I Ignored Every Kyoto Travel Guide (And Had the Best Day)
I Ignored Every Kyoto Travel Guide (And Had the Best Day)
Notable moments
- 01:48 Climbing Higashi Honganji Temple Gate
The traveler buys a special entry ticket and climbs the steep wooden staircase inside Higashi Honganji's Founder's Hall Gate during a rare public opening. From the top balcony, he takes in sweeping views of the temple courtyard, intricate roof tiles, and Kyoto city skyline.
Higashi Honganji Temple, Kyoto - 04:54 Shopping in Nishiki Covered Arcades
The presenter explores the bustling covered shopping arcades surrounding Nishiki Market to pick up traditional Japanese gifts. He browses through an artisan shop filled with Japanese incense sticks, ceramic incense burners, and decorative tea tins.
Nishiki Market, Kyoto - 06:56 Eating Pork Tonkatsu Curry
Sitting at the counter of CoCo Ichibanya, the host orders a bowl of pork tonkatsu curry with level-two spice alongside a cold Kirin beer. He breaks down the history of Japanese curry, explaining how 19th-century British naval curry powder evolved into a nationwide comfort food.
CoCo Ichibanya, Kyoto - 11:38 Toji Temple Flea Market Browsing
The presenter wanders through the sprawling outdoor Kobo-san flea market held on the sacred grounds of Toji Temple. He explores stalls displaying vintage ceramics, woodblock prints, antique katana swords, and handcrafted obi-belt silk purses beneath blooming cherry trees.
Toji Temple, Kyoto - 16:36 Tasting Fresh Warabi Mochi
Visiting Saryo Housen, the presenter sits quietly on tatami mats overlooking a traditional Zen garden to taste handmade warabi mochi. Served fresh in a glass vessel, the delicate fern-starch jelly is drizzled with rich brown sugar syrup and eaten with chopsticks.
Saryo Housen, Kyoto - 19:17 Night Hanami along Kiyamachi Canal
The presenter strolls down Kiyamachi-dori at night, where illuminated sakura branches bow low over the tranquil Takase River Canal. He highlights how the lantern light and pink blossoms reflect off the quiet water while crowds enjoy evening flower-viewing.
Kiyamachi-dori, Kyoto
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