72 hours in KYOTO, Japan! 🇯🇵 (Our MUST-VISIT spots & experiences!)

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For our next stop in Japan we headed to Kyoto, which is easily one of the country's most visited (and busiest 😅) places…but for good reason! Here you'll find streets lined with traditional buildings, countless temples and shrines, cultural experiences, delicious food, and beautiful nature. And over 3 days we explored the city’s most iconic sites, had fun and unique experiences, and enjoyed lots of delicious local food!

📅 This video was filmed in late October 2025
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⌚Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Sunrise at Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka
01:30 Exploring Kiyomizu-dera Temple
03:23 Coffee stop at Goodman Coffee Roaster
04:15 A BIG thank you to Tripadvisor!
05:42 The BEST ramen cooking class
09:27 Fushimi Inari Shrine
11:35 One of our favorite meals in Japan
12:46 Bike tour with The Good Day Velo
14:04 Mini food tour through Nishiki Market
19:45 Attending a tea ceremony
21:22 Sunrise at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Park
22:54 Riding the Sagano Romantic Train
23:40 Hozugawa River Boat Ride
25:40 Amazing pizza in Arashiyama
26:30 Sunset along the Kamo River
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Hi y’all! We’re Adam, Kathryn, and Kona, an adventurous married couple (+ pup!) living on the road in our self-converted sprinter van! You can often find us driving all around the US and Canada, scoping out the best coffee shops, eating tacos and ice cream (we're a 5+ taco and 2+ scoop household), and enjoying nature.

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