Kyoto Travel Forum

Hi,

I am sorry if I am asking the same questions like all others, but I would like to find out if 2 nights in Kyoto are sufficient.

We (2 of us) are coming from Tokyo, and hope to cover the usual touristic spots, Philosopher's Path (whatever that is; we will be reading more on it) and some off-the-beaten track to really immerse into the culture.

Can anyone recommend a cheap, traditional ryokan near to JR kyoto station? The ones found so far cost over 10,000Y for a double room.... We are looking for something cheaper.

Or is there B & B available?

Pls share other tips, recommendations for must-sees, must-dos in Kyoto!

Thanks lots, folks :)

can u m ake it 3 days, 2 days is too tight.We found 8k yen for double, without breakfast, but that was during low season, just 5 minutes from Kyoto JR station, 10,000 yen is quite fair esp during high season

hehe, i also spent 2 days at Kyoto! however i got infection on the 2nd day, so i spent one morning in the hospital!!

I arrived Kyoto on a Monday, I visited Kiyomizudera, Heian and Gion on Day 1.

Day 2 i went to the Fox temple Where Memoir of Geisha was shot. the name is call fukimiya emm.. somehting like tat, then i visited the golden pavilion. Then i wanted to go Ninjo Temple, but it's always close on Tuesday!! so pls don't make the same mistake lik me. I also failed to get into Imperial Palace, as i was Late :(

So i believe 2 days should be sufficient. Amanohashidate is another great place to go from Kyoto, but that will take one day's time.

hi can u pass me the contacts for the place you stayed previously at 8,000Yen? is there a website or something? thanks!!

hi, what a way to start the 2nd day with eye infection! thanks for your info...any idea how to get to himeiji castle from kyoto?

less than 45 minutes by shikansen(bullet train) from Kyoto JR station to Hemieji.

With regardws to hotel, I booked using this website>>http://travel.rakuten.co.jp/en/