Which Tokyo Day Trip should I cut for more Kyoto time

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Q:I'm staying in Tokyo in October and want to visit Kyoto for 2 days. In order to fit this in, I need to cut one of the day trips I initially planned. Which one would you cut? I don't have an obvious preference so need some advice.

(1) Hakone/Mt Fuji (2) Nikko (3) Kamakura

ALSO, what would be the 2nd one you would cut to add a 3rd day to a Kyoto trip (and would you do this)?

Thanks all!

A:The obvious choice for thechop would be Kamakura and/or Nikko, as they are both chiefly historical temple/shrine sites and Kyoto offers plenty of both. ut then again, if the day you happen to go to Mount Fuji area happens to be clouded, then you won't get much of a view.
I personally would spend more in Kyoto, as it's packed with attractions and offers so much.Random Tip:How bad is Virunga?A:Hi, jenniferhaywardtx -

I agree with Alec: Spend the time in Kyoto! I didn't visit Hakone because the chance of NOT seeing Mt. Fuji is apparently high. I enjoyed both Nikko and Kamakura, but if my time were limited (as yours is), I would put the time into Kyoto instead.

Hope that helps!A:Just got back from Japan yesterday. Loved Hakone (3 days). I would spend more time in Kyoto than Tokyo (we aren't big city lovers). Didn't go to Nikko because it seemed to much travel time for what it is. Nara (from Kyoto) deer park was fun. Hiroshima day trip was worth it. Trains are great!! Bring MONEY!! lots of it.Random Tip:French Polynesia vs MaldivesA:My choice would be also to skip Kamakura and Nikko. You would easily need 3 full days in Kyoto, possibly 4 if you want to do Nara. (Personally I would focus on Kyoto but many Fodories seem to enjoy Nara. Well, I get to see as many deers as I want in London parks!)

Though it greatly depends on weather forecast--most of attractions in both Nikko and Hakone are outdoors, so obviously not much if it rains heavily. Kamakura is mainly flat surface (and also more urban), perfectly doable in rain.

A:Re: Nara, W9London wrote: "Personally I would focus on Kyoto but many Fodories seem to enjoy Nara. Well, I get to see as many deers as I want in London parks!" Nara has MUCH more than the deer park!

W9London also wrote: "Kamakura is mainly flat surface," but a visit to Kamakura could also involve walking down the hill from Kita-Kamakura to Kamakura to see the temples and shrines along the way.

In any case, I still think that spending more time in Kyoto makes most sense.