• * Visit the beautiful Arashiyama Bamboo Forest early in the morning to avoid the crowds
• * Explore the beautiful Japanese gardens at the UNESCO World Heritage Tenryuji Temple
• * See and interact with Japanese monkeys at Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
• * Visit Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple and see 1
• 200 Buddhist statues
• * Go to Ryoanji Temple, where fifteen stones and white sand in the rock garden symbolize the essence of Zen
• * Discover Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), experience Japanese calligraphy, and enjoy matcha with traditional sweets

Start your day early to enjoy the peaceful Bamboo Forest before the crowds. Visit Tenryuji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and stroll through its traditional Japanese garden. Then, walk to Togetsukyo Bridge for scenic views and photo opportunities Then, head to Monkey Park, where you can feed and observe wild monkeys while also enjoying a stunning view of Kyoto city from the mountain's summit. Afterward, enjoy lunch at a local Japanese restaurant before visiting Otaginenbutsuji Temple, home to 1,200 unique Buddhist statues The journey continues with a visit to Ryoan-ji, renowned for its rock garden that embodies Zen tranquility. Finally, discover Kinkaku-ji, experience Japanese calligraphy, and savor matcha with traditional sweets