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3-Day Kyoto Adventure: Exploring the Ancient City of Japan

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ZA

27 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey through Kyoto, Kyōto, Japan. Discover the hidden gems of this ancient city, indulge in delicious local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage. Join us on this unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Kyoto

Day 1
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$190

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$ 56

CANDEO HOTELS Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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Directions

カフェ・ド・クリエ 京都錦市場店
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
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
10 - 12 min

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Ninenzaka
Charming pedestrian thoroughfare known for its classic architecture, teahouses & cherry blossoms.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Toraya Karyo (虎屋菓寮 京都一条店)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$100
8 - 12 min

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Kyoto Imperial Park
Landscaped grounds with cherry blossoms & a stream, plus former imperial palace structures & events.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Kyoto Imperial Palace
Palace complex & former Imperial family residence reconstructed in 1855, with gardens & gates.
4:30 PM - 6:30 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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$70
Day 2
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$383

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$ 93

CANDEO HOTELS Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Kyo-Suiran (京 翠嵐)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
8 - 11 min

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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
A popular sightseeing path runs uphill through this forest of towering bamboo stalks.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Kinkaku-ji
Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$63
17 - 21 min

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Café Tyrol (喫茶チロル)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$70
Nijō Castle
Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$100
16 - 20 min

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Maruyama Park
Popular green space with an outdoor music hall, bronze statues & colorful, seasonal cherry blossoms.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Sannenzaka
Bustling pedestrian street on a hill lined with souvenir stalls & traditional Japanese architecture.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Kyoto Katsugyu (京都勝牛 清水五条坂店)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$90
Day 3
+

$335

·

$ 75

CANDEO HOTELS Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Inafuku (稲福)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
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
18 - 22 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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$125
8 - 10 min

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Jouvencelle (ジュヴァンセル)
祇園店
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$80
3 - 4 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.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Hanamikoji Street
Historic district with traditional buildings, kimono shops, restaurants & geisha.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Gion Matsudaya (寿し 祇園 松田屋)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$70

Budget breakdown: $1131 In total

Activities & Food:$908
Transport:$224