5 days in Kyoto! (20 things to do in Japan's cultural capital)

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We spent 5 days exploring Kyoto during the peak autumn season! So with fall in full swing, we decided to vlog a little city tour and show you some of the best things to do in our guide to Kyoto! (Definitely not all of them though, there are SO many amazing spots here!!)
The first time we visited Kyoto, we stayed in a location that was not ideal for sightseeing and our limited schedule didn't really allow us to experience the best of what Kyoto has to offer! This time was such an amazing experience!
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Planning your own trip to Kyoto? Add these to your itinerary!
1. Visited Okazaki-Jinja, also known as Kyoto's cutest shrine!
2. Rode the Randen train
3. Explored the Arashiyama neighborhood
4. Tried some of Kyoto's unique snacks!
5. Visited the Tenryu-Ji temple complex
6. Explored the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
7. Visited the Nonomiya Shrine
8. Took in the views of Kyoto at the Katsura River
9. Walked on the historic Togetsu Kyo Bridge
10. Saw wild Japanese monkeys and cityscape views at the Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
11. Walked the Keage Incline
12. Explored the massive Nanzen-Ji Temple Complex
13. Visited the popular Suirokaku Aqueduct
14. Tried Japanese cuisine (we got yakiniku!)
15. Visited the Fushimi Inari Market for souvenirs and food!
16. Hiked the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine!
17. Visited Teramachi Street for tons of shrines and some Buddhist souvenirs
18. Explored Nishiki Market, the culinary center of Kyoto
19. Explored the Gion District (Yasaka Pagoda & Ichenen-zaka, Sannenzaka, & Ninenzaka Streets)
20. Visited the Chion-In (if in fall, for the Autumn Nights Illumination Event)
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:31 Kyoto's cutest shrine! (Okazaki-Jinja)
1:20 Randen train to Arashiyama
2:06 Sakura & matcha ice cream!
2:41 Tenryu-Ji
3:24 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Nonomiya
4:26 Katsura River & Togetsu-Kyo Bridge
5:05 Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
6:51 Keage Incline
7:46 Nanzen-Ji Complex & Suirokaku Aquaduct
9:37 Yakiniku! (Japanese BBQ)
11:09 Fushimi Inari Market snacks!
11:59 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (a hike)
14:20 Teramachi Street & Nishiki Market
16:26 Gion District
17:57 Chion-In Autumn nights event!
19:12 the best vending machine we've ever seen
19:50 Thanks for watching! Subscribe for more adventures! :D

Пікірлер: 178

@aammiityy_01 Жыл бұрын

I am Japanese, but when a foreigner takes pictures of Japanese landscapes, I feel like I am looking at a foreign country. The way you shoot is also very good and beautiful. Thank you for coming to Japan!

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Japan has so many incredible landscapes, it was an absolute pleasure to experience! Thank you so much, we're very happy you enjoyed it and we appreciate you taking the time to leave your very kind comment!!

@user-qd2vt2vp7t Жыл бұрын

I am Japanese, butは避けた方がいいですよ「〜ですが」の意味合いが日本語と英語で違います

@TheLightuponLight 8 ай бұрын

I really love the comment on enjoying the crowds in the bamboo forest… there is so much negativity about the crowds in Kyoto, as if we are supposed to experience these places alone and without people, or that alone is the only way they are beautiful… same thing in national parks here in the USA- I actually enjoy the crowds too, it’s a real pleasure to see other humans smiling and getting filled with nature and beauty :) down to earth… love it

@IfWeGoTo 8 ай бұрын

I definitely agree with you! Over-crowding can be a problem sometimes, so I sympathize with that, but having other people around isn't a bad thing either! It definitely brings a little magic to the experience to see others just enjoying the experience too! :) Glad to hear other people also appreciate this!! Thank you! :D

@user-fn4gy1yg6y 10 ай бұрын

何時までもこの平和が続きますように。この平和が世界に拡がりますように。このビデオは素晴らしいですね。ありがとう。

@IfWeGoTo 10 ай бұрын

ありがとうございます、楽しんでいただけてとても嬉しいです！奈良はとても美しいですね！ :D

@marimari-sx8jx Жыл бұрын

素晴らしい秋の京都を見せて頂きありがとうございました。音楽もとても雰囲気が有りますね😊

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

見てくれてありがとう！美しい秋の色をお楽しみください。

@tymayo8771 Жыл бұрын

I'm going to kyoto for language school for three months 😀, can't wait to see the nature and history

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Have fun! It's super cool, wish we could have spent 3 months there there's a lot to see.

@user-rf5jg5sz5k Жыл бұрын

シェアしてくれてありがとう！

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

ご覧いただき、コメントをお寄せいただきありがとうございます。感謝します！ :D

@kei07210 Жыл бұрын

Kyoto is a living space for local citizens. It is a living city where people are present and life exists, which is why traditions are passed down and historical buildings are preserved in good condition. Kyoto as you have experienced it is truly beautiful! Thank you 🌱🌱

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

We are very happy to see some of the tradition very much alive in Japan's smaller and more historic areas. Kyoto was an amazing experience! Hope we get to visit again one of these days!

@mthsu Жыл бұрын

15:50 Roasted black soybean tea. So it's without caffeine, and has some of its own nutrient benefit. While it is soybean, unlike soymilk which is steamed bean being crush and grinded. Black soybean tea is roasted bean brew like tea.

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you! We were not sure exactly what it was, so getting the extra information we really appreciate! People like you taking the time to give us extra information on a place is why we love youtube so much, so thank you! :D The tea was very delicious too!!

@PrinceDavid Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your visit here! Me and my friends just booked 5 nights to stay in Kyoto in the Spring, I can't wait!

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Thank you! So happy you enjoyed it! I hope you and your friends have an amazing trip!! It will surely be gorgeous in the spring!

@yabunirami-yq5iw 9 ай бұрын

ブランディさんの「ありがとうございます」の発音が美しい。

@IfWeGoTo 9 ай бұрын

ああ、ありがとう！🙏😃

@TokyoCapsuleCollection Жыл бұрын

I would recommend going to the Keage Incline in late March. The cherry blossoms are in full bloom and beautiful. Thanks for the nice video.

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! Maybe if we are lucky we will be able to come back in March for the cherry blossoms.

@JasminRachel Жыл бұрын

So many spots that are not featured in usual Kyoto Tours! Love the editing of the vlog as well 😊❤

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Kyoto has SO many awesome spots, you could spend months there covering them all! Thank you so much for your kind comment! We're very happy you enjoyed it!

@user-fn9ii4mi9l Жыл бұрын

日本にようこそ、楽しんで行ってくださいね。

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

ありがとう！

@robertbl7500 Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 Loving your Japan series! ! ✌️

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! We’re very happy you’re enjoying it!!

@mthsu Жыл бұрын

19:15 That chanting vending machine is too funny. 😂 It chants 南無阿彌陀佛 Namo-Amida-Butsu, one of the basic chant in Buddhism. Simple and all purpose. If you see a temple, you can chant Namo-Amida-Butsu. If you got scared at night, you can chant Namo-Amida-Butsu. If you see a ghost and want it to leave you alone(?), you can chant Namo-Amida-Butsu. If you want to greet a monk, you can chant Namo-Amida-Butsu..... If you buy from a vending machine, you can chant Namo-Amida-Butsu. 😂

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Ohh we were wondering what it was saying!! Hahaha. We loved that vending machine!! That’s interesting that it’s all-purpose! We’ll have to read more about it!!

@user-kh4de4ir1h Жыл бұрын

鎌倉や日光もすばらしいよ！

@louisecallanta5968 Жыл бұрын

This video is awesome! I so wanted to go to Kyoto when I went to Japan and now I want to go more!!! Amazing!!!

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

It was soooo beautiful! Definitely recommend you and dad take a fall Japan trip!! (We may actually want to go for Halloween again in the future too 😂)

@user-rz3lo1ch4z Жыл бұрын

元日に岡崎神社へ行ってきました。うさぎみくじがとても可愛かったです。ちなみに吉でした。

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your good fortune !

@unclebhoy3753 Жыл бұрын

nice place I been there 15yrs ago

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!! It was SO beautiful! I am glad we had the chance to visit again and give it another go! We were on such a weird schedule last time that we really didn't get to experience it properly!! I hope you enjoyed your visit 15 years ago!

@user-tk8nn3lv3w Жыл бұрын

京都に行けない日本人にとっても感動モノです。だから、字幕を付けてください。

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

ありがとうございました。お楽しみいただけましたでしょうか。 KZfaq ビデオで、設定ギアをクリックすると、「字幕/CC」というオプションが表示されます。それをクリックすると、言語から日本語を選択できるはずです。ほとんどの人が理解して楽しむには十分です。 :)

@cyruscrossan Жыл бұрын

That intro tho 🔥!!! You guys are blowing up. So happy for you both - it's much deserved :) That camerawork too, nice balance between "vlog" shots and more cinematic shots. 👌 Looks like a beautiful place.

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Ahh thank you!! That makes me soooo happy to hear since documentary (especially mature documentary) is my favorite form of film/video! It was very very beautiful. It honestly made it hard not to get good shots!! 😂

@GreatCityAttractions 9 ай бұрын

Wonderful video ifwegoto - Kyoto looks amazing

@IfWeGoTo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Kyoto is very beautiful! Definitely recommend a visit if you can make it!

@GreatCityAttractions 9 ай бұрын

yes - looks great - well done@@IfWeGoTo

@risingsunjapanguideinfo8405 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Kyoto! Kyoto has a lot of beautiful spots. I'm glad you guys enjoyed it. 👍 I was born and raised in Tokyo and lived in Kyoto for 10 years. Recently (2 weeks ago) I had to move back to Tokyo. Actually I miss Kyoto very very much.

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Kyoto is beautiful, isn't it? The older parts of town blend so well with the mountains and forest. While I love the hectic vibe of Tokyo, the natural beauty and peacefulness of Kyoto is outstanding!.

@risingsunjapanguideinfo8405 Жыл бұрын

@@IfWeGoTo And Kyoto is also a city with a deep history, with historical buildings and monuments all around. Knowing their history is very inspiring.

@HelenandTimTravel Жыл бұрын

Taking some notes since we are heading to Kyoto later this weekend. We loved this video! Beautifully shot too

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Ahh awesome!! Hope you have an amazing trip there. It’s such a beautiful city! And thank you!!! 🥰

@masa77ma Жыл бұрын

京都の下町は、電線が無くなって昔の風景が戻りました🤗 小さな変化ですけど、そういう所を変に気にする日本人の変な部分かも😂 日本に来てくれてありがとうございます(^o^ゞ

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

面白いですね、昔の京都の電線が隠されていることに気がつきませんでした。細部へのこだわりに感謝します。

@mthsu Жыл бұрын

1:24 Accent is never a problem, speak however you like to speak. It's all good. Only for things like asking for direction, to make days easier traveling. 嵐電 Randen is pronounced like Lan of Land + Dann of Danny, and in strong British accent. Lan-Dann. らんでん 🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Ohh thank you!! I hope someone visiting kyoto will see this and it will help them!!

@queenz900 8 ай бұрын

hello, thank you for your videos

@IfWeGoTo 8 ай бұрын

Ahh thank you so much, so happy to hear you have found them helpful!! Also thank you! We loved having her along for this trip!! I will pass your compliment along to her!! 🥰

@NagaPesek99 Жыл бұрын

Amazing

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! ❤️

@BreakawayBites 6 ай бұрын

Wow, will be making a trip to Japan very soon....and Kyoto will be one of the places we will be visiting.... I have to admit ... Pretty amazing shots.... Awesome vlogs..... Noticed some of the contents in you channel.... If there's any opportunity..... You should visit Singapore and make your way all the into Malaysia... Cheers mates!!

@IfWeGoTo 6 ай бұрын

Oh amazing!! We hope you have an amazing trip! Japan is awesome. Also thank you so much for your kind words about our video and channel, we are so happy you enjoyed it! We would absolutely love to head back to Singapore and Malaysia! We have only ever seen Singapore's airport and Malaysian Borneo! There is so much more! Thanks again, cheers! :)

@user-sz1yu7bo5u Жыл бұрын

I am Japanese. I teach foreign tourists. There are two old buildings in Japan that have completely different religions." They are the "ＺＩＮＪＹＡ" and the "ＯＴＥＲＡ". At Fushimi Inari, the"ＺＩＮＪＹＡ"is the one with the orange torii gate and the "ＯＴＥＲＡ"is the one without. The place without the torii is the temple. Religiously, they are completely different, but many Japanese consider both important. We Japanese go to both and visit both. Enjoy Japan!

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

That's some awesome information, thank you! Do you have any other info we should know?

@user-sz1yu7bo5u Жыл бұрын

@@IfWeGoTo ZINＪYA" with "~INARI" after its name has a fox as its guardian deity. At ZINＪYA, before praying, people ring a hanging bell, bow their heads twice, and clap their hands twice to pray for happiness. At temples, we simply join our hands together in silence and pray for happiness.

@ytdriving7211 Жыл бұрын

I want to go to Tokyo and Osaka during my trip to Japan. 🇯🇵💗🤗

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Both are amazing cities!!! You will love them! Have a great trip!

@putraappm Жыл бұрын

mantabb djiwa👍

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Wow thank you!!! 🤗

@wan9560 Жыл бұрын

Nice👍

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@user-pt7zg1tu1m Жыл бұрын

I am Japanese. Kiyomizu Temple is definitely a place you should visit. Even for me, a Japanese, Kiyomizu Temple is very beautiful. If you ever go to Kyoto again, you should definitely go there. People in Kyoto are very conservative, but around Kiyomizu-dera, there are many people who can use English and they are friendly to foreigners

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

We hope to visit Kyoto again and will definitely plan a visit here! Thanks for the recommendation!

@yuinkai1004 Жыл бұрын

追加。京都の中京で育ちました京都人？(こんな呼ばれ方してるのね$//∇//)$は、たしかに現し方は保守的ですが、心の中は興味がいっぱい❤ですそして、排除するわけでもありません賛否両論の京都駅をご覧くださいませわかりにくくてごめんね🎉

@bounsouangbangphaxay2453 8 ай бұрын

Did you do all these sites in one day? Everything looks so beautiful.

@IfWeGoTo 8 ай бұрын

Kyoto is fantastically beautiful!! This was actually filmed over 4 days - I would recommend at least 2 or 3 in Kyoto because a lot of the major sights are pretty spread out!

@kanrekipapa Жыл бұрын

Happy new year. Arisa and Papa really enjoyed your videos. As Japanese, we were happy. Thank you very much. We dramatized a Japanese fairy tale with a father and daughter. We would be thrilled if you would take a look. We hope that 2023 will be a wonderful year.

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

So happy that you have enjoyed them, thank you! Would be happy to check it out! Thank you again, Happy New Year!

@user-gr5px8bl9i Жыл бұрын

The relationship between Japan and nature continues to this day. In the West, they tended to separate, partly due to the influence of religion, but in Japan they tended to coexist.

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

We are glad you can also appreciate the natural beauty in Japan too, it really makes the country so special! 😊 thank you! ❤️

@user-on9uo9vc8s Жыл бұрын

Temples in Kyoto cost admission fees, and it costs a lot of money, isn't it? Kyoto is also a popular tourist destination for Japanese people, and various prices may be higher than other tourist spots. Next time you come to Kyoto, please try the local food unique to Kyoto called "Obanzai". 京都の寺院は拝観料がかかり、お金がかかって大変ですよね。京都は日本人にとっても人気の観光地であり、他の観光地よりも様々な値段設定が高くなっているかもしれません。次回京都に来る際は「おばんざい」という京都ならではの地元食を食べてみて下さい。

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

We didn’t run into anything that was too much? But if you went to every temple and shrine with a fee it would add up very very fast. We’ll definitely keep an eye out for that next time!!!! We love trying the local food!

@marsalinaoematan1865 3 ай бұрын

❤

@IfWeGoTo 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! :D

@tc2334 10 ай бұрын

For Okazaki Jinja, the rabbit is the animal in Chinese astrology that is associated with the eastern direction and this temple was built to the east of the palace to "protect" it. The rabbits are also the messengers of the actual kami (deities) enshrined there: Susanoo, god the sea and storms along with one of his wives. The two of them have many children.

@IfWeGoTo 10 ай бұрын

Ohh thank you for sharing thus!!

@genchan1224able Жыл бұрын

なぜ、最初あなたは京都のことが好きではなかったのでしょうか。でも、あなたがたが京都を満喫しているようでわたしは大変にうれしいです(*´ω｀*)✨

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

前回2019年に京都に行ったときはとても忙しかったです。また、サイトから離れた都市の中心部に滞在するという過ちを犯したため、京都は主に近代的なアパートのように見えました.

@takeru2702 Жыл бұрын

Nice video!

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Very happy you enjoyed it!

@takachan1261 Жыл бұрын

今、激動の時代。日本人も同じ様に神社仏閣が気になります。

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

「激動の時代」とは？そうです、日本の神社はとても美しく素晴らしいのです！それらを体験できてとてもうれしいです！ありがとうございました！

@takachan1261 Жыл бұрын

@@IfWeGoTo 激動=ウクライナです。TOKYOも面白い所や歴史的な所も沢山有りますよ✨

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

@@takachan1261 あ、そうか。はい、彼らに最高のことを願っています！東京にも素晴らしい場所がたくさんありました。素晴らしい場所です！

@chromists Жыл бұрын

Hahaha Chanting vending machine !!!

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Hahah it was sooo good!!!

@debbie1247 Жыл бұрын

Planning my Kyoto visit, what area did you stay in the first and second time? Want to make sure we choose accommodations for experiencing old Kyoto.

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

So Kyoto is almost kind of like a ring, with most of the temples and touristic sites on the outside, and a loooot of sprawling suburb in the middle. With the exception of the mall and central train station. I’d recommend staying right at the central train station if you’re planning a lot of sightseeing all over, but I think around the Gion district would be the overall best area to stay for a tourist! Wherever you go, I’d try to stay near a train line and research the train times so you can prep your days around that! Unless of course you have the budget for taxis, then it’s not as much of an issue where you stay!

@TheKiwiphotopapi Жыл бұрын

Hey man , did someone ever told you , you look just like Jeff bridges, so handsome ❤️

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks. Normally people tell me I look like Ansel Elgort. I'd prefer looking like Jeff Bridges though lol

@TheKiwiphotopapi Жыл бұрын

@@IfWeGoTono mate , you should be casted for the next Tron series . 🤓

@hayek218 Жыл бұрын

If it's baking meat on a net or net-like frypan, then it is Japanese yakiniku.

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

We didn't realize that there was a difference in the grill type - just thought it was how the meet was done!! Thanks for letting us know!!

@shelby6087 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos! We’re planning our trip to Kyoto first week of May😊. Do you mind to share the location or name of the place you stayed that made you happy? We’re overwhelmed by all the airbnb choices 😅.

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! We hope you have an amazing trip to Kyoto! This is the exact listing we stayed at: www.airbnb.com/rooms/18432404?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=1f414640-09d2-4944-8bb4-a03269d219f0 It was really nice, but we were bummed the extra rooms were locked without an extra fee. I would recommend staying near the Gion District if you can. It's the historic district that you think of when Kyoto comes to mind. If not there or if you want to do a lot of exploring, we would recommend near the central station so you are close to a lot of train line options! Hope that helps! :)

@shelby6087 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your reply! We’ll definitely look into this one. Also, if you don’t mind, would you share the Airbnb you stayed in Nara, the one that came with the bikes😊. We watched your Nara video back and forth a few times trying to get the name of the hotel but no luck😂

@MRTAM-cv4dt Жыл бұрын

Do you mind to let me know which date you make the film ? The scene is so beautiful

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

We were in in Kyoto from November 13-18 😊

@kingadeli7216 8 ай бұрын

Hi which month did you go? I will go at the end of November and hope I can still catch some nice fall colours.

@IfWeGoTo 8 ай бұрын

Hi!! We visited in mid November!! I know the colors vary year to year but I think you should be able to see a lot of the colors!!

@knexone6833 Жыл бұрын

We’re planning a trip in June kinda curious as to what your budget was we are looking at about 6k+ flight, hotel, expenses is there any website recommendations we’re coming out of Texas!! Flight being the most expensive!!

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

We have a bit of a unique situation as far as budget goes because we stay abroad for longer periods of time and plan around deals. But I would say Japan has a variety of pricing based on what experience you want and how big your party is! We’ve found monthly rent for two under $800 in Tokyo for a basic place, but you could easily spend hundreds a night too. I don’t believe June is a big tourist season so Kyoto will probably run cheaper than when we went! A meal out can be as little as $3-7 a plate at a local chain, but hundreds a plate at fancy restaurants. Mid-range I’d say runs $15-30 a plate. And I’d kind of expect to pay around that in Kyoto because they don’t have as many food options! Coming from Texas, I’d check Skyscanner first! (don’t book on Skyscanner or any third parties they may list, but use them to compare prices and book direct with the airline!!). If it’s expensive or has tons of layovers, I would also consider a long layover (or even a short trip!) in Honolulu if you can find good deals from TX. Our flights from HNL were a great deal and they tend to fly there cheap. I think SFO flies to Japan direct and pretty cheap compared to many places too. For accommodations we usually use airbnb, but have recently been opting for Agoda or hotels more… but it really just depends on reviews and price. The Shinkansen is expensive… coming from Tokyo prepare to pay $100ish per person each way. Local trains are really cheap though. If there’s anything else we can help you with, let us know! I’m not sure if you’re only going to Kyoto or seeing more of Japan, but the Osaka airport is a good spot to consider too!

@moiraphippard8211 Жыл бұрын

Hi , I love the videos , I am traveling to Japan in March , I have only one day to go to kyoto did you guys did all that in one day or multiple days ? I am cirios how much I can see in a day

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! This was actually filmed over multiple days, i think all of Kyoto would be really really hard to see in a day. I think I would recommend doing Fushimi Inari in the morning, followed by the Nishiki market and then the Gion district if I only had one day!

@moiraphippard8211 Жыл бұрын

@@IfWeGoTo thanks

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

@@moiraphippard8211 Anytime! Hope you have an amazing trip! :D

@user-eg3kj8gt2i Жыл бұрын

✨😄🎶💞😃✨

@sajidaparveen2523 Жыл бұрын

Mashallah

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! :)

@mthsu Жыл бұрын

(～￣▽￣)～ Ah~ it is so great walking in the autumn Kyoto 🍁🍁🍁🍁 beautiful video around the city!

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

It was SOOO beautiful!! We're so happy we got to see Kyoto again, at such a wonderful time too! Thank you!! We loved our visit!

@mthsu Жыл бұрын

@@IfWeGoTo (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧　Very beautiful filmed. ✨✨　thanks for the work behind the video.

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much!! We're very happy you enjoyed it too!!

@marlynjknudsen Жыл бұрын

Did you do ALL of this in just one day? I'll be there in March with my kiddos.

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

This was actually filmed over a few days in Kyoto!! We spent 5 days there, but I believe the actual filming was done over 3-4 days! I would spend at least 2-3 days to see the best of the city because things are pretty spread out and public transit doesn't run as frequently as some of the more modern cities. March will be a lovely time to visit! Will you be there for the cherry blossoms you think??

@marlynjknudsen Жыл бұрын

@@IfWeGoTo We will be there for at least 10 days! I am going to add on a couple days if we decide 10 isn't enough.

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Oh wow!! Only in Kyoto?? You will see a lot then! Hope you have such an amazing trip!!

@marlynjknudsen Жыл бұрын

@@IfWeGoTo Thanks! We will be in Tokyo and Saitama for about 20 days as well and we'll be watching your channel for tips in the mean time :)

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Wow you guys have a long trip planned! Will be so awesome I bet! Hope you very much enjoy it! If you ever have questions or anything don't hesitate to reach out! :D

@louisegordon2133 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful. What date were you in Kyoto?

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

This was in mid-November! :)

@louisegordon2133 Жыл бұрын

@@IfWeGoTo that was when we were there. It is funny how different it looks through someone else’s eyes. We probably passed on the street 😀

@mono77879 Жыл бұрын

京都が好きでなかった理由が聞きたいですね。ー

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

計画が間違っていたのは私たち自身のせいでしたが、最初の訪問では、何も見ることができない非常に悪い場所に滞在し、宿泊施設の近くにレストランはまったくなく、古い仕事のスケジュールのために本当に時間が制限されていました…街の中心部（美しい歴史的な部分ではありません）を見るために、人気のあるサイトにたどり着いたとしても、私たち自身のひどいスケジュールのために通常は閉鎖されていました!! できることをやって楽しい時間を過ごしましたが、京都が提供するものを適切に体験することはできませんでした.とても素晴らしく美しい街なので、戻って再挑戦できたことをとてもうれしく思います。

@wanderdutts4584 Жыл бұрын

Hi , this was great. Would you say you could have done it in less? We're looking at our itinerary now and looking at similar places and thought 3 may be ok, or would that be a bit rushed do you think?

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Hi!! I think a similar itinerary could potentially be done in 3 days, for us filming takes a bit more time than necessary to see a place! I would just be careful with your transit planning and choose a prime location for your accommodations because the trains are more infrequent in Kyoto... or hire taxis to maximize your time there! hope you have an amazing trip! :)

@user-uf9kg2fb5q Жыл бұрын

焼き肉は美味しい❤️

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Yes!! So good!!

@xingxing85 Жыл бұрын

Why u guys didn’t like Kyoto the first time?

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

It was totally our own fault with bad planning, but basically we stayed in a super bad location to see anything, no restaurants near our accommodations at all, and had really restricted hours because of our old work schedule… so we really only got to see the center of the city (so not the beautiful, historic parts) and if we did make it to the popular sites they were usually closed because of our own terrible schedule!! We still had a good time doing what we could, but we really didn’t get to properly experience what Kyoto has to offer. So I’m very very happy we went back and tried again because it is such an amazing, beautiful city!

@xingxing85 Жыл бұрын

@@IfWeGoTo oh that’s right! Kyoto closes very early. I think most places of interest closes at 6pm so there isn’t much to visit after that except for some shopping and taxis are extremely expensive too.

@kimiakiooyama6149 Жыл бұрын

Oh my god ! You hate Kyouto at fast ! Why？

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

We definitely didn’t hate it but we didn’t love it!! It was totally on us though, we stayed in a bad area for tourist and had a limited schedule so we didn’t get to really see the best of it! I’m glad we went again and got to see what it’s really about!

@user-xk4pk9ze6u Жыл бұрын

京都は初見ではよくわからない未知なる国、日本人でもよくわからないです

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

はははは。京都をよりよく理解するには、あと数回の旅が必要です。私たちは間違いなく戻ってきます！

@alexishi2000 Жыл бұрын

U used Chinese music to Japanese garden, and it’s funny for us Japanese

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Hahaha good ear!! Thanks for catching that! We unfortunately have a limited music library that isn't too well categorized!

@kuromidori828 Жыл бұрын

歴史ある関西は関東より素晴らしい🎉

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

素晴らしい史跡が今も健在で、よく保存されていることは間違いありません。とても美しい！

@user-kb5un6hm4r 2 ай бұрын

蟹肉棒なんて初めて見た！？しかもカニカマじゃん‥😅お店の人、中国の人かな？日本で蟹肉棒なんて聞いたことないww

@IfWeGoTo 2 ай бұрын

ああ、私たちが訪れたときに東京の別のお寺でも見かけました。もしかしたらそれはすり身で、広告にカニの写真が載っていたのかもしれません??

@user-kb5un6hm4r 2 ай бұрын

@@IfWeGoTo 最近出てきたお店なのかもしれませんね！最近は海外出身の店主も多くなりました☺

@IfWeGoTo 2 ай бұрын

その可能性は十分にあります。

@user-sm4tt8om2l Жыл бұрын

今年は卯年だからです

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

ああ、そのせいでウサギが余ってしまったのか？

@towada1066 9 ай бұрын

somehow,... foreign tourists always go to shrines and temples but never go to the railway museum .... true, the little kids hog all the hands on displays but still .... if you're not Buddhist and Shinto ... what the hey hey ? ....

@IfWeGoTo 9 ай бұрын

I’d argue more people are interested in culture than trains, so that’s probably why! That said, the museum looks pretty cool and we hadn’t even heard of it after 2 trips to kyoto. Maybe on our next trip we’ll visit!

@non-monetizationchanneltinko Жыл бұрын

やあ

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Hello !

@user-js7ps3in9w Жыл бұрын

お賽銭を教えてください。

@fannieharvey113 Жыл бұрын

You really don’t need to wear masks. Just got back from japan and didn’t wear a mask 99% of the time and it’s fine. It’s very hard to understand you guys when you wear them.

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

Hmmm, no one else has complained about the audio in any of our Japan videos… and we don’t hear a problem… even in our more masked ones or where it was compulsory… we use pretty expensive audio equipment. Though we do take them off when we can to show our faces. I’d say the only time we had bad audio in this video is in the loud restaurant and at Nishiki market where Alan forgot to turn on his mic lol. Where did the audio sound bad? and we understand it’s not compulsory (in most locations), but I’d say the majority of Japanese did wear them in most situations. We were trying to be respectful of what the local people are doing and want.

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

We were still just trying to be respectful

@fannieharvey113 Жыл бұрын

@@IfWeGoTo they wear them for no reason. It’s sad.

@fannieharvey113 Жыл бұрын

@@IfWeGoTo your not Japanese you don’t need to wear them. My Japanese friend wished they didn’t feel the pressure to mask! They wish the government will already recommend to take them off. Sad people need government to tell them to ease on mask wearing

@IfWeGoTo Жыл бұрын

@@fannieharvey113 We just wore them out of respect when in crowded areas as most people were.