Originally Posted by
cbentley21
... I plan on pounding the pavement on Day 2 visiting as many temples and shrines as possible. I am considering Ryoanji, Kinkakuji, Kiyomizudera, Chion-in, the garden at Ginkakuji, Nanzenji, Sanjusangendo, and Heian...
In my first visit to Kyoto (and to Japan), I did all of those, using the extensive tourist bus system. I just didn't do them all in one day.
I like to spend time at the various locations and try for some good photos. If you are a strong walker and don't get fatigued easily, you might (just) be able to do all that in one day, assuming you don't anticipate any "contemplation time." If you decide to try, I suggest the judicious use of taxis to get across town quickly.
Kinkaku-ji and Ryoan-ji are very close together, two stops on the local bus that runs by both. You could walk it in 10+/- minutes. Likewise, Sanjusangendo and Kiyomizu are very close, with Chionin and Nazen-ji a 10-15 minute walk north. Heian Jingu is kind of by itself in the middle of town and Ginkaku-ji is off in the eastern hills.
You will be busy.