If you only have one day in Kyoto, just follow this itinerary

🔸Kyoto is suited for a slow pace, so if you only have one day to enjoy Kyoto, don't exhaust yourself like a special forces soldier. Instead, take a leisurely city walk through Kiyomizu-dera, Ninenzaka, and Sannenzaka to deeply experience the retro vibe of Kyoto. . 📍Itinerary: Ishibei-koji Lane — Yasaka Pagoda — Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka — Kiyomizu-dera — Kimono Experience — Maruyama Park — Yasaka Shrine — Gion — Hanami-koji Lane — Return Kimono — Kodai-ji Temple Night Cherry Blossom Viewing . 📍Schedule: 7:00: Take bus 207 from Kyoto Station to Higashiyama Yasui. 7:30: Check in at Ishibei-koji Lane 8:00: Take photos in front of the deserted Yasaka Pagoda 8:15: Enjoy the tranquility of Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka 8:45: Visit Kiyomizu-dera before the tour groups arrive 10:00: Kimono Experience 11:00: Take photos in kimono at Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka 12:00: Arrive at Maruyama Park, where there are various snack stalls for lunch. Nearby are Chion-in and Shoren-in, which are also suitable for taking photos in kimono. If interested, you can choose to visit 14:30: Exit from another gate of Maruyama Park and reach Yasaka Pagoda Shrine 15:30: Leave Yasaka Shrine, cross the road to Gion 16:00: Check in at Hanami-koji Lane 17:00: Return Kimono 17:30: Dinner time 19:00: Enjoy the night cherry blossoms at Kodai-ji Temple . 📍10 Practical Tips for Kyoto You Should Know: 🔸1. If you want to see cherry blossoms, come at the end of March or the beginning of April. 🔸2. To avoid crowds, arrive before 8 am. 🔸3. Wear the kimono after visiting Kiyomizu-dera, otherwise climbing those steps will make you doubt your life. 🔸4. The high-end kaiseki restaurants here are very popular, remember to make a reservation in advance. 🔸5. Ishibei-koji Lane is lined with private houses, so keep quiet. 🔸6. The Kyoto bus one-day pass allows unlimited rides for one day, and it's worth the price after three rides. Otherwise, don't buy it. 🔸7. Kyoto's shopping centers are in Shijo Kawaramachi, but they close after 8 pm. 🔸8. Kyoto hotels are not cheap, if you don't mind, you can stay in guesthouses for convenience and good value for money. 🔸9. If you have time, take a walk along the Kamo River and enjoy Kyoto's slow life like a local. 🔸10. There are many delicious foods in Kyoto, such as sukiyaki, yudofu, and grilled meat, all worth a try. If you want to eat affordable local food, go to Nishiki Market next to Shijo Kawaramachi.