Exploring The Hidden Shrines of Kyoto Japan

Exploring the Hidden shrines of Kyoto...Use Code LENS to get $5 off for your first #Sakuraco box here team.sakura.co/tokyolens-SC2208 nd #TokyoTreat box here: team.tokyotreat.com/tokyolens... -- Today we are exploring some of Kyoto Japan's lesser-known hidden spots, and secret shrines!! A few great spots to help you avoid the crowds and see a different side of Kyoto away from all the crowds and tourist attractions!
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[@TokyoLens]

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[@alchemytree]

What's the name of that track that this video ends with?? Did you write it or have it written for this video/your channel?? It's so good : )

[@floredev4398]

I love to go to the Senbon Torii, every year when I visit I climbe it the same way but behind a lot of shrines there are smaller routes down, everytime it is enchanting me with unseen beauty. In 2019 when I discovered a shirne that is on the back of the mountain it took me 8 km to walk back to the front of the Senbon Torri. Thanks for letting us that can not travel to Japan in the moment enjou all the beauty of Japan

[@thefineartsteacher]

Japanese Style Originator (netflix or amazon, don’t remember which) has an episode on Tori Gate construction, They are very pricy, even back when it was filmed

[@VEOSEEO]

Your channel is so kool🤩 I want to experience living in Japan 🇯🇵 one day, of course once I learn Japanese 😅

[@pollyanna108]

Hoping for your immediate recovery 🙏

[@sherryberryjp]

It was a true adventure! I loved every second of it:) Thank you Norm for the great time in Kyoto!!

[@TokyoLens]

SHERRY!!! Thanks for tagging along! You can officially warn people now that tagging along on a “Norm” adventure is a bear-warning-filled stair festival, right? Hahaha

[@sherryberryjp]

@@TokyoLens hahaha yeah, it was quite an experience lol

[@dolabellajr]

👏👏👏😊⭐

[@conquerthedancefloor]

@@sherryberryjp I just realized it was you that choreographed the Japanese Schoolgirls dance number from a few years back… Impressive ✨ Fantastic work!

[@CoversbyPatYam]

It was nice seeing you here on another Tokyo Lens video, Sherry!

[@Violetlais]

There's something so eerily beautiful and sad about the bridges that seem to lead to nowhere, slowly rusting into nothingness. Like a forgotten glimpse of time mostly hidden from the present.

[@Ruperth316]

need more content like this one, country side, road less traveled, off the beaten path type of adventures and with Sherry 👏

[@tccandler]

Sherry is a fantastic travel buddy! I like how enthusiastic she is.

[@Joonivy]

Woah you're here. Is Norm going on the Top 100 Handsome faces? 👀

[@tccandler]

@@Joonivy Norm is a very handsome man, but I don't think he going to make the Top 100... He will be tied for 101st, like the rest of us.

[@LhasaThailand]

I love seeing Sherry in your videos again. She's such a fun personality.

[@OverdrivenDom]

I see you have discovered the Kyoto Trail! It's awesome! Starting at Fushimi Inari, you can basically hike around the city of Kyoto on the mountains in a counter-clockwise direction. You can't do it in one day because it is 84km, but you can definitely do daytrips out to certain points by transit! It seems the section you two stumbled on is on the Fushimi-Fukakusa course, which I can't say I have done, but now I need to do that hike the next time I'm in Kyoto!

[@TokyoLens]

That Is AMAZING!!!

[@thetypebeast]

I love Sherry’s rating system: start at 10 and go from there because this stuff is amazing 🤩

[@TokyoLens]

Felt right!

[@sherryberryjp]

Right~!? Lol

[@MP-fj6wl]

Sherry's back!!!! Loving this exploration of Kyoto Norm!!

[@TokyoLens]

It’s been far too long~

[@sherryberryjp]

Yes, I’m back!!

[@MP-fj6wl]

Well you both need to post vids more. Sherry especially since we always have to wait so long to see her.

[@With_Me_JAPAN]

Love your series of abandoned places and buildings! The way you describe them is very interesting cuz you notice things that Japanese people wouldn’t notice sometimes 😊

[@TokyoLens]

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[@thempstead]

Join us, we have (pictures of) cookies

[@ChiChisStreams]

I am so super happy that I've managed to rejoin patreon. After being part of this awesome family I just felt lost for the month away. I've missed everyone there!! Now I'm back and super happy! Thank you Norm for the Sale and giving me the oportunity to be reunited with the awesome pigeon family

[@KirstenReusch]

The patreon is awesome and absolutely loaded with fantastic content. I'm very much looking forward to what's coming soon. 💜✌🐦🥳

[@becks5867]

‘Waking in the middle of the night and can’t remember if you locked the 7th or 8th gate!’ It looks like a lovely area to walk through, I loved the designs on the first gates 💜

[@yyswux]

That's why I love Japan, you got big modern cities with a lot of people and big buildings but also beautiful traditional spots in nature. Both the countryside and the city are amazing in Japan

[@kurtisdowns5156]

You know, I live in Chicago and have for a long time, but watching your channel rekindles my urge for Urban exploring. Chicago and Tokyo are very different places, no surprise there, but wherever people congregate like this, there's always little things that become worth rediscovering.

[@scaleddragon143]

Bro, you don't know how much I love seeing people visit abandoned places and imagining I'm there! Definitely on my bucket list! I love how easily you can find mysterious things in Japan.

[@briannakwiatkowski7965]

I could spend all day at the shrines, just looking everywhere, getting "lost" and taking sooo many photos. It seems so peaceful and serene there, almost like a scene out of a Studio Ghibli film 😄

[@lunal3blanc]

The bridge around 18 minutes is incredible - I love it!!! I'm moving to Japan in about a month and I love adventuring haphazardly without a plan (as I find if you go in with nothing planned, sometimes you come across the most incredible things/people!)...but I'd love to go there someday (if I can find it, haha!). The bridge you drove across was fascinating, as well. Always just been a lurker ~ but wanted to say thanks for sharing your adventures. All the best and take care!

[@KatsuEnthusiast]

I can not put into words how much joy watching your adventures and explorations gives me

[@QCoraA]

What a fun adventure this is so far! I love seeing you explore Japan, especially with friends! I never knew that about the garbage, very unfortunate. Here in America, you can just drive to a dump and throw extra garbage away, yet people still dump it all over the place... guess it goes to show people will do whatever they want because they can. Hope your injuries get better soon and can't wait to see where you end up exploring next!

[@TokyoLens]

Thanks so much, Sarah

[@EmberMoonprincess92]

On my way from my hostel to Kyoto station in 2019 I found a small little shrine tucked away so I’m very excited about this video!

[@TokyoLens]

So many hidden spots!!

[@stevenkaest7306]

I love how genuinely excited you are when you explore Norm. Hi from Australia 🇦🇺

[@ninjaman1751]

These are exactly the kind of adventures that I have always wanted to get up to in japan

[@littleprincefox]

This video really brings me back! I went to Kyoto on my first trip to Japan and while we did go to some of the more touristy shrines, we found ourselves lost along different roads and just happening upon different little shrines. Those were the really best walks we did because they were absolutely beautiful and we got to enjoy them all to ourselves!

[@normar3773]

Love your "adventure walks"! It's so great just to be able to go for a jaunt and discover hidden gems. Seeing you do this in Japan is wonderful. The sights and (real!) sounds are stunning. Thank you for your hardwork and dedication in showing us your excursions. It is greatly appreciated ☺️

[@ruilovewei]

When the shrine showed up at 11:46 together with the music I almost started crying... it was sooo beautiful and it felt like something out of an animated movie. I love your videos of abandoned and hidden places in Japan. It’s just something about them being totally empty and how the nature has started to take over but the place still stays absolutely beautiful. I can’t wait to see your future videos visiting more places like this!

[@Catssonova]

I literally almost went down that Kyoto Trail route to Oiwa Okami like 3 days ago when I hiked Fushimi Inari. It looks like it's a bit further off the path compared to other shrines so it probably doesn't get as much care. It would be interesting to stop by again and see who makes that beautiful Torii gate

[@sofiadeleon6373]

I like how excited you are in every video even though you have been living in Japan for years. This shows how real and genuine you are 😊

[@paulcope3018]

Your enthusiasm and curiosity is contagious! Thank you! My husband and I cannot wait to go back to Japan and explore more! Thank you Norm.

[@lazyshinobi2861]

Everything you show us is such a vibe. Idk if anyone else noticed this but once you read this you won’t un noticed. The sound of the cicadas is something special. These areas look beautiful in the summer.

[@sydneypeterson6496]

I love finding and visiting places like this!

[@Stormcrow89]

I think this is my favorite video so far. Love seeing the flip side to the bustling cities; all that nature and how it’s slowly taking claim to paths and such. Gives it a peaceful atmosphere.

[@elflass5544]

Beautiful video! I loved the carved torii, unexpected bridges, vines and moss everywhere and the mountains in the distance! 💜

[@reisadityo]

Really do love rural area content!!!

[@eric1800es]

20:39 bears liked the view so much they come out to chill and relieve themselves.

[@ChiChisStreams]

That was amazing!!! I went WOW with the shrine in the middle of the forest, and then BOOM those bridges! LOVE that! Thank you so much for sharing this video and can't wait to see more!

[@haileecreger696]

Kyoto videos are always my favorites. Love your adventures

[@MikkiNB]

The resourcefulness and thoughtful planning of some of these spaces! How the items in these spaces are made and many by hand! What a beautiful area to explore.

[@meaganeastham1532]

These adventures are so cool

[@michaelhall8587]

Japan's history is breathtaking. Thanks for another awesome video!

[@probes0]

Always love the combination of awesome footage and the awesome music pairings. Makes for something really special!

[@glennmatayoshi7027]

SHERRY!!!!! So nice to see Sherry back in your videos!

[@kittykat3268]

So cooool! What a great exploration day!

[@suitrBJ]

Beautiful as always

[@niceonechief6302]

Great video everywhere you went looks amazing

[@pollyanna108]

I love such discoveries like this.

[@seandavie3672]

Thanks Norm. I really love these off the beaten track videos, especially the abandoned places ones.

[@nightchicken283]

Seeing this exploration made me happy. Also, Sherry is awesome!

[@triforcerf321]

The countryside of Japan is absolutely breathtaking along with the city, absolutely Loving you videos!

[@jayphillips4942]

Thank you for doing these videos, they are such a joy to watch

[@bork0992]

Such beautiful areas!

[@wudgie895]

Another wonderful video Norm! I really don't know how you do it, but you always leave me with a immense infatuation, longing and excitement about the places you visit. I hope that someday I'll be able to see them all and more myself!

[@sanashi27]

Exploration videos like these are always fascinating. Unlike regular tourist spots where you can easily find out their history by doing a bit of research, hidden areas usually leave you with some kind of mystery. There's also this strange feeling seeing abandoned places and how they look now - both creepy and sad. It also just makes you wonder about everything in it especially when you're alone cause no one else is there with you to help you figure things out.

[@alejandrolagos875]

That's sooo cool and exciting Norm, awesome!!!

[@AirborneDutchy]

It just keeps amazing me how much I enjoy watching you exploring Japan. Alone or with friends. Nine times out of ten your content puts a smile on my face. And I look forward to it every week. It's inspiring and makes me wanne go and explore. Maybe some day I wil. Stay safe out there norm. I'll be waiting for the next video.

[@avatarLT]

Such beautiful nature and shrines! Thanks for amazing video Norm :D

[@misskastner]

Oh wow! Seeing the abandoned areas with overgrown vines is so amazing. It has such a whimsical feel.

[@shiromiya1714]

Wow just wow

[@TokyoLens]

Exciting stuff~

[@utaume90]

Love these adventures! The decorated stone tori looks magical 😍

[@hl5251]

The place is really relaxing. ❤️

[@sarahgwynnie]

Your videos are always so enchanting! Thanks for the new video ☺️❤️

[@froppe69]

You always find the most amazing places! Thank you for brightening my life.😃

[@dolabellajr]

Breathtaking. Thank you so much

[@WiscoMel]

I love the beautiful overgrown trails and peace of these hidden gems. I would love to se more like this!

[@Del-Lebo]

A great dreamlike video! Such a fun adventure!!!!!!

[@no-bitches]

Aaaaa!! Sherry's baaack!! I loved this video. I love the look of Japan's forests so much. Moss is gorgeous and in conjunction with temples and shines?? Bellissimo!! 🤌🏻❤️

[@cbauch]

Cool video Norm! I love exploring like this at places where there's nobody around. I also loved seeing Sherry again.

[@hollywallace1806]

I've never really look into Kyoto too much, but this video makes me want to spend forever there!! It all looked straight out of a fantasy world, I could walk those trails for hours!

[@JSStudios.official]

It’s amazing how many hidden places there are. I loved the second shrine the most, the contrast between the threes and the gate was amazing

[@luispadilla6730]

What an adventure!!

[@myautisticjourney2211]

Once again, thank you for another fantastic video! Kyoto is amazing, this just makes me want to go there discover a little bit more hidden gems. I was there in 2016 and fell in love with the city and all these shrines that are all over the city. I have somehow sworn to go back and take my youngest sibling with me. Until the country opens up for real for tourist again there´s only oen thing I can do - start planning.

[@missbornlucky6676]

so beautiful! love the trees, hidden trails, and old shrines. hopefully one day i can travel to japan and have this kind of adventure

[@jomsolejo]

I'm so happy I found your channel. Videos like these makes me love Japan more and more and thank you for that, Norm. Hoping to go there someday!!

[@garrytuohy9267]

Great Bridges and what a helpfull travelling companion.

[@alphamike87]

Great video brother, the Shrines looked beautiful, I'd love to see everything in person. Awesome you and Sherry got to explore, also love seeing Sherry again.

[@grizoh4270]

I can’t wait to come and see some of these when I visit next year ! Thank you for showing us these stunning places ! 😁

[@yuukistraussable]

Your adventures are really relaxing. Someday, I will visit the shrines you visited in all of your videos. These shrine exploring adventures of yours is my inspiration. Thank you Norm!

[@rikvdmark]

I love exploring

[@TripNWithRed]

This video was suggested and I'm thankful. I'm new here. Places like this fascinate me. It seemed a bit creepy at times and incredible all at once. Great video.

[@Joopis]

Looks like such a mystical and beautiful hike there. I love moss and nature and everything just looks like it's rich in history. Also, those cicadas are SO loud omg!!

[@ikei_tokyorabbit]

I really like exploring shrines in Kyoto, thanks for the video!

[@gwynvyd]

I can't wait to come visit. I love hidden gems like this.

[@Astronic]

Insane how beautiful Japan is. I would feel so lucky just living in that nature.

[@yvan2218]

I cant believe it Norm, you did it again. Seamlessly blending in the Tokyo Treat and Sakuraco ad into the storytelling of the video. Absolute masterclass!

[@nekuneko6094]

I love these videos and it makes me want to learn more

[@naturalflow157]

It's so soothing to come and enjoy the relaxing present moment you bring to so many of us. I am just so moved but the feeling I get from this creativity and love for something so unique these days. As someone who lives in the big city and is surrounded by the constant hustle, this truly inspires me to change the things I just don't like in my life and things that make me so depressed. Thank you so much for creating for us and for yourself and willingness to share. Wishing you the best :)

[@CallmeTress]

This is one of the first videos I saw which made me fall in love with your channel I love how magical being in nature can make you feel especially the shrines I love all of it ❤

[@MageThief]

Yay, always makes me smile when @SherryBerry joins your videos. Norm got almost to much energy, while Sherry just got that smooth chill attitude 😄 Yeah using google maps and just slowly exploring have been one of the best ways for me to find those hidden spots in Japan. I have a few of those in Iwate, Tokyo and Saitama.

[@krisceti6306]

Been a bit MIA over the past month due to moving and assessments etc, but finally catching up on some of the vids I've missed. Fantastic footage! Everywhere just looks so magical, I can't wait to return in the next couple years.

[@MojoPenguin]

Wandering around Kyoto was one of my fave travel experiences

[@jnaughten1]

I love watching your videos and exploring with you, but what takes it always to another level for me is the music you couple with the scenes of pure amazement, they are always just spot on. Well done on another beautiful video - Much Respect from Melbourne Australia

[@alecbdavis]

Another awesome video

[@Dudelearningstuff]

So existential...so serene...video rocks! Keep going Norm!

[@PaulSmith46122]

Everytime you have Sherry on I know it will be great. Her smile is so infectious!

[@michaelsanchez9983]

That was awesome👍🏽

[@azzuparis]

The bus is so cool! I loved those hidden paths, thanks for showing us all these lovely places 💕

[@xXStephanieReginaXx]

I empathize so much with Sherry being like "that's a lot of stairs, do you do this all the time" and ger little laugh after Norm is just like "oh yeah no problem" lol

[@sherryberryjp]

I was exhausted but it was nothing to Norm lol

[@ItaRoby]

That Komo shrine 😍 with the stone gate through the forest 🤯 Magical!

[@averymorrison3906]

love the vibes outside of kyoto. Also Fifth Element lmao. Have not thought about that movie in a hot minute! Much love and love to see Sherry in videos!

[@_dacoalminer_2893]

So awesome... Videos like these are what really make me want to start planning a trip itinerary for myself.

[@jonatanc7491]

Really cool to see more nature/mountain areas!