20 MUST VISIT Things to Do in Kyoto - Mountain River Rafting, Hidden Gems

Spending 5 days in Kyoto we count down the best top things to do. The hotel we stayed at is linked below. Everything from visiting temples and shrines such as classics such as the Golden and Silver Temple to specific streets and districts in Gion and Higashiyama. We also touch on day trips such as Nara and how to have the perfect day in Arashiyama with its Bamboo Grove, Monkey Park and unmissable Hozugawa River Cruise. Transport and Hotel accommodation is also discussed.

👉* Recommended HOTEL. The one we stayed at has NOW CLOSED. This one is NEXT DOOR, and rated as "Superb". Great transport links - almost everything in this video was one bus or train away: https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/kyom...

To see our full 14 Day travel itinerary in Japan:    • 14 More Days in Japan - Kyoto, Tokyo,...  

For more information on how to see Cherry Blossom at full bloom:    • Japan Cherry Blossom: Everything you ...  

👉* For guided tours & activities in Kyoto: https://www.getyourguide.co.uk/kyoto-...

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Tonkatsu KYK (Tonkatsu restaurant) - https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaur...

Transport in Kyoto - https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2363.html

Bus passes information - https://guidetokyoto.com/fare-pass/da...

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00:00 Intro
0:34 Epic River Cruise
1:38 Bamboo Grove
2:16 Tenryuji Temple
2:38 Arashiyama District
3:08 Monkey Park
3:32 Kiyomizu-dera
4:06 Higashiyama District
4:43 Gion District
5:13 Maruyama Park
5:30 Kyoto Station!
5:56 Transport Tips
6:40 Where To Stay in Kyoto Best Hotel
6:57 Ginkakuji Temple
7:23 Philosophers Path
7:51 Keage Incline Cherry Blossom
8:13 Pontocho Alley for Food
8:37 Kinkakuji Temple Golden Temple
8:56 Nara Park
9:12 Fushimi Inari Shrine

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