19 guides tagged with "kyoto"
A 2026 neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to Kyoto on a budget — Higashiyama, Arashiyama, Gion, Pontocho, Nishiki Market, Kyoto Station, Fushimi. Where to stay, what to eat, what to skip, and a 3/5/7-day combination plan.
Read moreA 2026 budget guide to Japan autumn foliage (koyo) — forecast timing for Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, day trips for peak maple viewing, free spots, where autumn beats cherry blossom, booking strategy, packing, and a 10-day autumn itinerary.
Read moreA practical 2026 family travel guide to Japan — age-by-age strategies, family-friendly accommodation, kid-friendly food, free activities, Tokyo Disney and USJ, day trips from Tokyo/Kyoto/Osaka, packing for kids, and 7-day family itineraries under ¥25,000/day.
Read moreThe 2026 budget traveler's guide to Osaka — Japan's cheapest major city at ¥7,000/day. Where to stay (Namba/Shinsekai/Tennoji), what to eat for under ¥1,000, free things, day trips to Kyoto/Nara/Kobe, and a 3/5/7-day Osaka itinerary.
Read moreA practical 2026 solo travel guide to Japan on a budget — hostels and capsule hotels under ¥4,000, solo-friendly day trips, ryokan etiquette, eating alone, safety, apps, and a 7-day solo itinerary under ¥70,000.
Read moreA practical 2026 guide to eating vegan in Japan on a budget — shojin ryori, vegan ramen, konbini picks, Tokyo/Kyoto/Osaka restaurants under ¥1,500, ordering vocabulary, and dashi pitfalls to avoid.
Read moreA budget traveler's guide to Japan cherry blossom season 2027 — bloom forecast timing for Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, free viewing spots, day trips to Yoshino, accommodation booking strategy, and how to see sakura without paying peak prices.
Read moreA budget traveler's guide to Japanese onsen — sento vs onsen, hot spring etiquette, day-use options from ¥500, tattoo-friendly spots, and the best cheap onsen in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hakone.
Read moreComplete 10-day Japan budget itinerary — Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka for under $700 excluding flights. Day-by-day schedule with overnight bus, real costs and zero fluff.
Read moreReal Japan trip costs for 2026 — budget ¥8,000/day, mid-range ¥18,000/day. Includes flights, 2026 new taxes, JR Pass update, and full breakdown by category.
Read moreComplete budget guide to a Nara day trip from Osaka or Kyoto — deer park, Todai-ji temple, cheap transport, and what to eat for under ¥4,000 all-in.
Read moreWhen is Japan cheapest to visit? Month-by-month budget guide for 2026 — real accommodation prices, crowd levels, and exactly which weeks to avoid.
Read moreComplete 14-day Japan budget itinerary for first-timers — Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka for under $1,500 excluding flights. Real daily costs, zero fluff.
Read moreWhich Japan IC card to get in 2026 — Suica, ICOCA or PASMO compared, where to buy, how to use at train gates and konbini, plus mobile setup tips.
Read moreBudget accommodation in Japan explained — capsule hotels, hostels, manga cafes and guesthouses in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka with real prices.
Read moreThe complete budget traveler's guide to eating at Japanese convenience stores — best food at 7-Eleven, Lawson, and FamilyMart, what everything costs, and how to eat well in Japan for under ¥1,500 a day.
Read moreGet from Kyoto to Osaka for under ¥600, then eat like a king for ¥300 a bite. The honest budget traveler's guide to Osaka street food and Dotonbori.
Read more15+ free temples, shrines, and neighborhoods in Kyoto most tourists miss, plus the paid experiences genuinely worth your yen.
Read moreThe cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Kyoto in 2026 — overnight buses from ¥3,500, Shinkansen from ¥11,100, and exactly when each option saves you the most.
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