Complete 5-day family friendly guide to Kyoto, Japan with Top attractions and Shopping and For kids

Day 2 starts at Arashiyama Bamboo Forest at 9 AM - allow 1 hour to explore. Take a 30-minute train ride from Saga Arashiyama Station to Kyoto Station (~$3 USD). Arrive at Nidec Kyoto Tower by 10:30 AM - spend 1.5 hours for views and cafe time. Travel 10 minutes by taxi (~$10 USD) to Nijō Castle at 12:30 PM - allow 2 hours to enjoy the gardens and history.

Start Day 3 at Kiyomizu-dera at 9 AM, allowing 1.5 hours to explore. Travel via bus (20 min, ~$2) to Nanzen-ji at 11 AM for another 1.5 hours of enjoyment. Afterward, take a 30-minute bus ride (~$2) to Uzumasa Kyoto Village by 1 PM, where you can spend 4 hours immersed in history and culture.

Start at Kyoto Railway Museum at 9 AM - allow 2 hours to explore the exhibitions. Take a 15-minute public bus ride (~$2 USD) to Kawaramachi-dori Street & Shijo-dori, arriving by 11:30 AM for 1.5 hours of shopping and dining. At 1:30 PM, walk 10 minutes to Nishiki Market for an hour and a half of food sampling and local goods.

Start Day 5 at Tetsugaku No Michi at 9 AM - allow 1 hour for a pleasant walk along the Philosopher's Path. Travel 30 minutes by bus (~200 JPY) to Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama, arriving at 10:30 AM - spend 2 hours enjoying the monkeys and views. Afterward, take a 30-minute bus ride (~230 JPY) to Kyoto Aquarium, arriving at 1 PM for a 90-minute visit before wrapping up your day.