Fushimi Inari-taisha, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama. Things to do, costs, the best time to visit and nearby day trips, with approximate prices and open data sources.
Fushimi Inari-taisha is the head shrine of the kami Inari, located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The shrine sits at the base of a mountain, also named Inari, which is 233 metres above sea level, and includes trails up the mountain to many smaller shrines which span 4…
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Kinkaku-ji, officially named Rokuon-ji, is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan and a tourist attraction. It is designated as a World Heritage Site, a National…
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Arashiyama is a district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. It also refers to the mountain across the Ōi River, which forms a backdrop to the district.
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Kiyomizu-dera is a Buddhist temple located in eastern Kyoto, Japan. It belongs to the Kita-Hosso sect of Japanese Buddhism and its honzon is a hibutsu statue of Jūichimen Kannon.
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Gion is a district of Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan, originating as an entertainment district in the Sengoku period, in front of Yasaka Shrine. The district was built to accommodate the needs of travellers and visitors to the shrine.
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Tōdai-ji is a Buddhist temple complex that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, located in the city of Nara, Japan. The construction of the temple was an attempt to imitate Chinese temples from the much-admired Tang dynasty.
Wikipedia ↗Approximate prices per person, in euros. We estimate them from World Bank price levels and our own research; use them for planning and always double-check before booking.
| Hostel bed | €36 |
|---|---|
| Private room, shared bathroom | €56 |
| Private room with bathroom | €75 |
| Standard hotel | €117 |
| Budget | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Food | €20 | €35 |
| Local transport | €6 | €9 |
| If you cook yourself | €12 | |
| Total per day | €101 | €161 |
| Main sights (estimate) | €22 |
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| Optional tours and excursions (estimate) | €42 |
💶 3 days in Kyoto & Nara: ≈ €367 on a budget or ≈ €547 at a standard level, entrance fees included and flights excluded. Work out your whole trip →
🚇 Public transport and walking. Estimate based on the country's price level (World Bank).
The most pleasant months are April, May, June, September, October, November. Monthly averages 2016–2025 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).
The Great Buddha of Tōdai-ji and deer roaming the park
🚆 ≈ 45 min by train · ≈ €10–€15 return · entry ≈ €5On a budget, about €101 per person per day (private room with bathroom, food and local transport); at a standard level, about €161. For 3 days, including the main entrance fees, budget ≈ €367 to €547, not counting flights.
Based on average weather over the last 10 years, the most pleasant months are April, May, June, September, October, November.
We recommend 3 days to see the essentials without rushing, plus one more if you want to add Nara and its deer.
The must-sees: Fushimi Inari-taisha; Kinkaku-ji; Arashiyama; Kiyomizu-dera; Gion; Tōdai-ji.
Compare on Booking, Hostelworld or Airbnb: look for well-connected neighbourhoods outside the centre. A private room with bathroom costs around €75 per night and a hostel bed €36.
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