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3-Day Adventure in Kyoto: Temples, Shrines, and Delicious Food

Elfren Quesada Valverde

Elfren Quesada Valverde

12 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey through Kyoto, Japan. Explore iconic temples like Kinkaku-ji and Byōdō-in, visit the famous Kyoto Gion Yasaka Shrine, and indulge in mouthwatering local cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the cultural heart of Japan.

Trip to Kyoto

Day 1
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$29

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$ 2

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
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.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$6
14 - 21 min

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Ikariya Petit
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$16
Day 2
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$30

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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
15 - 18 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.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
40 - 48 min

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地鶏家心
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$13
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.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$6
Day 3
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$29

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$ 2

Fushimi Inari Taisha
Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Kiyomizu-dera
Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
7 - 10 min

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阿古屋茶屋
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$16

Budget breakdown: $94 In total

Activities & Food:$87
Transport:$8