Kyoto, Japan
Cultural heart of Japan with ancient temples, geisha districts, and gardens.
📖 About Kyoto
Kyoto, officially Kyoto City , is the capital city of Kyoto Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan's largest and most populous island of Honshu.
As of 2020, the city had a population of 1.46 million, making it the ninth-most populous city in Japan.
More than half (56.8%) of Kyoto Prefecture's population resides in the city. The city is the cultural anchor of the substantially larger Greater Kyoto, a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) home to a census-estimated 3.8 million people. It is also part of the even larger Keihanshin metropolitan area, along with Osaka and Kobe.
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Total Budget
$3,430
$245 per day × 7 days × 2 travelers
📊 Daily Budget Distribution
Accommodation
$130 per night
Food & Dining
$50 per day
Local Transport
$25 per day
Entertainment
Budget Tips for Kyoto
- JR Pass in Japan offers excellent value for travelers
- Convenience stores offer surprisingly good and cheap meals
- Download translation apps - English is less common
- Shoulder seasons offer better hotel rates
Current Weather in Kyoto
25.7°C
78.3°F
Clear
💨 6.3 km/h
💧 65%
Tue
36.3°
25.6°
Wed
36.7°
24.5°
Thu
36.3°
25.5°
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Higashiyama Ward › North-west: Sanjo Ohashi Bridge - Kamo River
Kamigyo Ward › South-west: Kujō Pond (Remains of Kujō Residence) - Shūsui-tei Teahouse
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Japan Facts
🏛️ Capital
Tokyo
🌍 Continent
Asia
📐 Area
377,930 km²
📞 Phone Code
+81
💰 Currency
Japanese yen
¥ (JPY)
🗺️ Region
Eastern Asia
🗣️ Languages Spoken:
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
26 sites in Japan
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