The BEST Place To Visit In Japan? | 🇯🇵 Kyoto Travel Guide 🇯🇵
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- Welcome to our 🇯🇵 Kyoto Travel Guide 🇯🇵! You're in the right place to find out EVERYTHING you need to know start your own Japanese adventure!
We'll cover how to get to Kyoto from the UK, the best ways to get about the city, where to eat, things to do and a whole lot more.
So whether you're looking for the gracefulness of Gion or the delights of the departments stores, put your feet up and take a peek at all that Kyoto has to offer.
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Transcript:
I’m Dan and this is Kyoto.
I'm going to let you in on a secret… Kyoto is my favourite place in Japan.
Its 17 UNESCO world heritage sites, made up of temples, shrines and gardens are everything I wanted to Japan to be. Traditional... beautiful... peaceful.
But what gives Kyoto its understated edge is the blend of old and new. Sitting alongside the ryokan, pagodas and kagai flower streets is a modern city that may not have the buzz and general craziness of neon neighbour Tokyo, but I think it’s the perfect introduction for your first time in Japan.
As you can see, Kyoto is a pretty awesome place, and for me it’s probably one of the most unique destinations I’ve ever been to. So, let’s take a look at how I got here.
Flights from the UK will arrive at Osaka Kansai International airport 60 miles south of Kyoto. From here you can take one of Japan’s super-efficient trains into the city or hop on the Airport Limousine bus.
The JR Haruka Express takes 75 minutes to Kyoto Station, stopping at Shin-Osaka along the way. My one-way ticket cost 1,880¥.
The Limousine Bus departs from the first floor of both terminals and takes 90 minutes to reach Kyoto Station, after which it makes several further stops across town. If one of these stops is near your hotel, the bus may end up being quicker than the train, so check their online timetable before making your journey.
If you hold a British passport you will not need a visa to enter Japan and can stay for up to 90 days as a tourist. You’ll need to fill out a landing card when you arrive and may need proof that your departure flight is booked.
When it comes to discovering new cities, I am a massive advocate of getting the bus. Why? Because it’s a great way to do some cheap sightseeing, and in Kyoto it’s also a particularly good option and here’s why.
Somewhat surprisingly for Japan, Kyoto does not have an extensive subway network. Yes, there is a metro, but we found that when visiting Kyoto’s tourist sites it generally worked out quicker to get the bus. And like I said, you get to really see the city.
When boarding, get on at the back and off at the front. Kyoto buses have a single flat fare of 230¥ that you must pay as you get off. The driver will not have change, so make sure you have the exact money when buying a single. However, I recommend doing what I did and picking up a 24-hour pass for 500¥.
I picked mine up from one of those vending machines right there, which are outside Kyoto train station, which is super nifty because as you can see, the buses are right there. As for navigation, get your data sorted and use Google Maps, it’s as reliable as ever in Kyoto. Alternatively, you can use the Arukumachi Kyoto route planner app, which is free on iOS and Android.
Up next, my top tips for Kyoto’s surprisingly busy tourist hotspots.
First up is Kyoto’s old town, Gion. This is the place to go for traditional Japan and my personal favourite; if you're a fan of Memoirs of a Geisha and all things historical and cultural, while topping up your Instagram feed, this is an absolute must-visit, though it can get rather busy...
Kinkaku-ji, or the Golden Pavilion, is you guessed it, covered in gold. According to local custom the gold plating will purify negative energy. The temple itself is stunning although there isn’t a whole lot else to do here once you’ve got the obligatory photo. My top tip for visiting this popular tourist attraction: go early to avoid the crowds and then move on to my personal favourite, Ginkaku-ji, or the Silver Temple..
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We go to in Koto to learn Japanese culture
The temple recommended in Kyoto is Ryoanji
I want you to visit it
kyoto is heaven ...
I Adore your videos because all of them are full of information about everything you need to know about the city
you want to visit....Great Job!!!
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thanks so much like it is the most detailed video it helped me plan each city precisely and with rough estimate rates it super convenient thanks again ❤
Kyoto has to be one of my favorite places as well! Awesome video and great shots!
Thanks a lot! Do you have any more tips for visiting Kyoto? :)
Not sure, I don't go there too often, but if you're ever in Nagoya, it would be cool to collab with you in osu kannon. Love your videos
Thank you for your travel tips.
You're very welcome, Eina! Have you visited Kyoto before?
Very useful video...do more videos
Thank you for uploading this video
Thanks! Check out our channel for even more travel guides from Japan and beyond. :)
素晴らしい！ That's great! 👍✨
Thanks! We're glad you enjoyed our travel guide 😄
Wow you have the best japan travel videos on TH-cam! Keep it up
Thank you Nick! Have you seen our other videos?
Thank you for guide😊great video!!
Jina for you this was awesome!
We're glad you enjoyed it! Have you watched our Tokyo guide yet? > th-cam.com/video/bC9m_id_Yds/w-d-xo.html
informative
05:10... We replayed it lot! Great guide, Japan looks AMAZING! :)
Haha! Thanks, Digital Think Tank and we're glad you enjoyed it... and that you liked the guide 😜
Looks like a very organised shoot to get so much in there ;)
It does... kudos to your production at the time :D
Is it recommended to get a JR pass if i were to travel around, like going to Kyoto, Nagoya, Nara, Hiroshima, Kanazawa, Tateyama? By the way, great guide!
Great video on the details of Japan. Going soon, and also contacted AyaKo for a Tour :)
Thanks! We're sure you'll have an amazing time, is there anything in particular you want to see whilst there? 😍🇯🇵
Holiday Extras Travel Guides yes yes.! Of course we are going to Disneyland and Disney Seas, the Ramen Museum, the SkyTree etc... the more touristy spots. But mostly restaurants :)
You deserve over milion subscribers!
Cheers! We're glad you enjoyed the video 😀
what lens did you use?
Nara park is in Nara prefecture, NOT Kyoto!
I’m going to Japan in The spring (2019) and Your TH-cam( binge watching right now) is so well put together special transportation and guides around town. Thank you 😊 🙌
Thank you, Diana! We're glad that our travel guides are so useful to you. 😁We hope you have a brilliant time in Japan! How long are you going for?
15 days 😊 I must say Canadian subway is less complicated than Japan. Thanks again for your awesome videos. 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
You didn't go to Kiyomizudera?
Great Video. When exactly did you visit Kyoto? Do you think 3 days and 2 nights stay would suffice? Thanks.
Roberto Quiambao. Nope. 2-3 weeks.
I have seen your canada trip
Awesome! We hope you enjoy our content. :)
What is this song?
talking about Gion but showing ninensaka and sanensaka lol ....also you did not even ment Ion Kiomizudera that lies around the corner...
Can I get from Tokyo to Kyoto
I would like to cover both at one travel period
It can be done, in fact we did just that! Check out all the videos from our time in Japan here. > th-cam.com/play/PLDF7pO6awDNEAr4Seh4wEr0CAv-1ZHHED.html
Kyoto is the place where I want to retire. :D
It's amazing, we can see why :D
Hello
Hi Gora!
you guys forgot the bamboo forest
Oh no! Looks like we'll just have to plan another trip! 👀What do you love most about Kyoto? 🇯🇵
When did Nara Park moved to Kyoto?? 😂😅
It's a little bit out of the way, but we managed to do it in the same day. :) Have you visited Japan?
@@HolidayExtrasTravelGuides not yet, but at least i know Nara is not in Kyoto 😂
I saw Memoirs of a Geisha. It was hard to take seriously hearing the "Japanese" Geisha talking with a Mandarin Chinese accent.
I'm actually quite disappointed about this video, as there's so much more that needed to be shown and mentioned about Kyoto! Also, Nara is Nara, and not Tokyo!
Also, it's not correct to say "sayonara", unless you're not going to see someone ever again. You should say "mata ne" instead, which means, see you later.
I love you Dan, though!
Greetings from London 😀
Nice guide. But I find the host annoying, he definitely don't have the charm to be a TV/on-screen presenter.
It's just my personal opinion though, don't stress about it.