3 Days in Kyoto

Day 1: Historic Kyoto

Time	Activity	Description
09:00 AM	Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)	Visit the iconic Zen Buddhist temple covered in gold leaf.
11:00 AM	Ryoan-ji Rock Garden	Experience the peaceful simplicity of Japan's most famous rock garden.
01:00 PM	Nishiki Market	"Kyoto's Kitchen" - try local street food and buy souvenirs.
03:00 PM	Gion District	Walk through the historic geisha district and see traditional wooden machiya houses.

Time	Activity	Description
09:00 AM	Arashiyama Bamboo Grove	Walk through the towering bamboo stalks for a surreal experience.
11:00 AM	Tenryu-ji Temple	Explore the beautiful gardens of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
02:00 PM	Monkey Park Iwatayama	Hike up to see wild snow monkeys and a panoramic view of Kyoto.