Kyoto & Nara 4 Days - May 2026

Ginkaku-ji Temple

Philosopher's Path

Nanzen-ji Temple

teamLab Biovortex Kyoto

Kyoto International Manga Museum

Nijō Castle

Nishiki Market

Teramachi Shopping Street

Yasaka Shrine

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Tōfuku-ji Temple

Tea Ceremony Camellia FLOWER

Nara Park

Tōdai-ji Temple

Pontocho Area

Kōdaiji Temple

Giwon Komori

ぎをん 小森 You can enjoy sweets centered around matcha (green tea). More info: http://www.giwon-komori.com/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj5RLgbL39R/?img_index=6 #cafe

Gion Shirakawa

祇園白川 It's an area with a nostalgic atmosphere where traditional townhouses with lattice-patterned red shutters line the cobblestone streets of Gion. More info: https://souda-kyoto.jp/guide/spot/gionshirakawa.html IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CjIV__hrih1/ #architecture

Shorinji Temple

勝林寺 The temple has a beautiful flower chozu(fountain with purifying water). The temple grounds are also decorated with many photogenic decorations. More info: https://shourin-ji.org/english/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj5RLgbL39R/?img_index=9 #autumn #flower

Mizuya Chaya at Nara Park

春日野もみじの里 水谷茶屋 It's a popular spot for taking photos of tea houses with thatched roofs and deer together. Especially during the autumn foliage season, it's beautiful. IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CelVfWjrikb/ #autumn

Mt. Wakakusa

若草山 From the top of the mountain, you can overlook the town of Nara and enjoy spending time with deer in a different atmosphere from Nara Park. More info: https://www.visitnara.jp/venues/A00491/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CeONUkhL_Nx/ #nature

Suirokaku (Waterway Bridge)

This aqueduct bridge at Nanzenji Temple was originally built to transport water from Lake Biwa to Kyoto City. More info: https://biwakososui.city.kyoto.lg.jp/en/place/detail/32 IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C4dCrHuy4g-/?img_index=2 #architecture

Blue Bottle Coffe Kyoto Cafe

ブルーボトルコーヒー 京都カフェ A building over 100 years old has been renovated and now houses a Blue Bottle Coffee. More info: https://store.bluebottlecoffee.jp/pages/kyoto IG post: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1rWRqlSTRn/ #cafe

Chao Chao Sanjo Kiyamachi

Coordinates: 35.0084,135.7706 #gyoza

Nintendo Museum

Opened 2024. Interactive Nintendo history museum — play old consoles, try unique exhibits. ~25 min from Kyoto Station by JR Nara line (Ogura Station). Tickets must be purchased in advance via lottery on the Nintendo website.

Souden

手鞠鮨と日本茶 宗田 You can try cute temari sushi there. However, the taste might not be as good as regular sushi. More info: https://www.instagram.com/souden20180405/?hl=ja IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr0imxty7c8/?hl=ja #food

Starbucks Coffee - Kyoto Nineizaka Yasaka Chaya

京都二寧坂ヤサカ茶屋店 It's a Starbucks location that's very popular for its traditional Japanese house setting, providing a unique experience for visitors to enjoy. More info: https://www.starbucks.co.jp/press_release/pr2017-2182.php #cafe