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
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
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!
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!!
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 🌱🌱
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!
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.
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!!
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!! 🥰
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!!
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! :)
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!
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 🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋
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.
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!.
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!
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.
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!! 😂
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. 😂
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!!
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!
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
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 😅.
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! :)
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😂
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
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!
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 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.
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!!
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!
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??
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
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.
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。
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!
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.
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?
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! :)
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!
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.
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!
@@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.
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!
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 ? ....
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!
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.
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 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
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
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
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!
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!!
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
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。
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
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😊
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。
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!
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!
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 🌱🌱
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!
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.
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!!
I'm going to kyoto for language school for three months 😀, can't wait to see the nature and history
Have fun! It's super cool, wish we could have spent 3 months there there's a lot to see.
hello, thank you for your videos
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!! 🥰
Wonderful video ifwegoto - Kyoto looks amazing
Thank you so much! Kyoto is very beautiful! Definitely recommend a visit if you can make it!
yes - looks great - well done@@IfWeGoTo
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.
Thanks for the tip! Maybe if we are lucky we will be able to come back in March for the cherry blossoms.
What week were you in Kyoto? I'm going in November and hoping to see the great Fall colors! Love your videos, thanks for sharing!
So amazing! You will love it, it’s the best time of year to visit! 😃 This was filmed November 13-18 :)
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!!
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! :)
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。
ああ、ありがとう！🙏😃
Taking some notes since we are heading to Kyoto later this weekend. We loved this video! Beautifully shot too
Ahh awesome!! Hope you have an amazing trip there. It’s such a beautiful city!
And thank you!!! 🥰
This video is awesome! I so wanted to go to Kyoto when I went to Japan and now I want to go more!!!
Amazing!!!
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 😂)
So many spots that are not featured in usual Kyoto Tours! Love the editing of the vlog as well 😊❤
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!
シェアしてくれてありがとう！
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
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 🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋
Ohh thank you!! I hope someone visiting kyoto will see this and it will help them!!
Hello 👋 Loving your Japan series! ! ✌️
Thank you so much!! We’re very happy you’re enjoying it!!
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.
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!.
@@IfWeGoTo And Kyoto is also a city with a deep history, with historical buildings and monuments all around. Knowing their history is very inspiring.
nice place I been there 15yrs ago
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!
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.
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!! 😂
日本にようこそ、楽しんで行ってくださいね。
ありがとう！
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. 😂
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!!
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
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。
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。
Congratulations on your good fortune !
Did you do all these sites in one day? Everything looks so beautiful.
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!
鎌倉や日光もすばらしいよ！
I want to go to Tokyo and Osaka during my trip to Japan. 🇯🇵💗🤗
Both are amazing cities!!! You will love them! Have a great trip!
Amazing
Thank you! Cheers! ❤️
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。
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。
RUclips 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。 :)
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
We hope to visit Kyoto again and will definitely plan a visit here! Thanks for the recommendation!
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🎉
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 😅.
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! :)
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😂
Do you mind to let me know which date you make the film ? The scene is so beautiful
We were in in Kyoto from November 13-18 😊
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
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!
@@IfWeGoTo thanks
@@moiraphippard8211 Anytime! Hope you have an amazing trip! :D
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!
That's some awesome information, thank you! Do you have any other info we should know?
@@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.
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!!
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!
Did you do ALL of this in just one day? I'll be there in March with my kiddos.
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??
@@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.
Oh wow!! Only in Kyoto?? You will see a lot then!
Hope you have such an amazing trip!!
@@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 :)
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
Hi which month did you go? I will go at the end of November and hope I can still catch some nice fall colours.
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!!
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.
So happy that you have enjoyed them, thank you! Would be happy to check it out! Thank you again, Happy New Year!
Beautiful. What date were you in Kyoto?
This was in mid-November! :)
@@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 😀
mantabb djiwa👍
Wow thank you!!! 🤗
Nice👍
Thank you! Cheers!
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。
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!
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｀*)✨
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.
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.
We are glad you can also appreciate the natural beauty in Japan too, it really makes the country so special! 😊 thank you! ❤️
Nice video!
Thank you so much! Very happy you enjoyed it!
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?
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! :)
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.
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!
Hahaha Chanting vending machine !!!
Hahah it was sooo good!!!
Hey man , did someone ever told you , you look just like Jeff bridges, so handsome ❤️
Haha thanks. Normally people tell me I look like Ansel Elgort. I'd prefer looking like Jeff Bridges though lol
@@IfWeGoTono mate , you should be casted for the next Tron series . 🤓
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Thank you! :D
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.
Ohh thank you for sharing thus!!
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Thank you! ❤️
If it's baking meat on a net or net-like frypan, then it is Japanese yakiniku.
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!!
(～￣▽￣)～ Ah~ it is so great walking in the autumn Kyoto 🍁🍁🍁🍁 beautiful video around the city!
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!
@@IfWeGoTo (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ Very beautiful filmed. ✨✨ thanks for the work behind the video.
Oh thank you so much!! We're very happy you enjoyed it too!!
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。
「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！
@@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✨
@@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！
Why u guys didn’t like Kyoto the first time?
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!
@@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.
Very Nice! Did you guys walk all the way up to the top?
We did!!! Beautiful at Mt. Inari!
How did you make the emoji in your comment? I’ve never seen that one before!!
Mashallah
Thank you!!! :)
✨😄🎶💞😃✨
焼き肉は美味しい❤️
Yes!! So good!!
Oh my god ! You hate Kyouto at fast ! Why？
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!
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
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??
@@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☺
その可能性は十分にあります。
京都が好きでなかった理由が聞きたいですね。ー
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。
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 ? ....
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!
歴史ある関西は関東より素晴らしい🎉
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！
U used Chinese music to Japanese garden, and it’s funny for us Japanese
Hahaha good ear!! Thanks for catching that! We unfortunately have a limited music library that isn't too well categorized!
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
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！
今年は卯年だからです
ああ、そのせいでウサギが余ってしまったのか？
やあ
Hello !
お賽銭を教えてください。
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.
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.
We were still just trying to be respectful
@@IfWeGoTo they wear them for no reason. It’s sad.
@@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
@@fannieharvey113 We just wore them out of respect when in crowded areas as most people were.
只の「物見遊山」の観光客レベルだね。
感心した動画とは云え無いね。
RUclips で何を期待していたかわからない場合は、
オーっと、日本人でもこんな悪意に満ちたcommentを投げつける人が居るんだね⁉︎
あ、そうか❗️
日本には、日本名を持った在日も居るからねー、本物の日本人かどうかは、分からないんだね 。。。
旅行に行き、どこどこは最初は好き出なかった何て発想は日本人には有りませんよ‼️始めから嫌なら行きませんがね。暇とお金を使って行くのに、残念な場所はあるけど、次に行こうかとと発想するだけですけどね。
鎌倉や日光もすばらしいよ！
それは良いヒントです。次の日本への旅行でそれらをチェックする必要があります.