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Kyoto Unveiled: A 10-Day Adventure in the Land of Tradition

김하림 (harheem)

김하림 (harheem)

11 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through Kyoto, Japan, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of this enchanting city. From ancient temples to bustling markets, experience the magic of Kyoto like never before.

Trip to Kyoto

Day 1Glimpses of Tradition and Culinary Delights
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$26

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$ 2

Hachidaime Gihey (八代目儀兵衛 京都祇園店)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
3 - 4 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Kennin-ji Temple
Historic, ornate Buddhist temple with a traditional Zen garden, tea ceremonies & colorful murals.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$6
15 - 18 min

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SOWGEN
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
2 - 3 min

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Nishiki Market
400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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権太呂本店
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$7
Day 2Castles, Palaces, and the Charming Streets of Kyoto
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$32

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$ 4

Café Tyrol (喫茶チロル)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
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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$10
14 - 17 min

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Kyoto Imperial Palace
Palace complex & former Imperial family residence reconstructed in 1855, with gardens & gates.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Kyoto Katsugyu (京都勝牛 清水五条坂店)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$7
3 - 4 min

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Sannenzaka
Bustling pedestrian street on a hill lined with souvenir stalls & traditional Japanese architecture.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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阿古屋茶屋
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 3Vietnamese Flavors and Towering Temples
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$46

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$ 2

Nha Viet Nam Kyoto
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
4 - 6 min

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Higashi Hongan-ji Temple
Serene Buddhist temple complex with a 76m-long hall, one of the largest wood buildings in the world.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$6
8 - 12 min

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Kyoto Tower
Tower with an observation deck offering binoculars & touch-screen guides, plus a food court.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
10 - 12 min

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ドラゴンバーガー
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
10 - 15 min

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Tōfuku-ji Temple
Large Buddhist temple established in 1236 on scenic grounds with gardens known for fall foliage.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$6
10 - 15 min

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Vermillion - cafe.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$7
Day 4Tea Houses, Monkeys, and Golden Splendor
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$38

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$ 4

茶寮八翠
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
8 - 11 min

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Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
Popular area atop Mt. Arashiyama for viewing wild macaque monkeys & sweeping city views.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$6
15 - 18 min

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Toei Kyoto Studio Park
Theme park & movie set featuring a replica Edo-period village with traditional buildings & streets.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
19 - 23 min

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Mamemasa (豆政)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$4
3 - 4 min

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Kinkaku-ji
Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$6
4 - 6 min

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Go Go Coffee
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$7
Day 5Tranquil Gardens and Sacred Shrines
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$31

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$ 4

Kyo-Suiran (京 翠嵐)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
6 - 9 min

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Tenryu-ji
This venerable Zen temple at the foot of mountains features teahouses & serene, expansive gardens.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$6
16 - 20 min

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Ryōan-ji
On the scenic grounds of this 15th-century temple is a famous Zen rock garden & a yudofu restaurant.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$6
13 - 16 min

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とようけ茶屋
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$7
5 - 8 min

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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Shrine with 10th-century origins featuring annual festivals to mark natural & historical events.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$6
8 - 11 min

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ヌーラーニ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$3
Day 6Coffee Culture and Serene Temples
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$40

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$ 4

Blue Bottle Coffee (ブルーボトルコーヒー)
京都カフェ
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
6 - 9 min

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Nanzen-ji Temple
Stately Buddhist temple complex with a Zen garden, forested grounds & walking paths.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$6
9 - 11 min

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Heian-jingū Shrine
Classic Shinto shrine & landscaped gardens created in 1895 for the city's 1,100th birthday.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$6
18 - 22 min

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ナカガワ小麦店
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$8
4 - 5 min

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Shimogamo Shrine
Legendary 2,000-year-old shrine & excavation site set in a tranquil, riverside forest.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$6
7 - 10 min

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Cafe Verdi (カフェ・ヴェルディ)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 7Riverside Cafes and Mystical Temples
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$42

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$ 6

OHARA RIVERSIDE CAFE KIRIN 来隣
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
24 - 29 min

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Kifune Shrine
Intimate Shinto shrine with a verdant mountainside setting, reached by a lantern-lined path.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$6
65 - 78 min

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Enryaku-ji Temple
This sprawling Tendai Buddhist monastery dates to the 7th century but was rebuilt centuries later.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$6
34 - 41 min

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Omen (おめん)
銀閣寺本店
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$8
5 - 8 min

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Higashiyama Jisho-ji
This 15th-century Zen temple features picturesque gardens & a sand mound shaped like Mount Fuji.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$6
6 - 9 min

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monk
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 8Bakeries, Museums, and Gyoza Galore
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$33

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$ 2

Bake House Inoue (井上製パン)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
6 - 9 min

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Rengeō-in (Sanjūsangen-dō) Temple
This iconic Buddhist temple is known for its 1,001 life-sized wooden statues of the goddess Kannon.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$6
14 - 17 min

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Umekoji Park
Sprawling park adjacent to the aquarium, featuring recreational fields & seasonal flower displays.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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魚河岸宮武
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$7
15 - 22 min

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Kyoto Railway Museum
Contemporary space with exhibits on the railway & an array of locomotives & trains on display.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$13
21 - 32 min

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Mr. Gyoza (ミスター・ギョーザ)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$3
Day 9Coffee Roasters, Ancient Temples, and Tea Ceremonies
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$30

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$ 4

Kurasu
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$6
15 - 18 min

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Fushimi Inari Taisha
Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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THE SODOH HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO (ザ ソウドウ 東山 京都)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$6
5 - 8 min

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Kōdai-ji Temple
Serene setting with a Buddhist temple & gardens, plus tea houses & seasonal light festivals.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$6
7 - 10 min

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長楽館カフェ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
Day 10Iconic Landmarks and Sweet Indulgences
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$53

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$ 4

スターバックス
京都宇治平等院表参道店
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
4 - 5 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$6
55 - 66 min

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Kiyomizu-dera
Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
17 - 21 min

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Boulangerie Rauk (ブーランジェリー・ルーク本店)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$8
10 - 15 min

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Kyoto Aquarium
This modern aquarium with 9 zones features a giant salamander, penguins & seals, plus dolphin shows.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$13
14 - 21 min

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Saryo Tsujiri (茶寮 都路里)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6

Budget breakdown: $402 In total

Activities & Food:$368
Transport:$34