Osaka-Kyoto-Kobe-Himeji in a budget Ep3

**EP.3: Kobe-Himeji-Kyoto, an old city in authentic Japanese style** #visitKyoto #Kyoto #kyoto --- ### 🗓️ Day 3 – April 16, 2024 📍 Starting point: Hotel in Shin-Osaka → Take a direct train to **Kobe** #### 🏙️ Kobe * It is a city with **European flair** mixed in Japan. * The atmosphere is lovely and charming like no other. 🎢 This morning, we started by **taking a cable car up to see the herb garden on the mountain**. The view is very beautiful! 📍 [Nunobiki Herb Garden] 🎫 Cable car fare: 2 people = **4,000 yen** = **960 baht** 🛍️ Souvenirs from the garden: **1,650 yen** = **396 baht** --- ### 🚄 From Kobe → Himeji Get on the **Shinkansen Hello Kitty**. It's so cute! Those with a JR Pass can reserve seats in advance. **No additional fee** 🔗 [Hello Kitty Shinkansen details] 🧸 Souvenirs from the Kitty train: **1,080 yen** = **259.2 baht** --- ### 🏯 Himeji City The destination is **Himeji Castle**, which is known as one of the most beautiful castles in Japan! 📍 [Himeji Castle location] 🕍 The architecture is very beautiful. It's a great way to see history and nature. 🥢 Lunch in Himeji: **1,550 yen** = **372 baht** --- ### 🥩 End the day with... "Kobe beef" that you must try at least once! The shop I went to is **Steak Land** 📍 [Shop location] 💰 This meal was so awesome... Price: **6,700 yen** = **1,608 baht** --- ### 💸 Summary of expenses on day 3 (2 people) | List | Price | | ---------------------------------- | --------------- | | Nunobiki gondola fare | 960 baht | | Herb garden souvenirs | 396 baht | | Hello Kitty Shinkansen souvenirs | 259.2 baht | | Lunch in Himeji | 372 baht | | Kobe beef dinner | 1,608 baht | | **Total** | **3,595.2 baht** | --- ### 🗓️ Day 4–5: April 17–18, 2024 – Visit “Kyoto”, the ancient capital of culture Kyoto was once the ancient capital of Japan. It is full of temples, shrines and traditional charms. For those who like to wear kimono and walk around the temples This is the best place 🌸 --- #### 📍 Recommended places to visit: * [Ginkakuji (Silver Temple)] * [Philosopher’s Path] * [Nanzen-ji] * [Fushimi Inari Taisha] * [Kiyomizu-dera (Clear Water Temple)] * [Kinkaku-ji (Golden Temple)] * [This is Shizen (Popular Ice Cream)] --- ### 💸 Summary of expenses (2 people) **April 17** * Kyoto 1 day pass: 264 × 2 = **528 baht** * Silver Temple entrance fee: **120 × 2 = 240 baht** * Lunch: **216 baht** * La Tiare Kyoto ice cream: **144 baht** * Dinner: **160 baht** → **Total = 904 baht** **Day 18 Apr.** * Subway: **53 × 2 = 106 THB** * Entrance to Nam Sai Temple: **120 × 2 = 240 THB** * Lunch near the temple: **204 THB** * Entrance fee to the Golden Temple: **120 × 2 = 240 THB** * Shizen Ice Cream: **468 THB** * Bus: **110.4 THB** * Dinner: **216 THB** → **Total = 1,291.4 THB** --- ✨ End of EP.3 with the charm of Kobe, Himeji, and Kyoto. Every place is worth it and very impressive. ❤️ If you're ready, let's continue to **EP.4 - End of the trip in Osaka & Rinku Town**. 🧳🌇