Regret? Gion Festival, It's the Worst and the Best Day to Visit Kyoto Ep. 409

Visiting One of the 3 biggest festival in Japan, Kyoto Gion Festival in the main day. Huge Festival Food Stall street, but everywhere super crowded and strong sunshine. Really enjoyed but tiring too🤣, would you still visit?
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0:00 Intro
0:13 Kyoto Station
3:44 Kyoto Station to Shijo Station
7:42 Gion Festival in Noon Time
12:31 Too Tiring, Going back to Kyoto Station
14:58 Kyoto Nice Japanese Food Lunch
23:30 Heading back to Gion Festival
25:56 Gion Festival Food Stall Street in the night
32:37 My Conclusion about Visiting Gion Festival
34:52 Something Extra
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[@jonbarta673]

Incredible video! Really showed how crowded and chaotic it was. Beautiful festival, but very crowded. Thanks for documenting it for us. Let's Keep Walking! GAOOOO 🦁😊

[@audrey.c1]

Omg the Gion festival was pretty hectic! Glad you got out of the heat and had that delicious meal! It looks like a great deal for 2,500 yen. That piece of yam that looks like sashimi would’ve made me pretty sad though 😂 I thought it was a big block of tuna!

[@julietai7465]

Love the presentation of food in Japan. That’s ART! (And, I don’t mean “something artistic”.😂) And, the food is so healthy too! Thank you for filming on such a hot day and in such a crowded place. 🙏 Take care not to get sunburn or dehydrated! ❤

[@tsunflowerrr]

Thank you for all the work you do filming and vlogging! Please remember to take care of yourself and pack emergency snacks just in case! 😭We don't want you to faint!

[@christycpark]

Always love Kyoto :) Glad you recharge with food and got better. Thank you for showing us Gion festival!

[@LemifromJapan]

Thank you for sharing your experience! I'd love to visit Gion Festival one day😊🎉

[@RionIshida]

You gotta be ready for the crowd😂😵‍💫👍

[@ksenijacizek5901]

What an amazing video, dear Rion. This Gion festival to be watched through your eyes is super unique. I know how much you are interested in various foods around the festival stalls but this time it was even too packed for you to enjoy there anything of it. Too many people, less hidration in a super hot and obviously humid day, lower blood preasure due to the fact you were hungry - all this caused your dizzyness - in a way 1st stage of a heat stroke. I am so glad that you acted wisely to return into spaces under AC and to find a nice place to eat a yummy lunch which helped to your total recovery. The evening atmosphere of the festival is really even more interesting. These floats are huge and pure craftmanship masterpieces. I admire the people playing drums so high above creating a special mood. I do not think it would be pleasant for you to visit up there for it is a wooden construction - probably rather shaky. I am so glad that we might have experienced Kyoto in your previous videos more imtimate fot less crowded. Gion festival is obviously a "must see" one so that everybody is visiting and I am grateful to you for showing the whole atmosphere of it. Congrats and thanks for your hard work. I do appreciate it very much. GAAOOO!!!!

[@asimler45]

I was in Kyoto this past May and it was hot and crowded then. I can’t imagine what it’s like during the festival. It looks amazing though …just like Kyoto itself. Enjoyed the video!

[@mojojowan]

8:52 OMG! That hand inside the fridge really gave me a fright! 😂 And it’s a good decision that you didn’t push yourself in that crowd and intense heat. 👍 But thank you for coming back to show us the Gion Festival ❤ As always, thank you so much Rion and take care always! God bless! 😊🙏 PS: 2:52 this is so beautiful ❤❤❤

[@user-iw2md2gl4q]

Thank you for braving the heat and crowds to show us the festival Rion-san!!! Pls take care ❤

[@RacquelW]

lol I love how you are not phased when someone does something silly behind you in your videos its the best 😂

[@leerichards7505]

Did he even notice him? 😆

[@plejade4125]

thank you for filming this day, it's a pleasure to watch festivals and streets beside of tokyo (I like tokyo but I'm always happy to see other cities or rural parts of Japan too) this was really interesting. and such a amazing presentation of food ohwow, thanks for sharing I really loved this episode

[@ramenpharmacist]

good tips!

[@chasefromalabama]

That unagi being grilled made my mouth water 🤤 😋

[@RionIshida]

😋😋😋

[@EdvardJP]

@@RionIshidaits was うなぎ四代目菊川chain, working at this company at haneda airport store, come to visit 🤩

[@tns-rox]

The scenic view of Kyoto surrounded by the hills was a great sight, and the Gion Festival floats were beautiful. I would like to visit there one day. So many people everywhere, and I was glad to see them enjoying the festival. Your lunch looked meccha oishi. Arigatougozaimasu, Rion, for braving the heat to film this virtual tour of Kyoto. Your videos are always an adventure.👍

[@AlsoBrandonIsPoopy]

Amazing! video Rion! I’ve been watching you for a couple years and I just love your videos and i try not to miss any upload (It’s also almost midnight for me when you upload)

[@AlsoBrandonIsPoopy]

And before I started watching you on this account I watched you on my TV

[@RionIshida]

👍👍

[@aya-san119]

ひょえーーーーー😱💦大変でしたね😣💦倒れなくて良かったーー😭こんなにヒヤヒヤしながら動画みたの初めてです😭Rionさんの何が凄いって、あの戦場に戻った事です😭さすがプロです。私、、無理。出来ない。。2500円のファンシーランチ🍱最高でしたね、上品でヘルシーで美味しくてさすが京都と思いました😂👍ご飯後にめっちゃ元気になってて、ポパイみたいと思いました😂💪アレルギーはやっぱり体調悪い時は反応してしまう気がします😢いやぁ、めっちゃカオスでしたね💦でも死ぬまでに一度は行ってみたいです！フレンチトーストwith ミソフレーバーが美味しいのが、ちょっと謎でした😂食べてみたいです。暑い中、倒れそうになりながら撮影してきて下さり本当にありがとうございました🙏💦

[@themrgumbatron]

I feel you, summer this year in Japan was another level. near unbearable. I walked 35,000 steps in Kyoto last week and almost fainted due to the heat and the crowds. Thanks for your contribution to the viewers.

[@gordgallagher1650]

Rion. I'm glad you took a break from the heat, humidity and crowds and are feeling better. As you said too hot to enjoy yourself during the day. Take care. Gord

[@carladavid784]

Wow, that looks really hot. Glad you found a restaurant to eat. Went in Kyoto last June and wanted to eat on the Ramen on the Kyoto station but same as yours, too many people❣️😅❣️

[@pamelagordon869]

Morning Rion love you and love all the food you eat ❤❤❤

[@Boomdizzle99]

Thank you bringing us amazing content as always RION!!! GAO!!! 🦁

[@georgefraser589]

Beautiful video Rion, thank you

[@KimberlyMcGuire-bj4rf]

Rion- I’m a mom helping my teenager and his older brother plan their 1st trip to Japan. I’ve been struggling to help with creating an itinerary that includes Gion Festival. After watching this I don’t think it’s something they’d enjoy. Too crowded and hot! I love your personality and wish you all the best! Thanks!

[@happyhuang9541]

2:52 Kyoto Skyway is cool, you can see the whole of Kyoto from the transparent viewing platform😍👍! Celebrating the Gion Festival in the summer is crowded and hard work! Listening to that taiko drumming, bells and shakuhachi is great with beautiful lanterns and feeling the sacred ritual! 8:12 Thank you Rion, let us know that there are some unique activities for the Gion Festival, which can give us a deep understanding of the culture of Kyoto. Oh! Rion only ate cereal for breakfast and didn’t eat it until after 3 o’clock in the afternoon, no wonder you want to be dizzy, fortunately, this 2,500JPY rich Hana set meal😋👍, there are a variety of side dishes in one meal, and you can already eat the local delicacies of Kyoto😄. Rion is allergic to white fish, so it’s best to avoid eating it as much as possible, it will be bad for your health! 29:42 Right! looks so Kyoto 😁⛩️👏! There are many food stalls on the street hawking, making the atmosphere of the festival to the highest point, and you can feel the unique style of Japanese festivals! Thank you so much Rion for the summer Kyoto Gion Matsuri video, thank you! Fortunately, the filming was successfully completed, and I appreciate your professionalism 🫡GaÖ🤝!

[@lynnkoepke3402]

Good video. I came to Kyoto on day of the parade. It was 37 degrees and no breeze! I went through the same thing with the crowds. Worth it for me but I don’t think I want to go through it again. Btw … Thanks for the explanation about the ramen street smell, lol. Now I understand. 😂 I thought something was wrong.

[@AlsoBrandonIsPoopy]

I have finished the video it was amazing!

[@cheronroggen9638]

Hanks for sharing this, it is great that so many people are out and enjoying themselves. I visited a festival in Arishiyama late in July a few years back and it was fun.

[@ItsRatHead]

i always love kyoto, and rion thank you for bringing us to gion matsuri otsukare arigaooo

[@paripitiffany]

Thank you for braving the heat & the crowds 🥺 (so that we don’t have to 😅🙏). The festival was beautiful & fun, but Kyoto wasn’t high on my list until I saw that leaf-shaped summer squash. Then, I also thought “I love Kyoto!” and now, I can’t wait to eat lunch there, too. 😋 (And I also can’t help but admire the station’s architecture. 🤩) Let’s keep checking off bucket list items! ✅P.S. So blessed-no food allergies, not lactose intolerant, and could handle spicy foods. 😂

[@purpleglasses731]

Oh shoot you're right❤ kindred spirits 😊

[@laurielum378]

Thanks for taking us to the festival. I’ve thought about visiting but I don’t think I can handle the heat. Really enjoyed watching you eat that meal. Tempura looked so good and I loved how they carved the pumpkin. Keep walking Rion!

[@Kwital]

It was so crowded at night! 😭I got stuck in the crowd just trying to get to a restaurant we had reservations for. Definitely an interesting experience but I'm glad you had an awesome experience.

[@Begone2332]

Rion upload video every day now? Finally yes! Hahaha

[@RionIshida]

I wish I could upload the video everyday, but definitely more often 😊

[@Begone2332]

@@RionIshida it's okey rion san,often is more than enough ganbatte!

[@_EnEm_]

I would love to visit the scenic Kyoto in autumn someday! 😊 Rion, thank you for sharing your first time adventure in Gion Festival amidst the summer heat! 😀

[@rachel_vill]

Yes, you should visit autumn Kyoto, always such a sight!! 🍁🍂

[@nimfastrand3114]

Thank you for your hard work Rion.

[@RionIshida]

Arigatooo Nimfa, and It's my biiiiiig pleasure😆

[@maxcsilver]

I was able to go to the Sanja Matsuri in Asakusa last May! Too bad I wasn't able to see you! I went there for 3 days, each day becoming more and more crowded. But it was such an experience. I only ever see those food stalls and activities in anime and tv. Even though it was super crowded, I will gladly go back! Hope to bump into you in one of them 😊

[@Taiyaki4Me]

Another great video, Rion. Summers in Japan are no joke and way too hot and humid! Super crowded at the festival, but looked like it was fun. Make sure you stay hydrated and eat something to keep up your blood sugar levels and your energy! Your lunch sure looked oishi. Thank you for sharing this adventure with us. Gaooos and blessings!

[@RionIshida]

True, it’s super hot and no joke😓😂

[@daloidsebot8389]

I went through there many times,using the limosin the whole day to visit all around,❤❤❤it

[@ninachestney969]

I felt so bad for you in that heat! Please take care of yourself. Good idea to go back to Kyoto station to eat - please be careful in this awful heatwave in Japan

[@vanichu]

Wow I actually wanna go there when there’s Gion festival! festival might be so crowded but fun😍

[@AlsoBrandonIsPoopy]

Yeah same!

[@purpleglasses731]

Thank you for braving the burning heat and crowds to show us the festival! In this type of weather, make sure you pre-hydrate to the max with cool electrolyte packed drinks at breakfast before heading out so later you'll be less likely to have a mild heat stroke. Maybe grab some cold packs too. I'm glad you took that break before you felt worst. Lunch looked great. Take care and please be safe. 😊

[@paripitiffany]

I was gonna start my comment with the same phrase! 😂💖 No wonder we’re the same type. 😉 Great advice!

[@purpleglasses731]

@paripitiffany Yesss 💯 it's so true 🤗❤️ Yeah if you don't hydrate ahead of time, when you go out, you'll sweat out the little fluids you have. The majority of our bodies are made up of water. The heat has been more brutal this year tbh.

[@daloidsebot8389]

Wow Kyoto Kyoto i love it Kyoto ❤️❤️❤️

[@flamoma8600]

HELLO 🐯RION🐯 GREAT JOB with 📷 WORK 💘

[@TheBeatles..]

Mecha funny music around 13:31 LOL

[@hwooi1986]

Great coverage of the festival Rion. But i must say night-time looks better than the daytime. Stay cool and hydrated. I guess we should get you a rechargeable USB fan.

[@RionIshida]

Arigatooo Kedderick!😆 True!! Festival always beautiful in the night👍

[@hwooi1986]

@@RionIshida I guess you are now scheduling livestream on Saturdays?

[@peterzheng1068]

I have a similar problem with this summer sun and heat. I would get tired and fatigued really fast if I stay outside during the day, sometimes even end up with a headache. I tried drinking more liquid which helps, but not always.

[@drfawad]

Wear a hat or use an umbrella my dude. That will help

[@peterzheng1068]

@@drfawad Yeah might consider a hat next time and see how that goes

[@gurlunicornlover]

I love japan food's gaooo ;)

[@p4ttl344]

You need that energy whilst doing all this walking and recording, make sure you carry a few energy snacks to snack on whilst you try find somewhere to eat and stay hydrated through the summer!

[@KoKiSprout]

I think you may had a mild heat stroke. I am glad you got out of the crowd and into AC. The food looks delicious.

[@_lilee]

Crowd + hot weather = I want to faint

[@aphishoutofwater7019]

I hate feeling that way, I recommend carrying a sachet or two of honey, i've found it to be really fast acting when experiencing dizziness due to exertion.Look after yourself and keep shining brightly

[@jeff1bruin]

I always wanted to see Gion matsuri but not back in Japan yet. I will go see Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri.

[@katelyneason451]

Your food looked amazing but please take care of yourself! If you feel dizzy turn the camera off, get some water, take a rest in some ac, and get a snack or a meal. We understand. This summer heat is no joke, and with crowds it makes it feel so much worse. The Gion Festival definitely looks interesting though! I love the large floats. The one with all the lanterns reminds me of something out of Spirited Away 😊

[@gulumsersarkaya1798]

Hi Rion👋 Japonya'da olmaktan mutluyum.😊Sadece nem ve sıcaktan şikâyetciyim.😀

[@mommyzee6695]

Rion next time you don’t have to wait till you get dizzy looking for food place to eat. There’s tons of street food that you can try and share the experience with us. That’s the fun of being in the festival is to try all those street foods than to sit in the restaurant. Just saying.

[@Izi-mf4mn]

Amazing culture

[@leedevlin8260]

Maybe u can try the aomori hachinohe or takayama festival (not as crowded last time i was there) next😍

[@RionIshida]

Last year I join the Takayama festival, beautiful but much less people and I really enjoy it!😊

[@deshungrant31]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@godwinkeyz]

Nice

[@garydell2023]

Kyoto is my first stop. Thank you for your video. Where is Patreon?

[@RionIshida]

It’s on my video description😆👍

[@huntress44]

Yeah I can feel the heat through the video lol. Would you consider other festivals way up north? Like Nebuta? I don't plan on visiting Japan in summer but I imagine Aomori is cooler?

[@ravensdark99]

Rion Ishida I have a solution for your allergy . It is likely stress induced or related to physical exercise like walking a lot . This will sometimes amplify chances of allergic reactions . So you might want to watch out for that and not eat raw white fish when stressed or when you did. physical activity because then it might trigger . Try that and hopefully it solves your problem

[@RionIshida]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@mlem567]

Lol Rion please continue to add description of the smells and feelings. So far I smell feet and feel sweaty and wet. I love Japan!

[@RionIshida]

🤣🤣🤣👍

[@Xyz99924]

Hi Rion, can you tell us what's on during October? we will be in Tokyo mid-October to 26th October 2023. We would like to sightsee & attend festivals as much as we can. 😮

[@kurtisn5287]

Thank you for sharing! What is the name of the restaurant?

[@marklesaca4305]

Will be going to KYOTO next week only for a day. What transport do I need to get to take the trains, subway, and bus to see places in Kyoto?

[@agentinflowers]

むかし稚児さんだけが座るとこに腰かけておこられた。遠い思い出。

[@BINWAN556]

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK...💪💪🦾❤️🙏

[@meitisumantri3079]

Iam from indonesia ❤❤❤

[@karenrobbins6656]

Is there a map of where all the floats are and where the food stalls are? I wish I can see the parade but I can’t take the heat

[@BobbyTanDowd]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@weijun5371]

Hi I have a questions can I check if the public transport(bus) is still running on 13 July to 17 July as I wanted to do some sightseeing before the main event

[@Ferio-wt5xs]

I love to see Japanese locals awkward stare in the video

[@catderune]

Hey Rion about your qurestion about the Allergies, i was allergic to Aples and Cherrys for many years and had no chance to eat them. But recently i be able to eat them again. I was also wondering why it is that way now. But i heard fromy my Doctor that Allergies can change for the good or for worst over the follwoing years and yeah might be the same with your allergie. But i also recommend to visit a doctor for allergies especially in your case....

[@RionIshida]

👍😊

[@jumpname2069]

wait a minute.. why theres another hand inside refrigerator and a sec before transition the hand was gone?? 8:52 Did anyone realize that hand?

[@Sakura_gaoo]

😂

[@shirolee]

LOL

[@xnonsuchx]

I hate crowds, so better to see than to be (for me).

[@kimhirtle9990]

Rion you have to wear sun glasses and a hat on these hot days. You always seem so uncomfortable. Take care of yourself!

[@bretth3224]

Does the green bear statue symbolize anything? We saw it while we were there and wasn’t sure if it’s meaning

[@RionIshida]

Me neither, but it became one of the symbol of Osaka station!

[@VegardThefilmmaker]

too much crowded for me lol

[@ninachestney969]

Please eat lots of unagi to restore your stamina :)

[@Boomdizzle99]

That video bomber foreigner is SO RUDE!!! So sorry Rion...that was unnecessary. It makes me cringe seeing that. They could wait until you finish filming and then ask to be on camera since that isnt a live stream. Probably american 😒

[@RionIshida]

Haha, No worry I enjoy the surprises guest too, a part of entertainment as long as they don’t attack me🤣😊

[@Boomdizzle99]

@RionIshida True! Youre very forgiving in that case. I suppose it is part of the job isnt it...🤔