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[Music] Kyoto is a bit of a contradiction  you’re sold the image of a peaceful City   with Serene shrines temples and ancient  winding roads but the reality is many   of these beautiful locations lose their  Serenity due to their massive popularity  

So is it possible to visit Kyoto and still  experience a bit of Tranquility well I say   yes in this video I’d like to share with you  how I visit Kyoto and avoid the [Music] crowds [Music] the shinkansen sent is our starting point  for today’s less crowded adventure to Kyoto since  

The standards are so high on Japanese trains  the ordinary cars are perfectly delightful but   if you have the extra budget or have particular  accessibility needs the green car is a good option   for me due to my hEDS I always have to budget for  the green car for these longer trips I can’t sit  

Upright for very long before excruciating pain  kicks in so the extra soft seats that recline   40° are a blessing these carriages accommodate  fewer passengers which means you’re paying for   more peace and quiet as well as more space  we’ve arrived at Kyoto station and while it  

Can be crowded it’s not as intense as other major  stations in Japan when I travel I like to view the   entire Journey as part of my vacation not just  the specific places I plan to visit I don’t rush  

Through airports or train stations regardless if  they’re pretty or not but luckily for us Kyoto   station is modern and beautiful with a bright and  spacious open concept design it feels like you’ve   entered a huge glass Valley and with secret  rooftop views a glass walkway and an entire  

Floor dedicated to Regional ramens it’s worth  giving yourself a bit of time to [Music] explore [Music] while it’s tempting to start  sightseeing right away my priority   is always dropping my luggage off at my hotel  and then exploring the nearby neighbourhood by foot I like getting an idea of where I’m  staying and what’s nearby Kyoto has an   especially unique vibe and you really  get a feel for it when you wander the backstreets and that’s how I  start creating my own travel Adventures   it helps me avoid the crowds and  I discover hidden gems along the

Way when it comes to visiting Kyoto it’s worth  asking yourself this question why did I come   here are you here to visit the most popular  spots or are you interested in experiencing   the Serene Vibe of Kyoto unfortunately you  won’t find this calm Vibe at the most popular  

Locations unless you’re willing to wake up  Before Sunrise to beat the crowds which is   its own kind of experience, and being a tourist  at a crowded popular location is also its own   kind of Adventure but what if you’d prefer a less  crowded Kyoto without getting up Before Dawn it’s  

Good to remind yourself that the history and  the richness of Kyoto is everywhere not just   at a particular place there are over 2,000  temples and shrines in the city yet most   people tend to seek out the same 10 locations  personally I prefer seeking out the peace and  

Calm that comes with visiting a less crowded  Shrine or Temple even if it’s not the most popular I didn’t plan to visit this  amazing Temple I simply stumbled   upon it on my way to Nishiki market  and that’s why I love wandering and  

Exploring the back streets in Kyoto you  never know what you’re going to discover [Music] [Music] part of how I travel is by picking one place from  my bucket list and then leaving the rest of the   day for unplanned exploration today we’re heading  to Cafe sarasa located outside of the major Kyoto  

Core nearby the famous golden Pavilion this Cafe  is located inside of an old Bath House in a quiet   local neighborhood they kept the Charming details  of the exterior and the interior intact as much as possible now this Cafe has been on my  bucket list I’ve always wanted to come here  

It is an old onen like a local place where  people used to come to bathe and wash and   they have saved it from destruction the tiles  are gorgeous like I’m just looking around and   like oh my gosh it’s so cool it’s old school  cool it’s the kind of thing where people try  

To reproduce this but you can tell it’s like  new and there’s just so many little details   reminiscent of being like Oh yeah this used  to be like a shower bath house like you can   see the holes the tiles were where they  have like the pipelines coming through  

It’s just nice I love the atmosphere here  it feels old and cozy and also modern and new they have a dessert and drink  set as well as a great lunch set   menu we went for their original chicken  curry which if you don’t already know  

Japan is crazy for curry and they have  their own spice blend that makes it so Japanese we also got the “Turkish  rice lunch” which I have no idea why it has   that name a large fried pork cutlet with  creamy Japanese style taru taru sauce is  

Laid over egg covered rice with sauce  and it’s served with fried shrimp a   wee bit of spaghetti and a simple soup and  cabbage salad it was a very unrushy   Vibe and I’d love to stay longer with a  book but I need to work off this food Just before leaving we found a pin to a nearby  Shrine that we’ve never heard of so we’ve   decided to just walk towards it and see what  we find OOH and look at this gem an old   school Japanese restaurant great reviews from  the locals I’ll be popping That Into My Kyoto Guides

And speaking of guides, if you’re coming  to Japan I’ve got just the thing for you: BEHOLD!   I’ve created a massive digital travel guide  of Kyoto in the guide you’ll have access to   my favourite restaurants coffee shops cafes  Ramen spots bars craft beer locations and  

More for When I visit Kyoto I’ve also added in  vegan and vegetarian locations I’ve included   both the popular and incredible mustsee shrines  and temples alongside my favorite lesser known   spots so you can choose your own adventure you  want shopping I’ve got shopping I’ve mapped  

Out unique vintage shops record stores stationary  shops and more so if you’re looking for an easier   way to navigate this amazing city as well as  Osaka and Tokyo I’ve got you covered with my   personal maps and if you’re hitting up multiple  cities in Japan might I suggest

My ultimate bundle pack *pack pack pack pack*all my digital guides ar e available at KingKogi.ca happy stress free adventuring! *music* so very close by to the cafe  there is a gorgeous Shrine that overlooks   the city it’s supposed to be really beautiful  but it is well noted to have a lot of stairs  

Why am I doing this to myself I don’t  know let’s just take it as a challenge   I’m going to work off my food give my  needs a bit of a workout let’s go come nah that’s enough for the day yep no just [Music] joking [Music]

This is really important… I have those  on my Animal Crossing Island   that’s all I want to [Music] say arar there’s more  stairs Here We Go Again yes Kyoto loves  a good Hillside Shrine or Temple take the   famous Fushimi Inari Shrine it often takes  Visitors by surprise when they discover it’s  

Located on the side of a mountain but I’m not suffering alone… you can do it Dan! [Music] I couldn’t believe how empty this beautiful spot  was I was able to explore peacefully at my own pace I have a tiny bit of Martina advice  for tackling Kyoto I don’t want to discourage  

Anybody from visiting a place that they’re  really excited about like a really famous   temple or Shrine but what I want to encourage  is that there are so many beautiful shrines and   temples all over Kyoto you don’t have to go to  the most famous ones to enjoy a beautiful view  

Or an epic historical Temple or Shrine if you  find something that’s a little less you know   traveled you won’t have to deal with as many  crowds and lineups and then you can enjoy the   rest of your time in Kyoto with ease because  you haven’t spent 3 or 4 hours queuing again  

Go to the places you want to this is not trying  to discourage or shame anybody’s tourist choices   just be aware that you don’t have to go to JUST those spots, this is beautiful I love the view and it’s a little quieter Leaving Kenkun Shrine I’m heading over to Pontocho one of the famous narrow back  alleys in Kyoto [Music] [Music] the narrow back streets of  Pontocho get very busy once night falls   when the bars and restaurants open up  it has a very different vibe because of  

That it’s less crowded and much easier to  stroll down these streets during daytime I’d also like to encourage you  to head down to the Kamogawa Riverside   It’s a great place to eat some food  people watch or even take a bike   ride Japanese riversides are always a  win for getting a little bit of peace it’s tempting to jam as much as you can  into your travel itinerary but in doing  

So you do miss out on the simpler  everyday stuff that makes a city tick. *Music* I hope you enjoyed this video  on how I explore and avoid the crowds and if you’ve been to Kyoto let us know in the  comment section what your experience was like

And if you’re planning on traveling to  Kyoto and you’d like to add some of the these less crowded spots to your bucket list please  consider using my ultimate Kyoto guide links in the info box or visit KingKogi.ca keep keeping it cool in the King Kogi Village, Captain Martina out!

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