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Discover the Magic of Kyoto: A 9-Day Itinerary

Cui

Cui

7 Oct 2023

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Kyoto's rich history and vibrant culture with this 9-day itinerary. Explore ancient castles, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the beauty of Kyoto's iconic landmarks.

Trip to Kyoto

Day 1
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$192

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$ 23

Hauza Kyoto Gojo Karasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Hauza Kyoto Gojo Karasuma
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
FORNI (フォルニ)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
Nijō Castle
Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$40
5 - 6 min

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Directions

魏飯夷堂
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$64
中華料理大鵬
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Hauza Kyoto Gojo Karasuma
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$160

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$ 23

Hauza Kyoto Gojo Karasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Hauza Kyoto Gojo Karasuma
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

イーサン
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
15 - 18 min

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Directions

Kyoto Imperial Palace
Palace complex & former Imperial family residence reconstructed in 1855, with gardens & gates.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Sannenzaka
Bustling pedestrian street on a hill lined with souvenir stalls & traditional Japanese architecture.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Kyoto Katsugyu (京都勝牛 清水五条坂店)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$52
阿古屋茶屋
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$64
Hauza Kyoto Gojo Karasuma
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$160

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$ 15

Hauza Kyoto Gojo Karasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Hauza Kyoto Gojo Karasuma
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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伊豫又
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
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
2 - 3 min

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Directions

hale (hale -晴-)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$64
元蔵錦本店
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
Hauza Kyoto Gojo Karasuma
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
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$173

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$ 23

Hauza Kyoto Gojo Karasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Hauza Kyoto Gojo Karasuma
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Directions

ドミノ・ピザ 河原町丸太町店
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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$36
12 - 15 min

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Directions

Kyoto Imperial Park
Landscaped grounds with cherry blossoms & a stream, plus former imperial palace structures & events.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Shimogamo Shrine
Legendary 2,000-year-old shrine & excavation site set in a tranquil, riverside forest.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$25
6 - 9 min

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Directions

下鴨茶寮
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$60
花折京都本店
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Hauza Kyoto Gojo Karasuma
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$223

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$ 15

Hauza Kyoto Gojo Karasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Hauza Kyoto Gojo Karasuma
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Directions

Tsujiri (辻利)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
6 - 8 min

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Directions

Kyoto Tower
Tower with an observation deck offering binoculars & touch-screen guides, plus a food court.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$50
14 - 21 min

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Directions

Tō-ji Temple
Historic Buddhist temple with a 5-story wooden pagoda & sculptures of deities from the 8th century.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Ikariya Petit
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$64
Eijuan (栄寿庵)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Hauza Kyoto Gojo Karasuma
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 6
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$156

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$ 15

Hauza Kyoto Gojo Karasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Hauza Kyoto Gojo Karasuma
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Hachidaime Gihey (八代目儀兵衛 京都祇園店)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
2 - 3 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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京めん祇園店
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$52
かがり火
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Hauza Kyoto Gojo Karasuma
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 7
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$211

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$ 23

Hauza Kyoto Gojo Karasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Hauza Kyoto Gojo Karasuma
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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御料理・一品竹駒
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
10 - 12 min

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Toei Kyoto Studio Park
Theme park & movie set featuring a replica Edo-period village with traditional buildings & streets.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
Popular area atop Mt. Arashiyama for viewing wild macaque monkeys & sweeping city views.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$25
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Matsugae (豆腐料理 松ヶ枝)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$48
Arashiyama Yoshiya Muslim Restaurant (京都嵯峨料理 良彌)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Hauza Kyoto Gojo Karasuma
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 8
+

$165

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$ 38

Hauza Kyoto Gojo Karasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Hauza Kyoto Gojo Karasuma
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Directions

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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$32
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Kinkaku-ji
Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
8 - 10 min

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Seigen-in (西源院)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
とようけ茶屋
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Hauza Kyoto Gojo Karasuma
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 9
+

$156

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$ 23

Hauza Kyoto Gojo Karasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Hauza Kyoto Gojo Karasuma
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Inafuku (稲福)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
4 - 5 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
4 - 5 min

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お食事処いなり
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$60
中国料理西海
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
Hauza Kyoto Gojo Karasuma
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1790 In total

Activities & Food:$1596
Transport:$194