Things to do in Kyoto, no research required

Kyoto punishes a fast itinerary. Give it a slow one and the map does the navigating between temples so you can keep your head up. The SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM pulls the crowds, and Kimono Tea Ceremony MAIKOYA Nishiki covers the traditional end properly rather than as a photo op. Katsu does okonomiyaki worth planning dinner around, and Goodman Roaster Kyoto handles the coffee break you’ll want by mid-afternoon. Between the galleries and the bars, there’s a week here that never sends you down the same temple route twice.