4 Days in Kyoto: The Perfect Itinerary for Food & Culture

#kyoto #japanvlog #vlog Come with me as I slow-travel through Kyoto and Nara! In this vlog, we rented a traditional machiya townhouse, wore kimono for a day (that lowkey matched the one I wore when I lived here in 2003 hehe), sipped matcha lattes at every stop, and visited some of the most iconic temples and shrines in Japan. We also took a little day trip to Nara Park to feed the famously sassy deer 🦌—which was… an experience hahaha ⚠️ I booked the kimono rental with the GetYourGuide app—I’d highly recommend doing it this way as all the instructions and directions are provided in English and they have live chat support in case anything goes awry. Here’s the link to what I booked: https://gyg.me/dOtCmlSp TEMPLES & SHRINES WE WENT TO • Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavilion) • Fushimi Inari Taisha (the famous red torii gates) • Jishō-ji (Ginkaku-ji / Silver Pavilion) • Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji • Kiyomizu-dera Temple • Otagi Nenbutsu-ji • Adashino Nenbutsu-ji • Philosopher’s Path • Nara Park + Tōdai-ji Temple CUTE CAFES IN KYOTO • Sanzuian Kyoto • Museum Richo ミュージアム李朝 • Kumonocha Cafe 京都 雲ノ茶カフェ WHERE WE ATE IN KYOTO • Hiraso Nara 平曽奈良 • Rokujuan 麓寿庵 (highly recommend making a reservation or arriving right when they open) • Donguri どんく If you’re planning a trip to Kyoto or Nara, this vlog might give you some ideas for your itinerary—or at least a little inspiration to slow down and soak up the beauty of Japan :) New videos every Friday! Subscribe & turn on notifications 🖤 __________________________________ TIME STAMPS 00:00 – Day One: Train to Kyoto 00:54 – Machiya 町屋 Tour! (traditional Japanese townhouse) 01:44 – Day Two: Fushimi Inari & Feeding Deer at Nara Park! 09:01 – Day Three: Renting Kimono for a Day! 15:46 – Day Four: Breakfast at Rokujuan & Kyoto's Underrated Zen Village 23:14 – Mini Haul & Okonomiyaki お好み焼き Dinner LINKS • The Pants I ALWAYS Get Compliments On: https://go.shopmy.us/p-19302286 • Rental Kimono in Kyoto: https://gyg.me/dOtCmlSp __________________________________ SHOP MY FAVORITES Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/asiajackson Shop My: https://shopmy.us/aasian/shelves MY EQUIPMENT ‣ Sony ZV-E10 II: https://amzn.to/40VcZHO ‣ Sigma 16mm f/ 1.4 (Wide Angle): https://amzn.to/3EE7eH9 ‣ DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/3Qm0NLd ‣ Ray-Ben Meta Glasses: https://amzn.to/413YUb3 ‣ iPhone 16 Pro Max __________________________________ FOLLOW ME • Instagram:   / aasian   • TikTok:   / aasian   • Pinterest:   / asiakjackson   • Website: http://asiajackson.com • Substack: http://asiajackson.substack.com • IMDB: http://imdb.me/asiajackson ABOUT ME What’s GOOD! I’m Asia Jackson — a fashion creator, cultural storyteller, and advocate for self-expression. I use personal style to explore identity and celebrate heritage through fashion, beauty, and intentional living. On this channel, you’ll find aesthetic styling tips, fashion history deep-dives, thoughtful vlogs, and content that honors complexity. Whether I’m breaking down cultural trends, sharing my favorite outfits, or documenting my travels, my goal is to help you see style as a reflection of who you are and where you come from. Thanks for being here. ✨ Don’t forget to subscribe for grounded, editorial content that blends beauty, storytelling, and identity. __________________________________ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What’s your race/ethnicity? ⤷ Black and Asian—African American (Louisiana Creole) & Indigenous Filipino (Igorot/Ibaloi) How tall are you? ⤷ 5’6” (168cm) Where do you get your music for your videos? ⤷ https://share.epidemicsound.com/54ck2a