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Kiyomizu-dera
The Kiyomizu stage hangs on Higashiyama. This day is the temple, the slopes and Yasaka, ending in Gion. Not Fushimi Inari, and not Arashiyama.
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Higashiyama / Kiyomizu
Kiyomizu, the slopes, Yasaka and Gion. One Higashiyama day — not Fushimi or Arashiyama.
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Sannen-zaka
The stone slope below Kiyomizu, dense with tea and sweet shops. One hill with Ninen-zaka — not a second district.
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Ninen-zaka
The slope north of Sannen-zaka; Yasaka Pagoda is at the corner. Stop at Kodai-ji — do not jump to a Kawaramachi shop-binge.
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Yasaka Pagoda
Hokan-ji’s five-storey pagoda at the foot of Ninen-zaka. One street frame, then move — the interior is not the day’s theme.
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Kodai-ji
The temple of Nene. Night illumination is seasonal only. On ordinary days the garden is enough — do not assume lights every night.
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Kawai Kanjiro Memorial
The potter’s house, climbing kiln still there. Closed Mondays. Same hillside as Kiyomizu, but the pace is indoors — not slope shopping.
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Chion-in
The huge Sanmon and the seven mysteries. It climbs. Same stretch as Maruyama Park — do not continue to Ginkaku-ji.
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Shoren-in
A monzeki temple of camellias and a pond. Quieter than Chion-in. Look closely at one of the two — do not buy both tickets in full.
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Maruyama Park
The weeping cherry sits in the middle; blossom week is its own crowd. On ordinary days it is a rest between Yasaka and Chion-in — not a second viewpoint.
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Yasaka Shrine
The Gion Matsuri shrine; the west gate faces Shijo. After the visit, enter Hanamikoji — do not climb back to Kiyomizu.
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Hanamikoji
Stone paving and townhouses. Walk at dusk — do not chase geiko for photos. This closes a Higashiyama day; it is not Kawaramachi’s shopping street.
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Shirakawa
Willows and bridges along Shirakawa in Gion. The other light on a Hanamikoji evening — then stop.
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Kennin-ji
Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple; the Wind and Thunder Gods replica is in the hall. Morning or mid-afternoon — do not sprint it in before a Pontocho dinner peak.
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Minamiza
The kabuki theatre east of Shijo Bridge. It is the plan only with a ticket; otherwise the facade, then the bridge to Pontocho or stay in Gion.
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Gion Matcha
One bowl of matcha at the end of a Higashiyama day. After the slopes — not a second Uji tea street.
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Walk or ride one stop. A new district is another day.
Sannen-zaka
Walk · 6min
Walk, same axis
Walk on to Sannen-zaka. The Kiyomizu stage hangs on Higashiyama. This day is the temple, the slopes and Yasaka, ending in Gion. Not Fushimi Inari, and not Arashiyama.
Ninen-zaka
Walk · 6min
Walk, same axis
Walk on to Ninen-zaka. The Kiyomizu stage hangs on Higashiyama. This day is the temple, the slopes and Yasaka, ending in Gion. Not Fushimi Inari, and not Arashiyama.
Nishiki Market
Kyoto transit · 25min
Another day
Kiyomizu-dera and Nishiki Market are not the same day. Open another day if you go.