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Discover the Enchanting Beauty of Kyoto: A 9-Day Itinerary

lourdes velazquez

lourdes velazquez

27 Sep 2023

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Kyoto, Japan, with this 9-day itinerary. Explore ancient temples, majestic shrines, and vibrant markets as you immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of this enchanting city.

Trip to Kyoto

Day 1
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$20

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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$20
Day 2
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$25

Sannenzaka
Bustling pedestrian street on a hill lined with souvenir stalls & traditional Japanese architecture.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Kiyomizu-dera
Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$25
Day 3
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$0

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
Day 4
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$0

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$ 4

Nishiki Market
400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Kyoto Imperial Palace
Palace complex & former Imperial family residence reconstructed in 1855, with gardens & gates.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$13

Tō-ji Temple
Historic Buddhist temple with a 5-story wooden pagoda & sculptures of deities from the 8th century.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
Day 6
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$25

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$ 4

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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$13
7 - 9 min

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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Shrine with 10th-century origins featuring annual festivals to mark natural & historical events.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$13
Day 7
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$13

Nanzen-ji Temple
Stately Buddhist temple complex with a Zen garden, forested grounds & walking paths.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
Day 8
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$25

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$ 4

Shimogamo Shrine
Legendary 2,000-year-old shrine & excavation site set in a tranquil, riverside forest.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
10 - 12 min

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Higashiyama Jisho-ji
This 15th-century Zen temple features picturesque gardens & a sand mound shaped like Mount Fuji.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$13
Day 9
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$0

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

Budget breakdown: $132 In total

Activities & Food:$120
Transport:$12