# Three days in Kyoto, early mornings and late dinners

> Dinner in Gion and Pontocho, a guided Arashiyama walk and a free day around Fushimi Inari and Higashiyama. A Kyoto base with room to wander.

- Destination: [Japan](https://unsoldadventures.com/destinations/japan.md)
- Length: 3 days, 2 activities to book
- Web page: https://unsoldadventures.com/itineraries/japan-kyoto-three-days/

## At a glance

- Day 1 (Kyoto): Kyoto night food tour in Gion and Pontocho (bookable activity)
- Day 2 (Kyoto): Arashiyama Bamboo & Temples Walk with Michelin Lunch (bookable activity)
- Day 3 (Kyoto): Fushimi Inari early, Higashiyama on foot

Keep one base in Kyoto and plan around two guided activities. The final day is free, so you can follow the suggested walk or spend more time somewhere you liked.

## Day 1: Dinner in Gion and Pontocho

Settle into your stay, then join the evening food tour through Gion and Pontocho. It combines seasonal dishes, local sake and matcha. The vegetable menu uses fish broth, so check the menu if that matters to you.

## Day 2: Arashiyama on foot

Join the guided walk through the Bamboo Grove and temple gardens, followed by a Buddhist vegetarian lunch. This is the longer walking day; leave the evening quiet.

## Day 3: An early start, then your own Kyoto

Visit Fushimi Inari early if you want a quieter walk. After breakfast, explore Higashiyama or return to a neighborhood you want to know better. No activity is booked into this day.

## The activities to book

- [Kyoto night food tour in Gion and Pontocho](https://unsoldadventures.com/activities/kyoto-night-food-tour-in-gion-and-pontocho-ff345d77-8741-4669-aef1-e0d979c2361f.md): Lantern-lit alleys, hidden kitchens, and a guide who knows the backstreets. From $157, rated 5 (131 reviews), 3.5 h. Book: https://unsoldadventures.com/go/kyoto-night-food-tour-in-gion-and-pontocho-ff345d77-8741-4669-aef1-e0d979c2361f
- [Arashiyama Bamboo & Temples Walk with Michelin Lunch](https://unsoldadventures.com/activities/arashiyama-bamboo-temples-walk-with-michelin-lunch-2f0f6f2e-1046-4658-8893-fcf0cd2406e5.md): Bamboo at dawn, a Zen garden, and a Michelin lunch inside a temple. From $130, rated 5 (44 reviews), 5 h. Book: https://unsoldadventures.com/go/arashiyama-bamboo-temples-walk-with-michelin-lunch-2f0f6f2e-1046-4658-8893-fcf0cd2406e5