Best 2 Days in Kyoto Itinerary

Kyoto is a beautiful city located in central Japan. Many people flock here because of the rich culture. Kyoto is famous for its many tourist attractions including palaces, temples, and shrines, and it’s easy accessibility to Tokyo and Osaka. During my 2 days in Kyoto Itinerary, I was able to see many of the city’s popular attractions and I wanted to share how I spent my 2 days in Kyoto.

It was not easy to create an itinerary for visiting Kyoto because there were so many other places I could have seen and visited during my stay here. However, I have curated the best of Kyoto spots to visit for 2 days in Kyoto from Fushimi Inari to Nishiki Market. 

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Best 2 Days in Kyoto Itinerary

Kyoto has some of the most tourist attractions in Japan and is known as the former capital of Japan. There are a lot of things to see and do during your 2 days in Kyoto. Here is my Kyoto 2-day itinerary.

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Kyoto 2 day Itinerary | Day 1 in Kyoto 

Kyoto is one of the famous cities in Japan known for Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, palaces and gardens, some of which have been designated collectively as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Kyoto Tower

Kyoto Tower is a broadcasting and observation tower located in Kyoto, Japan. The tower stands at 332 meters and was completed in 1995. The tower has an observation deck, which offers views of Kyoto and the surrounding area.

When you arrive at Kyoto Station, be sure to take some time and head over to the Kyoto Tower. You can get a beautiful view of the city. The tower in Kyoto is one of the highlights and is right outside of the train station which makes it a great pit stop before wandering to other places for the day. Book your…