Arashiyama, Kyoto - autumn foliage, boating, café hopping VLOG

[@evasossnitza]

Another wonderful video, giving me sentimental tears in my eyes of recognition, especially the boat trip! But to see it in a different season is so nice. I was there in early June, a totally different sight. The autumn foliage is so beautiful, need to go back in autumn! Thanks for making that video!

[@laura7murray]

I want to go back in May to see the fresh green foliage! But the autumn foliage is definitely amazing. I somewhat assumed that everyone just had filters on their photos/videos. It couldn't possibly be that beautiful. I was wrong! Thanks again for watching.

[@prajwal_1402]

My god…it’s so beautiful….very fine editing….thanks for the video 😊❤

[@laura7murray]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@ドロップ初音]

I love this video. I've never been there. I wish you enjoyed our culture.

[@laura7murray]

Japan was an amazing destination. I'm looking forward to going back! Thanks for watching!

[@神蔵空海]

I am amazed by your positive action. It's hard to move like this in a day.

[@laura7murray]

My 2022 work out goal was to be able to do my dream Japan trip! haha

[@ClarisseDeGuzman]

I feel like words won’t do justice to how much I love this vlog!! It’s so beautiful and the activities were so much fun to watch, especially the boat! I felt like I was there with you 🥰

[@laura7murray]

I wish you were there with me!! 😘🥰😍

[@jonhealey1164]

Fantastic ! Taking my daughter here in November , so many great ideas !

[@laura7murray]

Exciting! Have a great time!

[@sorekara313]

omg this is too beautiful. I'm going to Arashiyama this fall. thankyou for this amazing video and recommendations guys 🤍

[@kurofune.uragabay]

The Hozugawa River Boat ride is something I haven't done yet in (magical majestic) Kyoto and now I'm dying to do it, beautiful. Thanks a bunch for the link in the description. Another gorgeously shot and edited vlog, L & I 🙏

[@kurofune.uragabay]

Seeing Kyoto at least once before we die should be a basic human right, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights needs to be updated

[@laura7murray]

The Boat ride truly was magical. I highly recommend it. I totally agree, everyone should be able to see it! I hope I'm able to visit it again soon.

[@DeeDee-yf7cl]

😮❤ thanks a lot for this video!! I am going in japan in fall. In kyoto in november thanks for recommandations . I have already book saihoji Moss temple. Can’t wait.

[@laura7murray]

omg! I'm so excited for you! Saihoji is wonderful! I hope you are able to catch the autumn foliage!

[@bogeyandruby]

Loved this segment, especially the boat ride! Did you get motion sick? As for the best couple, that was definitely you and Ian! 😊

[@laura7murray]

No motion sickness at all. It was very calm for most of the ride, I'm just showing the exciting parts! Hahah, thanks! They are super cute too though

[@didindodon8251]

I LOVE❤ KYOTO CITY' JAPAN❤ FROM JAKARTA CITY" BANDUNG CITY" SURABAYA CITY" YOGYAKARTA CITY" JAWA ISLANDS" INDONESIA..💖💜💟💕

[@laura7murray]

😍🥰Thanks!

[@JapanViewfinder]

Nice! Going tomorrow!

[@laura7murray]

Thanks for watching! I hope you have fun!!

[@プール平]

目黒も京都も、今度は桜が咲くころに❣

[@laura7murray]

私はアレルギーがあります 😭😭😭 😷😷

[@mari-rf2jp]

It's amazing how ypu were able to do a lot in a day! When did you reserve tickets for Somekobo Yumeyusai?

[@laura7murray]

Thanks for watching! I think I reserved my tickets about 2 weeks before.

[@restuputu4355]

So lovely! When did you get there to get such a beautiful view?

[@laura7murray]

This was shot on November 15, 2022. So around mid to late November is a good time to visit Kyoto!

[@infancheong7326]

Can you share the date of your trip? We are going there this mid November. Hope there will be nice foliage then. Thanks.

[@laura7murray]

This was shot November 15th. Our full trip was from November 9-24. I found that in the cities the fall foliage wasn't yet at its prime, but in the mountains the foliage was amazing.

[@PatrickSchraner]

What do you film these videos with? Also, love the choice of music!

[@laura7murray]

Thanks! This was filmed on iPhone 13 pro with the built in stabilization!

[@agirlwalk]

I love your video so much, you made me want to follow your step! Can I ask How much time do you spend in Arashiyama?? it seen like more than 4 hrs since you had done a lot of activities.

[@laura7murray]

Thanks for watching! This was a full day in Arashiyama. We arrived around 8am and left around 5pm. Definitely best to get to the area early. It gets very busy mid day.

[@wengcahiles-bt1hr]

This is such a great video! I am also going to Kyoto in November so definitely excited to see the autumn foliage from the boat viewpoint! Just wondering where you rode the boat and where did it drop you off? I saw another video where they first road the Sagano Romantic train and hopped on another train for the station where the boat leaves and then ended by the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Was this also the same in your case?

[@laura7murray]

I noticed while writing out the instructions below that the Hozugawa Boat Ride is now closed. Tragically, it looks like a ship capsized in March and it resulted in two fatalities. They are not running during the investigation. It's unsure if it will reopen but they have a tentative date for June. Below is what we did: The original plan was Sagano Romantic Train >> 5-10min bus to the boat launch >> Boat >> Arashiyama. But you can only reserve tickets for the Sagano romantic train in Kyoto so by the time we got there the tickets were sold out for the day I was planning on going. Its very popular during the autumn season. We just took the regular train to near the boat launch and then walked over. This is the station you catch the Sagano Romantic train. You can also catch the regular train here. goo.gl/maps/QZR5ccgHgU6LQ1Sj6?coh=178572&entry=tt This is the station that you get off of the Sagano Romantic train. There's a regular bus that goes straight for the boat launch, usually its timed so it leaves just after the train arrives. goo.gl/maps/Vzm8rH6tnCYu4pty5?coh=178572&entry=tt Here is the boat launch. goo.gl/maps/rNzUtfHtPLnD8TLTA?coh=178572&entry=tt And this is where it drops you off goo.gl/maps/yUur5dtmW3r21w4e8?coh=178572&entry=tt

[@ColorHoles]

Wow absolutely beautiful footage. How long were you in Kyoto?

[@laura7murray]

Thanks for watching! We were in Kyoto for 6 days. You can definitely do it in less days. We just took it slow and checked out a lot of different places.

[@ColorHoles]

@@laura7murrayamazing! Did y’all visit at the beginning of the month?

[@laura7murray]

@@ColorHoles We got there on the 14th of November and left on the 20th.

[@ColorHoles]

@@laura7murray thank you for the detail. Gotta say, my wife and I fell down the KZbin rabbit hole on Japan traveling, and y’alls videos of Japan are by far the most engaging. Great footage! Thank you, both!

[@laura7murray]

@@ColorHoles Aw thank you for saying that! Yeah I've been watching so many Japanese travel videos for awhile now. It's very addictive!

[@yii1320]

Can I know the exact date you visited this place? I have bought tickets to visit 1st to 3rd of November but im afraid i wouldnt be catching those vibrant autumn colours.

[@laura7murray]

This was November 15th, you might get lucky and see some red! But I'd recommend going into the mountains if you want to see autumn foliage in the early weeks of November. All the cities seemed to be about 2 weeks behind the mountains for autumn foliage.

[@theseng999]

what camera model did you use? mobile phone? great

[@laura7murray]

Iphone 13 pro! I didn't use a gimbal, just the built in stabilization.

[@nti1656]

amazing.which camera do you use?

[@laura7murray]

iphone 13 pro filmed at 4k 60 fps! The built in stabilization is amazing. Thanks for watching!

[@sufiazzahro]

What time did you visit somekobo?i’ll travel to kyoto next nov.and this is my first time to see autumn 🥰

[@laura7murray]

November 15th! I hope you get to see the autumn foliage! It's definitely magical. My recommendation is if there isn't red foliage in the cities - you should try doing a day trip into the mountains like Ohara! The mountain go red a bit earlier than the cities.

[@sufiazzahro]

@@laura7murray thanks.i’ll be there Nov28th.. hopefully i can see the magical autumn 🥹😍

[@laura7murray]

@@sufiazzahro The yellow ginkgos should be going around that time! I hope you have a great time!

[@uchacendana809]

Hi.. in Somekobei Yumeyusai is free or there is entrance fee? Thank you

[@laura7murray]

Hi! Looks like its 3000 yen during autumn season and 2000 yen during other times of the year.

[@ceritakecilkehidupan]

Somekobo Yumeiusai is a cafe or just a photo spot? And do I need to book a reservation beforehand ?

[@laura7murray]

Photo spot and fabric dying studio! You can buy souvenirs there. You can hang out for a bit in the outside section but the staff do tend to usher visitors along. I booked two weeks before hand. If you go during autumn foliage you will need to reserve. Green foliage maybe you can get away with just showing up? Not sure though. Their website has reservation slots so you can check how busy it is!

[@ceritakecilkehidupan]

@@laura7murray what is the name of the website ?

[@laura7murray]

@@ceritakecilkehidupan yusai.kyoto/galleryvisit Hit the top "reservation" button on this site and you'll be taken to a calendar to reserve a date!

[@ceritakecilkehidupan]

@@laura7murray thank you so muchh..

[@nor-in5kj]

is the boat riding worth the money? I want to try it but don't know how much

[@laura7murray]

6000 yen! It was definitely a highlight of our trip. I would 100% recommend doing the boat tour. Even if you don't speak Japanese the ambiance is so fun.

[@stoneyim9751]

There were two boat man died of the boat crash turning upside down 😢few months ago ….

[@laura7murray]

I heard! That was so tragic. I'm so sorry to hear about that. 😥😥

[@PatrickSchraner]

I think I was at the Daihikaku Temple when I was in Arashiyama. It was raining and there was no flute, but the walk to get there was completely worth it.

[@laura7murray]

I saw a video on the walk! I wish I had a chance to do it. It looks amazing! Did you get to see the dog??

[@満長嶋]

nice　bestseason　arasiyama

[@laura7murray]

Thank you!

[@アキ-u9v3e]

寿司、それだけ?( ・∇・)

[@laura7murray]

疲れた心のための簡単な夕食 😅