Two days in Kyoto

Is two days in Kyoto enough? I am planning a whirlwind trip to Japan with four days in Tokyo and two days in Kyoto. I'd appreciate input about the time I plan to stay in each place. Thanks!

Enough or not depends on traveler's interest and traveling pace...but in 2 days, I think you can at least visit several popular spots. It would be better to sort out visiting places depending on geological areas (for example, east part and west part) so you don't waste time for transporation.

Very good point. I am just starting to travel so your help is greatly appreciated. I saw someone else's two day itinerary on this forum and that helped too. So kind of you to help.

any special reason to go to Tokyo? unlike London, Paris, Rome etc. Tokyo doesn't have that many ancient monuments. because you want to visit Kyoto why not visit only the Kansai? Osaka, while much smaller than Tokyo, has lots of great department stores and also the usual international fashion suspects: Chanel, Vuitton, Fendi, etc. in addition Osaka is close to Kyoto and Nara, 2 old capitals that, together , have several thousands historical buildings.
however yes you can see Tokyo and Kyoto in a week but you need to plan very very carefully as it always takes longer than one think to go to and visit historical places. And of course you have to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto and back. it takes 3hrs plus one way and around yen 28000 return so a 7 days JR pass would be worthwhile as you can also use it to go around Tokyo on the loop line, to go from the airport to downtown Tokyo etc.