A Day in Kyoto: Temples, Monkeys, and Golden Pavilion

Jonas Kidulaitis

26 Oct 2023

Experience the beauty of Kyoto in just one day! Visit the famous Fushimi Inari Taisha, encounter monkeys at Arashiyama Monkey Park, marvel at the stunning Kinkaku-ji, and enjoy delicious meals at Inafuku, Seigen-in, and とようけ茶屋.

Trip to Kyoto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$101

$ 23

Higashiyama Hills

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

2 - 3 min

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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

32 - 39 min

Directions

Popular area atop Mt. Arashiyama for viewing wild macaque monkeys & sweeping city views.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

19 - 23 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$32

4 - 5 min

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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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$13

7 - 9 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Budget breakdown: $124 In total

Activities & Food:$101

Transport:$23