♡ JAPAN TRAVEL DIARIES ♡ Family visit | Kyoto, Fushimi Inari, Nishiki Market, Ryōzen Kannon Temple
Hello, my name is Wendy and welcome back to another video. Emma’s family came to visit us in Japan and while they were here, we traveled around and saw loads of new places. Our trip took us from Tokyo through the mountains and down to Kyoto. We experienced so much of Japan’s amazing culture and had a truly memorable trip. And of course, I filmed it all and will be sharing it with you. So, don’t forget to subscribe to my channel to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the vlogs from our trip. [Music] In this week’s video, I’m taking you along as we go explore Kyoto. This was our first day of two days in Kyoto. We had breakfast at the hotel before we drove to our first location, which was Fushimi Inari Taisha. The many red Tory gates. [Music] Shadow Pony. Shadow Pony. [Music] vertical. We are back at Fushimi. Inali ta around 9:45 and there were already a lot of people there. Fushimi Inalisha is the head shrine dedicated to Inali the Shinu deity of rice agriculture and business prosperity. It was founded in year 711 and moved to its current location in year 816. The shrine sits at the base of Mount Inery which is 233 m tall. From here a network of trails leading up the mountain stretching around 4 km and taking 2 to three hours to walk. The most famous part is senator meaning thousand to gates which form long tunnels of red gates lining the paths. Each gate has been donated by individuals or businesses hoping for good fortune at success. There are said to be about 10,000 gates in total. All around the ground and up the trails you will see fox statues. Inali’s messengers are believed to be foxes and they often hold a key in their mouths symbolizing the key to the rice granary. There are many smaller shrines and altars along the way as well as places to rest or buy snacks. Fushimi iny is open all day and there’s no entrance fee. It is one of Kyoto’s most iconic sites and is still an active place of worship today. [Music] [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] [Music] Once we were back down, it was around lunchtime, so we headed back to the car and drove to Nishiki Market. [Music] Nishiki Market runs about 400 m along Nishiki Koji Street. It’s often called Kyoto’s Kitchen because of its long history as a source of fresh food for the city. Fish has been sold in this location since at least 782 when cold groundwater helped preserve it. In 1615, the market was sufficiently permitted to sell fish. From the Edo period, it expanded with fresh food stores and later added vegetables, meat, pickles, and sweets. Today, there are around 130 shops and stalls. You can find fresh seafood, Kyoto style peagles, seasonal vegetables, tofu products, and sweets. You’ll also see stalls selling kitchen wear, curamics, and traditional crafts. Most shops open around 9:00 a.m. and close by 5 or 6:00 p.m. with many closing often on Sundays or Wednesdays. Eating while walking isn’t encouraged, so you’ll eat your food at the stall or just off the main path. Heat. Heat. Thank you. He’s a delivery. [Music] [Music] about [Music] heat. [Music] [Music] After Nashiki market, we headed to Ryasan Canon Temple. This temple is a war memorial dedicated to those who died in the Pacific war. Its main feature is a large statue of canon, the Buddhis of mercy. The statue stands around 24 m tall and was completed in 1955. It was built using concrete and steel and weighs about 500 tons. The temple is open daily from 8:40 a.m. to 400 p.m. There is a 300 yen entrance fee that includes a stick of incense. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Thank We then walk down to see Yasaka Pagoda. The official name is Hokeni Temple, but most people call it Yasaka Pagoda. It’s a five-story pagod rising 46 m tall in Kyoto’s Higashiyama district. It dates back to the 7th century and was rebuilt in 1440 after several fires. It is designated an important cultural property. [Music] One more [Music] go. [Music] [Music] We then drove to a shopping center close to a hotel where we could all get some snacks, drinks, and look around. We also had dinner here. We found a Korean restaurant where we had some really good food. [Music] That is everything for this week’s video. Don’t forget to like and subscribe and come back for next week’s video where we’ll continue to explore Japan. [Music]
Emils’ family came to visit us in Japan and this video is part of a series of vlogs from our trip.
In this episode, we explore Kyoto on our first of two days in the city.
We visit Fushimi Inari Taisha with its famous red torii gates, explore the food and stalls of Nishiki Market, visit Ryōzen Kannon Temple, and walk past the iconic Yasaka Pagoda.
We ended the day with some shopping and dinner near our hotel.
🌸 The footage from this video was recorded end of March 2025, which is why there are sakura trees blooming.
🎞️ Videos from this trip (more coming soon):
Day 1 (Tokyo) – https://youtu.be/bw6hla85a6o?si=3JmgB5iogxveMTCa
Day 2 (Tokyo) – https://youtu.be/4_AYgZ_1Cus?si=WIIfeW3Vj7mjG02g
Day 3 (Tokyo) – https://youtu.be/eyCwWwpGJjA
Day 4 (Hakone Open-Air Museum & Mt. Fuji) – https://youtu.be/wqIxAIYCwU8
Day 5 (Takayama) – https://youtu.be/EJbAKmB_ZP0
Day 6 (Japanese ryokan) – https://youtu.be/QKZe8FER5x0
Day 7 (Mountains & Hikone Catle) – https://youtu.be/UC_7yog5QdQ
Day 8 (Kyoto) – https://youtu.be/yY7xYResacQ
✨ Where to buy tickets:
🎟️ Ryōzen Kannon Temple
Purchased at the temple entrance
✨ Main locations in this video:
📍 Fushimi Inari Taisha
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NXM13keZCbhRJ4629
📍 Nishiki Market
https://maps.app.goo.gl/V29SZXWQ5G7jVDd99
📍 Ryōzen Kannon Temple
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gmAHLgEaWmHpNHacA
📍 Hōkan-ji Temple (Yasaka Pagoda)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/a3jxKgRe6SxEuLc49
📍 Aeon Mall Kyoto Katsuragawa
https://maps.app.goo.gl/d8PyCXSaeByqzqij7
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