What To Do In Kyoto + Avoid The Crowds!

[@Hell99_]

I shouldn't have watched this. Now my heart feels heavy again. I went to Japan 2016 after dreaming long about it. The culture, nature and people always fascinated me. So i was so happy that i finally could see Japan. I went there for round about 3 weeks. 1 week Tokyo, 1 week Hiroshima and 1 week Kyoto. Tokyo was fascinating to see! This really is another dimension of a city. Hiroshima was... beautiful but it made me think a lot. The memorial park, the flame, the buildings... it left something in me i can't really describe. Still it is an amazing city and luckily on the last night there a street festival took place. I saw so many beautiful Yukata! And then there is Kyoto. I saw a lot of the world already for my young age but i left only a few pieces of my heart somewhere. One in Scotland, one in Costa Rica, one in the north of germany (but i have family at the cost there so it actually is very special and may not count in this ranking) and Kyoto. Kyoto got me from the start. As soon as i arrived there i felt this is a special place to be. The mix between old and new, modern and tradition is amazing. The whole city is a beautiful gem! The small streets, the relaxed people, the peace and calm that lingers in the air. Also the river (Kamo) such a beautiful scenery! I went to the bamboo forest ofc and i saw the Golden Pavillion bc i really wanted to see it and it is worth it tbh. Kyoto also was the reason that made me thought i wanna go back to Japan but in autumn! When the marple starts to bleed. Oh gosh it must be so beautiful to see it live! I mean yes Sakura season may be wonderful but i really really wanna see Japan in autumn, when the trees bleed into their leafs. Also i got hungry watching this, this is not fair XD Ah i miss the good food :( I really wanna go back one day! Thank you for sharing this with us! Especially the tour on the river looked amazing.

[@RickGrimes807]

If you didn't already, I highly recommend touring Kyoto by bicycle next time. Bike rentals are free and it makes the whole thing much better. There's nothing like cycling through the old and narrow feudal streets of Kyoto with the mountains scenery expanding in front of you. Also, have you visited Fushimi Inari shrine? I was kinda skeptical it may be a tourist trap since it's so popular but...it was simply incredible. What an experience! I went at night for the most eerie and spiritual experience of my life.

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

I feel great longing now especially, in this wretched year that is 2020. I agree with what you wrote about with great longing: my next trip to Kyoto will be in the autumn. I bet it will be so stunning we both just gasp when confronted by that fiery vista, those bright trees being lit up in the sunshine. I really hope you get to see this in 2021. xo :)

[@galas455]

That was fun, keep it coming . . ME.

[@RionIshida]

Wearing like a business women, but still having JanSport backpack😊 Entrepreneur and wild traveler, yes that’s Angela! I’m glad to see the spirit😆👍

[@internationallyME]

Rion Ishida LOL 😂

[@travelingswede5774]

The experience with maiko looks amazing! I want to do that one day

[@Yrtiop]

If you want to avoid the crowd go walk in the mountain, I lived 3 month in Kyoto, and when I wanted to be alone a little I took my bike and went to any mountain around Kyoto, I barely found anyone up here

[@skitzocrayon]

i did this every chance i got. Only folks i would bump into, if any at all, were older folks.

[@ketbrak]

Yup this was my go-to when I lived in Kyoto

[@RickGrimes807]

I used to cycle through the eerily quiet streets going up the mountains and it was amazing. Only from time to time would I see the odd person appearing at the door or in a garden, almost like an apparition, almost like they weren't real. It's like ghost towns

[@kemushichan]

Absolutely gorgeous thumbnail and video! 🤓✨ Please send that conbini boat this way!

[@astroboy3507]

Same love the new and old together just don't want to see more old disappearing!!!! Nice to see this fresh baked vid Angela!!!! 👍🎅🏻🎅🏻 Game at the end was funny!!! 🙂

[@kotoriimbued2340]

Arashiyama area is wonderful! To be honest, I have only been in Kyoto once (and going back there in a week), but my best recommendation would be to rent a bike and explore ALL of Kyoto on bike (aside from the day trips), bike rental is super cheap, you can even get hostel/hotel deals on airbnb or other sites that will lend you a bike for free with your stay. Traveling everywhere on bike and finding small places or unvisited shrines/paths makes the experience all the more amazing. Of course, you need to have a bit of energy, so I may not recommend this for the elderly, but Kyoto is all doable on bike and totally worth it if you can do it ( I did a 3 day trip on bike and saw pretty much every main attraction + off the beaten routes).

[@GreatCityAttractions]

It looks fasincating

[@mariodezert]

I LOVED KYOTO! Been there in May, 2019! I got to take a picture of walking Geisha and bought treats at the fish market located at an alley there. I love it all! I also went to Gion Corner and watched a play there!

[@Kingu]

I wish you would’ve posted this in September because I went to Kyoto back in October and was incredibly disillusioned when I got there and found that everything was so hard to enjoy due to the crowds and all the additional tourists everywhere. But I’m glad you did upload it even now. Thank you.

[@Laperdash]

I agree! I went there twice and always said I never go back to Kyoto. But you just have to dig way deeper into it. It's always so crowded with tourists you barely see the real Kyoto, so annoying!

[@tianzec7377]

Guys I guess you've never been to China right. Much more people than Kyoto even you are just in a regular city

[@Laperdash]

@@tianzec7377 I never want to go to China. I went to Osaka and it's packed with Chinese tourists here. Ugh.

[@Viewpoint123channel]

Just came back from Japan. Kyoto blew my mind! So beautiful! To avoid the crowds i often woke up early, totally worth it. Great video, makes me want to go back to Kyoto again! 🙂

[@Activated_Complex]

Even as someone typically averse to crowds when traveling, I have to say the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) is absolutely worth it. Especially on a bright, sunny afternoon, when it gleams in the light.

[@TheBaldr]

I used to live near it. The best is when it snows, but that rarely happens in Kyoto. It is the most crowded, but the best for pictures.

[@robrosy]

Not sure if I can concur, when I went in autumn it was so absolutely jam packed. That combined with the fact one cannot actually get inside the pavilion meant it truly felt like one is just being swept past by a wave of humans only to snap a pic and move on. There wasn’t enough time and space to take a moment in appreciating the building. There were busses unloading huge swathes of tourist every half a second, literally!

[@SalisburyKarateClub]

@@robrosy If you squeeze near the fence you can get great pics.

[@daifuruta581]

I used that same place when I bought bullet train tickets with meal tickets was steal. Amazing. Cheaper.

[@laksanasegara]

I live in Tokyo and never knew about JR FLEX! Thank you Angela!!!

[@Vivid_pixcel]

My wife and I were in Kyoto the same time as you making this video!! I wish this video had been out when we went :'( lol But it was still so much fun!!! Now we have to go back for all these things we missed! I recommend Kyoto to one and all! There's so much to explore, definitely stray off the beaten path!

[@darksinisterhdlol7249]

Can you tell me in private how did you plan your trip to Japan?

[@GaryAa56]

Kyoto would be a main destination for me to visit if I were able to.

[@evapeh690]

Is there another way apart from veltra.com, how I can, as a foreigner, book an evening with a Maiko? The Veltra.com/en Page won't operate anymore in near future. Thank you for your advice.

[@AutonomousShadow]

My wife and I did the Miako Performace too. It was one of the top 3 things we did during our whole trip in Japan. I got to do the drinking game, and it was fun. Another thing we really enjoyed was the Tea Ceremony Camellia not far from Kiyomizu-dera temple. It is geared toward foreigners but not in a cheesy way. We got to make our own matcha tea and learn everything that takes place during a traditional tea ceremony.

[@TravelEndleslie]

Bento looks yummy and it must be nice eating while cruising the river.

[@colintanmh]

You're so cute and bubbly. Hope you get more subs.

[@terencefullick772]

Wonderful to see another of Angela's videos with a perfect example of how more beautiful Japan is without the great many tourists the popular areas and cities attract. Just as the menu could be interpreted as a love letter, so are Angela's videos, as always, many thanks for letting us share the Japan that you see and the new experiences that you discover. Ganbarimashitane!

[@ananyatripathy15]

Lots of Iove from India🇮🇳 I m a very old subscriber of urs. 🥰❤❤

[@henriques4873]

Japanese people is so nice . And Japan is so beautiful !

[@ainationaldiscovery]

Great video!!! I 💖

[@portertanakafactory]

We are planing to visit Tokyo during 2020 Olympics, and would definitely love to visit Kyoto! Thanks for the video about Kyoto!

[@TheBaldr]

If your staying near a Keifuku Randen station, take the first Randen in the morning to Arashiyama. There won't be any tourist out that early and it absolutely nice. Find a coffee shop that overlooks the river and have a nice breakfast. If your coming from the bamboo forest, go to the very end turn left into the park and follow the signs up to the overlook and down to the river. If your on the river, follow it up into the park and follow the signs into to the overlook, then come down the opposite side to follow the signs to bamboo forest.

[@阿兜-k8r]

So many amazing things I didn't experience when I was in Kyoto. Thanks for your recommendation! Your videos are fantastic.

[@pexeq]

6:40 We wanted to do exactly this last year, but a typhoon said no.

[@andrewgamez7973]

Thank you for the amazing video. I've been needing this kind of video after my long and heartbroken week. I lost my mother last week and have been looking for something to smile at again. This was that video. I love Japan and I love to see new and exciting sites. I will be there in a very short as a release and a calm down. I wish my mother got to see what I've had the privilege to see the many times I've personally been there but sadly it did not happen. Thank you again Angela and miss your videos. You have no idea how much this video means to me now that I got my smile back after this long week.

[@internationallyME]

Andrew Gamez I’m sorry for your lost Andrew. I can’t even imagine how hard it is for you, but please keep your head high and live your life to the fullest - I’m sure your mother would be the happiest if she saw you enjoying life :)

[@andrewgamez7973]

@@internationallyME yes she would. Thank you very much

[@massvt3821]

Nice video, although it was difficult hearing that the maicho left school after her elementary school years to pursue becoming a geisha, And now she would like to be a university student. I hope she eventually goes back to school, in some capacity...

[@tooongdropp]

I've never seen your vids for a long time and i miss you so much. You're back! 😆

[@seankennedy1377]

Thank you

[@broccolifan6971]

It looks so beautiful when you were in traditional kimono dress at the evening scene.

[@BominYarou]

The offbeat series, I love them

[@junjapabilingual1349]

The hidden cafe you popped into is awesome. It looks so cool even for me, who were born and raised in Japan.

[@meilingwong8016]

Where is it exactly? I want to visit it!!!!

[@Naoyuki_Atsune]

You are so beautiful wearing a kimono !!

[@MsKuroneko92]

I went to Arashiyama late Nov ... It's very crowded... People literally take turn to take photo at bamboo forest .. lmao 😂😂 😂 That meeting n talking with maiko looks cool but my introvert side won't let me ... 😅😅😅

[@azmanman5794]

I like this place 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@ORS80]

If you want to see traditional Japan without the crowds you need to visit Shimane prefecture!

[@galgwn439]

Is really missing kyoto 😢 3 weeks ago i was there for 2 days but its not enough

[@Richard-ck5zk]

Clicked as soon as I saw this, I love Kyoto! Great to see your videos back!

[@zeniv6798]

I very much enjoy the vibe of your adventures along with an enduring Positive energy, like the Sun. Great travel tips, Thank you. - ZEN IV -

[@motojojo_]

Stuff to do in Kyoto AND avoid crowds? This video was made for me! (Not literally cuz that’d be weird, but you know what I mean) Thank you!

[@internationallyME]

MoToJoJo 😂😂👍🏼

[@AmbientWalking]

Thanks for this! Really love it!

[@Jd10401]

The kimono fits you really well!

[@7sevendaysara]

Angela your videos are simply the best, you never suggest anything too turistic

[@ryonakazawa3273]

Why I started to watch your video is to learn English because I had to come to US by work. But your video makes me want to return to Japan.

[@Jetaimexlove]

Could you please make a video showing us how to catch trains in Japan? I'm so scared that I'll get lost when I visit :(

[@tle19lll]

I was surprised I felt safer and knew my way better in the train stations / underground than on Osaka streets. Kyoto stations, including the mega station/ interchange, are easy to navigate too and helpful staff always ready to help a gaijin who doesn't know Japanese.

[@carmcam1]

it's part of the adventure :) , i use google map or hyperdia.

[@Ruipupu]

I used to have the same thoughts as you before i visited Japan, but turns out it is easy to understand rather than using bus. So, don't worry...just use google maps & hyperdia, you are good too go ^w^)o Hope u enjoyed ur trip! it'll be amazing!

[@Jetaimexlove]

@@Ruipupu Thank You

[@Jetaimexlove]

@@carmcam1 Thanks for the tip! :)

[@MengLeeLim]

I TOTALLY AGREE that when travelling, the most important thing is to avoid CROWD. Dotonbori is the place where the United Nations convene. You can see a lot of China, Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Phillipine, Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong there. Other place where people from around the world convened includes USJ, Arashiyama, Kaminarimon, Fushimi Inari Taisha and Harajuku. That's why I planned with intent to avoid the crowd.

[@atrayuoldread6316]

I have missed these videos so much. You looked beautiful in the kimono. That boat lunch looked amazing. It is useful for the website to help with different experiences for other people traveling to Japan. I cannot wait to see what you make next. Keep up the amazing work that you do.

[@reed3863]

Wow, you look like you're having a great time. I'll definitely check Veltra and see what's available. Thank you so much.

[@jeprox76s]

Angela is more pretty when she's wearing the Kimono :) Luv u a millions times every seconds ;)

[@boardgamepirates]

Just saw this video and were interested in seeing Rurikoin Temple. However, no visits could be booked via Veltra. Is there any way to book one in 2023 (early April)?

[@scwhk1]

Its sad that nowadays whenever one brought up visiting Kyoto, the first thing to be brought up is most likely how over crowded it is

[@stuartstripling3495]

What utter nonsense........you state how to + Avoid The Crowds! All you did was go to quite areas.....Not Impressed.

[@1ChilledDude]

Kyoto is just too beautiful. I just hope the 2020 Olympics won't taint that (and Japan's overall) beauty. Looking at you playing that maiko game I'd say your hand to eye coordination is on point!!! 😉

[@user-gf5dr5nq6l]

its wonderful to see this channel grow. thankyou for these videos. hope to visit and eventually settle in this beautiful country.

[@rossriver75]

You’re so right about the crush of tourism in Kyoto! I’m Canadian but live in Kyoto now.. Your English is so wonderful!

[@M1cr0p47]

Kyoto looks so beautiful. I hope I can see it some day

[@aaronvg7962]

Congratulations on your videos. I really like Japanese culture. Your videos are very beautiful and very illustrative. I practice my English and learn with it. Happy 2020!

[@leoliangguo8971]

My favorite KZbinr

[@silvabalkanka8494]

Thank you for sharing your Japanese experiences 🤗💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@dianab.1581]

Really nice video😊 also if you go to adashino nenbutsuji temple, also go to otagi nenbutsuji! It's super sweet and serene❤

[@JamesBoz]

Nice vid! Ruriko-in is a beautiful hidden gem! What visa are you on in Japan? I have a NZ passport and am a permanent resident of Japan. I would love to use the JR Pass but didn't think I qualified... thought it was only for visitors.

[@kaushikalugalla3270]

Thanks for the beautiful video 🌸

[@Ruipupu]

I just got back from Japan, it was...breathtaking! although i didn't get the chance to wonder much in Kyoto, during the crowds, yes..and can't figured much about the bus shelter..T__T (i keep get on and off the wrong busses) but it's soooooo so beautiful! and i already missed japan watching at your video..thank you so much! can't wait to be back! Stay healthy Angela!

[@waveegravee]

Japan is such an endlessly beautiful land. Kyoto is one of its many gems. And when it comes to charming guides, who could ever top Angela?

[@fayepanago5255]

How did you book the lunch on the boat experience. This is something I like to do Nov 2024

[@tatatalita4018]

One day I will goes to Japan with my wife Tata

[@serenefoo145]

Oh u are from New Zealand. I M in Auckland and may visit Japan in August. Thank you for sharing your video and it will be my first trip to Japan

[@exxon5430]

i am watching 28/6/2020 sun . thanks for uploading. i never to any country but malaysia JB only.

[@stephenagius4796]

Went there back in May, loved it! One thing I still don’t quite understand, is the busy coffee shop on the corner, just by the river? Why is it so popular? I think it was called %. We also climbed up the monkey sanctuary on top of the mountain, highly recommend!

[@axelkeuchel5728]

Stephen Agius The name of the shop is “Arabica Kyoto” and the one in Arashiyama is one of three in the Kyoto area (with many more around the world). They are very famous for the minimalistic style as well as for the quality of the coffee. If you like, here you can find out more about it: arabica.coffee/en/

[@AllovertheplaceNala]

Interesting they sent a maiko from the Miyagawacho district to a dinner in Gion ^^;

[@JA-fp2po]

Chanced upon your other videos, thought they were pretty good. But this one is just not it, girl. Majority of the stuffs you promoted here are just typical tourist spots and definitely not off the beaten path 🤷🏻

[@AstorReinhardt]

So I actually looked up that whole thing about not taking pictures of the Maiko...turns out it's not a legally enforced rule. At least from what I can tell. It seems to just be a scare tactic. I get it, being harassed by people isn't fun. More so if you're on your way to work. But people are stubborn. They'll still take pictures...just be more sly about it most likely.

[@clos19]

Japan was incredibly!! Another world , I will you soon!!

[@მარიამფესვიანიძე]

Welcome to a very good video I like and I wont to tell you that to make your blog more interesting include fun moments or examples of tradishen dishies Thinking lost of things can be original and interesting you should not tired 😄🙄🙄😄😆

[@XSpImmaLion]

Great tips Angela, thanks for sharing! Me and family been there last year, little time, only covering the main, very crowded, touristic areas. But taking notes because I wanna go back to Japan one day to visit the non touristic places... xD o/

[@Itami95]

This looks like a lovely side of Kyoto away from the crowds. I was a student near Osaka many years ago and I loved the old town feel of Kyoto. That was in 1995.

[@LittleThingsinJapan]

Wow!! I guess Japan was really different at the time,. With no internet or video blogs it sure looked very mysterious!

[@Itami95]

We would go weeks without seeing other foreigners unless we went into Osaka!

[@dryng1]

Making a vid on Utub in order to avoid the crowd??? Seriously?....

[@AndyJapandy]

I definitely gotta get there early in the morning to avoid the large crowds!! Is there an off-season in Kyoto or at least a time that it's not as crowded with tourists? Also at 08:05, conbini-fune!!

[@512Belieber]

AndyJapandy from my experience there’re none... unless you go very early in the morning cuz from 9am, there’re crowd already

[@skimy619]

There is no off-season in Kyoto. Just go to the spots as early as possible to avoid very huge crowd.

[@AndyJapandy]

@@skimy619 - Ah, right on.

[@AndyJapandy]

@@512Belieber - I figured, but didn't know for sure.

[@champm5309]

Haha was anyone else surprise when she pulled out a NZ passport, or was it just me

[@oliviahein7772]

Can you please tell me what month (or the exact dates) you took this trip? I am planning a trip to Kyoto and I want to see what week I should try to visit. Thanks!

[@sayamsingh5496]

Hi! Such a beautiful video! Love it. Just a question, can you give some details about the lunch on boat tour- like where did you take the boat tour, how to take it and so on. I would love to do the same

[@lucianaborinato2993]

Konnichiwa and Welcome back Angela! I've missed your videos, which are always informative and entertaining at the same time! I hope that you'll start posting more often now. How's the school project going? Mata ne 😀

[@internationallyME]

Luciana Borinato It’s going great! Next course is the winter course starting in February :D Tanoshimi!

[@lucianaborinato2993]

@@internationallyME That's great to hear Angela. Merry Christmas and a Very Happy new year 2020.

[@leilukarukhadze7585]

How great and most important time is when one form is for you performance and chans for change ❤ when you buy form of Kyoto ❤ for me it's will nice when swimming with boat in wather and eat delicious and tradicious meal❤ this place with this make up and form likes place,which in film 'Kobra Kai' ❤ also fappy is when people is meet you and they want to take photo with you❤ it's motivation for everyone ❤ good luck❤ are you interest abut other countries culture?

[@markGil23]

Staying to osaka from tokyo for 4 days and going to koyoto and hiroshima for a day trip...wonder if i can use that jr flexi pass for 7 days like what you did ??

[@Osmone_Everony]

Love your videos.

[@min2youu]

Hey just a suggestion could you translate your conversation on the boat ride? Or anytime you spoke in Japanese thank you

[@bbym4ry]

She asked if the guy has been working in a job for a long time now and if it's difficult and he replied that he was kind of new so she confirmed asking if this means he has been working there for less than one year. And he also said he's not completely used to the work yet regarding the difficulty. Then with the konbini boat, she told them that the food looks very tasty but that she already had some on her boat. Hope that helps ;)

[@kittii29]

New Zealand passport! Ahhh! Hello fellow Kiwi

[@jameswong1101]

Really missed you & your travel videos. Just like your casual style and sweet mannerism.

[@wajiragamagesongs7217]

I came to Tokyo last year. After watching this video I hope to visit Kyoto

[@danalevie8210]

How people manage with only English, all the different letters = no google translate

[@denaomi]

Kyoto is a beautiful city!!

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Wonderful video internationally me - Kyoto looks amazing

[@kulijawa9239]

i want to do like you did if i visit kyoto. but i couldn't speak japanese. it gonna be so awkward. lol

[@cstpa1]

ot but i love your blazer / sweater combo around the 5 min mark ^^

[@lydiak.1254]

I love that they partnered with you because you were the english translator before. The train thing was a question for me before. Even the JR pass that is for a month for foreigner. What a great resource! What was the drink at the end of the game? Also, I love your channel, long time subscriber!

[@internationallyME]

Lydia K. Tea because I didn’t feel like drinking that night 😂😂😂

[@kayeborjasarmiento7437]

How to experience all of these? I tries looking at klook they are not available

[@cecilyerker]

I love Maiko and Geisha, and I love the kimono rental shops! It’s like stepping back through time.