📍Kyoto. One-Day Itinerary 🇯🇵

We explored Kyoto while driving here from Osaka. We arrived at Gion Shijo station and refueled with coffee and onigiri from a convenience store. We headed from the very beginning to the main point, Kiyomizudera Temple, through the shopping streets of the Kiyomizu district, the very same geisha and maiko-san quarter. (We don't expect to get there in 40 minutes; the map shows it'll take about 3 hours 😀 and the main thing is not to get lost among the tempting stalls and alleyways.) We spend another hour and a half at the temple. We make sure to get a fortune told and stroll around the entire grounds. Rice pancakes, pickled cucumber, matcha ice cream, and various tastings will definitely not leave you hungry. Then we smoothly move to Yasaka Jinja, stopping along the way at the quiet oasis of peace, Maruyama Park. And now, exhausted and worn out, but with a full phone and a satisfied face, we head towards Pontocho to finally get something to eat. Ramen, sushi, onigiri, oh my god—it's simply impossible to choose! KYOTO ENGINE RAMEN is the perfect spot for vegans and meat eaters! (According to meat eater Styopa, they had the best ramen here.) Filling, delicious, just what you need after a six-hour walk. Still got some energy left? Then, after a hearty dinner, we turn the corner to Nishiki for souvenirs, new clothes, or a serving of desserts 😏. By evening, completely exhausted, we load ourselves onto the train and head back to Osaka, already making plans for our next visit 🙌🏼