Kyoto Without the Crowds? A 3-Day Itinerary Beyond the Tourist Spots

Kyoto Without the Crowds? A 3-Day Itinerary Beyond the Tourist Spots

Read my full Kyoto travel guide (without the crowds) 🔗 https://jesslouiseellis.substack.com/p/three-days-kyoto-travel-guide

Planning a trip to Kyoto but want to avoid the crowds? In this video, I’m sharing a slower way to spend three days in Kyoto, finding quieter neighbourhoods, unique experiences and some of the most memorable moments from our three-week trip to Japan.

From a cycling tour with a local guide and exploring the historic Fushimi sake district, to a day trip to Uji for matcha and one very special evening dining with a Maiko. We also visit Ginkaku-ji, walk the Philosopher’s Path at golden hour, and end with autumn illuminations at Eikandō Temple.

If you’re planning your first Japan itinerary — or looking for Kyoto travel tips beyond the usual hotspots — I hope this guide gives you a different perspective on this incredible city.

This video is part of my Japan series from a recent three-week trip, so don’t miss my guides for Tokyo, Takayama, Kanazawa and Shibu Onsen.

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— recommended Kyoto activities —
*🫖 Kyoto Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Tea House 🔗 https://gyg.me/v32NjtOX
*🍽️ Kyoto Maiko Dinner in Traditional Restaurant 🔗 https://gyg.me/EjLG1dtP
*🍶 Sake Brewery and Tasting Tour in Fushimi 🔗 https://gyg.me/SHulxuGx
*🔪 Authentic Knife Making with a Blacksmith in Kyoto 🔗 https://gyg.me/uwVN0GKj
*🌱 Fushimi Inari Shrine Hidden Hiking Tour 🔗 https://gyg.me/4Z1uOjyl
*🍣 Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Tour 🔗 https://gyg.me/rJ3eqjRw

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– chapters –
00:00 intro
00:40 day one – hario cafe, kaiseki dinner
02:20 day two – cycling tour, fushimi sake district
04:41 day three – uji day trip, matcha cafe, maiko dinner
06:47 day four – kiyomizu-dera temple, tea ceremony, silver pavilion

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