Autumn Getaway to NARA | Exploring Asuka & Yoshino | JAPAN TRAVEL VLOG【The Old Capital #3】
Previous video: https://youtu.be/3XjAK60XUlY Discover the hidden gems of Nara as I explore the historical charm of Asuka and the natural beauty of Yoshino. From ancient temples to stunning mountain scenery, this journey of where old capital used to be takes you off the beaten path to uncover Japan’s rich history and breathtaking landscapes. Whether you’re a history lover, or fun of natura trails, or simply looking for photogenic travel experiences, Asuka and Yoshino offer something unforgettable. I hope it heleps you to make your own itinerary.
Trip to the Old Capital
1 Nara City : https://youtu.be/jOi4EaLwu-E?si=XWfOOUrx8ktMZqve
2 Uda Sakurai : https://youtu.be/3XjAK60XUlY?si=qO_auMuvLpurwyuQ
3 Asuka Yoshino : https://youtu.be/IRR8zbVA6aw
Other videos in Kansai
Expo Osaka 2025: https://youtu.be/VjfZ3Nu20R4?si=48iUMTjc_6957LFm
KIX to Osaka / Kyoto : https://youtu.be/BMDV6Ex0Uw4?si=6c8a6B6yz4DC_iqY
Universal Studios Japan Complete Guide (Sponsored by Klook): https://youtu.be/5q7HNnf9Mfs?si=EJfY5cJ51YfRYmSA
＜✈︎ Resources to make your itinerary and reservations＞
Asuka Bus Route Map: https://www.narakotsu.co.jp/language/en/local/asuka.html
Reserve Kintetsu Limited Express:
https://www.kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/about/limited_express/ticket.html
Official Nara Travel Guide by Nara Prefecture: https://www.visitnara.jp/destinations/area/yoshino/
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Thank you for watching. My name is Kengo. I create Japan travel guide videos from Tokyo that showcase Japanese culture, essential travel tips, and must-visit places—from top spots to hidden gems across Japan. Please subscribe for my weekly exploration to discover the charm of Japan.
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Chapters:
0:00 Opening
2:07 Asuka, Nara
6:06 Kashihara Jingumae – Yoshino
9:17 Yoshino, Nara
11:25 Yoshimizu Shrine
15:55 Leaving Nara Prefecture
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15 Comments
First! Great video as always and your videos helped with my trip back in June ❤
Great info – however I suggest a microphone when recording on location, hard to hear .
This is about Asuka and Yoshino in Nara. Video of Nara City with deers 🫱🦌: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOi4EaLwu-E
Asuka Bus Route Map: https://www.narakotsu.co.jp/language/en/local/asuka.html
Nara is a beautiful area, I'm coming this spring! Thanks for the video
Don't forget to come to Okinawa, we have great food and friendly people like me! Take care
every place you visit is so beautiful and peaceful ☺️ very inspiring 🥰 I hope I can travel according to this itinerary, but unfortunately in rural areas it will be difficult for me to get facilities which are quite difficult to go up and down stairs 🥲but still thank you for showing me this beautiful view 😊 お疲れ様でした
Hi Kengo,
Another great installment of your Nara trip. It's good to see life away from the big cities. Calm and peaceful. Looking forward to your next video. Take care.
Amazing locations showcased in this video, I had never heard of this place until this video. It's a shame that the train didn't arrive but glad you were able to still get there without a problem.
I loved the autumn colours, it's such a shame that I missed it this year but I suppose the change in weather is to blame here! Always next time. What was your favourite thing on this trip Kenchan?
Excellent again , this is a good example for tourist who insist to stay on golden route but they are still able to avoid the crowd! It also shows Nara is more than just the deers and the city itself. The outskirts are just as wonderful to explore!
As pretty as Yoshino is during sakura, i think its autumn is quite lovely and with so few crowds, it is a good choice so one can get the retro vibes!
This would have been useful to me last year, I went to Yoshino even though it wasn't cherry blossom season and it was just full of empty trees… nice experience but you keep wondering what it would be like during blossom season
this must be the quietest place in Japan to visit. barely saw any people. the uncrowded spot I have ever been in December was Hakkoda Ropeway, Aomori, and it still has more people than in this video 😅
As always, a very good video, thank you so much for it. I look forward to see your video from Wakayama city, as I havent been there and I am curious what you will show us from there.
P.S. Too bad about the Blue Symphony train. In Switzerland, when there is an "accident" with trains, it always means that somebody commited suicide by jumping infront of a train. What a horrible way of dying, and I think the train conductor will also be very much traumatised. I hope, its not the same in Japan.
My first time visiting Japan, I wanted to spend more time in Nara because I heard overtourism from daytrippers was not benefitting them. I stayed 3 nights in Nara City, but I went down to Asuka one day to ride around on a bike to visit the sites. It was mid-December and raining, but it was still nice as I was probably the only one doing that. I went to 高松塚古墳, my main reason for going, but I visited the 亀石 and 石舞台. I didn't realize it, but 鬼の俎板 and 猿石 are not far from Asuka Station, and 牽牛子塚古墳 is behind it. There's lots of museums for archeology and tombs in the area to visit. Abd Tachibana-dera is nice (supposedly where Prince Shotoku was born). I didn't get to try Asuka-nabe though.
I really liked it and would go back again. I'd like to see Hasedera and Tsubosaka-dera. Maybe walk around the old town in Kashihara and visit Yoshino. And to see Horyuji.
A nice continuation of the theme of “off the beaten path” but interesting and beautiful places to visit. I’m sure that the independent traveler who wants to avoid the crowds will value this video
This is great Kengo san! I really appreciate your effort to showcase these places that are less popular. They look beautiful and peaceful.. The autumn leaves also add beauty on those places. Thank you for sharing this 👍