3-DAY KYOTO JAPAN TRAVEL ITINERARY 🇯🇵 things to do, places to eat, travel tips & hidden gems

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

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[@thebrightontrio4390]

Love this video. Im going to Tokyo and Koyoto next week so even more excited now....

[@maydaysan]

Wow this was beautifully shot, I strive to have this level

[@JoshGiddeyEnjoyer157]

Very informative video. I will be visiting Japan next year and this video helped me alot with my itinerary.

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

So glad it was helpful, have a wonderful trip!

[@くろまいに]

圓光寺日本人なのに知らんかった。ちょー綺麗。英語の勉強もできて最高

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

ありがとうございます☺️ 圓光寺機会があれば是非🍁

[@illjustcallyoumine4924]

The cinematography and visuals in your videos are just incredible. You also provide so much insight and helpful tips, thank you so much for sharing!

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

Thanks so much, I’m glad you liked the video ☺️

[@YeBob24]

Merry Christmas everyone! ❄️☃️🎄. Thank you Sunny for all the super content! I'm spending Christmas in Kyoto, fab!

[@kmansfield14]

I am so curious on how you two met it’s awesome to see you found happiness in Japan

[@philipkathyshade3280]

Very professional looking video - well done, really interesting and informative, my wife and I are off to Kyoto for 3 days in March - so your story is very helpful and has given us ideas for our trip. Thank you.

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

So glad it was helpful, enjoy your trip to Kyoto!

[@mandhstudio]

いつも楽しみにいています！内容も素晴らしいですがBGMの選定や編集が凄く素敵ですよね！

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

いつもありがとうございます😊 楽しんで観てもらえて光栄です😌

[@sepster007]

Merry Christmas! I just discovered your channel today. Amazing content! I haven't been back to Japan for a decade. My last time there was 2014. I really like your choices in the Osaka and Kyoto Itineraries. Looking forward to seeing more of your content. :)

[@elisabethchung928]

thank you for your video - I really enjoyed it and the tips and suggestions. I was planning to go this October but after seeing your video I changed my mind and will visit mid November to see the change of colours ☺🍁🍂

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

How exciting!! I hope you get to see them in peak season 🍁

[@bagheera3008]

Hi! I have been binge watching your channel in prep for my family’s trip this november. One of the few japan youtubers keeping it real with unique info! What week in autumn do you recommend going for the richest of the colors?

[@ToTa-mh6re]

loverly Kyoto 💗💗💗

[@jindesu]

This brought back so many memories for our trip to Kyoto last year, it was such a great video! The music during the Bishamondo segment gave such a cool vibe. Also, photo#2 was best haha

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

Im glad you enjoyed it 😊 I tried hard to find a song that did Bishamondo justice 💪

[@CityWalk4KUHD]

Very interesting and lots of nice pictures.

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@ronniejrsevilla3543]

I have been watching so many vlogs about Japan because my family is planning to be there early next year, this is so far the best Video, the best Vibe I have seen. The BRolls, the information, the music is so on point and very well edited. +1 Subs

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

Wow thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@ひさお-s1h]

綺麗な紅葉だけど… 人混みが苦手だからな😅 サニーの動画で満足したよ ホントにプロみたい🎉 今から寒くなるから風邪には気をつけて暖かくして寝なよ!

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

ありがとうございます😊 並ばなくても紅葉見れるように作りました。笑 ひさおさんもお大事に🙂

[@karenheng8792]

Thank you so so much for the airalo breakdown!

[@kurofune.uragabay]

Enkouji's garden for example was just...🤯. It's one that I haven't visited yet, and I have been to quite a few, including less accessible ones like Genko-an's. Beautiful vlog, thanks guys 🙇‍♂ Japanese maple tree (A. Palmatum) is one of the most beautiful trees anywhere, but when autumn arrives and the leaves change colour it's game over, nothing like it. Add to it the most refined tradition of garden design and beautiful Japanese temples and you get Kyoto's gardens, the absolute top. (good thing they declared the old imperial capital a UNESCO world heritage site, I can't think of a place more deserving )

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

Enkouji just blew me away 😍 Japanese maple trees are really a treat 🍁 I’ll never forget the first time I saw how bright red they become

[@キクチトシヤ-g3z]

サニーさんこんにちは！京都動画は、KZbinでよく見てますけど、サニーさんの動画は、より繊細で素敵ですね。 朝から、清水寺混んでるのびっくりしました。

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

ありがとうございます😊 ホントみんな何時からいたか不思議！笑

[@LifeAdventuresinJapan]

Your video is so beautiful, I also love Japan very much.

[@NativeGamingg]

Amazing thank you for this !

[@shiuuunn]

これ控えめに言っても最高の動画やん！！

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

光栄です☺️

[@gbear8207]

I will NEVER go back to the first temple. It was so packed that I was traumatized! 😄

[@clausb5826]

Thank you for making great videos. Please never stop being funny and light hearted. Love it! Can you make a video of places to see in winter time ?? Both snow places and also Tokyo in winter. I heard there are fewer tourists and its cheaper in winter.

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

Thank you for your comment! This coming winter will be my first full winter in Japan so it will take some time for me to build a Japan-wide repertoire of recommendations so please be patient 🙏

[@813kaisa7]

はじめまして。1枚目のパフェとは思えない、芸術品の写真に1票。ありがとうございました。

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

ありがとうございます😊

[@necromancersorcerer2196]

So just went through that entire video and pinning locations on google maps! Aww thanks for this, feeling so prepared for March! 😊❤ Will the maple tunnel be as stunning and worth visiting in Spring? ☺️ EDIT: Also thanks for the airolo (?) bit, I love the tutorial I wouldn’t be able to know how to set the eSim 🙃 Wonder if it’ll work with Telstra?

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

Have an amazing time in March! I’m not sure about the maple tunnel, I don’t know when the leaves will come in If you’re getting an eSIM for travel in Japan, Telstra theoretically shouldn’t affect the network outside of Australia 🇦🇺🧐 but if you have any issues you’re best reaching out to Airalo directly

[@adn8284]

Another lovely video. I’m hoping to head to Kyoto next week and will use this as a guide. I’m spending Christmas in Osaka this year and would love to know anywhere that offers a really Christmassy atmosphere (lights, markets etc. etc.). My understanding is that Christmas isn’t hugely celebrated in Japan but I may be wrong.

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Japan doesn’t celebrate Christmas in the sense that western countries do, but they still get really into the festive spirit! Lots of illuminations and night markets (most big cities will be doing something I think) Christmas is not a public holiday, but new years is. I think there is a market running in Tennoji Park, and illuminations up along Midousuji

[@TexLemi]

Great video! Photo No.2 is my favourite !

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

Thanks! I love that one too 😊

[@markl1967]

Such a great video, it’s amazing how much the colours have changed in the past three weeks. It looks so different. We came for three weeks at the end of October which I guess is a bit early. Would you suggest end of November to early December being better?

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

Thank you! This year the autumn leaves were really late. Normally November is the best time to see the peak colours 🍁

[@sheseessea]

my favorite is #2✌️ デートプランは旦那さんが立ててんのかな。関西に強いエスコートいいですね。

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

一緒に考えたり、考えてもらったり気まぐれです☺️

[@windadge]

All pics are 💯

[@Kakk.on.hillside-bench]

京都はいい意味で、作られた自然であり、ワビサビ(侘び寂び)を表現するために、自然を人工的に作っています。なので、紅葉の赤は日本でも稀に見る「赤」であり、赤や緑の配置は絶妙です。

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

そうなんですね🧐 圧巻でした😌

[@billbollins]

Photo number 2 is my fave. I loved it when you scared K, I laughed out loud! 🤣. Great vid as ever.

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

Haha thanks Bill! 😁

[@typhanthongphay]

Awesome 😁

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

Thanks ☺️

[@ティーアール-i9b]

おはようございます🌿　毎回綺麗な動画ありがとうございます。実際にその場にいるみたいで楽しい動画ですね。

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

いつもありがとうございます♪

[@kouichikuromaru5311]

紅葉がきれいですね～🥰

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

癒されました☺️

[@ううしゅう]

人が考えることは同じで、すいた時間を狙っても大混雑になるという可笑しさ。K氏に刺激を受けてカメラ女子になりました。じっくり３日かけての京都巡りでたっぷりと紅葉を愛でました。どれか１枚と言われたら２番目かな。僅差で３枚目。

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

Day2ですか！ありがとうございます🙂 Kはこの前コンクリートにカメラ落として、大傷がついて落ち込んでいたので、ううしゅうさん、二の舞にならないようどうかお気をつけて🙏笑

[@victorialim]

What a lovely video! When were you in Kyoto? :)

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

This was filmed in early December but normally November is the best time to see the foliage 🍂

[@jonathan90609911]

Awesome video. Which month was this magnificent autumn fall?

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

This was filmed in early December, but normally the peak autumn foliage viewing is in November (it was late this year)

[@jonathan90609911]

@Sunny_in_Japan 🙏🏻

[@jongkunhong7340]

By far, this is my favorite viseo from your channel 🤓 I'll definitely use your Airalo discount code, thank you 🐱 Would you mind sharing what dates the videos were recorded please? 🍂

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

Wow thank you so much! ☺️ I’m glad you enjoyed the video This was filmed in early December, but the leaves normally change during November (Autumn was a bit late in 2024)

[@ginga2827]

初めてみましたが、なんてセンスがいいんだ。

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

ありがとうございます☺️

[@gonkiciyamyam7222]

いつも楽しく拝見してます。自分も大学時代は大阪だったんで週末は阪急電車で京都はよく行ってました。それにしても早朝から清水寺はメチャ混みですねw 市バスも満員でなかなか乗れないと聞いたんでビックリしてます。サニーさんたちは関西在住のようですのでいつでも行けて羨ましいです。出町柳の商店街は京都アニメーションの「たまこマーケット」の舞台にもなったんで懐かしいです。

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

いつもありがとうございます😊 市バス、清水寺周辺は平日の3時ぐらいでもカオスでした😭 タマコマーケットチェックしてみます🫡

[@ですウイスキー大好き]

なかなか侘び寂びがわかる人やね。感心しました。 ようこそ、私の住む京都に。

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

ありがとうございます♪ 恐縮です☺️

[@dalmates4sakai]

I am loving your videos ! planning on visiting Japan in late 2025 .It will be my first visit to Japan . How stressful can it be travelling by myself with the obvious language barrier ? getting on the right train , getting reservation in japanese restaraunts ? or would you recommend joining a tour guide / package ? thank you

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

I’m glad you enjoying the videos 😊 Major cities like Tokyo Osaka etc are pretty well equipped for English and other languages, with signs and train announcements in English. Restaurants will also advertise out the front if they have an English menu, but I would recommend having Google translate or another translation app handy! I’ve never done a tour in Japan so I couldn’t say

[@dalmates4sakai]

@ thank you 🙏 so much for replying.

[@theresaong4862]

Hi what’s the best date in November to catch all those lovely autumn leaves? Its so pretty

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

It changes every year depending on the weather, so it’s unfortunately not possible to say the exact dates 🙁

[@vinoiwnl7277]

amazing video as always Sunny! Will be using this as reference for our trip this March 🙏

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

I hope you have an amazing time!

[@Mollyjaleighingram]

What time of year was this?? we are hoping and travel to Japan this coming fall to see the foliage. Wanna know what time in September would be ideal

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

This was filmed in early December but typically November is peak time to view the autumn leaves in Kyoto. September still very much feels like summer ☀️

[@Nguyengj]

Wow, thank you for your travel blog, I plan to visit some of places visited in April. Thank you for your channel. Arrigato!

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂 April will be a beautiful time to visit 🌸

[@MichaelCassidy]

Hi, I really liked your video, you and your partner have done an amazing job with the filming and editing. I will be going to Japan in September this year for the first time. My first stop will be Osaka to spend two days at the world expo. I will be in Japan for 30 days, how many days would you recommend for Osaka? And how many days in Kyoto would you recommend? My last stop will be Tokyo before going back home. Cheers Mick

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

Thanks Mick! Wow a 30 day trip sounds exciting! It’s really hard to say how long you should stay at each place because it’s so different depending on your interests. But kyoto and Osaka are 30 minutes apart by train which makes staying in either very convenient! If you want to explore slowly, you could easily spend a week between the two, even for your first trip, but many faster travellers I know also say one day in Osaka is enough, so it varies greatly

[@MichaelCassidy]

@ Thank you very much for your reply. Cheers Mick

[@avcbisu]

What days were this filmed? :) we'll be flying to Japan in three days!

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

Hi there! This was filmed early December. You might catch the tail end of some red leaves around Kiyomizu-dera, but they might be gone in the northern Kyoto locations

[@nataliesong6636]

Did you film this recently? The foliage looks stunning!

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

Hi yes this was filmed in early December 🙂

[@emidiopuliti7152]

Hello there! really enjoyed your video, I am looking to go to Japan for the first time late september early october 2025.. what time of year did you film this? I am interested in the foliage as well!

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

Hi 👋 I’m glad you enjoyed the video This was filmed early December but the foliage is normally best in November

[@eijihashimoto]

I keep asking myself where so much water comes from in Japan. Everywhere we saw streams and rivers with clear water.

[@marching2007]

山科いいですね！穴場かも！

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

スタッフによると毘沙門堂は紅葉以外はすんごい静からしいです😌

[@HRG米花]

「赤がすごい赤い(The reds are so red!)」って🍁心にしみる表現で映像(絵画のようなDay2がbestですが)と合わせて”詩”のようです…✨ 生卵🥚苦手だったんですね💦梅干は克服しましたかw😎

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

ありがとうございます😭 生卵はまだ若干の怖さもあります😅 梅干しはまだ大好きではないですが、健康面を考慮して食べるようにしています😆

[@HRG米花]

Youと黄身をかけてるところ😄日本向けのダジャレが👍です😎

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

恐縮です☺️

[@MonsterPig007]

what time of year was this? October?

[@JoshGiddeyEnjoyer157]

How long have you been learning Japanese?

[@Dom-um4wz]

Going in January, any winter tips

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

Lots of delicious seasonal foods like nabe! And many places will be closed until 5th of January

[@koichinakashima9843]

綺麗な動画ありがとうございます！ 近いうちに伺いたいです！

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

観ていただき光栄です☺️

[@kweengkween]

3rd!!❤

[@youtuberannie115]

チャーシューが美味そう！

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

柔らかくてとろけました😋

[@KimNguyen-sk1cl]

What dates was this filmed? We came in October but the leaves were all green

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

Autumn was a bit late this year 🍁 This was filmed early Dec

[@newlifein360]

Really cool video, were planning our Japan trip for 2025, and your video was insightful and thanks for sharing

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

I’m glad it was useful 😊

[@ponchan-o9i]

頼むから来ないで。

[@georginaxuan4435]

I love your video! Could you do a vegan guide in Kyoto or Osaka?

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

Thank you so much! Something I want to look into developing in the future, but I think Currently Hannah might have some resources on vegan spots in Osaka? (I’m not sure though)

[@georginaxuan4435]

@Sunny_in_Japan thank you so much! That will be great! Btw does she have a channel name?

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

That is her channel name^

[@georginaxuan4435]

@@Sunny_in_Japan oh got it! Thank you!

[@toshi8463]

今回も素敵な動画でした👍。36分があっという間に終わっちゃった。今度、日本語だけの動画を作ってください🙏。

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

いつもありがとうございます♪ 日本語動画に関しては今はまだ余裕がないので、今後2ndチャンネル等で色々試してみたいと思います。 ご提案ありがとうございます🙂

[@伊井俊介-t5u]

サニーさん　朝６時で清水寺がこの混雑ぶりですか？紅葉はどこも京都は奇麗ですね！

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

俊介さん　朝は真っ暗なのに清水寺だけ人いっぱいでした！人が多すぎてゆっくり見るのは難しいですね🙁

[@romeopapa5482]

Take my money! Lolz!

[@ferryfebrian9040]

Next Nagano to Kamikochi 🥳😁

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

One day 🙏🙏

[@melgordon2490]

What date weere you here?.what was the temp?

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

This was early December, but normally the leaves change colour in November It was about 15 degrees max? (Celsius)

[@melgordon2490]

@Sunny_in_Japan thanks for replying. We are from Melbourne Australia. We went at the end of October to first week of November. Unfortunately too early for leaves to change. Thinking of going maybe January winter 2026? Wondering if too cols. Don't want to go to skiing, just Tokyo and maybe Kyoto and Nagano for snow monkeys?

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

Yea unfortunately the autumn leaves were a bit late this year Winter in Tokyo / Kyoto is perhaps only a couple of degrees colder than Melbourne? And sometimes Kyoto snows I can’t speak to Nagano, but I think the snow monkeys area will be a bit colder Also please note the first 2-3 days of January, many things are closed

[@melgordon2490]

@Sunny_in_Japan when did the autumn leaves change become really pretty red? I absolutely loved Kyoto and Nara. My teen son of course preferred Tokyo especially Akihabara as he loves anime 🙄. He did love the deers at Nara and the monkey Park though. Is it cheaper and less busy after the first few days of Jan like from the 4th onwards? Are you loving living in Japan or do you miss Australia?

[@Troyheinz]

Hello, first time going to Japan and I'll be landing in Tokyo. What's your recommendations in where to stay if I was to visit Kyoto, osaka, and stay in toyko? I'm finding it hard and how long should I stay in each area to ensure I'm able to fly back home. I'm staying in japan for 1 week

[@Troyheinz]

Did you also use apple pay to pay for most of your things? I'm also from australia.

[@DeeL2507]

When did you visit? Which month?

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

Early December

[@Billieebeee]

May I ask how do you book reservations in advance for Hakuryu-en Garden? I didn’t see an option for this online.

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

Potentially the special viewing sessions only open right before autumn. Perhaps check the website again in October if you’re after the autumn viewing 🍂

[@towada1066]

hmmm,... I think Shimogamo Shrine is more important to Kyoto culture and history. If you speak Japanese the Kanji Museum and Minamiza are really fun but, especially to avoid everyone, I would hike up to Doshisha Cemetery.

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

Thank you for the suggestions 🙂

[@towada1066]

@@Sunny_in_Japan The train museum is fun too but the little kids hog all the hands on display so I can never play.

[@rayngrace]

#2 Short term memory problem here: was this recorded in November?

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

Early December! Autumn was a bit late this year

[@maho9722]

赤い紅葉は、欧州には余り無いと聞きました。日本は島国で温暖の差が大きいからでしょうか。京都を満喫出来てなによりです。

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

色のバリエーションが全然違う気がします🧐

[@hato4805]

京都は観光客が多すぎて日本人が行けない場所になりました😢

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

😢

[@Topgunchannel]

😍😍😍😍

[@gbear8207]

You sure the man at 6:40 is not your husband?

[@luquinhasleiva]

Wow the amount of people at Kiyomizu! I was there around 7 like 3 weeks ago and there was like a third of that, but also a third of red leaves haha. Barely. Absolutely love Kamogawa river. We happened to see deers in the river a bit more north of the city.

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

Kiyomizudera shocked me too! It’s beauty attracts so many people Wow seeing deer near the river would’ve been magical 😍

[@yamacat]

day3も良いけど他の人も映っちゃってるのでお米一粒の差でday2かなｗ しかし入場料が5000円もするお寺があるんだね、おったまげ😳

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

おぉーday2ですか！ありがとうございます♪ 入場料は勘違いのようで、早とちりしてました。。 梨木神社は拝観自由でした😓

[@susielee1869]

Which temples cost that much?

[@yamacat]

@@susielee1869 I guess I was mistaken. They say it's free.☺

[@tomoluckyikepon8708]

Thank you for the wonderful video! However... I would like you to not only tell people about the good things about Japan, but also to tell them about the importance of following manners and rules. Since people are enjoying Japan, I would like them to follow the local culture and rules even if it is a hassle. This is because there are more foreigners these days, and more people with bad manners. It's sad.

[@chieshart47]

昔は、年末になったらすぐき漬け買いに行ったもんですわ！　こんなに外国人居らんかった、　爺は家でコタツに入っとけか、　お～い誰かすぐき漬けこうてきてんか

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

[すぐき漬け]初耳です！ 食べてみたいー☺️

[@chieshart47]

@Sunny_in_Japan 旨いで！　コレだけでどれだけ呑める！　京都は漬物の旨い土地　其の中でも上賀茂のすぐきは、芸術品！

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

探しに行きます🫡

[@minfarci1762]

京都もいいですね。 しかし、日本最初の皇居は九州の宮崎市にあります。宮崎市は、日本建国、天皇誕生地。日本最大の古代遺跡都市です。まさに日本のエジプト。 2000年前の古代遺跡がたくさんあります。

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

宮崎！いつかは行ってみたいです☺️

[@JohnHare7]

Definitely number 2! The framing is insane. I am living vicariously through your autumn videos. I visited in late October, but wasn't lucky enough to see any change in colour.

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

I’m glad you enjoyed the video 😊 Yeah, autumn was a bit later than usual this year

[@johnhendry5660]

👍🏻 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Fedor2222-z3h]

外国人は日本すきだねぇｗ

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

ですね😌

[@nightcap2896]

初見です。チャンネル登録させていただきました。ぜひ、お二人の紹介なども出来たらでいいのでお願いします。

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

ありがとうございます☺️

[@musashi1562]

Nice video... Japan is cool for holiday, for tourists, but to live here regular Japanese life is disaster. Neverending struggle with stupidity of Japanese management. So better to don´t move here and just enjoy sometimes as a traveller :D

[@paulcole]

Music is way too loud on this - at points becomes pretty unbearable. Need your voice louder in the mix 👍🏻

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@JatinderBains-g8x]

You're waking ups early for something that's so fake like the moon ,,,just open you're eyes for crying out loud ..beauty awaits on ground level ...Thats just merely a light like you switch on in a house ..A god Dahm light bulb is more impressive .xxxxx

[@bebarmaj9492]

ベリーナイス 日本人顔負け😮

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

ありがとうございます♪

[@fungiuse]

Why don't you show the face of your companion man?? Is he married? :)

[@Sunny_in_Japan]

He is 🤫

[@bagheera3008]

He’s married to her 😂

[@gurunggorkhali9492]

What a waste of time watching this vlog.