6 Days Kyoto Itinerary

Shijo Bridge

Founded in 794, Kyoto was called Heian-kyo (平安京) back in the days. It was later renamed as Kyoto (京都) also means "Capital of City" because the home of the emperor is considered the capital. The Emperor lived in Kyoto from 794 to 1868 and later moved to Tokyo. Hence, Tokyo has become the current capital of Japan.

The Modern Kyoto and Old Kyoto is separated by Shijo Bridge along Kamogawa river. I find it very interesting because once you cross the bridge to Gion, it feels like back to the future of ancient Kyoto. Vice versa walking towards modern Kyoto brings you to the future surrounding with high rise and modernized buildings. To plan your trip ahead, try to categorize places based on:

1. Modern Kyoto & Old Kyoto
2. Central Kyoto - Eastern Kyoto - Southern Kyoto - Northern Kyoto - Western Kyoto

He had our itinerary well planned ahead to get the best experience of Kyoto:
Hotel: The Celestine Kyoto Gion, Rinn Mibu-dera, Miyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station

Must Eat: Tempura Endo Yasaka, Kyo Motsunabe Horumon Shu Shu, Musoshin Ramen Gion, Katsukura, Moritaya, Ramen Koganeya, Kyoto Ramen Koji

Day Trip: Himeji, Nara 

Attractions in Kyoto:
Eastern Kyoto - Kiyomizu-dera, Kenninji, Higashiyama
Southern Kyoto - Fushimi Inari Shrine, Yasaka Pagoda, Yasaka Shrine, Yasaka Koshindo, Maruyama Park, Gion.
Northern Kyoto - Kinkakuji
Photoshoot - Kyoto Prewedding

Next Stop: Off to Osaka