Do I need to book temple tickets in advance?

Most temples do not require advance booking; you simply pay at the entrance gate with cash or a card.

Is there a pass for public transport?

The Kyoto City Bus One-Day Pass was discontinued. Just use your IC card (ICOCA/Suica) for individual fares.

Kyoto Temple Hopping: A 3-Day Plan

Spend three days focusing on the three main clusters of Kyoto—Arashiyama in the west, Higashiyama in the east, and the northern foothills—to minimize travel time. Use the local bus and train networks early in the morning to beat the tour bus crowds.

Buy an IC Card. Purchase a Suica, Pasmo, or ICOCA card at the airport or train station. You will use this for all buses and local trains in Kyoto; tapping in and out is significantly faster than buying individual paper tickets.
Start at 7:00 AM. Kyoto's top temples are crowded. Arrive at the gates by 7:00 AM or 8:00 AM to see the grounds before the tour groups arrive at 10:00 AM.
Cluster your sightseeing. Don't jump from one end of the city to the other. Stay within one district per day to maximize time spent walking through temples rather than sitting on a bus.

Do I need to book temple tickets in advance?: Most temples do not require advance booking; you simply pay at the entrance gate with cash or a card.
Is there a pass for public transport?: The Kyoto City Bus One-Day Pass was discontinued. Just use your IC card (ICOCA/Suica) for individual fares.