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A Week in Kyoto: Exploring the Ancient Capital of Japan

李光珠

李光珠

7 Oct 2023

Join me on an unforgettable journey through Kyoto, where we'll discover historic shrines, indulge in delicious local cuisine, and immerse ourselves in the rich culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Kyoto

Day 1
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$228

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$ 23

REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS
Minimalist rooms in a contemporary hotel featuring an industrial-chic bar, breakfast & a courtyard.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Hachidaime Gihey (八代目儀兵衛 京都祇園店)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
2 - 3 min

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Directions

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
1 - 2 min

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Directions

京めん祇園店
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$96
かがり火
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS
Minimalist rooms in a contemporary hotel featuring an industrial-chic bar, breakfast & a courtyard.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
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$300

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$ 34

REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS
Minimalist rooms in a contemporary hotel featuring an industrial-chic bar, breakfast & a courtyard.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
FORNI (フォルニ)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$66
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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$60
5 - 6 min

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Directions

魏飯夷堂
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$78
中華料理大鵬
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$96
REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS
Minimalist rooms in a contemporary hotel featuring an industrial-chic bar, breakfast & a courtyard.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
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$240

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$ 23

REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS
Minimalist rooms in a contemporary hotel featuring an industrial-chic bar, breakfast & a courtyard.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
1 - 2 min

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Directions

伊豫又
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
1 - 2 min

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Directions

Nishiki Market
400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Directions

hale (hale -晴-)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$96
元蔵錦本店
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$84
REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS
Minimalist rooms in a contemporary hotel featuring an industrial-chic bar, breakfast & a courtyard.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
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$297

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$ 23

REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS
Minimalist rooms in a contemporary hotel featuring an industrial-chic bar, breakfast & a courtyard.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
12 - 17 min

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Directions

Camellia (Camellia Tea Ceremony FLOWER)
Japanese tea ceremony experience in English!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$54
7 - 10 min

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Directions

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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$75
4 - 6 min

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Directions

阿古屋茶屋
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$90
Kyoto Katsugyu (京都勝牛 清水五条坂店)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$78
REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS
Minimalist rooms in a contemporary hotel featuring an industrial-chic bar, breakfast & a courtyard.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
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$297

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$ 23

REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS
Minimalist rooms in a contemporary hotel featuring an industrial-chic bar, breakfast & a courtyard.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Directions

清史
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$54
11 - 16 min

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Directions

Kyoto Railway Museum
Contemporary space with exhibits on the railway & an array of locomotives & trains on display.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$75
8 - 11 min

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Directions

TOTOYA (魚問屋ととや)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$96
魚河岸宮武
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS
Minimalist rooms in a contemporary hotel featuring an industrial-chic bar, breakfast & a courtyard.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 6
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$272

REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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Directions

REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS
Minimalist rooms in a contemporary hotel featuring an industrial-chic bar, breakfast & a courtyard.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Directions

伏見
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$66
14 - 21 min

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Directions

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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$38
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Ikariya Petit
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$78
Eijuan (栄寿庵)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$90
REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS
Minimalist rooms in a contemporary hotel featuring an industrial-chic bar, breakfast & a courtyard.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 7
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$279

·

$ 45

REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Directions

REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS
Minimalist rooms in a contemporary hotel featuring an industrial-chic bar, breakfast & a courtyard.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Directions

ドミノ・ピザ西陣店
どのピザでも。1枚でも、何枚でも、お持ち帰り半額️ 国内デリバリーピザチェーン売上・店舗数No.1「HUNGRY TO BE BETTER - よくすることにハングリー」アツアツのおいしいピザはドミノ・ピザのネット注文が便利!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$54
52 - 63 min

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Directions

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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$38
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Byōdō-in Temple
Tours are offered of this iconic temple with a scenic pond & garden, plus a building with artifacts.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$38
11 - 16 min

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Directions

地鶏家心
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$72
三国志
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$78
REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS
Minimalist rooms in a contemporary hotel featuring an industrial-chic bar, breakfast & a courtyard.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 8
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$0

REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS

Depart from your stay 🏨

Budget breakdown: $2080 In total

Activities & Food:$1913
Transport:$168