Fastest way going to these places in Kyoto

Hi,

I plan to visit this places by bus or train in Kyoto. I'll be coming from Karasumaoike station.

1st day - Arashiyama
2nd day- Fushimi Inari & Uji

These places are outside of main Kyoto and I'm thinking to spend there the whole day. Please tell me which bus no, rail or subway should I take going to these places.

Please don't mention about using the city bus pass because I'm planning to use that on other days.

Thank you

These places are outside of main Kyoto

Arashiyama is in the northwestern outskirts, but Fushimi Inari is just a 5 minute train ride from Kyoto Station, located rather centrally.


and I'm thinking to spend there the whole day.

You can easily spend an entire day in Arashiyama, but I would find it difficult to do the same in case of Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Access to Arashiyama is explained here:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3912.html#jump_access

Access to Fushimi Inari here:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3915.html#jump_access

From Karasumaoike you should take trains. For Arashiyama you can take the Tozai Line west to either Nijo and change to the Saga Line to Saga Arashiyama Station, or change at Uzumasatenjingawa for the Randen trains to Arashiyama. Personally I would do the latter itinerary as it drops you off right in central Arashiyama.

For Fushimi Inari and Uji take the Tozai Line east to the Sanjo Station where you can transfer to Keihan line south to your destinations.

Check out this page to orient yourself in Kyoto:

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2363.html

Please don't mention about using the city bus pass because I'm planning to use that on other days.

Not sure what you mean by this as you can buy multiple bus passes and use them on multiple days.

Thank you yllwsmrf!