Top 10 Things to do in Kyoto - A Kyoto Travel Guide

These are my personal top 10 things to do in Kyoto for first-time travelers. The activities do not follow in any particular order.
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[@rachaelkim376]

I have been researching for my Japan trip for months!! So I have been watching many many many videos about Japan. This is one of the best videos I have seen. I really enjoyed the videography and the way you put your guide together in a personal and helpful way without over explaining!! Thank you! I will be watching the rest of your Japan videos!

[@AllanSu]

Thank you, Rachael! I'm happy to hear you found some value in the videos

[@mchuit]

This is by far the best kyoto video I’ve seen. I’m wondering if you could share your itinerary, especially the food trip part. 😁 Thanks in advance.

[@user-pw1vu5fq4f]

Gonna try these next time visiting kyoto

[@momo2219]

Really great, thorough, informative video without being overwhelming. Wrote down some places I hadn't heard of in other videos. Nice work!

[@ExploringtheWorld]

The best travel tip video of Kyoto so far! Keep the good work up, man!!!

[@sophiepheng]

I just watched all your videos about Japan ... it is different of what I can find on YT and I really like it !! Super interesting ... in less than 3 weeks, I'll be in Japan for the first time myself !!! So excited, I cannot wait !

[@AllanSu]

Thank you Sophie! I'm glad you liked it. I loved pretty much everything about my Japan trip (besides the heat) so I'm sure you'll have a great time as well. Let me know if you have any questions about Japan!

[@aprilczareen5706]

This will come in handy in planning for my trip to Kyoto. Thank you so much for sharing!!!

[@melbournedemons2000]

Love your videos! So many things I won't be able to do because I can't walk too far because of my back (no monkeys for me) but very helpful, thank you

[@GarrettHarer]

Loved it, thanks! We should be going in November, and I can't wait!

[@raymondwoo2648]

Thank you so much for making this extremely helpful video! Very informative!

[@bridgetwallace8871]

Your videos are some of the best quality travel videos I've seen on KZbin- thank you for making them and sharing!

[@AllanSu]

Thank you for watching Bridget!

[@morkoan70]

Agree!!!

[@MrUdaya00123]

Nice country...nice people...very peaceful Thank you for uploading this beautiful video Do more videos

[@KyotoMachiyascom]

Love your great travel videos!

[@lea-annezanelli4046]

Awesome! I cannot wait to visit!!

[@sohcg4498]

A brief and easy-to-understand video about Kyoto main places of interest for visiting.

[@AllanSu]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video

[@cephasagbago5509]

you make the best videos about japan in my opinion. Great job my man.

[@tomasalvarez3084]

Amazing video and great music!

[@sheetalgurung8902]

Your video has inspired me to add one more day to my stay in kyoto. Amazing video :)

[@hope4surf]

Great vid...really enjoyed it! Just got back from Japan and fell in LOVE with that place!!!

[@AllanSu]

John A Thank you! Loved Kyoto as well

[@chamderamos]

Informative video. Thank you!

[@tarahotchkiss7726]

This is an amazing video!!! definitely deserves more likes! the videography is so beautiful. Great job!!

[@AllanSu]

Thank you Tara :)

[@letsgohawaii8084]

Wow I've been watching videos for travel advice for a year now, and I leave to japan in a week and I just found this video!!! This was amazing. Great job and thank you for the advice!!👍👍👍👍

[@bandiceet]

We are now 12 months later, with everything that has happened in 2020. How did the trip go? Did you enjoy it?

[@shogunemperor]

Duuuuuuuuude!!! I fell in love with ur video man! Well done!! Brilliant!

[@edyuasa588]

Wow.. beautiful video!! Very good idea on places to go!!

[@lindali1469]

This is a beautiful vid, thank you

[@AllanSu]

Thank you Emily!

[@lucianasurya]

Thank you! I loved your video ♥️☺️

[@Oi_Aussie_bloke]

This is a great video thanks for your recommendations!

[@RPA1999]

Thanks for these great tips! We're off to Kyoto today.

[@sampson2430]

lucky...

[@sadmore1961]

Great video looking forward to visiting this part of Japan next time there, have enjoyed Sendai, Sapporo (in winter) & Tokyo previously

[@ycoco3468]

Thanks for this wonderful video

[@stephenrowe4113]

I'll be there in 4 weeks, thanks for the tips.

[@AnkleSnapper72]

Well done, good casual presentation, with lots of options on things to see and do.

[@cephasagbago5509]

Id like to see how you film so nicely and make your travel vids so appealing

[@user-rv6tt4lv5b]

Amazing video 😍😍😻 thank you

[@Kiraaaa27]

Very helpful thanks for tips!

[@lharnietoquero5770]

When ill be in japan i sill surely rewatched your vids .. Thanks a lot

[@nextplaneticket]

Loved it. Job well done

[@BXHotGurl]

Nice video. I'd also highly recommend Kinkaku-ji (Gold Temple) and Ginkaku-ji (Silver Temple)

[@pawkip]

This is underrated.

[@antylost327]

love your videos, sad that you have not this much subs keep going

[@ExploreHanoi]

Great video, it very helpful for me. Go to Kyoto soon 😎😎

[@AllanSu]

Glad it helped and enjoy Kyoto!

[@Vordia]

Thanks to you i am going to kyoto thank you so much for this informative video :)

[@AllanSu]

Glad the video helped! Enjoy Kyoto

[@Nae395]

Excellent thank you

[@rajatroy1598]

nice vedio , great work,

[@joedefraties3304]

This video is amazing. if your other videos are anything like this you deserve more subs

[@AllanSu]

Thanks Joe! Appreciate the kind words

[@femininefeline2659]

Im going to Kyoto!

[@ladyrapture4170]

Thank you so much this video is perfect for my boyfriend and I because we wanted to go to Kyoto it didn't know what else to do other than shines will definitely try to go to all the places mentioned

[@AllanSu]

Glad the video helped!

[@JonnieR]

I miss Kyoto!!!

[@Mah0Freak0]

Amazing video

[@claragauvin1023]

Thank you for the video :)

[@AllanSu]

Thank you for watching, hope it helps!

[@neeners4266]

You are so very good at these videos. You have real talent. If you're not doing this for a living, I think you should consider it :)

[@lobendinonicole]

Very helpful!!! Going to Japan on April for the Cherry Blossom season!!

[@AllanSu]

Thanks Nikki! Have a great Japan trip

[@alexasperin6278]

awesome

[@emilywallington1640]

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[@UntetheredTogether]

Love your videos and they are extremely helpful for us as we plan a 7 week trip to Asia for summer 2019

[@inkarlcerating]

what month did you go? this is such a lovely video. Both informative and entertaining plus easy in the eyes and ears❤️

[@RobH73]

Cool, thanks! I'll be making use of this. Having watched both videos though, my takeaway is that Osaka sounds way more interesting than Kyoto... I think I'll spend more time in Osaka.

[@andrinereyes1205]

Thanks for the amazing video. This is very informative. I am planning to visit kyoto in spring 2020. Would like to know is it expensive in kyoto?

[@birdgames]

Thank you.

[@AllanSu]

You're welcome :)

[@yuandi8129]

Love your videos, my I am what kind camera did you use ?

[@LFC303606ACID]

If you want to experience the most breath taking view of Kyoto city, then please hike up Daimonji mountain, the trail starts at the rear of Ginkaku-ji, and takes about 30 mins.

[@suparatthanachaisawat2442]

Great help thank you !

[@lifeatthemoment6122]

What camera did you use? Nice video

[@Sloth55Chunk]

Awesome video. Cant wait to visit when Covid hopefully goes away. Would love to go for my honeymoon in 2022. How is Kyoto with little knowledge of Japanese?

[@AllanSu]

It's a fairly touristy city so I think you'll be fine.

[@thors9119]

Kyoto my fav city I didn't scratch the surface got to go back

[@AllanSu]

Me too 😉

[@kennyoda5509]

Hey nice video :) how many days do you recommend exploring kyoto?

[@AllanSu]

3-4 Days

[@allinperez4931]

Hi planning a trip to japan i loved what u hv shared..just wanna know were there entrance payments in each places and how u travel from one place to another? Thanks and more power..

[@AllanSu]

You can reach everything by public transportation (bus, metro etc.) and a little walking. The entrance fee prices vary so I recommend checking the official website of those places if needed. But most of the places are pretty affordable

[@SuperChicolatino]

Hi mate great video ,I was wondering the places you went can it be done with public transport or tours only . Which I'm playing to head over in May thank you

[@AllanSu]

I did everything myself with public transport. So you don't need to do tours unless you want to :)

[@SuperChicolatino]

Thx for your reply mate as we heading over to japan in few moths so i wanted to find out , cheers

[@SamirSingh19-6]

Planning to go in October to Tokyo and Kyoto. I see you need to make a lot of reservations in advance to visit some places in Tokyo. Did you have to do that for Kyoto?

[@JK-rh6wf]

Sorry if you mentioned this somewhere in your videos, but do you speak Japanese? If you don't can you talk about difficulties traveling tokyo, osaka, kyoto and the likes without knowing Japanese? Thank you!

[@AllanSu]

I don't speak Japanese other than the basic words of arigato and sumimasen 🙂 I didn't find it difficult at all traveling through those cities, they are relatively tourist friendly with most street signs translated in English. Albeit most Japanese people you'll meet won't know much English at all, while the ocassional ones who do are found in-and-around heavy tourist zones. With that said, with some basic common sense and perhaps a little help from Google Translate it should be managable. Hope that helps!

[@JK-rh6wf]

@@AllanSu Thank you!! I'll be going soon and I modeled a lot of my itinerary off yours! It's very comprehensive and inclusive of a variety of things :) some of the places you eat just look so local I was worried about language barriers haha

[@techbcit4482]

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[@RourkeSD]

for making your videos what equipment do you use? I am an older guy and looking to make travel videos for adults.

[@AllanSu]

Most of the gear I use can be found here: bit.ly/2Os5uEY

[@bobdole5845]

Where did you get your printed shirts ?

[@dobbynana]

Hi all, how would you recommend my 2 and a half days of travel to Kyoto be?

[@MsPusa25]

We went to fushimi inari i ddnt know its near im kyoto

[@jdkrasinki2214]

7:37 did you shoot that?? i thought kiyomizudera is still under construction and that part has been covered for a while now...

[@AllanSu]

You are completely right. The main hall is covered for renovations until 2020, but the wooden roof section should still provide a decent view although marred somewhat by the renovation work. And yes, the footage was taken before the renovation work had started.

[@jdkrasinki2214]

@@AllanSu thanks! im going next month and really want to see Kiyomizudera... but its still covered up until 2020 apparently =(

[@AllanSu]

Yeah it's a bummer but there are fortunately other great shrines/temples. On that note, I highly recommend the Rurikoin temple. It's a bit outside the city but it has a lovely train ride up to it with a very nice scenic view. The temple itself is also stunning during the fall season.

[@Electragirl5]

When going from place to place no one mentions how? Are these all close enough to walk/taxi or are busses and even trains required?

[@AllanSu]

A few of the places are relatively close so you can easily walk. Otherwise, most places are reachable by bus or by bike if you decide to rent one. The only place that is a bit far away from the rest is the Fushimi Inari Shrine. You'll have to grab a train to get there.

[@crazylegss]

Bamboo *grove

[@rameshchandrasharma8696]

押すOSU to push to press

[@sugunamaivilys1484]

Which month was your travel?

[@rameshchandrasharma8696]

藤FUJI

[@ciaranmccormack3634]

How long were you in Kyoto

[@AllanSu]

4 days

[@rameshchandrasharma8696]

Iwa u iwa I 祝festival

[@kyotopmac]

Arashiyama Kitcho?-How did you enjoy the approx. ¥50,000- ($450 US) per head dinner? The "kaiseki" in the video looked quite a bit lower end than the names of places you just threw out there. ???????

[@meestaShin]

capitAl

[@meestaShin]

hurry, fix before more people see! lol

[@AllanSu]

Lol can't be fixed sadly

[@jelenacalic5992]

Great video! Thank you very much!