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Matt Gross Recommends Kyoto, Too

Where: Kyoto, Japan
April 28, 2008 at 9:30 AM | by | Comments (2)

Our favorite frugal traveler Matt Gross seems to like our style because we mentioned the beauty of Kyoto last week. In this weekend's New York Times, Matt gave us some insights into a few more enticing parts of this stunning Japanese city, and we've got to admit, it still sounds good.

For example, at the Nanzenji Temple Matt found swarms of tourists at the front--but kept walking to find one of those quiet, soul-searching shrines that give you a sense of the real Japan. He also recommended the Nijo Castle and Arashiyama as good sightseeing destinations, overpopulation with tourists notwithstanding.

The best part was that Matt managed his weekend in Kyoto frugally--because like much of Japan, it ain't cheap. Big tip: Hit the bottom floor of department stores where food halls offer heaps of free samples, saving you the cost of a meal.

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· Seeking Tranquility on Less Than $200 A Day [NYT]
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· Kyoto Travel coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: Hyougushi]

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Japan can be good for the frugal traveler...

I think that the most expensive part of any trip to Japan is the airfare and hotel.  Once you are on the ground there are a lot of free events & inexpensive restaurants that cover the gamut of interests & tastes.  It's nice to see that the NYT has picked up on this.

In my neighborhood I can get a great bowl of Udon and tempura that is better that what is served at the 'good' Japanese restaurants at home for around $6US.

Shane Sakata
The Tokyo Traveler
http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/

ShaneS on April 29, 2008 at 6:34 AM #Permalink

Great Place to visit

amazingly beautiful, i went with a school group in 2006 at the end of June start of July, prob not the best time with the heat and humidity. Especially coming from a NZ winter, but there were not as many tourists there during this time, so it worked out perfectly.

alot of free events and there is awesome a vending machine ready to give you a drink, meal, socks, smokes, alcohol or t-shirt

travelbug on August 15, 2009 at 8:09 AM #Permalink

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