Kyoto Travel Guide - The Best Things to Do in Kyoto for First-timers

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00:00 - Intro
01:27 - The best time to visit Kyoto
01:54 - How many days do you need in Kyoto
02:11 - Transportation
02:42 - Overview of Kyoto
03:51 - Explore the streets of Gion
05:15 - Nishiki Market
06:49 - Temples of Kyoto
08:17 - Pontocho
10:01 - Arashiyama
13:24 - Kinkakuji - The Golden Pavilion
14:23 - Fushimi Inari
16:20 - Outtro
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Hyperdia - What I use to route plan:
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Hozugawa Boat Ride:
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Sagano Romantic Train:
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  • @Kyle005055
    @Kyle0050553 жыл бұрын

    I cannot STRESS this enough for those planning a Japan trip with plans to stay/go to Kyoto. All of the iconic temples and places Allan put here WILL be SUPER CROWDED if you go during a normal time like 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM. So if you want to have the temples and locations more to yourself, do your self the favor and GET up early af every morning when doing iconic Kyoto attractions. The crowds in Kyoto are not to be under estimated and they will kind of drain you as you traverse the beautiful city that Kyoto is. Kyoto's public transport wasn't designed with the mass groups of tourists it gets in mind like Tokyo's super dense city a large public transport was built up over the years. Kyoto just became a hot spot in the past 10-15 years so the rapid public transport to fit hundreds of people into trains can be lacking in some areas. The buses can have large crowds to just get on the bus, I saw this when there last December. Kyoto is a beautiful city and is a must stop on anyone's Japan trip but is also VERY crowded all the time. So when you do go to Kyoto I stress that getting up early (like 5-7AM) is the best and most fun way to see Kyoto.

  • @topkoreatour

    @topkoreatour

    3 жыл бұрын

    Come to 🇰🇷 Korea, Korea is usually quite, not crowded at all.

  • @ryanburns5295

    @ryanburns5295

    2 жыл бұрын

    5am!? Nah you're alright

  • @ArtofComics

    @ArtofComics

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s early player. My wife can’t hang with that

  • @ew2645

    @ew2645

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very good to know.

  • @ngocvo9058

    @ngocvo9058

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!!! I'm visiting Kyoto in a few weeks, definitely will keep this in mind

  • @btadeus
    @btadeus3 жыл бұрын

    I rarely comment on youtube videos. Maybe once every two years. This is the quality content that I look for but never find. Thank you! Edit: subscribed, and forwarded to a few others.

  • @christinablum408
    @christinablum408 Жыл бұрын

    As someone who's watched 100 videos while planning a trip to Japan, this one was so beautiful and concise. Thank you 🙏🏽💕

  • @AlitaMee

    @AlitaMee

    7 ай бұрын

    I agree. Beautifully shot clearly explained

  • @imranrefai4045

    @imranrefai4045

    29 күн бұрын

    I concur . Every travel video should be like this

  • @kate-ne
    @kate-ne3 жыл бұрын

    I've always wanted to visit Kyoto more than anywhere else in Japan, ever since I read 'A Year in Japan' by Kate Williamson. It's a book of incredibly beautiful watercolors of the city and culture. I highly recommend it 🧡

  • @nocopyrightmusic8385

    @nocopyrightmusic8385

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, the guys there are nice and the city is clean. Welcome to my channel kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z6p5qo-OnpiqgLg.html

  • @rachelbaziak4159

    @rachelbaziak4159

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I will!

  • @emilydavidson7312
    @emilydavidson73123 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are gorgeous Allan! God I want to go travel soooo bad! At least for now I get to enjoy your cinematography.

  • @medinux11

    @medinux11

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same in my mind its just wow wow wow wow 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @SDStienstra
    @SDStienstra8 ай бұрын

    BTW you can literally walk (if you want to have a walking day from around 9:00 to 22:00) there are plenty of food stalls in between the stops) from Nishiki Market to Fushimi and still end in pontocho. So first Nishiki Market - Pass the baton kyoto - Kagin yoshifusa - Yasaka shrine - Hanamikoji street - Yasui Kompira-gū Shrine - Ninen zaka path - Hokan ji Temple - Sannenzaka - Kiyomizu Dera - Fushimi Inari-taisha - pontocho. for me it looks like a fun trip, and if im going to go then I will walk this path.

  • @PrincessofNusa
    @PrincessofNusa3 жыл бұрын

    I miss Japan ! Kyoto especially.. All food there are so fresh and i never bored on having sushi/sashimi every single day !

  • @gclive5430

    @gclive5430

    3 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/h2GBstKgc6bNnMY.html

  • @melocoton7
    @melocoton711 ай бұрын

    I’m obsessively watching YT videos in preparation of our Japan trip and this is the best one I’ve found so far. Thank you!!💕

  • @Nae395
    @Nae3957 ай бұрын

    Love your work Allan

  • @_jls__01
    @_jls__01 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are incredible and very helpful! Thank you for the efforts! ❤️

  • @chananyameepian7136
    @chananyameepian71365 ай бұрын

    This is exactly the type of travel guide I was looking for. Thank you so much for making this!

  • @GlacticSoul
    @GlacticSoul3 жыл бұрын

    This vlog is so pretty and informative thank you!!💜

  • @foreverpoppet
    @foreverpoppet3 жыл бұрын

    Lovely cinematography and recommendations!

  • @risingsunjapanguideinfo8405
    @risingsunjapanguideinfo84052 жыл бұрын

    This is a great introduction of Kyoto! Thank you for sharing. 👍

  • @francescovimercati1033
    @francescovimercati1033 Жыл бұрын

    AMAZING video, thank you and congrats

  • @shawnlam2448
    @shawnlam2448 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your video. It's really helpful for the first-timers. Also, your video style is so professional that it felt like a documentary, with beautiful bgm and composing.

  • @shakenbacon-vm4eu
    @shakenbacon-vm4eu7 ай бұрын

    We are just about beginning the mid point of our Kyoto trip. Thank you so much for the wonderful preview!! The city is so overwhelming, awesome to get insider tips.

  • @senorita_gita
    @senorita_gita2 жыл бұрын

    LOVE this helpful travel vlog 👏🏼

  • @ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293
    @ciganyweaverandherperiwink62933 жыл бұрын

    You did a fantastic job with this video. Thank you so much.

  • @HannahSexyShoes
    @HannahSexyShoes3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this beautiful video. I've been fascinated by Japan since I was little but haven't been - YET! My husband and I are a little bit nervous about visiting Japan because it's a world away from anything we've ever experienced and the language alone is going to be a challenge but this video will really help.

  • @tjyang1111
    @tjyang11113 жыл бұрын

    Your video really brings back the memory of me and wife when we visited Japan, through your video I felt the connection between your vlog and our trip, we hope one day when the pandemic is over we’ll visit again to explore places that we missed. Thanks Allan.

  • @marthasaphira1636
    @marthasaphira16364 ай бұрын

    Your video is so beautiful and helpful to understand the kyoto area, thank youu ✨

  • @AgataNicole
    @AgataNicole6 ай бұрын

    Factual and informative video! What a breath of fresh air, thank you! ❤

  • @Utaussh
    @Utaussh Жыл бұрын

    thank you for such an informative guide to Kyoto, short but clear!

  • @Jsmith1611
    @Jsmith16117 ай бұрын

    I've been to Kyoto 4 times. This list is the chef's kiss.

  • @AmazingSabah
    @AmazingSabah3 жыл бұрын

    love it! absolutely love it! just in time for us planning our next japan visit to Kyoto!

  • @nihilo3488
    @nihilo34882 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your amazing content Allan. This is far and away my favorite travel channel on KZread, and your videos are so informative and helpful. I’m planning a trip to Japan for me and my friends, and your videos are what inspired me to be so determined to visit Japan, so again thank you!

  • @Schilddruse
    @Schilddruse3 жыл бұрын

    This video is amazing! It's one of the very few that actually deserve to be called a guide. Very informative! I wish I had seen this before I went there last year and found a lot of that for myself. If I had known these things earlier my trip would have been much less messy and I might have been able to see more of this beautiful city.

  • @heinzweixelbraun682
    @heinzweixelbraun6822 жыл бұрын

    Just beautiful.

  • @brentandmolly
    @brentandmolly Жыл бұрын

    This video was wonderful, thankyou! We head here next month!

  • @ViewAndYou
    @ViewAndYou Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this! We took a bunch of notes for our upcoming trip!

  • @calipsobanks598
    @calipsobanks5983 жыл бұрын

    Honestly one of the best in general travel guide videos I have ever watched!!!! Bravo 👏🏻 t

  • @rachelyy
    @rachelyy Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for a truly informative, concise and well-filmed video. This has to be one of the best travel guide videos for my research thus far!

  • @kirnmamameeya
    @kirnmamameeya8 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this video!

  • @AleksiGlick
    @AleksiGlick Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thanks for this!

  • @GreatCityAttractions
    @GreatCityAttractions8 ай бұрын

    Lovely video Kyoto looks great.

  • @christarry4296
    @christarry42962 жыл бұрын

    This is a great video as an introduction. So well planned and easy to follow. Really helpful - so after watching it we subscribed to the channel.

  • @baovypham
    @baovyphamАй бұрын

    Most beautiful travel instruction video.

  • @mikekyto
    @mikekyto2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this wonderful video!

  • @galzaguri635
    @galzaguri63510 ай бұрын

    By far the best guide I saw !!

  • @imsamiurrahman
    @imsamiurrahman2 жыл бұрын

    Kyoto looks so beautiful ❤️

  • @lisabethklein
    @lisabethklein3 жыл бұрын

    You captured the spirit of kyoto with your beautiful cinematography. I was there last year, and I cannot wait to go back. I have to say, I love your photo style. I have a Sony mirrorless camera as well, and I love taking videos. I'm hoping to get a gimbal in the near future for my travels. Though I'm sure the editing has alot to do with the final look. I'd love to see your photo/video process!

  • @RyanDobes
    @RyanDobes3 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always Allan! A friend and I are planning to go to Japan in a couple years and Kyoto is high on our list.

  • @leburtakanno9534
    @leburtakanno9534 Жыл бұрын

    Good job, Allan! Headed to Kyoto next month, and have felt a bit overwhelmed. This is a wonderful orientation to the city, and very helpful.

  • @victoriamleitner274
    @victoriamleitner27410 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for making this video. Extremely beautiful and helpful, will keep it in my favourites forever. Can´t wait to visit Kyoto and see all this for myself 🖤🏯⛩🌿

  • @dogacakdag
    @dogacakdag8 ай бұрын

    Hi, I found your Kyoto video very helpful. Thank you for the video

  • @ibrahija
    @ibrahija Жыл бұрын

    Best video ever. I’m currently on the train to Kyoto for the first time. I know what I want to see first!

  • @AliceCochrane
    @AliceCochrane3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful and informative. Thanks.

  • @totoro7318
    @totoro73182 жыл бұрын

    This is my first of your videos. I am now subscribed because your videos are amazing. The information, the stunning photographs and the subtle and complimentary music was stellar. We are heading to Kyoto Nov 12-18 for the first time. Now even more excited.

  • @roseanakuczynski7588
    @roseanakuczynski75883 ай бұрын

    You did an amazing job with your videography! 😊

  • @user-if5gt3dy1o
    @user-if5gt3dy1o Жыл бұрын

    Wow your vids are HIGH QUALITY. It’s helping me plan things out

  • @marymeghahn5883
    @marymeghahn5883Ай бұрын

    Very good video, thanks

  • @abeautifullife3739
    @abeautifullife3739 Жыл бұрын

    So beautiful. I will have 4 days in Kyoto in Nov and your video helps alot. Thanks for sharing.

  • @hashtag_thisguy
    @hashtag_thisguy4 ай бұрын

    I'm going in March, I feel in love with the place already. So pretty.

  • @tns-rox
    @tns-rox11 ай бұрын

    This video was my first introduction to your channel and I immediately subscribed. Great video and narration. Very informative, and I hope to visit Kyoto one day. Arigatougozaimasu 👍🇯🇵

  • @parknawa8030
    @parknawa80303 ай бұрын

    Bro ur cinematic vdo is really awesome. Thanks for this great content.

  • @phatasticmeemo
    @phatasticmeemo Жыл бұрын

    Sounds like the perfect place for me to visit. I always travel light, enjoy just looking at architecture, always up at 6am on all my vacations so pretty sure I’ll avoid the crowds, eat all day, love smaller cities and am content with doing nothing ❤

  • @agness2598
    @agness2598 Жыл бұрын

    thanks bro, very informative for first timer !

  • @mrmohamedramadan6
    @mrmohamedramadan63 жыл бұрын

    love your guides!

  • @AnSEpisodes
    @AnSEpisodes3 жыл бұрын

    This is a really great guide of Kyoto Allan! you really made us want to go back to Kyoto again, love every shots and yes we should visit Nishiki Market next time, remind us of the Shinsaibashisuji in Osaka, and ohhh that matcha shave ice, looks super refreshing! love the leaves color, so beautiful. Pontocho, ok noted! your reaction on Kobe beef says it all, we need to try, we're foodies and love to eat and explore local foods! seems like we need to spend at least 3 days in Kyoto next time since we have kids which usually need more times amount to explore haha. thanks for all this info!

  • @pinschronicles6169
    @pinschronicles6169 Жыл бұрын

    Hi thank you for giving us insights about kyoto I am really enjoying all your vlog 😊

  • @blueandblacknija
    @blueandblacknija2 жыл бұрын

    amazing video! thank you

  • @Anonymous-ic7ty
    @Anonymous-ic7ty2 жыл бұрын

    First time on your channel. Lovely video. Newly subscribed. Thank you for an informative and calming travel guide. Sheer quality content.

  • @morkoan70
    @morkoan70 Жыл бұрын

    Top quality video. Beautifully made. And not made by a crazed extrovert. He is a calm clear presenter.

  • @skwasigr
    @skwasigr10 ай бұрын

    this video was very calming but also get a good insight that is doable😃

  • @__greg__
    @__greg__ Жыл бұрын

    Very helpful, thanks!

  • @miriamgomez275
    @miriamgomez2752 жыл бұрын

    Love the snaks. thank for sharing this video

  • @meircohen4814
    @meircohen4814 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I love your channel.

  • @patriciamajalisagun4277
    @patriciamajalisagun4277 Жыл бұрын

    This really helps my Kyoto 3 day itinerary. I will follow this ❤

  • @Colortheoryishard
    @Colortheoryishard11 ай бұрын

    Great Video Thank you!

  • @mechifus.arteymeditaciones
    @mechifus.arteymeditaciones2 жыл бұрын

    So enjoyable! Thank you very much :D Kyoto is the place I want to go the most Greetings from Argentina

  • @nihanatalay8555
    @nihanatalay8555 Жыл бұрын

    it's the best Kyoto video.Thank you..

  • @lonnyg5535
    @lonnyg55355 ай бұрын

    AWESOME video!

  • @kevintaylor1928
    @kevintaylor19282 жыл бұрын

    Great job, Allan!

  • @Katana2040
    @Katana2040 Жыл бұрын

    What a great video. Kyoto is my next vacation trip. Cheers!

  • @pardeesira
    @pardeesira2 ай бұрын

    Super good trip precisely , thanks so much

  • @bosley629
    @bosley629 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your videos! We'll be visiting Osaka & Kyoto next month ✌️

  • @drmiteshtrivedi
    @drmiteshtrivedi Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for a nicely balanced video.

  • @yamyam2987
    @yamyam29873 жыл бұрын

    My family's hometown and the place where I grew up (or spent the early years of my childhood) is in Kyoto. Thanks for providing necessary info's for those who want to visit the city.

  • @Siddfeed
    @Siddfeed7 ай бұрын

    im going to japan in december 2023, thank you for making these videos! Very informative.

  • @lawrencelee2908
    @lawrencelee2908 Жыл бұрын

    Nicely done video!

  • @daddykool9507
    @daddykool95073 жыл бұрын

    Wow 🤩 very nice cinematography!! You are a pro

  • @GEMSTONE74
    @GEMSTONE74 Жыл бұрын

    So very thankful for this information! Ur vidoe ver informative. I got lots of planning done bcoz of ur vidoe thank u

  • @sia_yer7254
    @sia_yer72543 жыл бұрын

    Working hard so I can save up to go to Japan, love your videos.

  • @TravellerYT
    @TravellerYT3 жыл бұрын

    Kyoto is one of the places on our list to visit after the Pandemic. Thanks for this video. Greetings from Copenhagen, Denmark - Maxi and Maro :-D

  • @rothschildianum
    @rothschildianum Жыл бұрын

    Very well made video.... Very concise not too much talking and easy to follow... Bravo.

  • @Shackred
    @Shackred3 жыл бұрын

    Great vid! Thanks!👋👍

  • @dzl8596
    @dzl85962 жыл бұрын

    We ate at Ramen Sen No Kaze last night and it was fantastic!! Thanks for the tip.

  • @feelingjapan7705
    @feelingjapan77053 жыл бұрын

    The image is as beautiful as a movie. It is easy to understand with the explanation of the map. It's a very good video😁👍👍👍

  • @Drxsan
    @Drxsan2 жыл бұрын

    Allan su thanks for your documentary my friend ;) very interesting

  • @umeda26
    @umeda26 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this.

  • @Darrenvkham
    @Darrenvkham3 жыл бұрын

    Love your video and love Kyoto.

  • @akfasso
    @akfasso3 жыл бұрын

    Love how informative your videos are. Beautifully shot, as well! Thanks for this.

  • @AllanSu

    @AllanSu

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ashley!

  • @noelashford74
    @noelashford74Ай бұрын

    Great content thank you

  • @Stephanie-Gillespie
    @Stephanie-Gillespie3 жыл бұрын

    You make such beautiful and informative vlogs Allan! Thank you for sharing all your tips 😃

  • @AllanSu

    @AllanSu

    3 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @bloodykingkilla
    @bloodykingkilla Жыл бұрын

    Thanks very informative

  • @tokyomaps5734
    @tokyomaps57343 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking me to Kyoto 😉👍

  • @sharonscicluna2182
    @sharonscicluna21829 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this informative video! It is really helpful 😊 can’t wait to visit next year❤

  • @GreatCityAttractions

    @GreatCityAttractions

    8 ай бұрын

    Hope you enjoy it - it looks a fascinating place.

  • @mandeep3.14
    @mandeep3.146 ай бұрын

    Lovely shots 👌🏼😯

  • @j-p112
    @j-p1123 жыл бұрын

    I'm a big fan of your videos Allan. Your work is amazing, thank you for sharing!

  • @AllanSu

    @AllanSu

    3 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks! Appreciate the support