Is this Paradise?! Autumn in Arashiyama, Japan

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Arashiyama was our favorite thing about Kyoto! The gorgeous fall colors and soothing boat ride through the canyons left us so delighted. I hope yall enjoy visiting the city with us.

0:00 Intro
0:50 Bamboo Forest
2:15 Arashiyama Yusai-Tei Gallery
5:05 Breakfast
7:36 Hozugawa River Boat Ride
11:15 Arashiyama Monkey Park
12:50 Dinner

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18 Comments

@sweetieootini1715 on January 9, 2026 2:47 am

The mystery man at the end of the tour was amazing! Really made the trip special💖
@justinblacktravels on January 9, 2026 2:48 am

My favorite area in Kyoto by far 🍂🍁🍜
@Jade_Santos_Moris on January 9, 2026 2:52 am

Awesome video. Thanks for always taking us along for the ride❤
@Mainpayne91 on January 9, 2026 4:00 am

The rafting scene was epic!
@pastaaproductions on January 9, 2026 9:35 am

Amazingly filmed and edited video! Love the boat shots!
@BV____ on January 9, 2026 5:23 pm

Makes me wanna visit
@arjayneyra on January 10, 2026 2:28 am

how did i miss these spots in kyoto! definitely a good excuse to head back after watching this!
@barbaryyy_lion4894 on January 10, 2026 3:32 pm

Through your travels in Japan, did you notice a particular theme or concept that defines the country? What did you feel was the core idea at the heart of Japanese society?
@renaut-d2e on January 10, 2026 11:32 pm

Did you know that in Japan, people eat baby bamboo shoots?
@Yumi-chan-k5p on January 11, 2026 1:25 am

Welcome to Japan❤ Did you make good memories?
@hotlodhomy on January 11, 2026 3:28 am

「和むすび」綺麗な名前を付けたお店ですね😊
因みに、おにぎり&おむすびの違い
1. 形と由来の説
• おむすび（御結び）：古事記に登場する産霊（むすび）の神に由来すると言われます。古代の人は「山には神が宿る」と信じていたため、**山の形を模した「三角形」**に握ったものを「おむすび」と呼んだという説があります。
• おにぎり（御握り）：「握り飯」が変化した言葉で、形に決まりはありません。また、「鬼を切る」に通じることから厄除けの意味を込めて「おにぎり」と呼ぶようになったという説もあるとGeminiが言ってます😊
@ChristianWackers on January 11, 2026 2:42 pm

Mmm mmmm mmmm. You know the food is good as universal language.
@Diz.Dizzle on January 11, 2026 5:55 pm

Gorgeous ride through the rapids.
@マッキラ棒 on January 12, 2026 3:13 am

紅葉の美しさが、見事に撮れていますね。撮影力が素晴らしい。ただ、私の好みとしては、もう少し明るい方が好きです。その方が、影が生きてきて、奥深さが見える気がする。昔のカメラでいうと、ASA１００と５０の差がある感じ。
@qtdcanada on January 13, 2026 12:12 am

Kyoto University is famous around the world for its Primate Research Lab, and there are videos of researchers working on various experiments to evaluate the intelligence of primates. Yes, the fall foliage of different Kyoto sites are breathtakingly beautiful! It looks like you really enjoy your Kyoto visit! I am also very impressed by the JR Kyoto station.
@bankok-21 on January 21, 2026 7:32 am

仙人が居る😮
@risingsunjapanguideinfo8405 on January 22, 2026 9:01 am

I♥Arashiyama‼Thank you for visitingt Kyoto and Japan. Hope you guys had a great time in Japan. 👍
@moogymilky on January 24, 2026 10:47 pm

Hi, did you enjoy your trip to Japan? Long ago, Arashiyama was an area of villas for the aristocracy, and traces of that past still remain today.