Foreign tourists asking about lodging and transportation at the information counter. Kinkaku-ji Temple remains the most popular tourist attraction in Kyoto and discounted lodging ranks number one with foreigners. The survey, which began in 1985, is conducted every three years. Data for this survey were tabulated from questionnaires completed by 650 foreigners who had visited the Information Center between November of last year and the end of February of this year. According to the Information Center, there are many ryokans that have affordable, inexpensive room charges.
Most people use a one-day pass or coupon tickets.
The tendency of the past several years for tourists to enjoy themselves without using too much money is continuing and was strengthened by the appreciation of the yen last year.