Kyoto
Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Kyoto.
Hotel guides
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Travel videos
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World Wild Hearts is a YouTube travel channel by Zac and Ine, who create travel videos and guides.
This Kyoto guide video covers ten things to do in and around the city, making it a helpful starting point for sights, activities, and first-time travel tips.
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Hungry Passport is a YouTube travel channel offering concise travel guides and destination tips.
This concise guide video presents a strong top-ten Kyoto overview, covering Gion, Nishiki Market, Arashiyama, Nijo Castle, Fushimi Inari, and other key visitor stops.
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Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel focused on first-hand destination advice and travel expectations.
This travel advice video gives a balanced look at what tourists may love and dislike about Kyoto, with useful attention to temples, markets, and the visitor experience.
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Jason Billam Travel is a YouTube travel channel from British traveller Jason Billam.
This travel vlog documents Jason Billam's first time in Kyoto, offering an engaging look at shrines, temples, old streets, natural places, and a day trip to nearby Nara.
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Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, focused on travel adventures and practical destination information.
This travel video gives a helpful look at exploring Kyoto, with particular value for viewers interested in the traditional Gion neighborhood.
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Jon Barr is a YouTube channel focused on food experiences and travel-related videos in New York City and beyond.
This video offers a practical and entertaining look at Jon and Adriana taking a two-hour ninja school course in Kyoto, including breathing, walking, swords, and ninja stars.
Travel articles & blogs
Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel publication and guide site with broad global destination coverage. The Kyoto guide is a strong broad overview, covering major attractions, gardens, temples, ramen spots, and practical travel tips.
Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/japan/kansai/kyoto.
lonelyplanet.com/destinations/japan/kansai/kyoto
Nomadic Matt is a budget-travel advice site focused on cheaper, longer, and practical trip planning. The Kyoto budget guide is helpful for weighing things to do, costs, transportation, and other planning basics before a trip.
Read the guide at nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/japan-travel-tips/kyoto/.
nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/japan-travel-tips/kyoto/
ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site with structured destination guides and comparison-focused planning tools. Its Kyoto guide gives a useful cultural overview of temples, shrines, historic districts, Arashiyama, Nijo Castle, and other notable sights.
Read the guide at viatravelers.com/destinations/kyoto/.
viatravelers.com/destinations/kyoto/
Never Ending Voyage is a travel blog focused on in-depth independent guides, slow travel, and practical planning. The Kyoto accommodation guide is especially practical for choosing between areas, hotels, and ryokan, with map-based context and related tips.
Read the guide at neverendingvoyage.com/where-to-stay-in-kyoto/.
neverendingvoyage.com/where-to-stay-in-kyoto/
Girl Eat World is a food and travel blog publishing itineraries, travel tips, food stories, and destination advice. The two-day Kyoto itinerary is a helpful first-visit plan that balances what to see, do, and eat.
Read the guide at girleatworld.net/kyoto-itinerary/.
girleatworld.net/kyoto-itinerary/
The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal stories. The Kyoto things-to-do guide offers a well-rounded mix of seasonal cherry blossoms, Zen temples, and other major attractions.
Read the guide at theplanetd.com/things-to-do-in-kyoto/.
theplanetd.com/things-to-do-in-kyoto/
Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel site built around detailed guides and practical trip planning. The four-day Kyoto itinerary is a useful framework for organizing the city's key things to see and do into a longer visit.
Read the guide at goingawesomeplaces.com/the-ultimate-kyoto-4-day-itinerary/.
goingawesomeplaces.com/the-ultimate-kyoto-4-day-itinerary/
The Blonde Abroad is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog with polished destination and planning content. The three-day Kyoto itinerary is a thoughtful choice for travelers drawn to traditional Japanese culture and a slower pace in the city.
Read the guide at theblondeabroad.com/the-ultimate-3-day-kyoto-itinerary/.
theblondeabroad.com/the-ultimate-3-day-kyoto-itinerary/
Bucket List Journey is a bucket-list and experience-planning travel site created around turning goals into trips and activities. The three-day Kyoto itinerary works well as a compact travel guide, combining restaurants, hotels, temples, and things to do.
Read the guide at bucketlistjourney.net/kyoto-japan-itinerary/.
bucketlistjourney.net/kyoto-japan-itinerary/