How are your feet feeling after yesterday’s part 1 in East Kyoto? I wasn’t joking when I said Kyoto is a 20,000-step city. Day 2 is no different, but the main change is the atmosphere: today you’ll soak in more of Kyoto’s natural side. From a sunrise walk through Arashiyama bamboo forest to the quiet of Ryōan-ji’s rock garden, this itinerary gives your feet a break and your morning a breath of fresh air. Even if you didn’t follow Day 1 , this guide stands perfectly on its own. Today’s route covers some of Western Kyoto’s most famous landmarks and offers a completely different pace from the busy streets of Higashiyama. So set your alarm for 4 a.m.—because we’re starting early again, and the reward is worth it.

When did you promise yourself a trip to Japan? You’re already trying to get a glimpse of what it’s like. How much more anime do you need to watch to convince yourself? How many more TikToks or Instagram Reels is it going to take? At some point you’re going to take the step and get over here, right? And when you do, how about I handle your two-day Kyoto itinerary?

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