We reach Japan’s tourist city of Kyoto, well known for its famous fushimi inari shrine, bamboo forest, food and more. But a survey recently came out that Fushimi inari shrine is one of the world’s worst tourist attractions in this video we are going to see whether Kyoto is underrated or overrated!
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0:00 – Intro
0:19 – Bamboo forest Kyoto
2:54 – Nishiki Market
6:57 – Kyoto old town
7:58 – View over Kyoto
8:59 – World’s WORST tourist attraction
12:08 – Is KYOTO overrated?
15 Comments
Hi there, I saw the title and got very angry at first because I loved Kyoto and that spot, but after watching the video I'm alright🤣 I don't know how I missed the bamboo forest, but I'm saving your video to check the forest and the food places you showed if I visit again. Thanks!
I've been at the Fushimi Inari shrine around 1pm last month during the golden week, and it was busy on the ground, but as you go higher to the top of the mountain, there are fewer people. It's actually very peaceful and calm, so I enjoyed it. Doing a full circle with some stops to take pictures and explore different levels took around 4 hours. Also, I would probably go there on my last day in Kyoto, because after going up hundreds or maybe thousands of steps and then the same on the way down – my legs were quite tired and I felt that especially on the next day. I recommend taking a compact umbrella with you in case there's rain in the forecast, although the weather was perfect initially, I got soaked on my way down. And definitely take cash with you, they don't accept debit cards or even IC cards on the mountain, and there are many small shops where you could buy some interesting souvenirs, have a breakfast/lunch, or drink some tea.
It’s good to have honesty as I’m thinking of going to Kyoto and Osaka! Have you visited Osaka yet?
Hi Joel, I visited Kyoto in 2014 and I have to say, Fushimi Inari was my favourite spot in the whole city. The bottom section of tori gates can be quite crowded, because many tourists don't go past it, many just want the Insta shot. Like you did, you have to push on up the hill and see the whole complex to appreciate it. Its totally worth a 1/2 day visit, 2 hours isn't enough.
LEAVE IT TO THE WHITE PRIVLEDGED TO TALK DOWN ON A PLACE SUCH AS JAPAN. TYPICAL
Check weather report when you visit the bamboo forest , it’s best to visit when it’s have some wind blow through , especially windy day on summer help to cool you down , the sound is magnificent . Best way to visit Kyoto is used the local bus , ticket is 500 yen a day unlimited used , don’t use the hop on hop off 3500 yen . The local bus is right in front the station , you can find it easily and have guide station staff help you .
Is this recent? It shouldn't be that cold in Japan where you need a sweater and a jacket
Keep up the great content guys 😊
I enjoyed your video. I am going to Kyoto next week. How is the weather in Kyoto now?
You guys are exactly right. It does get crowded. Best to go in the off seasons. Still a very lovely city. May I suggest Nara?
Kyoto has an ordinance that prohibits the construction of high-rise condominiums and high-rise buildings in order to protect the scenery of the city. The ancient capital Kyoto, which was the capital of Japan for 1000 years, is exceptionally beautiful.
コンビニエンスストアは高いので普段ほとんど利用しません。スーパーに行けば天丼や鰻丼、お安い物が盛りだくさん。スイーツも美味しくて安い物が沢山有ります。是非利用されてはどうでしょうか？
There are more foreigners in Kyoto than Japanese people.
The busiest places for me were Nijo Castle and the Bamboo Forest. When I walked away from the tourist area Arashiyama was pretty nice though.
I think places seemed more busy in your video but I did go in a different season and 2018. Personally I loved it.
Yes, why do you cheers with your food. I have never seen this. Was it a thing that started hmmmm 10 years ago???
I really enjoy watching. Great video!