{"id":3068,"date":"2016-09-19T14:47:22","date_gmt":"2016-09-19T13:47:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3068"},"modified":"2021-08-11T10:32:27","modified_gmt":"2021-08-11T09:32:27","slug":"48-hours-in-kyoto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/japan\/48-hours-in-kyoto\/","title":{"rendered":"48 Hours in Kyoto"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kyoto is Japan\u2019s most enchanting city. Here, the legacy of old Japan lingers amongst the new, modern developments. Imperial capital for over 1,000 years, when the emperor moved to Tokyo in 1869 he left behind a treasure trove of arts and culture. Delve into a city of temples and numerous World Heritage Sites, investigate the roots of Geisha culture\u00a0and celebrate modern cosmopolitanism with some of Japan\u2019s best nightlife on your tour of Japan<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how to spend the perfect 48 hours in Kyoto.<\/p>\n

Day One in Kyoto<\/h2>\n

Morning<\/h3>\n

\"fushimi<\/a><\/p>\n

Hop on the Keihan line two stops out of the city to Fushimi-Inari station and cross the road to the breathtaking Fushimi Inari-tashi. Spread across a forested mountain slope, follow the tunnel of vivid red torii gates that wind their way between the temple\u2019s five main shrines. It is about four kilometres to reach the top. Take your time exploring, keeping an eye out for the fox statues: the messengers of Inari. Grab a treat from the delicious range of snacks for elevenses around the temple entrance.<\/p>\n

Afternoon<\/h3>\n

\"nijo<\/a><\/p>\n

Head back into Kyoto\u2019s centre to explore some of the city\u2019s best sights. Nijo Castle was built in the 17th century by the Tokugawa Shogun as a great show of opulence and power to the overthrown emperor. Within, you\u2019ll see the work of Japan\u2019s best artists on carvings and screens, whilst there are also plenty of tricks and traps, such as the nightingale floors:<\/p>\n

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