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Discover the Magic of Kyoto: A 3-Day Itinerary

Elfren Quesada Valverde

Elfren Quesada Valverde

12 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Kyoto, Japan, with this exciting 3-day itinerary. Explore historic temples, indulge in delicious local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Kyoto

Day 1
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$30

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$ 4

Nishiki Market
400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 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.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Kiyomizu-dera
Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$13
7 - 10 min

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Kyoto Katsugyu (京都勝牛 清水五条坂店)
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$10
1 - 2 min

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ゆば泉
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$7
Day 2
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$29

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$ 6

Kinkaku-ji
Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$6
14 - 17 min

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Kyoto Imperial Palace
Palace complex & former Imperial family residence reconstructed in 1855, with gardens & gates.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Mr. Gyoza (ミスター・ギョーザ)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$7
14 - 21 min

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Tō-ji Temple
Historic Buddhist temple with a 5-story wooden pagoda & sculptures of deities from the 8th century.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$6
8 - 10 min

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SIZUYA (志津屋 京都駅店)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 3
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$32

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$ 4

Nijō Castle
Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$10
21 - 26 min

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Fushimi Inari Taisha
Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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mogmog Bakery
2012年7月にベーカリータマキより改名
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
6 - 9 min

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Byōdō-in Temple
Tours are offered of this iconic temple with a scenic pond & garden, plus a building with artifacts.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$6
6 - 9 min

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地鶏家心
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$7

Budget breakdown: $103 In total

Activities & Food:$90
Transport:$14