Kyoto Walking Tour — Arashiyama, Sanjo-Kyogoku, Nishiki Market .Yasaka Pagoda.NoTalking JAPAN Vlog

Kyoto Walking Tour — Arashiyama, Sanjo-Kyogoku, Nishiki Market .Yasaka Pagoda.NoTalking JAPAN Vlog

Let’s go on a trip around Kyoto together. Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Today, we’re exploring Kyoto. We’ll visit Arashiyama, Teramachi Kyogoku Shopping Street, Nishiki Market, Gion, and the Kiyomizu area. We arrived around 11 a.m. There are so many visitors today — I was surprised. It looks like Kyoto will get even busier as the autumn leaves season begins. This bamboo path in Arashiyama is very famous. You can enjoy an atmosphere that feels a bit out of the ordinary. Cute animal ornaments are sitting on the tree branches. Just looking at them feels so relaxing. I especially liked the cat that moves its head slightly. That soft-serve ice cream looks delicious. It’s already October, but Kyoto is still having warm days. Beyond the bamboo path, a peaceful countryside view spreads out. Up ahead is Jojakko-ji Temple. Photography requires permission, so I wasn’t able to film inside. But during the autumn season, the temple becomes incredibly beautiful. If you visit Arashiyama, I highly recommend stopping by Jojakko-ji Temple. There’s a traditional house with a thatched roof here. It’s a rare sight these days, as such houses can only be seen in a few places now. Now, let’s head back through the bamboo path, and visit one of Arashiyama’s most famous spots — Togetsukyo Bridge. The rickshaws look perfect against the bamboo backdrop. I’ve never tried riding one myself. This is the main street of Arashiyama. Togetsukyo Bridge Togetsukyo Bridge is a symbol of Arashiyama. Its name means “Moon Crossing Bridge.” It’s one of Kyoto’s best river views. Visitors love to take photos here. In autumn, the hills turn red and gold. That’s why this bridge is always crowded. Many people are walking across the bridge. The bridge and the boats together create a lovely atmosphere. I found a hidden shrine, so let’s go check it out. I spotted it through a gap between buildings, so I think few people notice it. According to the sign, it’s a shrine for business prosperity. The sign said this shrine has existed since the 10th century, over 1,000 years ago. Kyoto has many hidden shrines in its back streets. Every time you explore, you can discover something new. Even visiting the same place many times never gets boring. I’m taking trains and the subway to reach the city center of Kyoto. I’ve arrived at Teramachi Shinkyogoku Shopping Street. This is Honno-ji Temple in Kyoto. It was originally built in the 16th century. Honno-ji is famous for a major historical event. In 1582, the warlord Oda Nobunaga was attacked here. This event is known as the “Honno-ji Incident.” The temple was rebuilt and is now open to visitors. It’s a lively street filled with shops and cafes. You can find souvenirs, fashion, and snacks here. It’s popular with both locals and tourists. Walking here gives you a taste of Kyoto’s city life. There are many different shops here, and I’ve been coming here since I was a child. You can find karaoke, cinemas, clothing stores, and cafes. All of these are located in this shopping street. This street is highly recommended for anyone who loves shopping in Kyoto. New shops often open around here, so exploring it is always fun. This is a famous restaurant in Kyoto where you can enjoy delicious sukiyaki. It’s a high-end restaurant, so I hope to try it someday. If I get the chance to try it, I’ll definitely feature it in a video. Just looking around is exciting. There are many capsule toys machines here. New products come out every month, so I always check to see if there’s anything good. Let’s buy this one. The design is kind of fun. It costs 500 yen (about 3.3 dollars). This is also a shop specializing in capsule toys This one is fun. It looks like the astronaut’s face lights up. I’ll buy this one. It costs 300 yen (about 2 dollars). There are many unique gachapon here. I’ll open the capsule toys I bought at home. At the end of the video, I’ll show what came out. This is the entrance to Nishiki Market. Nishiki Market. This is Nishiki Market in Kyoto. It’s a long street filled with food stalls and shops. You can find fresh seafood, sweets, and local specialties. One of my favorites is dashimaki. It’s sweet, fluffy, and very tasty. There are many new shops recently, but the old shops let you enjoy traditional Kyoto cuisine. I recommend exploring while looking for these old shops. New shops are often tailored for foreign tastes, so to enjoy authentic Kyoto flavors, seek out the old shops. Nishiki Market goes on for a long way, but I’ll turn back halfway to head to Gion. We’ve arrived at the Kamo River. It’s very beautiful. Gion. Gion is Kyoto’s most famous historic district. It’s known for traditional wooden buildings and tea houses. Walking in Gion feels like stepping back in time. We came to Tatsumi Shrine, a little away from Gion. It’s a small shrine located beside the Shirakawa River. It’s dedicated to the guardian deity of this area. Tatsumi Shrine is especially loved by geiko and maiko. They visit to pray for beauty, good fortune, and success in their art. The shrine’s deity is said to protect the Gion area. Next, we’ll walk through Yasaka Shrine and head to explore the Kiyomizu Temple area. The area around Kiyomizu Temple It has many traditional Kyoto buildings, and lots of souvenir shops. This is Yasaka Pagoda. Yasaka Pagoda. It’s the five-story pagoda of Hokan-ji Temple. It’s one of Kyoto’s most famous landmarks. The pagoda was first built in the 6th century and has been rebuilt many times since then. This is a place called Ninen-zaka. The area around Kiyomizu Temple is very crowded. It was very crowded near Kiyomizu Temple, It was very crowded near Kiyomizu Temple, so we returned toward Yasaka Shrine. In my previous video, I didn’t get to see Yasaka Pagoda. This time, I went to see it. It was very impressive. It’s getting dark now. We returned to Tatsumi Shrine to see the illuminated lights. When it gets dark, the lanterns and streets look beautiful. Exploring Kyoto in the evening is fun, This stylish building is Mariebelle, a chocolate shop originally from New York. I’ve visited several times, and the chocolate was very delicious. The stylish exterior and interior are popular with people in Kyoto. The Kamo River in the evening looks absolutely beautiful. The complex gradient of the sky and the lit-up buildings make it hard to look away. Pontocho. I’m at Pontocho. It’s a narrow street with old buildings. There are restaurants and bars on both sides. At night, the lights make the street lively. It’s a mix of tradition and fun. There are many cute lanterns here. The lights look magical. Let’s keep exploring. In the last video, we came to Pontocho. It was still bright, and the shops weren’t open yet. The lights in the shops weren’t on either. This time, it feels very different and exciting. The narrow side streets are charming too. There are Halloween decorations here. Let’s explore the narrow side streets. Places like this might hide some great restaurants. It’s exciting to think about discovering them. It feels like we’ve stepped into another world. A geisha suddenly appeared in front of us. It really surprised me! The side streets are fun. Let’s keep exploring. Do you know the difference between geisha and maiko? A geisha is a professional entertainer in Japan. She performs traditional music and dance for guests. A maiko is an apprentice geisha, usually younger. She wears more colorful clothes and hair ornaments. After training, a maiko becomes a full geisha. Geisha are respected for their skill and culture. Pontocho has old tea houses and traditional restaurants. If you’re lucky, you might meet a geisha, like we did earlier. We’ve come out onto a different street. Let’s take another side street and return to Pontocho. There are many restaurants on this street. Here is a shop that serves takoyaki (octopus balls) and okonomiyaki (savory pancakes). Places like this look delicious. Pontocho at night was exciting and a fun place to be. It’s about time to head home. Let’s open some capsule toys. I’m back home now. Let’s open it. It was a funny dog character and a blue astronaut. It’s a very bright light. It really looks like it’s floating, and it’s cute. Turning off the room lights makes the brightness easier to see. This is part of my capsule toy collection. I love capsule toys, and I have many more at home. I’m wondering whether to show them. If many of you are interested in capsule toys, I’ll make a video to show them. So please press the Like button if you’re interested in capsule toys. If I get many likes, I’ll make the video. Kyoto lights, shining through the night The wind of the ancient city still surrounds me. Walking slow, where the rivers flow The gentle flow of the Kamo River resonates in my heart. Temple bells, echo far and wide The lights of Gion stir my dreams. Kyoto lights, never say goodbye I believe we’ll meet again. Kyoto nights, memories take flight Shadows of footsteps remain on the stone pavement. Seasons turn, colors always burn Time melts into the sky of Arashiyama. Kyoto lights, never say goodbye It lives on in my heart.

Japan Vlog. Exploring Kyoto just before the autumn foliage season.Take a calm, real-time walk through Kyoto’s best-known neighborhoods — Arashiyama, Sanjo-Kyogoku shopping street, Nishiki Market, Yasaka Pagoda and historic Gion. Filmed in 4K with gentle ambient music and no narration. Perfect for virtual travel, study, sleep, or background ambience.

00:34 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove（Arashiyama Bamboo Forest）
03:30 Togetsukyo Bridge
05:56 Sanjō Kyōgoku Shopping Street
10:16Nishiki Market
11:51 Gion
14:01Yasaka Pagoda
16:50Pontocho

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