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Kyoto & Tokyo Adventure

Sandra See

Sandra See

11 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the cultural wonders of Kyoto and the vibrant streets of Tokyo. Immerse yourself in ancient temples, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and experience the magic of Disneyland. Join me as I explore the best of Japan!

Trip to Kyoto

Day 1Temples and Tea Houses in Kyoto
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$101

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$ 12

伏見
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
8 - 11 min

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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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$13
22 - 27 min

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Kinkaku-ji
Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
5 - 6 min

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Seigen-in (西源院)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$32
11 - 14 min

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とようけ茶屋
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 2Trains, Shrines, and Tofu Delights
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$118

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$ 4

清史
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
11 - 16 min

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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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$25
26 - 32 min

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Tenryu-ji
This venerable Zen temple at the foot of mountains features teahouses & serene, expansive gardens.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
5 - 8 min

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湯どうふ 竹むら (竹むら)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$26
1 - 2 min

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Taishou HANANA (鯛匠HANANA)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 3Pizza, Castles, and Chinese Cuisine
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$113

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$ 8

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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$20
8 - 11 min

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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Shrine with 10th-century origins featuring annual festivals to mark natural & historical events.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
8 - 10 min

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Nijō Castle
Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$20
魏飯夷堂
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$32
8 - 10 min

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中華料理大鵬
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28
Day 4Traditional Inns and Zen Gardens
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$87

京・料理旅館菊水
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
10 - 15 min

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Nanzen-ji Temple
Stately Buddhist temple complex with a Zen garden, forested grounds & walking paths.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
3 - 4 min

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奥丹南禅寺店
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
5 - 8 min

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Nanzenji Junsei (南禅寺 順正)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 5Shrines, Noodles, and Monks
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$112

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$ 12

とり料理瀬戸
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
10 - 12 min

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Kifune Shrine
Intimate Shinto shrine with a verdant mountainside setting, reached by a lantern-lined path.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
25 - 30 min

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Shimogamo Shrine
Legendary 2,000-year-old shrine & excavation site set in a tranquil, riverside forest.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
11 - 14 min

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Omen (おめん)
銀閣寺本店
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$32
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.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$13
6 - 9 min

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monk
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 6Tea Houses, Temples, and Gion Nights
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$91

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$ 4

Shichijo Kanshundo (七條甘春堂 且坐喫茶)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
5 - 8 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
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.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Hachidaime Gihey (八代目儀兵衛 京都祇園店)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$26
3 - 4 min

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京めん祇園店
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 7Markets, Palaces, and French Delights
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$68

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$ 4

伊豫又
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
1 - 2 min

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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
21 - 26 min

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Kyoto Imperial Palace
Palace complex & former Imperial family residence reconstructed in 1855, with gardens & gates.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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イーサン
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$24
10 - 15 min

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a la Chalamont
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 8Sweets, Shrines, and Chicken Delicacies
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$95

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$ 4

西尾八ッ橋の里
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
Heian-jingū Shrine
Classic Shinto shrine & landscaped gardens created in 1895 for the city's 1,100th birthday.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
42 - 51 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.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
6 - 9 min

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地鶏家心
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
11 - 16 min

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三国志
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 9Sushi, Temples, and Wagyu Beef
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$103

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$ 4

Inafuku (稲福)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
2 - 3 min

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Fushimi Inari Taisha
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
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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$25
7 - 10 min

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阿古屋茶屋
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$30
4 - 6 min

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Kyoto Katsugyu (京都勝牛 清水五条坂店)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28

Budget breakdown: $1399 In total

Activities & Food:$1345
Transport:$55

Trip to Tokyo

Day 1Temples and Tea Houses in Kyoto
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$139

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$ 6

モンマスティー 千駄ヶ谷店
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
11 - 16 min

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Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
27 - 33 min

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Ramen Kamo to Negi (らーめん 鴨to葱)
2017/6/28~
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$32
11 - 16 min

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Ueno Zoo
19th-century zoo with 400+ animal species, including pandas, a petting area & a 5-story pagoda.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$20
23 - 28 min

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Tokyo Skytree
World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$38
5 - 8 min

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焼肉すみ屋
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 2Trains, Shrines, and Tofu Delights
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$320

Queen of Hearts Banquet Hall (クイーン・オブ・ハートのバンケットホール)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
4 - 6 min

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Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo offshoot of the iconic theme park known for its rides, live shows & costumed characters.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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$120
4 - 6 min

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The Blue Bayou Restaurant (ブルーバイユー・レストラン)
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$26
3 - 4 min

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Restaurant Hokusai (れすとらん北齋)
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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$32
21 - 32 min

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Tokyo DisneySea
Part of the Disney resort, this large park has 7 themed ports of call with rides, shows & dining.
6:30 PM - 12:30 AM
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$120

Budget breakdown: $1399 In total

Activities & Food:$1345
Transport:$55