good list, really covers the basics well. one thing i'd mention is that the peace museum can get insanely crowded by 10am, so if you're not a morning person like me, go on a weekday or brace for lines...

honestly this is a solid itinerary, you've really done your homework on the old city bits. one thing i'd add is that the dyeing pits at Kofar Mata are way more impressive if you go early, like 8:30am...

honestly this is a solid breakdown, but one thing worth mentioning is the area around Patankar Bazaar if you want real local vibes. it's just off Lashkar and has these tiny family-run guesthouses that...

honestly the philosopher's path is overcrowded but the bamboo grove in the northern part of gion at sunrise is slept on. walk east from the shirakawa canal past the little bridge, you'll get mist risi...

just chiming in, i live a few blocks from there. the tree is actually visible from the street on the east side too, near the staff parking lot entrance. there's a small gap where the hedge is a bit sh...