Non-essential but additional information for those going to Kyoto: 1) Underground train does NOT equal subway in Japan. Make sure the station says "Subway" (地下鉄) to use the Subway & Bus One Day Pass. In Kyoto, there are the Hankyu & Keihan Railways (privately owned and separate from Kyoto subway) which operates trains in underground sections. (You can always use the IC-card or buy tickets to ride them) 2) For those traveling from Tokyo, Suica or Pasmo cards can be also used like Icoca. In fact, IC-cards of Kyushu, Osaka & Kyoto (Kansai), Nagoya, Tokyo, and Sapporo are inter-compatible (Kitaka, Icoca, Pitapa, Toica, Manaca, Suica, Pasmo, Nimoca, Sugoka, Hayakaken). 3) IC-cards can only be charged using cash in most cases, so make sure to always carry cash. 4) Trams in Kyoto are private companies, and are not covered by Subway & Bus One Day Pass. 5) Many varieties of tickets & passes are offered by different companies. So if you are a more experienced traveller to Kyoto, it may be useful to search for value tickets (free pass) depending on your destinations (and the transportation company that covers that area). *Commuter pass in Japan refers to 定期券, used for commute to job or school. These One-Day pass and such are often referred to as "Free pass" or "Free ticket" (フリーパス・フリーきっぷ), as you are free to ride within the set section, or as value tickets. *Kyoto is experiencing over-tourism and overcrowding especially on buses. Please use the subway and other mass-transit (mostly rail) options for sections of travel if available.

This video is incredible... I don't think I've ever come across a video about Japan with as much in-detail, obscure hard to find information like this one before... I'm eternally grateful that you did all this research, and while I won't be going to Kyoto, from watching this video I still feel more prepared in general when going to Japan for the first time, as I've never ridden on public transport before at all (except school buses), so thank you! It definitely takes away some of the unknown factors and what-ifs

Best tip I can give anyone is to rent a bicycle in Kyoto. (Yes, I'm Dutch) 1) You are not limited by public transport routes and timetables. 2) It will only cost you about 1000 yen a day. 3) You're able to see parts of the city you wouldn't see by public transport. 4) Cycling is fun and a great exercise!

Renting a bike was my favourite way to see Kyoto back in 2017

Also if you’re coming from Tokyo and have a Suica or Pasmo card already, you can just keep using that card. It should work and be rechargeable everywhere an Icoca card is. All the major cards across the entire country are interoperable.

gosh you edited the heck out of this like a powerpoint for us kids like a teacher would do. the kanji info is so helpful and the green bus

Dude you literally made the ultimate transport guide. Incredible editing, information, and jokes. Keep doing this type of content 10/10

this is absolutely amazing for autistic people in eliminating uncertainty when you go through all the permutations. stellar

I used Google Maps and no need to be confused by the maps in the station. A day pass is a savior.

ICOCA + JR West Pass was the combo I used. Former for inner Kyoto travel, latter for edge of city stuff like Arashiyama or Fushimi Inari and to other cities in the Kansai area. P.S. You can also just rent a bicycle. Kyoto is much friendlier to cyclists than Osaka or Tokyo.

Just to share. Was there in April-May. For short distance in Kyoto (if I remember correctly, under 2km), taxi fares are reasonable. Won't be much more than bus. Just take can to nearest subway station etc or direct to location if they are nearby. Worth it for 2 people. If you have 3 or more people in the group, no brainer, just take a cab for short distance.

I may have missed it in your video but for those who dont know Ioca cards can also be topped up at any 7 eleven using the payment machine at the front counters . You may be able to use a card to pay on those machines . I was in Kyoto for a couple of days over new years and used buses and subway and this video would have been very handy if I had seen it in advance . Thanks for the effort in producing it. I am currently an expat in Hiroshima so I am sure your advice will come in handy on future trips.

I rarely like videos but can't help but give it to you. Super spot-on guide with well-thought structure. I can only imagine how much time you spent on organizing the info and all the awkward moments. Love the voice and the humor as well. Look forward to your next videos, crossing my fingers that there would be one on Osaka.

This VIDEO IS A MASTERPIECE on all of youtube

Most helpful and fun video I've seen in the many months of planning for our trip! Thank you SO much for your efforts!

the video I needed. Thank you for the work put into this!

Brilliantly simple. Simply brilliant.

This is indeed helpful and explained so well… thank you for this!

Love the video! Great information and editing.

Sir, this is gold. Very helpful! thanks!

Your video just saves my sanity! Thank you!!! ❤

This video just saved me so much time and confusion trying to figure out what transport pass to book. I literally just booked a week long trip to Osaka (3 days) and Kyoto (4 days) yesterday. I was in Kyoto for a 36 hours last year and loved it but just booked a two day jr west kansai pass but they don't have any 7 day options so I've been hesitating on what to book for my trip this week. You are a lifesaver, thank you for your service kind sir.

This video is super informative and sooo easy to understand - thank you!

This is such a great guide! Thank you so much for this! 😊

Thank you for your detailed explanation!😀

you got yourself a new subscriber, keep making such informative and fun videos

This video is the best! Thank you so much

Fantastic video thanks mate. really appreciate it!

This has been the most useful video I have seen on Japan! Thank you for the service good sir!

this is an amazing video! wow. thank you.

Thank you so much. Practical help that us first timers need. 😊

Thank you for the detailed information! The visual aids of what it looks like and the step by step process of boarding and scanning/showing pass to the bus driver was really helpful.

This video is top-notch! Thank you! Now, I'm confident to roam around Kyoto on my visit next time.

Wait, this video is so good! I need a video like this for every foreign metro system. 🙏

Best video on internet about travel in Japan

This video is amazing, thank you!!

Thank you! I am headed to Kyoto soon and had no idea how confusing it could be had I not seen this video!

I really love how you explain the information, it will be very helpfull to me when visiting the Kyoto

I usually have more questions in mind as I watch guides, but this answered some of the questions that I haven't initially thought of. Moreover, love the humor interlaced in it too. Thank you!

great information! looking forward to using your tips on our first trip in november.

Thank you for the information! I’ll definitely be using the unlimited daily pass

Very informative, this is what I am looking for my trip in late October... Please provide more videos for the rest of the Japan. Thank you

This is EXACTLY the kind of information I've been looking for {and all of the awkward scenarios I've had nightmares about haha.} Thank you so much!

Wow this video is great! Of course I cane across it AFTER i just got back from Kyoto lol. Thank you so much for your time and research! I'll definitely apply this on my next trip there 😊

Very useful video, thank you!

Entertaining and excellent content! 11 thumbs up!

This is amazing, I hope you make more videos!

Great information!! Thank you!!

The most informative video I've seen about how to get around Kyoto. You are amazing! Thank you for making this video!!! 🙏

Perfection. This video describes exactly what I did when in Kyoto the first time in 2019. Glad nothing much has changed. Gonna go there again next month.

Your videos made me feel more confident about traveling in Japan

Thank you for the in depth review! Love a good deal all the time! Will use suica or passmo with the one day pass as we are landing in Tokyo first.

This feels like it should be looped on interdimensional cable. Great stuff, very useful!

Such a good video, thank you so much!

I'm one minute into your video and I already liked and subbed. The quality of this video is amazing lol. I'll remember I was here before you hit 1 million subs. 🥂🥳 I'm going to Japan again soon and you really hit the confusion on point, luckily I made Japanese friends before going my first time. It helped a lot! Especially ordering all the delicious food Japan has. 🤤

thank you for making this video

I like your videos. Very informative. I was confused when I went to Kyoto, so next time I will buy the one day pass.

Such great information. Thank you so much for the funny and informative video. I am traveling and am anxious person so this is so useful. 🌻🌌

so detailed and very informative guide for Kyoto public transportation's what and how.. also easy to understand. thanks

Excellent video, thank you!

Your videos are incredible. Love the simple explanations. Thank you so much! You've made Osaka and Kyoto so easy to navigate for me. Please help with the mighty Tokyo as well 😂 Great great stuff! Thanks a lot

Very helpful and cristal-clear explained, thank you so much for the effort sir👌🏻. I wish there was something like this for Osaka

Thank you!Thank you! Thank you! I’m starting to understand. You are so clear and precise. Making my husband watch this

I’m going to Japan soon and that was very helpful.

Great information. Thank you

You are amazing! I am looking for cost effective ways to travel around Japan and around the cities. Other videos skim over these things and aren't really helpful sometimes leaving you with more questions. You nailed it.

AMAZINGLY TRUE 😂 !!! Awesome job !!!

Thank you very much for this video!

Fantastic video! Thanks alot!

Thank you so much for this video. I’ve been doing hours of research on how to navigate transportation for Kyoto but there’s always those gaps of where to buy it, how to use it, and which buses it’s applicable for. Definitely saving this video in my itinerary and sharing it with anyone that will go to Kyoto from now on!

Fantastic guide

this youtube channel is a treasure

for someone who loves Japan and memes, this video is just ✨chef's kiss!✨ very informative and so fun to watch 🤭👏🏻 thanks!

I don't know if you get enough appreciation for your video edits, but they make this video all the more amazing. thank you for being so thorough & having a great taste in memes

Fantastic guide 👍

This is great! Thank you so much

since I will be in Kyoto just for one day (coming from Osaka), the one day bus/subway pass is a godsend (plus I love using local mass transport). I wish they had an IC type version to tap on/tap off like my Oyster card

Thank you. Am coming to Tokyo next month and Kyoto is in my itinerary 😊😊

thank you. wish i had this when i went to kyoto earlier this year!

Wow, this is very helpful and fun to watch. Keep it up! You got yourself a new subscriber here and saying that, ima start watching ya other videos.

You've done it again! Another well thought out, easy to understand video. I'm in osaka now. Your videos are so spot on for lost travelers like me!! Thank you. And your videos are also very humorous.

Loved this video!

OMG, one of the most amazing videos!!

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very useful! thank you!

😂 i’m going to save your video for my next Kyōto trip! 🎉tq for sharing!!! i followed your directions for the Sagano rail and my journey was as smooth as silk.. 😊

Thanks for the great video

Wish you can do this to all major cities ❤ thanks for great info ❤

Lifesaver. Thank you

This is so funny and I learned so quickly lol

Thankssa a lottttt so helping

Thank you!!!

have no plan yet to visit Kyoto but I really enjoy your video. the editing is fun fyi 😂😂😂😂

Very very good video. Thank you very much! 😃👍🏻👍🏻❤

I've only finished the intro and i'm already laughing haha liked and subbed :)

Epic video!

I just bought the Kansai thru pass, planning to fully utilize it 🤗

This is so incredibly helpful! Thank you so much 😭🎉 I’ve been to Tokyo and Yokohama but not Kyoto and I’m currently researching before my trip next year. I’m going for an icoca card. I used the suica in Tokyo and found it made my life so easy.

Thank you ❤