Kyoto

Japan · East Asia

Wooden temples, raked gravel, seasonal precision.

Best timeMar–Apr

CurrencyJPY

LanguageJapanese

Vibetemples · tea · seasons

Daily cost · shoulder season

Three credible numbers, depending on how you travel.

Budget

$169

per person · per day

hostels, street food

Mid-range

$385

per person · per day

hotels, sit-down meals

Luxury

$1080

per person · per day

design hotels, tasting menus