Home to famous temples, shrines, gardens, pagodas, cherry blossoms, geishas and tea ceremonies, Kyoto at night is magical.

A great exchange rate, ChatGPT, and kimono-wearing bros have turned Kyoto into the loveliest tourist trap on earth.

Kyoto’s finest multicourse menus can easily exceed $500 per person despite the fumbling yen. But visit at lunchtime, and your meal will cost a fraction of the dinner price.