Detailed Expenses : Three Days in Kyoto

                From Osaka, I took a train going to Kyoto. The location of the hotel where I stayed at was just right across the exit of Nagahoribashi Station, so it was really convenient for me. From Nagahoribashi Station, the travel time going to Kyoto was almost two hours and the fare was 800 yen.

                I stayed in a traditional Japanese-style room at Oyado Sato which is located just a 12-minute walk from Kyoto Station. The total amount I paid for my accommodation in Kyoto was 23,400 yen for three nights.

Amounts are in Yen

Breakfast (Yoshinoya)	700
Kyoto Sightseeing Pass (2 days)	2000	I got mine at Kyoto Station
Ginkakuji (The Silver Pavilion)	500	8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Philosopher’s Path	Free
Nanzenji	300	8:40 am to 5:00 pm
Sanmon Gate	500	8:40 am to 5:00 pm
Konchi-in Temple	400	8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Tenjuan Temple	400	9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Keage Incline	Free
Lunch (Spiral potato chips and green tea)	300
Heian Shrine	Free	6:00 am to 5:30 pm
Yasaka Shrine	Free	Always open
Kodaiji	600	9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Higashiyama District	Free
Kiyomizudera Temple	300	6:00 am to 6:00 pm
Dinner (Bought from a supermarket)	700
TOTAL EXPENSES (DAY 1 – KYOTO)	6,700

Breakfast (From the supermarket)	500
Monkey Park	500	8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Togetsukyo Bridge	Free
Tenryuji Temple	500	8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Bamboo Groves	Free
Jojakkoji	400	9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Snack (Green Tea Ice Cream)	100
Gioji Temple	600	9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saga-Toriimoto Preserved Street	Free
Otagi Nenbutsuji	300	8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Daikakuji Temple	Free - Combination ticket w/ Gioji	9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Dinner at a local restaurant	1,500
TOTAL EXPENSES (DAY 2 – KYOTO)	4,400

Breakfast at a local restaurant	1,000
Kyoto Sightseeing Pass (1 day)	1,200
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavillion)	400	9:00am to 5:00 pm
Ryoanji Temple	500	8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Ninnaji	Free (temple ground)	9:00am to 5:00 pm
Late Lunch at a local restaurant	1,100
Kyoto Imperial Palace	Free	Book in advance for the tour
Nijo Castle	600	8:45am to 5:00 pm
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine	Free	Always open
Dinner at a local restaurant	1,500
Train Ticket to Kansai Airport	1,880	Travel time is almost 2 hours
TOTAL EXPENSES (DAY 3 – KYOTO)	8,180

Summary of Expenses:

                Hotel      :               23,400

                Fare from Osaka:       800

                Day 1      :                6,700

                Day 2      :                4,400

                Day 3      :                8,180

                Miscellaneous:         5,000    

                Total Expenses:     48,480

Most of the temples are open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and the entrance fees range from 300 to 900 Yen. The amounts that I listed here are based on the amount I paid during my visit. The opening and closing times of some of the temples depend on the season of the year too. To get more information, check this site.

Other information and helpful links:

Hyperdia - a service which offers the route and timetable of the railways in Japan.

Kyoto Sightseeing Pass - to give you more information about the Special Kyoto bus, train and subway passes.

Ciao bellas! Happy travels x