Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto Budget & Money-Saving Guide: See more of Kyoto. Spend less.
Know what a day really costs before you book, and where your money is worth spending — so you can relax instead of checking your banking app.
- What a day really costs, laid out before you book
- 23 free and cheap things to do: Fushimi Inari Shrine · Arashiyama Bamboo Grove · Gion Evening Walk
- Money-saving tips for getting around, sleeping and eating
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Cover Comprehensive Budget Breakdown Free & Cheap Activities
A sample of what the guide names, taken word for word from the guide.
Free & cheap picks covered
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Gion Evening Walk
- Philosopher's Path
- Kamogawa Riverside
- Yasaka Shrine
- Nishiki Market
- Heian Shrine Exterior
- +15 more
Money-saving topics
- Make lunch your main meal out
- Buy snacks and drinks at convenience stores
- Balance paid temple days with free sightseeing
- Skip paying for coin lockers when possible
- Try a neighborhood sento
- City Bus Day Pass
- ICOCA / Suica IC Card
- Bicycle Rental
Day by day
Your days in Kyoto
- Day 1Shrine gates, market snacks and Gion
- Day 2Zen temples of north-west Kyoto
- Day 3Arashiyama bamboo and gardens
- Day 4Day 4
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Each guide covers a different part of the trip. Prices are what you pay today.
| Guide | Best for | Inside | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Day Itinerary | A full week, planned | 7 days planned · 27 scheduled stops | $34 |
| 3-Day Weekend Itinerary | A long weekend | 3 days planned · 12 scheduled stops | $24 |
| Family Travel Guide | Travelling with kids | 24 family attractions · 4 family stays | $29 |
| Food & Restaurant Guide | Eating well | 8 local dishes · 12 places to eat | $24 |
| Budget & Money-Saving Guide Viewing | Spending less | 23 free & cheap picks | $19 |
| Complete Bundle | Everything, for less | All 5 guides | $79saves $51 |
What's inside
Everything in this guide
See everything in this guide
Everything in this edition, last updated October 2026.
Also in the guide
Welcome to Budget Travel in Kyoto
Best Time for Value
Comprehensive Budget Breakdown
Money-Saving Strategies
Top Money-Saving Tips · Transportation Savings · Best Budget Neighborhoods
Free & Cheap Activities
Completely Free Activities · Cheap Eats
Where to Splurge vs Save
4-Day Budget Kyoto
Free Self-Guided Walking Tours
Higashiyama Temples and Old Lanes Walk · Nishiki Market to Ponto-cho Food Walk · Okazaki Museums and Philosopher's Path Walk
Managing Your Money
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What exactly do I get?
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Why pay when the website is free?
It's built from the same research as the free Kyoto pages. The website is for browsing by topic; this guide does the planning for you, with everything in order in one document you can use offline on the trip.
Browse the free Kyoto pagesCan I use it on my phone without a connection?
Yes. Once downloaded, the PDF opens in any PDF reader on a phone, tablet or computer with no connection needed, and it prints cleanly if you prefer paper.
How current is it?
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