What We Spent in Kyoto: A Real Cost Breakdown
Same as my Tokyo and Hakone breakdowns - keeping this one short and focused on the numbers. Transit isn't included here, since I tracked transportation trip-wide rather than city-by-city. For a general sense of what transportation costs, check out our full 14-day Japan cost breakdown.
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Kyoto was one of the most affordable stops on our entire trip and one of the most beautiful. Here's exactly what we spent.
Kyoto Subtotal (Hotel + Food + Experiences): $635.81
Where We Stayed
Hotel Grand Bach Kyoto Select — 3 nights, $390 total
We wanted a central, walkable base for our Kyoto days, and this hotel delivered exactly that. It was close enough to get to the major sights without relying heavily on transit for every single stop.
What We Ate
Kyoto Food: $234.04
We ate at a variety of delicious gluten-free restaurants and cafes throughout Kyoto. Every specific spot is covered in my Gluten-Free Japan Guidebook.
Amazed by this yummy strawberry kakigōri paired with gluten free mochi!
What We Did
Kyoto Experiences & Attractions: $11.77
Kyoto was surprisingly affordable when it came to paid attractions. Most of what made it memorable was completely free:
Walking through historic neighborhoods
Visiting markets
Exploring temples and shrines
Wandering traditional streets and scenery
Our only tracked paid attraction was a small admission fee to the Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama. This is one of the reasons Kyoto is such a great destination for families since you can experience some of Japan's most beautiful locations without a long list of paid tickets.
If you’re interested in knowing what we did and what we thought of our Kyoto itinerary be sure to read: Is Kyoto Good for Kids? Our Honest Take
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama was definitely a highlight for Jackson!
More From Our Japan Trip
This is one piece of a full 14-day trip through Japan. For the complete route, see our 14-Day Japan Itinerary, or check out the full trip cost breakdown to see how Kyoto fit into our overall budget.
Want the exact plan we used, hotel-by-hotel and day-by-day? Grab our 14-Day Japan Guidebook for our full itinerary, transportation, hotels, timing, and planning logistics, built from this exact trip.
