Here's another day tour itinerary that is designed to maximize a day in Kyoto while on a budget. 

Kyoto City Budget Day Tour Itinerary #2

Disclaimer:

1. Transportation from your accommodation going to Kyoto Station is not included in this itinerary.

2. The itineraries would always start in Kyoto Station and end in Kyoto Station.

3. The accommodation budget is also not included.

4. The itineraries start at 8:30AM as most destinations open at 9AM. 

5. The exploration time in a place is pegged at an hour per destination. However, you may opt to cut it shorter or stay longer. 

6. It is also assumed that you are traveling light.

Kyoto City Budget Day Tour Itinerary #2

Yasaka Jinja - Kiyomizudera Walking Course

8:30AM	Arrival at Kyoto Station. Exit at the Karasuma Side of Kyoto Station. For those who are not familiar with Kyoto Station’s Karasuma Side, it is the one facing the Kyoto Tower.
8:35AM	Walk to the bus stops and board either bus #100 or #206. Board down at Gion bus stop. Travel time from Kyoto Station is 25-30 minutes Fare: 230 yen
9:00 - 9:30AM	Explore Yasaka Jinja Shrine. Admission Fee: FREE Click this link to read more about Yasaka Jinja Shrine
9:30AM	Walk to Maruyama Park.  Travel time from the shrine is 1-2 minutes.
9:31 - 10:30AM	Explore the vast Maruyama Park.  You might want to spend more time here during spring/autumn seasons as the park's foliage is more enchanting during these seasons. Admission Fee: FREE Read more about Maruyama Park
10:30AM	Walk to Higashiyama District Travel time from the shrine is 5-10 minutes
10:40 – 11:30AM	Look for the 9 Healing Buddhist Statues that are scattered around the Nene Road and Kodaiji vicinity. Each statue is said to give those who touch it merits which grants specific wishes that are attributed to each statue. Read more about the Higashiyama Healing Buddhist Statues.
11:30 -12:00NN	LUNCH There are several restaurants in Nene Road for you to choose from.
12:00 - 12:30PM	Explore Kodaiji's Main Hall and garden. Admission Fee: 600 yen  Read more about Kodaiji.
12:30PM	Walk to Ryozen Kannon Travel time from the temple is 1-2 minutes.
12:31 – 1:00PM	Explore Ryozen Kannon Admission Fee: 300 yen If you want to complete the 9 Healing Buddhist Statues then this place is a must-visit as the Wishing Bell is situated inside the Ryozen Kannon vicinity. Read more about Ryozen Kannon.
1:00PM	Walk to Ninnenzaka Slope Travel time from the memorial grounds are 2-4 minutes.
1:02 – 1:30PM	Explore Ninenzaka Slope  Optional: Buy souvenirs Drink coffee and buy snacks in Edo Style Starbucks Read more about Ninenzaka Slope and Edo Style Starbucks
1:30 - 2:00PM	Explore Sannenzaka Slope Optional: Buy souvenirs  Buy snacks Read more about Sannenzaka Slope
2:00PM	Walk to Kiyomizudera  Travel time from Sannenzaka Slope is 9-10 minutes.
2:10 – 3:30PM	Explore Kiyomizudera Admission Fee: 400 yen Read more about Kiyomizudera
3:30PM	Walk to Gojozaka bus stop Travel time from the temple is 12-15 minutes.
3:50PM	Ride bus #206 to Kyoto Station Travel time: 15 minutes Fare: 230 yen
4:00 – 5:00PM	Explore Kyoto Station’s Skywalk and Observation Deck before calling it a day. Admission Fee: FREE Read more about the Kyoto Station.

 

Expenses Summary:

Summary
Transportation Fees	Kyoto Station – Gion bus stop – 230 yen Gojozaka bus stop – Kyoto Station – 230 yen
Admission Fees	Kodaiji – 600 yen Ryozen Kannon – 300 yen Kiyomizudera – 400 yen
Food Expenses	Lunch  - _______ yen Snacks and refreshments - ______ yen
Optional Expenses	Souvenirs - ________ yen Starbucks coffee - ________ yen
Total Expenses	1760 yen + food expenses + optional expenses
Multiply the expenses to the X number of travelers.