THIS is Kyoto’s Most Underrated Ryokan! 🇯🇵 First Time Staying in a Traditional Japanese Inn

THIS is Kyoto’s Most Underrated Ryokan! 🇯🇵 First Time Staying in a Traditional Japanese Inn

Staying in a ryokan in Kyoto is one of the most unique and authentic Japanese experiences, and for our first time, we wanted to do it right. So we checked into this traditional Japanese inn tucked away in the mountains just outside the city. It was worth every penny!

We e got a private onsen, 2 kaiseki-style meals, and the most unique sleeping arrangements we’ve ever had. If you’re wondering what it’s like to stay in a ryokan or if it’s worth it for first-timers, this video has all the answers.

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🎥 CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:12 About our Ryokan
1:06 What is a ryokan?
2:30 First impressions
3:05 Room tour
4:59 Our private onsen
6:21 How to find a ryokan
7:52 Dinner at Momiji-ya Annex
10:31 Futon setup and using our onsen!
12:40 Exploring Arashiyama and the ryokan grounds
15:11 Breakfast at Momiji-ya Annex
16:06 Final thoughts: is it worth it?