We (myself and two teenage daughters) will be in Kyoto for two days (a weekend, to make matters worse) in early July. I keep reading how crowded the temples and shrines are. Any tips for where we should go to minimize the crowds?

One poster mentioned KOKE Temple and the Imperial Palace, which require reservations -- given the short time we are there, are these reasonable options? I realize that arriving early is one way to avoid at least some of the crowds -- what about evenings?