Kenchan, what is the ultimate IC card that can be use in both Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara and Osaka beside JR Pass, especially for foreigner/tourist? there's so many type of JR Pass available, what do you suggest is the best (economic) type if we only wants to travel those four regions?
ビデオをありがとう。 旅行するときは、他の人が通らない道も好きです。 そうすることでより本格的なものになります。 不思議なことに、京都のことを知れば知るほど、東京よりも京都の方が好きになります。😊 Thanks for the video. When I travel, I also like the paths that not everyone else takes. That makes it more authentic. Strangely, the more I know about Kyoto, the more I like it better than Tokyo.
Bear san, I agree. It's not difficult to find places with almost nobody, but aesthetic and photogenic. I think many people leave Kyoto before finding it, and I'm sure I have a lot more to explore. Still, I'm TOKYO Kenchan, so I need to make better videos to convince you to like Tokyo too. haha.
hello Kenchan! such a helpful set of videos about Kyoto, arigato! i am planning to travel there in November with my elderly parents, one who uses a wheelchair. do you know any recommended spots that has wheelchair-friendly access? thankyou, have a good day ^^
Thank you for watching this video! Sorry I don't know which of my videos you left comment but the first Hikari (in case of using JR Pass) is 6:21am Tokyo - Kyoto 9:11am. The last one is 20:59 Kyoto - Tokyo 23:29. The first Nozomi is 6:00am Tokyo - Kyoto 8:09am. The last Nozomi is 21:38 Kyoto - Tokyo 23:45. So you have enough time to visit major places in Kyoto in a day trip.
You make great videos, always with good information and the images are beautiful. I visited Japan in 2018 and will return again in March 2023. I had planned to come for the Olympics but sadly the pandemics killed my trip. This time in 2023, I plan to stay for 3 weeks. Thanks for your videos, so useful. I hope you will consider doing some videos of Fukuoka.
That sounds like an interesting plan to go to language school! Then you'll have enough time to see any places in Kyoto. :) Thank you for watching this video too
I am SO GLAD I found your channel when I did. I'm planning my trip and it includes the trifecta (Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka), and I was struggling to fill my Kyoto itinerary. Super super happy with this video, I've found many places to visit now ^^
Thank you for finding my channel and watching. ^^ I'm glad the video could be of your help. Kyoto has many different ways to spend time as you might have seen in the video. I wish you have the best trip in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.
Superb video, Kenchan! I've watched countless videos of Japan travel tips and your channel is right up there with the very best. There's something about your calm demeanor alongside an extremely informative video which is just so elegant and captivating. This video's actually made me reconsider going to Kyoto again in my next trip, perhaps skipping the most popular but still enjoying the beautiful peace and beauty of this place. Arigatou gozaimasu.
Thank you for such a kind comment with detailed feedback. I'm very glad to hear you liked this video. I also found it difficult to enjoy Kyoto for several reason, but I like Kyoto since I started to focus on finding my favorite little spot staying away from big crowds. I hope you have a great time in Japan. :)
Your videos are the best!!! I am taking 14 day trip to Japan in July and Your videos so far are most informative an useful in my planning process. Thank You.
This Video stands out so much to all the Influencer Videos that hardly give any Information. I am so glad I found your channel. It really helps to some structure and ideas into my plans to visit Japan. I also like the vibe of the videos a lot :)
Jess san, Thank you for such a kind message. I'm glad you liked the video. I think Kyoto is a place preparation makes a big difference on travel experience. I wish you the best trip in Kyoto. :)
Have you visited Fushima Inari at night? I’m told the main pathway is illuminated, and the main shrine is illuminated. It sounds inviting (and less crowded!) but I haven’t seen photos or video.
No I haven't. It's a little scary for me to visit shrines at night unless it's in the city center. haha. But it seems they do some illumination at night time to time.
@@tokyokenchan Haha ! Appreciate your dedication to making the best content for us! A little bit off topic KenChan but I have a question about car rentals in Tokyo area... This will be my 3rd time in Tokyo so I have done most of the tourist things. My question for you is this: do you think it is worth it for me to rent a car so I can travel to some areas outside of Tokyo that are only accessible by car? Or do you think it is not worth it because I would have to park my rental at the hotel for 4 days? I also figure that driving in and around Tokyo there might be a lot of traffic as well?! I just wanted to know your thoughts on this topic! Thanks as always KenChan!
@ANIMALFRIES san (I wish I knew your name to call you :) ) renting car is a great idea, but it's not something I would recommend to anybody. If you come back to Tokyo at night, that cost a lot for parking, and traffic can be bad as you mentioned. It might be better to get just for a day and return at night if you prefer to do so. Also, you can get rental car near the destination you like to visit. Your travel experience might be influenced by how much you can get used to driving in Tokyo as we drove the other side from the US. At least, I went into the other lane when I drove in California first time. But that can be just me. :) I understand your point that many places in Japan are only accessible by car, or inconvenient to go by bus.
Only have one day in Kyoto, so this video helps a lot. Plan to tour all day until exhausted, and cover as many places as possible. Will try to see the Gold Pavilion, Arashiyama, Bamboo Forest, and the Monkey Park. Then evening in Gion/Nishiki Market. Tired already. Thanks for you personal tour and recommedations. Thumbs up.
Thank you! I’m looking forward to your videos on Kyoto too. :) Right, I wish they have a bus system for tourists going around all the famous areas and I can hop on and off.
Hello Dominic san, it's my pleasure. Thank you for finding my channel. :) I'm glad that you got some travel ideas from my videos. I wish you the best trip to Japan!
Thank you for your video and recommendations! I'm going to Japan for the first time this month and staying mainly in Kyoto. Am super excited but afraid at the same time! Your video is really informative and I searched up some of the places you recommended that I never knew about. Definitely going to try Nomura if there isn't a queue - it looks really good!
I found your channel by chance because I was looking to see if it was possible making a day trip to Nikko. Im so glad I stumbled upon our channel, it seems like u are a solo traveler and watching your content its calming and I like how you recommended some underrated things to do in Kyoto here. Thanks it will be my first time visiting Japan in Spring, and i wasnt sure if I wanted to carve in Kyoto onto my 10 day itinerary. I also didnt realize how busy Kyoto really is behind IG photos. I appreciate the raw footage.
Thank you watching my videos. :) That's exciting you are visiting Japan soon. If you plan well before the trip, 10 days seems enough to see both Tokyo and Kyoto. I'm explaining a little more about how to get around Kyoto in my another video of Kyoto. I wish you the best trip in Japan!
thank you for your video, i have taken notes as i will be in kyoto next month october, is the weather hot or cold this kind of month? is this video taken in fall which month?
I think I can say it was a mild weather. Perfect for the travel. This video was taken mostly in mid October, some scenes like Starbucks in Okazaki was in late November. I hope you have a great trip in Kyoto. :)
thank you for sharing your experience, may i ask about the torroko train, the windowless is Rich Car Train No.5.. is it only once a day from Saga to Kameoka at 11:02 am...? the other sagano romantic train has no open window is it?
Thank you for watching. Yes, all cars have the ”Rich car” that I got on. Now understand what you meant. The Car No.5 is attached to all trains from Train No.1 to 81 (including the 5 at 11:02am ). This is the seat map. www.sagano-kanko.co.jp/en/zaseki.php
@@tokyokenchan Omg thank you for clariying!!! 😌😌 thanks for sharing the link i totally understand now,, i am including this to my iteninary, il be visiting kyoto a week in mid Oct 🫶🏻
Our Airline cancelled our flight in May so now we're coming in Septermber, 5 days in Tokyo, 4 days in Kyoto then 5 days in Osaka, can you make a 'things to do in Osaka' please. We love your videos, so well made, Arigatōgozaimashita
Thank you for your kind words for my videos. I'm glad to hear that you can come back to Japan next September! Yes, I think I can make one for Osaka by next September. Thank you again. :)
Thank you so much for this wonderful video showing beautiful areas of Kyoto. I'm preparing my trip to Japan and by chance came across your video. May I ask you during which month this video was taken? Thank you once again and I will certainly watch your other tips. Arigato KenChan.
Thank you for watching the video and your kind comment. Most of the footages were taken in mid October, and the Okazaki part I’m having Starbucks is from November. The train museum part is from March, all in 2022. Hope it helps. :)
Yes! I also like how the city is close to mountains has lots of river streams. If you are interested in culture and tradition, Kyoto is the place you might like. :)
This is soooooo good. This February will be my first ever time visiting the Kansai region and this has given me so many great things to plug into my 4 day Kyoto itinerary! Arigato KenChan!!
That’s great you are staying in Kyoto for 4 days! That’s enough time to cover the major spots and have some quiet moments of walking too. I wish you the best trip in Kyoto! Thank you always!
Thanks for the great videos, they have been very helpful for planning my trip and you have become my favourite youtuber form Japan along with Abroad in Japan. If you need video ideas you can maybe make a video about the different type of restaurants (all you can eat, omakase, izakaya, etc... ), or a video about omiyage and other classic gifts, and a day trip to see the chreito pagoda and kawaguchiko, and maybe a video about you also so the people get to know you. These are just ideas to help you out, your channel should be much bigger than it is :D keep the content coming success will come to you my friend.
Thank you! What a great compliment, I can’t say thank you enough for your kind words that totally brightened my day. Also, thank you for the video ideas. I’ll work on some of the topics. :)
Hey, Kengo-san, what a superb video this is! I enjoyed your walking tour on the first part (such lovely rivers and streams - and they are clean!) and I am also interested in the manga museum! I must say that the bamboo forest and the rock garden would be my go-to places if I'll visit Kyoto. Congratulations for a knowledge-packed video, Kengo-san!! 🙂
Gio san, Thank you again for your detailed thoughts, it’s great to know what you like and I like your taste of enjoying all tradition, nature and manga! Thank you!
This is such a great video which has me so excited to visit Kyoto! Your videos are one of my favorite things on youtube because you show a lot of things that many people wouldn’t think of. I’m going to Kyoto around new years, will the colors in nature still be like this?
Thank you for your kind message and compliment on the video. The color of nature might be a little more brown as the winter wind blow away the red and yellow leaves, but Kyoto is covered with the New Years' decorations and atmosphere, so you are visiting in a good festive time! I wish you the best trip to Kyoto! 🎉
Hi Ken, I will be travelling around Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Universal Studio, Nara.. So do I need to get the ICOCA Card? And can I use the card at convenience store or supermarket? Please guide.
Thank you for the info. I'm planning to visit this city in March for cherry blossom. It will be my first to visit Japan. Would that be difficult if you don't speak Japanese? may I ask?
Hello Monique san, what a great season you are visiting Kyoto. It's hard to find someone speaks English fluently, but you'll find lots of signs in English. So I'm sure you can travel without any problem. I wish you a wonderful trip in Spring. :)🌸
Hi, my family of 5(with 1 Senior) will be visiting Osaka for 2 weeks. Do you recommend that we should also stay at Kyoto? We are planning for 2 days only at Kyoto so we can also have a budget for Kobe. Our only concern is bringing our big luggages. The delivery of luggage service is a bit of additional expense to us as well.
Hello. In case you have lots of luggage, one idea is to stay in Osaka and make a day trip or two to Kyoto. It's only 30 min from JR Osaka station to JR Kyoto station.
Hello. According to their website, you can purchase the Hozugawa cruise tickets at the Saga-Arashiyama station, or go directly to the pia. No need to make reservation.
Hey Ken love your videos with insightful details. I read it's not encouraged to travel to Japan from 29 Dec to 2 Jan especially in big cities as many people will take leave and go back to their hometowns. Besides that, some restaurants and tourist attractions may not open and hotels are expensive too. appreciate your advise. Thanks.
Thank you for watching and your comment. Yes, the major concern is the hotel price and the super crowded trains. So as long as you can find hotel rooms and staying in Tokyo or Kyoto, it's a good time to visit as you can see the festive atmosphere of end of the year and near year. But it gets difficult if you try to move inter cities, or go to popular destinations such as skiing or hot-springs. Small stores may close from the end of year to new year, but most major stores close only on Jan 1, some on 2nd too. :) I wish you the best trip to Japan.
My dear Kenchan, I have been following your recommendations like a bible. I have done Nikko and Kamakura because of your recommendation, It was soooo worth it! Do you migght sharing which link to use for the Sagano train tickets? I head there next week.@@tokyokenchan
Thank you for such a kind message and I'm glad you enjoyed Nikko and Kamakura! For the train, you can make reservation from here. www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/route_search/index.html?p=sagano It might be a little cold in winter, and it's closed between end of Dec. to end of February. I hope you enjoy. :) @@kaziraishaa.8149
Thank you Jacob san! If you put importance on access to different spots, either business hotels near Kyoto Station or around Shijo Kawaramachi area would be good as it's the start of bus route. The price changes so much recently so you might find some deals depends on the day you visit. Something comes up in my mind is, Super Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi, Comfort Hotel Kyoto Toji, I see it around $50-80 for 2 in some dates in January. Sorry I couldn't be much of help!
Hello. It was this place. www.en-kyoto.yumeyakata.com/ Not a convenient location, so you might want to take taxi to the place you want to walk or take photos. Hope you enjoy Kyoto :)
There are 3 stations in Arashiyama. You can take Keifuku Arashiyama line to Katabiranotsuji, change to Keifuku Kitano line to Omuro-Ninnaji, and take bus 59 from in front of Ninnaji. If take about 30 minutes.
Please also check out the video about how to get around Kyoto : ruclips.net/video/ija0FSZtZwI/видео.html
Kenchan, what is the ultimate IC card that can be use in both Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara and Osaka beside JR Pass, especially for foreigner/tourist? there's so many type of JR Pass available, what do you suggest is the best (economic) type if we only wants to travel those four regions?
New subscriber here. Thank you for the very informative and wonderful videos. I'm planning on visiting Japan next year 2025. Arigato
Thank you for subscribing and watching the videos. I hope you come up with a great travel plan for next year trip! :)
Thank you
Thank you very much for the useful information about Kyoto as I am visiting the Japanese city next October.
Thank you for this terrific post. I will be visiting soon! You have inspired me. RJ
RJ san, Thank you for your kind message. I hope you have a great time in Kyoto! :)
Wow love it!
Thank you for watching. :)
Thank you for the wonderful video. Greetings from Greece
ビデオをありがとう。 旅行するときは、他の人が通らない道も好きです。 そうすることでより本格的なものになります。 不思議なことに、京都のことを知れば知るほど、東京よりも京都の方が好きになります。😊
Thanks for the video. When I travel, I also like the paths that not everyone else takes. That makes it more authentic. Strangely, the more I know about Kyoto, the more I like it better than Tokyo.
Bear san, I agree. It's not difficult to find places with almost nobody, but aesthetic and photogenic. I think many people leave Kyoto before finding it, and I'm sure I have a lot more to explore. Still, I'm TOKYO Kenchan, so I need to make better videos to convince you to like Tokyo too. haha.
hello Kenchan! such a helpful set of videos about Kyoto, arigato! i am planning to travel there in November with my elderly parents, one who uses a wheelchair. do you know any recommended spots that has wheelchair-friendly access? thankyou, have a good day ^^
I love Kyoto from your lense and narration. Looking forward to experience these soon.
Thanks for the great information!
Thank you for watching!
Veautiful! someday im gonna tour Kyoto as well! thank you for sharing, glad i came across your vid. subs!
The Nanzeji Temple is breathtaking. Kyoto is SO cultural. Been there a number of times, and every time is a new a experience.
Thanks. for the video Mister Kenchan!
Thank you for watching. I hope you have a great trip. :)
Thank you Kenchan. We have added more stops to our Kyoto trip!
Thank you for watching. 🐶 I'm glad you found your favorite spots in Kyoto! 😄
I've been to Japan 3 times and I've only heard about the romantic train now, thank you for the tip!!
Thank you for watching! :)
Love your video and they’re by far the most informative for trip planning! Keep up the good work.
Thank you for watching and your kind comment. I'm glad you like them! Have a great trip in Kyoto. :)
You are making me miss Japan more
Haha. I’m glad if I could show you the recent sceneries of Kyoto. I hope you can come next year. :)
I'm impressed with all your videos, very informative and I got all my questiones answered. I subscribed immediately! Thank you Kenchan
Now I want to go here too!!
Thank you for watching this video too Curtis san. I hope you can visit next time. :)
Thank you love the scenery part
Thank you so much for such wonderful videos!
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. :)
Thoroughly enjoyed your video of your serene walks along Kyoto’s back alley. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼
Thank you for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. :)
Amazing video this the type of explanation i was looking for im traveling from Tokyo to Kyoto in two weeks so I'm very excited to explore those areas.
It's two days enough to see the most important places in Kyoto?
I watched some for your videos. They are fantastic. I lived in Japan for many years and used to visit often....hope to go back this year. Thank you.
Thank you for watching my videos. I'm glad you liked them. That's great you used to live here. I hope you come back again. :)
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Thanks again! This will be my second day after Harujuku!
Thank you for watching this video! Sorry I don't know which of my videos you left comment but the first Hikari (in case of using JR Pass) is 6:21am Tokyo - Kyoto 9:11am. The last one is 20:59 Kyoto - Tokyo 23:29. The first Nozomi is 6:00am Tokyo - Kyoto 8:09am. The last Nozomi is 21:38 Kyoto - Tokyo 23:45. So you have enough time to visit major places in Kyoto in a day trip.
Fantastic video. Thank you for sharing all the quiet walking areas..much appreciated 😊
Thank you for watching and your kind message. :)
I am planning my trip there within the next 2 months!
I think my 3 days (2 nights) may not be enough!
That's great you are visiting Kyoto soon! If you plan ahead, you can get a lot done. :) Wish you the best trip to Kyoto.
You make great videos, always with good information and the images are beautiful. I visited Japan in 2018 and will return again in March 2023. I had planned to come for the Olympics but sadly the pandemics killed my trip. This time in 2023, I plan to stay for 3 weeks. Thanks for your videos, so useful. I hope you will consider doing some videos of Fukuoka.
Thank you my friend. My wife and I are coming to Tokyo and Kyoto in April. This video helps! 👍
Thank you for watching. I wish you the best trip in Tokyo and Kyoto. 👍
Wow lots of places to see. I hope to be able to see all of them. I hope to go to Japanese language school in Kyoto. Thank you for sharing.
That sounds like an interesting plan to go to language school! Then you'll have enough time to see any places in Kyoto. :) Thank you for watching this video too
Wonderful. I'll be coming to Osaka in May 2024 and plannning to do Kyoto for 4 days which include Nara and Uji. How many days do you spent in Kyoto?
Hi. Thank you for watching. I usually stay 1 or 2 nights, but visit a few times a year. 4 Days sounds great. I wish the best trip in Kyoto. :)
Thank you heading to Kyoto now. Just in time.
Oh that’s exciting! Great timing for autumn leaves. Wish you a great stay in Kyoto. :)
Good suggestions......thank you.
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. :)
I am SO GLAD I found your channel when I did. I'm planning my trip and it includes the trifecta (Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka), and I was struggling to fill my Kyoto itinerary. Super super happy with this video, I've found many places to visit now ^^
Thank you for finding my channel and watching. ^^ I'm glad the video could be of your help. Kyoto has many different ways to spend time as you might have seen in the video. I wish you have the best trip in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.
Hello Ken-chan! I would lile to know how to book Torokko train online! I’ve been to Tokyo two weeks ago and had a really great time despite the rain!
Superb video, Kenchan! I've watched countless videos of Japan travel tips and your channel is right up there with the very best. There's something about your calm demeanor alongside an extremely informative video which is just so elegant and captivating. This video's actually made me reconsider going to Kyoto again in my next trip, perhaps skipping the most popular but still enjoying the beautiful peace and beauty of this place. Arigatou gozaimasu.
Thank you for such a kind comment with detailed feedback. I'm very glad to hear you liked this video. I also found it difficult to enjoy Kyoto for several reason, but I like Kyoto since I started to focus on finding my favorite little spot staying away from big crowds. I hope you have a great time in Japan. :)
Thank you so much for all these vids! They're all super helpful and id be using your vids for my next trip to Japan.
Thank you Leon san. I’m glad you find my videos helpful. I’ll work on more videos. Wish you the best trip to Japan. :)
Your videos are the best!!! I am taking 14 day trip to Japan in July and Your videos so far are most informative an useful in my planning process. Thank You.
Thank you for your message! I'm glad you liked the video. I hope you come up with a great itinerary and enjoy your trip in Japan. :)
I think this is the best travel guide to Kyoto, concise and informative at the same time
Thank you very much!
This Video stands out so much to all the Influencer Videos that hardly give any Information. I am so glad I found your channel. It really helps to some structure and ideas into my plans to visit Japan. I also like the vibe of the videos a lot :)
Jess san, Thank you for such a kind message. I'm glad you liked the video. I think Kyoto is a place preparation makes a big difference on travel experience. I wish you the best trip in Kyoto. :)
What's the name of the obanzai restaurant? It looks delicious.
Hi. It's called Nomura near Nishiki Market. 👍
Have you visited Fushima Inari at night? I’m told the main pathway is illuminated, and the main shrine is illuminated. It sounds inviting (and less crowded!) but I haven’t seen photos or video.
No I haven't. It's a little scary for me to visit shrines at night unless it's in the city center. haha. But it seems they do some illumination at night time to time.
Also, really loving the complete and full narration of the video. You're getting better and better!
Thank you! I got rid of two videos and this was the 3rd try, so I’m glad to hear that you like this! 😂
@@tokyokenchan Haha ! Appreciate your dedication to making the best content for us! A little bit off topic KenChan but I have a question about car rentals in Tokyo area... This will be my 3rd time in Tokyo so I have done most of the tourist things. My question for you is this: do you think it is worth it for me to rent a car so I can travel to some areas outside of Tokyo that are only accessible by car? Or do you think it is not worth it because I would have to park my rental at the hotel for 4 days? I also figure that driving in and around Tokyo there might be a lot of traffic as well?! I just wanted to know your thoughts on this topic! Thanks as always KenChan!
@ANIMALFRIES san (I wish I knew your name to call you :) ) renting car is a great idea, but it's not something I would recommend to anybody. If you come back to Tokyo at night, that cost a lot for parking, and traffic can be bad as you mentioned. It might be better to get just for a day and return at night if you prefer to do so. Also, you can get rental car near the destination you like to visit. Your travel experience might be influenced by how much you can get used to driving in Tokyo as we drove the other side from the US. At least, I went into the other lane when I drove in California first time. But that can be just me. :) I understand your point that many places in Japan are only accessible by car, or inconvenient to go by bus.
Only have one day in Kyoto, so this video helps a lot. Plan to tour all day until exhausted, and cover as many places as possible. Will try to see the Gold Pavilion, Arashiyama, Bamboo Forest, and the Monkey Park. Then evening in Gion/Nishiki Market. Tired already. Thanks for you personal tour and recommedations. Thumbs up.
Thank you so much for watching and your support for the video. I really appreciate it. Sounds like a great plan to enjoy Kyoto all day. :)
this is your 5th video (and still going...) that I watch & have gained a lot of information & knowledges for my itinerary :) Thank you so much! 🥰
Thank you for watching more videos! I’m glad the videos are helpful for your itinerary. :)
Beautiful city. Thank you for the 21 travel ideas.
Ms.Grantham. Yes, Kyoto is beautiful in any seasons. Thank you for watching this video. :)
That's very good information for the people will go to Kyoto. We love Kyoto. The busses not that great there. Thumb up👍
Thank you! I’m looking forward to your videos on Kyoto too. :) Right, I wish they have a bus system for tourists going around all the famous areas and I can hop on and off.
Maybe next time when we come to Kyoto. Or maybe we come in the busy season. Next time we come for cherry blossoms 🌸
I am preparing for an extended trip to Japan this spring and I'm so glad I came across your channel. You have given me many ideas. Arigato Kengo san
Hello Dominic san, it's my pleasure. Thank you for finding my channel. :) I'm glad that you got some travel ideas from my videos. I wish you the best trip to Japan!
Thank you for your video and recommendations! I'm going to Japan for the first time this month and staying mainly in Kyoto. Am super excited but afraid at the same time! Your video is really informative and I searched up some of the places you recommended that I never knew about. Definitely going to try Nomura if there isn't a queue - it looks really good!
Thank you for watching and leaveing a message! That's amazing that you are staying in Kyoto soon. I wish the best stay in Kyoto. :)
I found your channel by chance because I was looking to see if it was possible making a day trip to Nikko. Im so glad I stumbled upon our channel, it seems like u are a solo traveler and watching your content its calming and I like how you recommended some underrated things to do in Kyoto here. Thanks it will be my first time visiting Japan in Spring, and i wasnt sure if I wanted to carve in Kyoto onto my 10 day itinerary. I also didnt realize how busy Kyoto really is behind IG photos. I appreciate the raw footage.
Thank you watching my videos. :) That's exciting you are visiting Japan soon. If you plan well before the trip, 10 days seems enough to see both Tokyo and Kyoto. I'm explaining a little more about how to get around Kyoto in my another video of Kyoto. I wish you the best trip in Japan!
thank you for your video, i have taken notes as i will be in kyoto next month october, is the weather hot or cold this kind of month? is this video taken in fall which month?
I think I can say it was a mild weather. Perfect for the travel. This video was taken mostly in mid October, some scenes like Starbucks in Okazaki was in late November. I hope you have a great trip in Kyoto. :)
Do you give private tours? I will be there in late September
Thank you but I don't offer tours. I wish you the best trip in Kyoto. :)
thank you for sharing your experience, may i ask about the torroko train, the windowless is Rich Car Train No.5.. is it only once a day from Saga to Kameoka at 11:02 am...? the other sagano romantic train has no open window is it?
Thank you for watching. Yes, all cars have the ”Rich car” that I got on. Now understand what you meant. The Car No.5 is attached to all trains from Train No.1 to 81 (including the 5 at 11:02am ). This is the seat map. www.sagano-kanko.co.jp/en/zaseki.php
@@tokyokenchan Omg thank you for clariying!!! 😌😌 thanks for sharing the link i totally understand now,, i am including this to my iteninary, il be visiting kyoto a week in mid Oct 🫶🏻
Our Airline cancelled our flight in May so now we're coming in Septermber, 5 days in Tokyo, 4 days in Kyoto then 5 days in Osaka, can you make a 'things to do in Osaka' please. We love your videos, so well made, Arigatōgozaimashita
Thank you for your kind words for my videos. I'm glad to hear that you can come back to Japan next September! Yes, I think I can make one for Osaka by next September. Thank you again. :)
@@tokyokenchan Dōmo arigatōgozaimasu
Thank you so much for this wonderful video showing beautiful areas of Kyoto. I'm preparing my trip to Japan and by chance came across your video. May I ask you during which month this video was taken? Thank you once again and I will certainly watch your other tips. Arigato KenChan.
Thank you for watching the video and your kind comment. Most of the footages were taken in mid October, and the Okazaki part I’m having Starbucks is from November. The train museum part is from March, all in 2022. Hope it helps. :)
@@tokyokenchan Thank you for your response, much appreciated. The places you show are so peaceful, exactly what I was looking for.
Omg!!! These places are amazing. I love that it has so many river and temples. The environment is so peaceful and very calming for the soul. 😍
Yes! I also like how the city is close to mountains has lots of river streams. If you are interested in culture and tradition, Kyoto is the place you might like. :)
Even Ken-san's voice is calming 🙂
This is soooooo good. This February will be my first ever time visiting the Kansai region and this has given me so many great things to plug into my 4 day Kyoto itinerary! Arigato KenChan!!
That’s great you are staying in Kyoto for 4 days! That’s enough time to cover the major spots and have some quiet moments of walking too. I wish you the best trip in Kyoto! Thank you always!
Thanks for the great videos, they have been very helpful for planning my trip and you have become my favourite youtuber form Japan along with Abroad in Japan. If you need video ideas you can maybe make a video about the different type of restaurants (all you can eat, omakase, izakaya, etc... ), or a video about omiyage and other classic gifts, and a day trip to see the chreito pagoda and kawaguchiko, and maybe a video about you also so the people get to know you.
These are just ideas to help you out, your channel should be much bigger than it is :D keep the content coming success will come to you my friend.
Thank you! What a great compliment, I can’t say thank you enough for your kind words that totally brightened my day. Also, thank you for the video ideas. I’ll work on some of the topics. :)
Thank you for another helpful video, Kengo-san! This video made me very excited to visit Kyoto. 😃
Thank you for watching this video and your comment. 😄I'm really glad to hear that I could show you the beauty and attractions of Kyoto.
Your videos are so relaxing and interesting to watch :) excited to visit Kyoto next year!
Thank you for your words for my video. I'm glad you find it interesting. I wish you the best trip to Kyoto next year! :)
Hey, Kengo-san, what a superb video this is! I enjoyed your walking tour on the first part (such lovely rivers and streams - and they are clean!) and I am also interested in the manga museum! I must say that the bamboo forest and the rock garden would be my go-to places if I'll visit Kyoto. Congratulations for a knowledge-packed video, Kengo-san!! 🙂
Gio san, Thank you again for your detailed thoughts, it’s great to know what you like and I like your taste of enjoying all tradition, nature and manga! Thank you!
This is such a great video which has me so excited to visit Kyoto! Your videos are one of my favorite things on youtube because you show a lot of things that many people wouldn’t think of. I’m going to Kyoto around new years, will the colors in nature still be like this?
Thank you for your kind message and compliment on the video. The color of nature might be a little more brown as the winter wind blow away the red and yellow leaves, but Kyoto is covered with the New Years' decorations and atmosphere, so you are visiting in a good festive time! I wish you the best trip to Kyoto! 🎉
Hi Ken,
I will be travelling around Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Universal Studio, Nara.. So do I need to get the ICOCA Card? And can I use the card at convenience store or supermarket? Please guide.
Yes, you can get ICOCA and top up the balance depends on how much you use. Yes, you can use at convenience stores, some supermarkets.
@@tokyokenchan Thank you Ken
Thank you for the info. I'm planning to visit this city in March for cherry blossom. It will be my first to visit Japan. Would that be difficult if you don't speak Japanese? may I ask?
Hello Monique san, what a great season you are visiting Kyoto. It's hard to find someone speaks English fluently, but you'll find lots of signs in English. So I'm sure you can travel without any problem. I wish you a wonderful trip in Spring. :)🌸
Do you still remember what’s the name of the restaurant where you ate Obanzai and Yodufo?
Hello. The Obanzai is called Nomura, they have 2 locations in Kyoto. Yudofu is one in Ryoanji temple. :)
Hi, my family of 5(with 1 Senior) will be visiting Osaka for 2 weeks. Do you recommend that we should also stay at Kyoto? We are planning for 2 days only at Kyoto so we can also have a budget for Kobe.
Our only concern is bringing our big luggages. The delivery of luggage service is a bit of additional expense to us as well.
Hello. In case you have lots of luggage, one idea is to stay in Osaka and make a day trip or two to Kyoto. It's only 30 min from JR Osaka station to JR Kyoto station.
@@tokyokenchan got this. Thank you, Ken Chan!
May you can share how to rent kimono or yukata in there for foreigner, and how much you spent in every destination, thankyou. Also, subtitle
Thank you. I'll try to put more of those actual information in the future videos.
How can I book a combo Sagano Scenic Romantic Railway Trolley with Bus Ride to Hozugawa River Cruise?
Hello. According to their website, you can purchase the Hozugawa cruise tickets at the Saga-Arashiyama station, or go directly to the pia. No need to make reservation.
Hey Ken love your videos with insightful details. I read it's not encouraged to travel to Japan from 29 Dec to 2 Jan especially in big cities as many people will take leave and go back to their hometowns. Besides that, some restaurants and tourist attractions may not open and hotels are expensive too. appreciate your advise. Thanks.
Thank you for watching and your comment. Yes, the major concern is the hotel price and the super crowded trains. So as long as you can find hotel rooms and staying in Tokyo or Kyoto, it's a good time to visit as you can see the festive atmosphere of end of the year and near year. But it gets difficult if you try to move inter cities, or go to popular destinations such as skiing or hot-springs. Small stores may close from the end of year to new year, but most major stores close only on Jan 1, some on 2nd too. :) I wish you the best trip to Japan.
Hi dear, what is the name of the restaurant where you had breakfast?
Hi. It's called Obanzai Nomura. maps.app.goo.gl/FUv2aZMzk4ruS1JX9
My dear Kenchan, I have been following your recommendations like a bible. I have done Nikko and Kamakura because of your recommendation, It was soooo worth it! Do you migght sharing which link to use for the Sagano train tickets? I head there next week.@@tokyokenchan
Thank you for such a kind message and I'm glad you enjoyed Nikko and Kamakura! For the train, you can make reservation from here. www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/route_search/index.html?p=sagano It might be a little cold in winter, and it's closed between end of Dec. to end of February. I hope you enjoy. :) @@kaziraishaa.8149
Hey Kengo-san! Love your videos! Just a question, which hotel would you recommend that are cheap and accessible to tourist spots?
Thank you Jacob san! If you put importance on access to different spots, either business hotels near Kyoto Station or around Shijo Kawaramachi area would be good as it's the start of bus route. The price changes so much recently so you might find some deals depends on the day you visit. Something comes up in my mind is, Super Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi, Comfort Hotel Kyoto Toji, I see it around $50-80 for 2 in some dates in January. Sorry I couldn't be much of help!
@@tokyokenchan Thanks for the reply! No worries, you gave me an idea to start searching for hotels! Keep these videos coming!😍
Where did you rent the kimono?
Hello. It was this place. www.en-kyoto.yumeyakata.com/ Not a convenient location, so you might want to take taxi to the place you want to walk or take photos. Hope you enjoy Kyoto :)
how do you get from Arashiyama area to Kinkaku-Ji (Golden Pavilion)
There are 3 stations in Arashiyama. You can take Keifuku Arashiyama line to Katabiranotsuji, change to Keifuku Kitano line to Omuro-Ninnaji, and take bus 59 from in front of Ninnaji. If take about 30 minutes.