A 2-day, 1-night trip to Kyoto to visit temples and enjoy matcha tea

#DomesticTravelStrategy (Perfect for those who want quiet temples and shrines, historic paths, and the gentle taste of matcha)🍵⛩️ ⸻ 🗓️ Day 1: Golden Temples and Geisha Paths 🛬 Arrival & check-in to a ryokan in Gion – a tatami room and warm hospitality awaits you! 🥐 Breakfast: % Arabica Kyoto Higashiyama Branch – Enjoy delicious coffee while looking at Yasaka Pagoda. 📍Morning: Kinkakuji Temple (Rokuonji Temple) ✨ ・Enjoy the spectacular view of the beautiful gold leaf-covered hall reflected in the pond. ・Take a stroll through the mossy garden and get a lucky charm! 📍Afternoon: Arashiyama・Bamboo Forest and Riverside Walk ・Take a leisurely walk among the bamboo that stretches high into the sky. ・After visiting Tenryuji Temple, take a walk or rent a boat along the Hozu River. 🍽️ Lunch: Arashiyama Yoshimura – Enjoy a soba noodle lunch with a spectacular view. 📍Evening: Gion & Hanamikoji ・Stroll along the stone-paved alleys and check out the traditional tea houses. ・If you're lucky, you might even spot a maiko or geisha! Don't forget to take a photo at Yasaka Pagoda. 🍷 Dinner: Gion Karyo – Enjoy the flavors of Kyoto with a beautifully presented kaiseki meal. 🌙 Optional: Watch traditional Japanese performing arts at Gion Corner (you can experience a lot in 1 hour!) ⸻ 🗓️ Day 2: Zen Time and the Mystery of Fushimi Inari 🍞 Breakfast: Walden Woods Kyoto – A simple and beautiful space, start with freshly baked bread and coffee. 📍Morning: Fushimi Inari Taisha ⛩️ ・ Hike through countless vermilion torii gates that stretch across the entire mountain. ・ Stop by a small shrine along the way and make a wish. 🍽️ Lunch: A local udon restaurant in the Fushimi area – Kitsune udon (a dish named after Inari) is recommended! 📍Afternoon: Philosopher's Path & Nanzenji Temple ・ Take a leisurely stroll along the rows of cherry blossom trees. ・ Stop by small temples, cafes, and shops along the way. 🍵 Matcha Break: Nakamura Tokichi Honten – Take a break with a matcha parfait or hand-made tea. 🚖 On the way home – Enjoy the tranquility of Kyoto and don't forget to pick up some Yatsuhashi souvenirs