KYOTO DAYS ๐ชด๐โโฌ quiet areas, traditional homes, peaceful exploring, no talking
TL;DR
A vlog documenting a trip to Kyoto, Japan, featuring exploration of the city, culinary experiences, shopping, and relaxation.
Key insights
Kyoto Exploration
- The video showcases a trip to Kyoto, Japan, highlighting various experiences.
- Key locations visited include traditional Japanese houses, streets, cafes, and shops.
- The content captures the serene atmosphere and scenic beauty of Kyoto, particularly along the Kamo River.
Culinary Experiences
- The trip features visits to cafes and restaurants, trying local and international foods.
- Specific food items mentioned include charcoal latte, charcoal pudding, glazed donuts, matcha, and sushi.
- A notable dining experience was at a plant-based restaurant and a conveyor belt sushi restaurant.
Shopping and Entertainment
- The video includes a visit to a Nintendo store, featuring merchandise and character displays.
- Shopping experiences also involved browsing cute character goods at Kiddy Land.
- The vlog also touches upon playing card games and enjoying a milkshake and chicken nuggets from Shake Shack.
Daily Life and Atmosphere
- The vlog captures daily routines such as waking up, taking a bath, and preparing for the day.
- The peaceful and comforting atmosphere of Kyoto is emphasized, with mentions of nature and architecture.
- Interactions with locals and observations of street life, including cats and birds, are also featured.
Key moments
- 00:00The video begins with a serene view of a traditional Japanese room, with someone opening a sliding door to a garden.
- 00:02The scene transitions to a walk through a quiet Kyoto street, showcasing the city's architecture.
- 00:04A scenic view of a canal lined with trees and traditional buildings is shown, with the text 'quiet days in kyoto' appearing.
- 00:08Inside a convenience store, a display of onigiri (rice balls) is shown.
- 00:10Another view of the canal area, emphasizing the peaceful atmosphere.
- 00:12A person is seen in a traditional room, preparing to go out.
- 00:14A close-up of a book on a table, with a view of the canal outside.
- 00:16A person is shown drinking a dark-colored beverage, possibly a charcoal latte.
- 00:18A view through a window shows a cityscape with mountains in the background.
- 00:20Two iced coffee drinks are held up, with a cafe's exterior visible.
- 00:22A beautiful sunset view over Kyoto, with birds flying in the sky.
- 00:24Bottles of drinks are shown, possibly purchased from a vending machine.
- 00:26A nighttime view of Kyoto's cityscape, with lights illuminating the buildings.
- 00:28A beautifully presented dessert with grapes and ice cream is shown, with someone adding gold leaf.
- 00:30The scene returns to the traditional room, with clothes hanging outside.
- 00:31Text appears on screen: '09:00 day one 10/01'.
- 00:36The text 'GOOD MORNING' appears in the traditional room.
- 00:38A peaceful morning view of a garden through a window.
- 00:41The text 'hello & welcome to vlog 47!' appears, with a view of the room.
- 00:45A scenic view of a street with trees and a stone lantern, with a tanuki statue.
- 00:46The text 'this week, we're exploring kyoto for the first time!' appears.
- 00:48A close-up of hanging plants, with a street scene in the background.
- 00:50A view of a canal with fallen leaves.
- 00:51The text 'we actually arrived here yesterday but i wanted to take it in so i didn't film anything' appears.
- 00:56A person is shown opening a small bag with a bear design.
- 00:59The text 'what is going on' appears as the person handles a makeup item.
- 01:09A view of a narrow street in Kyoto.
- 01:10The text 'COFFEE TIME' appears on the street.
- 01:12A street intersection with buildings and cars.
- 01:14The exterior of a cafe called 'BnA COFFEE BASE' is shown.
- 01:18Inside the cafe, a coffee machine and a circular light fixture are visible.
- 01:20A counter with coffee beans and menus is displayed.
- 01:23A view through a window shows trees and a street scene.
- 01:24The text 'they make a lot of things made with bamboo charcoal' appears.
- 01:28A table with drinks and desserts, including a charcoal latte, pudding, and donut.
- 01:37A person is drinking the charcoal latte.
- 01:44A glazed donut is shown.
- 01:49A person is about to try the charcoal pudding.
- 01:56The person is drinking the charcoal latte again.
- 01:59A person is walking on a brick path.
- 02:01A person is walking down a Kyoto street.
- 02:06A street scene with buildings and a sign for 'Bar Reloom'.
- 02:10A book is open on a table with a view of trees and buildings.
- 02:11The text 'we're leaving this house tomorrow, so we're really taking it in' appears.
- 02:17A street scene with buildings and a tree.
- 02:18The text 'LET'S GO SHOPPING' appears.
- 02:20A row of traditional Japanese lanterns is shown.
- 02:22A street scene with cars and buildings.
- 02:25Inside a store, shelves are filled with various items.
- 02:29A large Mario statue is displayed in a store window.
- 02:33A selfie is taken in an elevator, showing two people.
- 02:37An escalator is shown.
- 02:39A large screen displays Nintendo characters and the 'Nintendo KYOTO' logo.
- 02:41Keychains with cute characters are displayed.
- 02:45The text 'i can always buy more animal crossing items' appears.
- 02:47A display of Animal Crossing-themed merchandise, including Lego sets and plush toys.
- 02:50More Animal Crossing merchandise is shown, including plush toys and accessories.
- 02:55A person is holding a small box with Animal Crossing characters on it.
- 02:57The text 'ELEVATOR UNBOXING' appears.
- 03:01The person is opening the box to reveal a keychain.
- 03:03The text 'so cute! i love it' appears.
- 03:08A street scene in Kyoto.
- 03:09The text 'purchases secured' appears.
- 03:11A street with closed shutters and a vending machine.
- 03:16A close-up of feet in socks on a tatami mat.
- 03:17The text 'this place is so comforting it makes me tired' appears.
- 03:20A view from above, showing feet and a tatami floor.
- 03:22The text 'but i'm hungry... so i must push through' appears.
- 03:24A view of a canal with trees and buildings.
- 03:27A view of a river with a cityscape in the background.
- 03:32A path along a river with trees and a fence.
- 03:35The text 'i've come to really love the kamo river area' appears.
- 03:42A view of the river with a bridge and cityscape.
- 03:46A close-up of the riverbank with stones and grass.
- 03:49A panoramic view of the river and cityscape.
- 03:53The text 'LUNCH TIME' appears on a building.
- 03:56A menu from a restaurant called 'veg out' is shown.
- 04:02A table by a window with a view of the cityscape.
- 04:06The text 'i feel like i'm in a ghibli film' appears with the scenic view.
- 04:12Two bowls of food are shown: a buddha bowl and a taco bowl.
- 04:17A matcha drink and potato soup are also visible.
- 04:25The text 'the food is so good and this environment is so peaceful' appears with the cityscape view.
- 04:30An empty wooden bowl with chopsticks and a spoon.
- 04:34The exterior of a restaurant called 'NIF KITCHEN' is shown, with a vending machine.
- 04:35The text 'after food my next stop is predictable' appears.
- 04:38A street scene with traffic lights and buildings.
- 04:40A cityscape with the Kyoto Tower visible in the distance.
- 04:43A person is walking across a crosswalk.
- 04:45A sidewalk with a large ice cream cone decoration.
- 04:48A person is holding an ice cream dessert.
- 04:53A view of bamboo and trees, with a stone wall.
- 04:56The text 'it's very good and the breeze is nice' appears.
- 04:59A person is holding a drink, with a sidewalk and street in the background.
- 05:02Red spider lilies are in bloom near a canal.
- 05:06A view of a canal with a vending machine and buildings in the background.
- 05:09A bridge over a river with traffic and a cityscape.
- 05:13A street with trees and traditional Japanese buildings.
- 05:16A canal with trees and buildings.
- 05:19The video returns to the traditional room, with a person looking out the window.
- 05:20The text 'staying in this traditional house on takase river is such a dream' appears.
- 05:34A hand inserts coins into a vending machine.
- 05:37A vending machine displays various drinks.
- 05:39A bottle of green tea is retrieved from the vending machine.
- 05:42Two drinks are held up, a green tea and a yellow drink.
- 05:44A street scene at dusk, with a bridge and cityscape.
- 05:48A street lined with lanterns and trees.
- 05:51A view of the river and cityscape at dusk, with clouds in the sky.
- 06:01The cityscape at night, with lights illuminating the buildings.
- 06:18A vending machine with various coffee drinks.
- 06:23A street scene at night, with a 7-Eleven store.
- 06:26Inside a store, shelves are filled with clothing and accessories.
- 06:32A person is walking in a dark alley.
- 06:34The exterior of a dessert and wine bar called 'ja! rรชve'.
- 06:40A menu is shown, featuring desserts like 'Shine Muscat Tart'.
- 06:43A glass of white wine and a bottle are on a wooden counter.
- 06:47A cheese board with bread, cheese, and nuts is presented.
- 06:51A dessert is being prepared, with cream being piped onto it.
- 07:05The finished dessert, a Shine Muscat tart, is shown.
- 07:08A person is taking a bite of the dessert.
- 07:20The text 'it's amazing, the grapes are so fresh and the tart flavors are perfect' appears.
- 07:27The interior of a bar, showing the counter, wine bottles, and menus.
- 07:31An empty plate with remnants of dessert and a spoon.
- 07:34The bar interior is shown again, with drinks on the counter.
- 07:37A person's feet are shown on the floor.
- 07:41Shelves are decorated with autumn leaves and gift boxes.
- 07:44A chalkboard menu with seasonal specials and the restaurant's name.
- 07:47A hand reaches into a refrigerator for a bottle of water.
- 07:52A person is lighting a mosquito coil on a deck overlooking a river at night.
- 08:01Birds are seen perched on power lines against a dark sky.
- 08:11A person is shown opening a small box, possibly containing cards.
- 08:16The person is preparing to play card games.
- 08:24Water is filling a bathtub.
- 08:31A person with a face mask takes a selfie in a mirror.
- 08:33A phone screen displays '05:00 day two 10/02'.
- 08:38A hand is seen touching the phone screen.
- 08:40The text 'GOOD MORNING' appears.
- 08:44A hand retrieves a can from a vending machine.
- 08:50A person is opening a can of coffee.
- 08:55Two cans of coffee are held up, with a street scene in the background.
- 09:02A street scene at dawn, with buildings and streetlights.
- 09:05The text 'i love the sunrise, and what better place to see it than my favorite spot in japan (so far)' appears.
- 09:08A view of trees and a canal, with buildings in the background.
- 09:12A street scene with trees and buildings, with the text 'we've explored a lot of this area already, but i think we'll walk more residential streets this morning'.
- 09:19A street with a woman feeding cats.
- 09:23A fence with trees and buildings in the background, during sunset.
- 09:26A view of the river and cityscape at sunset.
- 09:39A black and white cat is spotted on a stone wall.
- 09:42A sign with ducks is displayed on a building.
- 09:45Birds are perched on power lines against a cloudy sky.
- 09:49A bridge over a river at sunset.
- 09:57A view of traditional Japanese buildings.
- 10:01A person on a scooter crosses a bridge at sunset.
- 10:04The text '(not shown: me pouring coffee down my white dress, running home, throwing it in the sink, and changing)' appears.
- 10:09The sun is rising over the hills.
- 10:12A street intersection with a 7-Eleven store.
- 10:18A sidewalk lined with trees and bushes.
- 10:20A person is walking on a path through a park-like area.
- 10:24A street intersection with cars and a 7-Eleven store at sunrise.
- 10:27The text 'here we are' appears with the 7-Eleven store in view.
- 10:31Inside a convenience store, shelves are stocked with onigiri.
- 10:34A bottle of water is held up, with a patterned pavement in the background.
- 10:37A traditional Japanese house with a garden and a cat.
- 10:41A street with traditional buildings and trees.
- 10:44A canal lined with trees and traditional buildings.
- 10:48A narrow street with traditional buildings and parked bicycles.
- 10:51A street with traditional buildings and a person walking in the distance.
- 10:54A building with parked bicycles.
- 10:58A street scene with a 7-Eleven store and traffic.
- 11:01A person is walking down a street, wearing headphones.
- 11:05A street scene with parked scooters and a police station sign.
- 11:09A narrow street with buildings and a vending machine.
- 11:13A futuristic-themed coffee shop called '2050 coffee'.
- 11:16The interior of the coffee shop, with a counter and seating.
- 11:20Two iced coffee drinks are held up in front of the cafe.
- 11:23A park-like area with stone blocks and a stream.
- 11:26A cat is seen on steps in front of a building with a colorful poster.
- 11:30A traditional Japanese room with a table and cushions.
- 11:35The room is shown again, with a view of a garden through the window.
- 11:42A person is sitting at a table, writing in a notebook.
- 11:50A person is seen walking out of the room.
- 11:56A view through a window shows a garden and a stone lantern.
- 12:00A person's feet are shown on a tatami mat.
- 12:03A room is shown, with a table and chairs.
- 12:07A wooden door is shown.
- 12:10The text 'CHECKING IN' appears.
- 12:12A traditional Japanese room is shown, with a table and chairs.
- 12:16The text 'it's cozy and near the station' appears.
- 12:22Two donuts are shown in plastic packaging.
- 12:26A person is eating a donut.
- 12:31A person takes a selfie in a mirror, showing their outfit.
- 12:35The text 'here's my outfit for kyoto day 3!' appears.
- 12:38A hand is shown operating a door lock.
- 12:41A street scene with cars and buildings.
- 12:44A temple is shown, with a street and traffic lights.
- 12:48A street scene with buildings and traffic.
- 12:53A smoothie stand with a menu board.
- 12:57A refrigerator filled with fruits and drinks.
- 13:00A person is holding a pineapple smoothie.
- 13:03Plates of sushi are shown at a conveyor belt sushi restaurant.
- 13:10A conveyor belt sushi restaurant with various food items on display.
- 13:13A plate of sushi is being picked up from the conveyor belt.
- 13:20A store called 'Kiddy Land' is shown, filled with plush toys.
- 13:24More plush toys are displayed, including characters from 'One Piece'.
- 13:29A wall with cartoon characters and a staircase.
- 13:32A staircase with red carpeted steps and character decals.
- 13:34A large Miffy statue is displayed in a store.
- 13:37Socks with cute cat designs are displayed.
- 13:40Shelves are filled with boxes of merchandise featuring cats.
- 13:43Plush toys of cats in shark costumes are displayed.
- 13:48A claw machine filled with plush toys.
- 13:51The claw machine is shown in operation.
- 13:53The text 'i'm only going to try a couple times' appears.
- 13:59A selfie is taken in an elevator, showing two people.
- 14:01A Japanese garden is visible through a glass window.
- 14:04The text 'i got serotonin just from being there so it's okay' appears.
- 14:07Plush toys of Totoro and other characters are displayed.
- 14:10Kittens are seen playing in a glass enclosure.
- 14:15A cat is sleeping on a cushion.
- 14:18A vending machine displays various drinks.
- 14:21A hand retrieves a bottle of green tea from a vending machine.
- 14:25A street scene at night, with a 7-Eleven store.
- 14:31A tablet screen shows a menu for 'Shake Shack'.
- 14:35A person is ordering a milkshake on the tablet.
- 14:36The text 'not super proud of my eating habits so far in japan' appears.
- 14:40A person is sitting at a table with food and drinks.
- 14:46A Shake Shack paper bag and food containers are on a table.
- 14:49A person is preparing to drink a milkshake.
- 14:56A person is opening a box of chicken nuggets.
- 15:02Chicken nuggets are shown with dipping sauce.
- 15:14A person is shuffling a deck of cards.
- 15:20A game of cards is being played on a table.
- 15:23The text 'these days haven't been super productive, but they've been nice' appears.
- 15:27The text 'in my next japan vlog, we'll be in kyoto again but doing a lot more!' appears.
- 15:33A Nintendo Switch is shown playing Mario Kart.
- 15:38The text 'UNTIL NEXT TIME ~' appears on the game screen.
- 15:40A scenic view of a canal with trees and buildings.
- 15:41Contact information and social media handles are displayed.
- 15:42The text 'thank you for watching!' appears.