Где жить
Gion vs Kyoto Station vs Arashiyama edge.
Gion / Higashiyama
Плюс: walk temples dawn; Pontocho dinner 5 min. Минус: suitcase cobble taxi narrow; expensive ryokan.
Kyoto Station area
Плюs: Shinkansen + bus terminal; Isetan depachika. Минус: 20 min bus to Gion each trip.
Kawaramachi central
Плюs: shopping Teramachi; bus hub. Минус: chain hotel bland ok practical.
Arashiyama
Плюs: bamboo dawn walk from door. Минус: far Fushimi; evening dead early close.
Osaka sleep commute
Плюs: cheaper nightlife Dotonbori. Минус: last train miss taxi ¥15000 — wrong for Kyoto depth.