3 Best Japanese Gardens in Kyoto, JAPAN

Kyoto is the most traditional city in Japan and there are a lot of beautiful gardens.
So I made this video to introduce My choice of Kyoto's 3 best Japanese gardens.
For people visiting Kyoto with limited time, I hope this video is helpful to choose the garden to go to.
For more information, please check the official websites and Google Maps below.
Saiho-ji Temple (a.k.a Moss Temple)
(WEB) saihoji-kokedera.com/en/top.html
(MAP) goo.gl/maps/hA8JW95BmGSPmaYa7
Enko-ji Temple
(WEB) www.enkouji.jp
(MAP) goo.gl/maps/eCFBDpcKapbPc5bB6
Daigo-ji Temple
(WEB) www.daigoji.or.jp/index_e.html
(MAP) goo.gl/maps/FCU3UmQvFVEqXGjM9
To deepen your understanding of Japanese gardens, check my other videos too!
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If you like to me to guide you in Kyoto or other areas, please feel free to give me a comment😊

[@SaveHawaiiReefs]

Outstanding list. I might put Saiho-ji as number one because it is such a unique experience, but all three are spectacular and uncrowded. I think Saiho-Ji was the least crowded, and once admitted to the garden you could spend the entire day. There are many other quiet gardens in Kyoto, not mentioned, so I hope the tours buses keep dropping the mobs off at Kinkakuji and Rioan-ji. BTW. When I visited Saiho-ji, there was a required Zen Buddhist chanting ceremony that was beautiful and added to the experience.

[@tour-guide-KENZO]

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

[@SaveHawaiiReefs]

@@tour-guide-KENZO kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6nNlKeOedF5Zq8si=my6J0mtfTthMlCqE I finally put together a video of my favorite gardens in and near Kyoto. The quality isn’t great because KZbin used to limit the size of uploads, but I think you know all of the gardens

[@gordchapman3469]

Hey Kenzo, I really like your choices for the 3 best gardens Kyoto! My favorite is Enko-ji! It really has everything I love in a Japanese garden; gravel garden, moss garden, bamboo forest, maples, a beautiful view of Kyoto, and a suikinkutsu! I would like to visit Saihoji next time I am in Kyoto, it seems so peaceful!

[@tour-guide-KENZO]

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

[@gordchapman3469]

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

[@tour-guide-KENZO]

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

[@Gasman2506]

Very beautiful places. I should visit them next time i'm in Japan

[@tour-guide-KENZO]

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

[@marthacristokio7975]

Wow, they are really beautiful gardens...

[@tour-guide-KENZO]

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

[@kendrachu]

Amazing information, thanks so much for sharing!

[@tour-guide-KENZO]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)

[@ivychen6859]

Very good introduction, Thanks.

[@tour-guide-KENZO]

Thank you Ivy! Glad it was helpful😊

[@fnakajima2016]

maniac choice! それぞれ見どころがあって別に不満がありませんが、随分、マニアックな選択だとおもいました。

[@tour-guide-KENZO]

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

[@bbacter]

Hello Kenzo! We really enjoy your videos - we're in Kyoto in May and would love to have a guided tour - how do we get in touch? Thank You!

[@tour-guide-KENZO]

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

[@MikuandTaty]

全く知らなかった京都の新たな一面が見ることができました。ありがとうございます！私たちも英語で日本を紹介する動画を作成しているのですが、プロの方の説明の仕方や動画の作り方はとても勉強になりました。これから勉強させていただきます！よろしくお願いします(^^)

[@tour-guide-KENZO]

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

[@Cooper1970]

Magnificent! Are bamboo forests common all throughout Kyoto? I am planning my first trip next year and I will search for a ryokan that suits my needs. If you can recommend for a solo traveler that would be great! RJ

[@tour-guide-KENZO]

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

[@josephphilipphilip4696]

I am from India i love japan

[@tour-guide-KENZO]

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

[@aleksandrak.4794]

Hi Kenzo. I love this video. Is Enko-ji uphills? My husband has a small disability so I would like to avoid any trouble for him. Are there many stairs? Thanks

[@tour-guide-KENZO]

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

[@aleksandrak.4794]

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

[@tour-guide-KENZO]

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

[@aleksandrak.4794]

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

[@malvinamashkit9226]

Очень полезный ролик, я лечу в апреле в Японию и уже боюсь толпы туристов. Скажите пожалуйста,сад мхов ( если я получу ответ от них), в апреле идти? потому что все рекомендуют в сезон дождей… а я буду в апреле.

[@tour-guide-KENZO]

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

[@jhumidevi7071]

How is the gardens look like if I visit in summer like in may or june?

[@tour-guide-KENZO]

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

[@jhumidevi7071]

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

[@ikebanita]

Good job! One suggestion though: we're here to enjoy the view of relaxing gardens, not to see your face all the time! :D Please consider just narrating and maybe appear at the beginning and end only?

[@tour-guide-KENZO]

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

[@malvinamashkit9226]

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

[@tour-guide-KENZO]

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