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7-Day Adventure in Kyoto: Exploring the Rich Culture and Delightful Cuisine

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3 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 7-day journey through Kyoto, Japan, where you'll immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine. From iconic landmarks like Kyoto Tower and Kiyomizu-dera to hidden gems like Sannenzaka and Nishiki Market, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience.

Trip to Kyoto

Day 1
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$157

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$ 4

Gozanbo (鉄板焼 五山望)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
4 - 5 min

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Kyoto Tower
Tower with an observation deck offering binoculars & touch-screen guides, plus a food court.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
16 - 20 min

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Sannenzaka
Bustling pedestrian street on a hill lined with souvenir stalls & traditional Japanese architecture.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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塔の下
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$54
1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 2
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$159

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$ 8

dominique bouchet kyoto
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
11 - 14 min

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Higashiyama Jisho-ji
This 15th-century Zen temple features picturesque gardens & a sand mound shaped like Mount Fuji.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
8 - 12 min

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かに道楽北白川店
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$72
3 - 4 min

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牛おおた
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$44
Day 3
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$169

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$ 4

東山庭
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
12 - 18 min

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Kiyomizu-dera
Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
9 - 11 min

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Kyoto Gion YASAKA SHRINE
This Shinto shrine was erected in 656 A.D. & is home to one of the most famous festivals in Japan.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Gion MAVO (祇園MAVO)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$42
4 - 6 min

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牛牛GYUGYU 祇園本店
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$62
Day 4
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$183

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$ 8

京やきにく ひより
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
6 - 8 min

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Kinkaku-ji
Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
24 - 29 min

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Tō-ji Temple
Historic Buddhist temple with a 5-story wooden pagoda & sculptures of deities from the 8th century.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
13 - 20 min

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Ikinari Steak (いきなり!ステーキ)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$68
7 - 10 min

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でん 京都九条店
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Day 5
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$161

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$ 8

すてーき一郎
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
8 - 10 min

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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Shrine with 10th-century origins featuring annual festivals to mark natural & historical events.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
17 - 21 min

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Nishiki Market
400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Citron Blé
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$72
2 - 3 min

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Restaurant Matsukiya (松喜屋 京都四条店)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$50
Day 6
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$166

TOKI / YUI (都季 トキ / 結一 ユイ)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$46
Nijō Castle
Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$20
ローズルーム
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$50
9 - 14 min

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焼肉屋 ロマンポップ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$50
Day 7
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$138

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$ 4

焼肉 やる気京都八条口店
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$38
14 - 17 min

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Fushimi Inari Taisha
Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$38
7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$62

Budget breakdown: $1166 In total

Activities & Food:$1132
Transport:$34