Kyoto's Top 8 Budget-Friendly Attractions
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@hiroko_japan.travel
8 attractions in Kyoto featured in a instagram post by Hiroko Furukawa, verified on Google Maps: Hokan-ji, Yasaka Jinja, Kinkaku-ji, and 5 more.
Hokan-ji
Place of worship
4.5
Iconic five-story pagoda in Higashiyama. Best photo spot with traditional streets. Go early for the calmest shots.
Yasaka Jinja
Place of worship
4.4
Kyoto's most famous shrine, open 24/7. Super photogenic at night with glowing lanterns. Easy walk from Kiyomizu-dera.
Kinkaku-ji
Place of worship
4.5
Japan's most famous golden temple reflecting on the pond. Best photo from across the mirror pond. 25 minutes from Kyoto Station by bus.
Nishiki Market
Market
4.2
Kyoto's 400-year-old kitchen with 100+ food stalls. Try everything from fresh sashimi to matcha treats. All under one covered street, perfect rain or shine.
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
Wildlife park
4.5
Feed wild monkeys with a stunning Kyoto panorama. It's one of Kyoto's most unique hilltop experiences. A 10-min hike from Arashiyama bamboo grove.
Nanzen-ji Suirokaku
Place
4.6
Roman-style brick aqueduct inside a Zen temple. One of Kyoto's most photogenic and unique backdrops. Free to visit, right next to Nanzen-ji main hall.
Nintendo KYOTO
Store
4.5
Giant Mario on the 1st floor of Kyoto Takashimaya. Free to visit with exclusive Kyoto-only merch. Don't miss the rooftop terrace.
Nanaya Kyoto Sanjo Shop
Ice cream shop
4.5
World's richest matcha gelato with 7 intensity levels. Pick your perfect green from mild to ultra-bold. 5-min walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station.
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