama Monkey Park
There’s a 20-minute hike to get to where the monkeys are, but it’s totally worth it if you love animals. The monkeys were pretty relaxed when we were there, probably because it was raining, but the signs on site tell visitors to be careful around the monkeys, and specifically not to make eye contact.
Fufu no Yu
The perfect pitstop after Arashiyama Monkey Park. Soak our tired legs and was the dirt off your skin as you enjoy the baths.
NEKOANA
A quirky little shop that sells mostly cat goods, and an odd character named Daniel.
Day 3
Yasui Konpiragu
An “enkiri jinja,” or a shrine for cutting ties. It features a huge rock that with a small opening that you have to pass through twice — once for severing bad ties, and the second time for binding good luck.
Tsujiri
People line up for their green tea sweets. I had the Tsujiri Parfait and it was all matcha goodness.
Fushimi Canal Cruise
Just lovely. The willow trees are a sight to see.
Fushimi breweries
Most of them offer sake tasting for about a thousand yen, where you get three cups of three different varieties. A pretty good deal for someone who loves liquor.
