Kyoto is a MUST SEE for any trip to Japan. This interactive travel guide covers 22 top things to do, including the Fushimi Inari Shrine, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Gion, Nishiki Food market, the Nara day trip and the very best temples to visit! We will also cover some of the best tips for keeping your travel budget low.
Kyoto is Japan’s cultural centre, famous for its numerous classical Buddhist temples, as well as gardens, imperial palaces, Shinto shrines, Geishas and traditional wooden villas. We spent 7 days in the city exploring all of the most famous spots as well as the more hidden gems.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Everything we saw in Kyoto! (If you are on mobile, use the links in the top comment in the comments section I’ve posted below)
0:52 – THINGS TO DO in HIGASHIYAMA DISTRICT including Kiyumizu-dera Temple
This is where you can find the classic, historic streets of Kyoto. Including lots of important shrines, tea shops and temples. It’s very busy and over crowded here (there’s even Tatami Starbucks), but there are some cool experiences too – like traditional tea ceremonies at Camelia: a real must see!
CAMELLIA PRICE (this price has gone up since my visited):
¥3000 JPY / £20.32 GBP / $26.88 USD
KIYUMIZUDERA PRICE:
¥400 JPY / £2.71 GBP / $3.58 USD
1:43 – BEST TEMPLES in KYOTO
Everything you need to know about Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Temple), Ryoan-ji Temple and Ninna-ji Temple. Some of the best sights in the whole city. There are so many temples in Kyoto are these are some of the most worthwhile.
GOLDEN PAVILION PRICE:
¥400 JPY / £2.71 GBP / $3.58 USD
RYOAN-JI PRICE:
¥500 JPY / £3.39 / $4.48 USD
NINNA-JI PRICE:
¥500 JPY / £3.39 / $4.48 USD
4:04 – How to see FUSHIMI INARI with NO CROWDS
The best advice for seeing this icon of Japan. Getting up early is the most amazing experience! Entrance is free.
5:54 – BEST Places for BUDGET FOOD & DRINKING in KYOTO
Exploring the Nishiki Food Market, Pontocho Alley, Japanese Convenience Stores and the 200 Yen Bars of Kyoto in search of some of the cheapest food and cocktails!
08:00 – GION
Home of Kyoto’s Geishas! How can you find them for yourself?
08:48 – Kyoto’s BAMBOO GROVES
Exploring Arashiyama without any crowds, finding a SECRET bamboo forest at Fushimi Inari and the most peaceful find at Kodai-ji Temple. Entrance is free.
11:13 – Things to Do in ARASHIYAMA DISTRICT
Away from the bamboo grove, you also have the Togetsu Bridge, the local park and the amazing Okochi Sanso Villa.
OKOCHI SANSO PRICE (includes matcha tea and snack):
¥1000 JPY / £6.77 GBP / $8.96 USD
11:57 – DAY TRIP from KYOTO to NARA
The most famous trip outside of the city, home of the respectful bowing deer. But is it worth visiting?
SHINKANSEN BULLET TRAIN PRICE:
¥690 JPY / £4.67 GBP / $6.18 USD
TODAI-JI (NARA BUDDHA TEMPLE) PRICE:
¥600 JPY / £4.06 GBP / $5.38 USD
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