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Day 5: Kyoto
With so many attractions on offer, you should allocate one entire day to explore the Arashiyama district of Kyoto in the west. It’s home to
the famous Bamboo Groves, Togetsu-kyo Bridge, Monkey Park Iwatayama, Sagano Scenic Railway and several important temples (Tenryu-ji,
Daikaku-ji, Jojjako-ji and Gio-ji).
Monkey family playing in Arashiyama mountain
Bamboo forest at Arashiyama
Day 6: Kyoto
Hiking up the Fushimi Inari Shrine at around 6 in the morning is a great experience to begin another day in Kyoto. A round trip takes about 2
to 3 hours to complete. Then head to the Philosopher’s Path and visit the World Heritage-listed temples and shrines in the area (Ginkaku-ji,
Kiyomizu-dera, Nanzen-ji, Kodai-ji, Heian and Eikan-do).
Day 7: Kyoto to Tokyo
To return to Tokyo, take a Shinkansen from Kyoto Station to Tokyo Station. The trip takes between 2 hours 30 minutes and 3 hours, and is
covered by the JR Pass.
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