We have traveled from Shin Osaka Station to Kyoto with a he Special Rapid Train that will get you to Kyoto Station in 29 minutes for 560 yen.
Places mentioned in the video include:
– Restaurant in Kyoto – Gontaro
– Golden Pavilion admission 400 yen (~£2.50)
– Ryōan-ji Zen temple with stone garden 500 yen
– Nijō Castle
– Gion district – you can see some geishas there if you are lucky
– Yasaka Shrine
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