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Kyoto: A Journey Through Time and Tradition

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leo

9 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating adventure through Kyoto's ancient marvels and immerse yourself in its rich cultural heritage. Discover breathtaking temples, stroll through vibrant markets, and savor delectable local delicacies. Join me as I uncover the secrets of this enchanting city.

Trip to Kyoto

Day 1Zen Gardens and Sacred Shrines
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$108

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$ 12

Tenryu-ji
This venerable Zen temple at the foot of mountains features teahouses & serene, expansive gardens.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$19
24 - 29 min

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Kinkaku-ji
Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$19
8 - 10 min

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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Shrine with 10th-century origins featuring annual festivals to mark natural & historical events.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$19
4 - 6 min

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とようけ茶屋
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$30
4 - 6 min

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ヌーラーニ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$21
Day 2From Geisha Glamour to Imperial Grandeur
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$78

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$ 17

Kyoto Gion YASAKA SHRINE
This Shinto shrine was erected in 656 A.D. & is home to one of the most famous festivals in Japan.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Nishiki Market
400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Nijō Castle
Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$30
8 - 10 min

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Toraya Karyo (虎屋菓寮 京都一条店)
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$21
8 - 12 min

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Kyoto Imperial Palace
Palace complex & former Imperial family residence reconstructed in 1855, with gardens & gates.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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イーサン
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$27
Day 3Trains, Temples, and Heavenly Bakeries
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$120

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$ 6

Kyoto Railway Museum
Contemporary space with exhibits on the railway & an array of locomotives & trains on display.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
27 - 40 min

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Tō-ji Temple
Historic Buddhist temple with a 5-story wooden pagoda & sculptures of deities from the 8th century.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$19
33 - 40 min

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mogmog Bakery
2012年7月にベーカリータマキより改名
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$24
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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$19
6 - 9 min

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地鶏家心
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$21
Day 4Torii Gates and Tranquil Temples
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$71

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$ 12

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
14 - 17 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.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$19
25 - 30 min

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Omen (おめん)
銀閣寺本店
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$12
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.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$19
6 - 9 min

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monk
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$21

Budget breakdown: $421 In total

Activities & Food:$376
Transport:$45