Itinerary
Quiet Kansai: Hidden Kyoto & Nara by Train
6 days · 14 stops · ¥90,000–¥140,000
Thu, Oct 1 – Tue, Oct 6
Six days exploring the serene, lesser-known corners of Kyoto and Nara by train — misty temple gardens, ancient pagodas in rice fields, and autumn lantern-lit evenings, far from the crowds.
Days
Kosho-ji Temple (Uji)
Kyoto
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Schedule
Day 01 of 06Land at KIX · Thu, Oct 1 · from JFK · 1 traveler
Stay
Kyoto · 3 nights
Thu, Oct 1 → Sun, Oct 4 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
興聖寺
Stay ~1h
Uji Station
A serene Soto Zen temple on the Uji River — arrive for late-afternoon light filtering through the maple-lined approach.
Getting around
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JR West Kansai Area Pass
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥14,000–¥25,000 / person / day
¥85,000–¥150,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 13 travel legs, 5 hotel nights and 1 ticketed event. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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JR West Kansai Area Pass
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