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Japanese Yen (JPY)
March, April
4 days
Japan's ancient imperial capital preserves 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single city — 1,600 Buddhist temples, 400 Shinto shrines, and the finest traditional arts from ikebana to kaiseki cuisine. Arashiyama's bamboo grove, Fushimi Inari's endless torii gates, and geisha districts in Gion make Kyoto the spiritual heart of Japan.
Fushimi Inari Taisha
thousands of vermilion torii gates winding up a mountain
Arashiyama bamboo grove & Tenryu-ji
towering bamboo and garden-framed views
Gion district
preserved machiya townhouses and the last geisha districts
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Zen temple pavilion reflected in a mirror pond
Nijo Castle
Tokugawa shogunate palace with painted sliding doors
Philosopher's Path
canal-side cherry-tree walk linking Nanzen-ji to Ginkaku-ji
Nishiki Market
Kyoto's kitchen with pickles, matcha, and fresh tofu
Traditional kaiseki dinner
the pinnacle of Japanese seasonal cuisine
The ideal months to visit Kyoto are March, April, May, October, November. During these months you can expect the most favourable weather conditions for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Estimated daily spend per person including accommodation, food, and activities in JPY.
Budget
JPY 65
per day
Mid-range
JPY 140
per day
Luxury
JPY 380
per day
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