Day 1:

Breakfast at a Local Café

Start your day with a cozy breakfast at a local café like %Cafe de Lune%, known for its pastries and coffee. Estimated cost: $10.

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Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

Explore the stunning Zen temple covered in gold leaf, surrounded by beautiful gardens. Entrance fee: $5. Estimated time: 1.5 hours.

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Lunch at Nishiki Market

Enjoy a variety of local street food at Nishiki Market, with options like takoyaki and yudofu. Estimated cost: $15.

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Explore Gion District

Wander through the historic streets of Gion, known for traditional wooden machiya houses and Geisha culture. Estimated time: 2 hours.

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Visit the Yasaka Shrine

Visit this famous shrine in Gion. It's beautiful, especially with the rain. Free entrance. Estimated time: 1 hour.

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Dinner at an Izakaya

Experience a lively evening at an Izakaya, where you can enjoy a variety of dishes and local drinks. Estimated cost: $30.

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Relax at a Local Bar

End the day by relaxing at a local bar like %Beer Komachi%, offering a great selection of local brews. Estimated cost: $20.

. Day 2:

Breakfast at your Accommodation

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel or guesthouse. Estimated cost: $10.

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Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Take a stroll through the enchanting bamboo forest. Free entrance, but allow for some travel time. Estimated time: 2 hours.

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Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Try some Kyoto-style sushi or soba noodles near Arashiyama. Estimated cost: $15.

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Explore Tenryu-ji Temple

Visit this UNESCO World Heritage site and enjoy its beautiful gardens. Entrance fee: $5. Estimated time: 1.5 hours.

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Take a Boat Ride on the Hozu River

Enjoy a scenic boat ride down the Hozu River. Estimated cost: $25. Estimated time: 1 hour.

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Dinner at Pontocho Alley

Experience authentic Kyoto cuisine in the atmospheric Pontocho Alley. Estimated cost: $40.

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Watch a Traditional Performance

Catch a traditional music or dance performance at a local theater. Estimated cost: $30.

. Day 3:

Breakfast at a Local Bakery

Enjoy fresh pastries and coffee at a local bakery to start your last day. Estimated cost: $10.

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Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha

Explore the iconic shrine famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates. Free entrance. Estimated time: 2 hours.

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Lunch at a Local Ramen Shop

Savor a delicious bowl of ramen at a popular local shop. Estimated cost: $15.

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Visit Nijo Castle

Tour this historic castle with beautiful gardens and architecture. Entrance fee: $10. Estimated time: 1.5 hours.

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Shopping in Kyoto Station

Explore the shops in Kyoto Station for souvenirs and unique finds. Estimated time: 1.5 hours.

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Farewell Dinner at a Traditional Kaiseki Restaurant

Enjoy a multi-course kaiseki dinner to conclude your Kyoto trip. Estimated cost: $70.

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Night Walk Along the Kamo River

Take a scenic evening walk along the Kamo River, enjoying the serene atmosphere. Free activity. Estimated time: 1 hour.