Fall Foliage in Tokyo and Kyoto

Day 4

• Mode of transportation: Walking and train
• Take the train to Kyoto
• Walk or take a taxi to the hotel Rinn Kiyomizu Gojo
• Walk around the hotel area and grab dinner
• Yasaka-jinja Shrine is gorgeous lite up at night

Day 5

• Mode of transportation: Subway and walking
• Grab a hardy breakfast at WholeFood Cafe Apprivoiser. You can walk there from the hotel.
• Get to Fushimi Inari Shrine early to start the hike to Mt. Inari. 
• Lunch at the vendors outside of the shrine
• Rest up at the hotel for a bit
• Take in the sights through Higashiyama (Historic District) as you walk towards Kiyomizu-Dera. Along the way you will encounter countless temples and picturesque spots. Plan to spend at least 2 hours at Kiyomizu-Dera. We got there during daylight and stayed until night to see the park light up. 
• If you have time in the day, consider explore Nanzen-ji Temple

Day 6

• Mode of transportation: Subway, bus and walking
• Grab breakfast near the hotel
• Get an early start to the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest.
• Explore the Golden Pavilion and the surrounding park
• Visit Nijo Castle and grounds.
• Dinner: Chao Chao Gyoza Shijo Kawaramachi for some delicious gyoza!
• Spend the evening walking about the Gion district

Day 7

• Enjoy the morning around your hotel. Perhaps return to WholeFood Cafe Apprivoiser for breakfast.
• Check out of the hotel and walk to the station
• Take the train back to Tokyo at 11am

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