Thank you Gord! I'm so happy that you've already checked the video I made just now. And great to know that you also like Enko-ji. Even the suikinkutsu! You must know a lot about Japan. Thank you so much!

@@tour-guide-KENZO yes, I used to live in Japan for 3 years, 20 years ago. I have visited a few times since then; my wife is Japanese, so we visit her family in Sendai sometimes. Last time we were in Japan was in 2018; we spent 5 days in Kyoto so I could visit many gardens and suikinkutsu! It was a great time!

That's why! Thanks for sharing the episode. I've never been to Sendai but it must be a nice place. It's now a hard time to travel around all over the world, but I appreciate your continued love for Kyoto and Japan!

Thank you Vaedorblor! Yes please do! They are all amazing😆

Thank you for your comment! Yes, they are absolutely amazing gardens! Please visit them when you have a chance.

Thank you very much for your wonderful comment! I had a feeling that you have probably visited Kyoto several times. Although there is a problem of over-tourism, I hope that those gardens will continue to be maintained for quiet worship😉

@@tour-guide-KENZO kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j96alteJqdKqYIE.htmlsi=my6J0mtfTthMlCqE I finally put together a video of my favorite gardens in and near Kyoto. The quality isn’t great because KZfaq used to limit the size of uploads, but I think you know all of the gardens

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)

Thank you Ivy! Glad it was helpful😊

Nakajimaさん、コメントありがとうございます。そうですね、ちょっとガイドの偏見が入っちゃってますね😅

Thank you very much for your message (and my apologies for the delayed response)! If you would like to contact me, you can send me a message through Instagram. Here is my account: instagram.com/tour_guide_kenzo/. My schedule for May is almost completely full, but if we are lucky enough to have the right timing, I may be able to offer some guidance for a short period of time😉

Thank you for your comment! So happy to hear you love Japan! Sorry for the slow pace but I'll keep making more interesting videos about Japan😉

Thanks for the tip! I felt that way a little too. As I am still a beginner in video creation, please forgive me for that.. I will take this into consideration for future improvement.

@@tour-guide-KENZO а мне приятно было видеть добрые глаза и вострог на лице!!! Прекрасный ролик!!!

@@malvinamashkit9226 Мы благодарны за ваши комплименты. В последнее время у меня не было возможности снимать видео, так как я был занят своей настоящей работой гида, но я искренне желаю вам всего наилучшего, когда вы приедете в Японию, и приятного отдыха.

Thanks again for commenting! Regarding your question, the most beautiful Bamboo Forest in Kyoto is in the area called Arashiyama. The number of ryokan that can accommodate solo travelers may be limited, but the best ryokan, such as the Tawaraya Ryokan and Hiiragiya Ryokan, may be able to accommodate such a request. Alternatively, you might try to find a Japanese-style hotel such as these ones. www.kyoto-ryokan-sakura.com/urushi/ www.hotespa.net/hotels/nono_kyoto/english.html

Miku and Tatyさん、コメントとフォローありがとうございます！ 僕もまだまだ手探りの状態なのでちょっと恐縮です 笑 でも、KZfaqというプラットフォームは、ガイド的な発信に向いている気はするので、コツコツ頑張っていきます👍 お二人の動画も見させていただきました！ 映像やナレーションもきれいに撮られていて素敵ですね！ これからも楽しみにしています。

Thank you for watching my video! Well, Enko-ji is on a hill and has some steps... I recommend Daigo-ji. It's Sanbo-in garden is superb and has no hills at all. You can get there by subway and short taxi ride from central Kyoto.

@@tour-guide-KENZO Thanks for your tips. I would like to visit a shrine where it would be possible to pray for health. Can you suggest any in Tokyo or Kyoto ( not on a hill if possible 😃). Thanks

In Kyoto, Yasaka shrine is good for praying good health. www.japan-guide.com/e/e3903.html if it's possible, visit Ise shrine. The most important shrine in Japan. www.japan-guide.com/e/e4300.html

@@tour-guide-KENZO Thank you very much!

Спасибо, что посмотрели мое видео! Апрель - очень оживленное время в Киото, но толпы туристов немного успокаиваются после того, как в середине месяца заканчивается сезон цветения сакуры. В частности, я думаю, что 15-25 апреля - хорошее время для посещения. В конце апреля свежая зелень кленовых деревьев находится в самом лучшем состоянии, а сочетание с садом мхов просто прекрасно. Погода более стабильна и более комфортна для путешествий, чем в сезон дождей в июне. Кроме того, мох не любит сильного солнечного света, поэтому если вы посетите сад мхов утром, вы сможете оценить его в наилучшем состоянии. Для справки.

Thanks for your comments! May is the most comfortable season of the year, with many sunny days. In the garden, the fresh green of maple leaves and the pink of the azaleas are beautiful. In June, it rains a little more, but the moss absorbs the water and becomes alive and beautiful. Hydrangeas are coming into full bloom, followed by lotus flowers.

@@tour-guide-KENZO thank you.. I wud love to visit someday.. From India