The Most Spectacular View in Kyoto is Only a 30 Minute Hike Away [Japan Day Trip]

Kyoto is a must-visit destination in Japan, and in this video I’ll show you how to reach an absolutely spectacular view of the city via a super short hike up Mount Daimonji!

The trail starts at Ginkakuji (The Silver Pavilion), which is well worth visiting in its own right, so if you want to make a day of it, I’ve planned out a full loop that goes from Ginkakuji up to the peak of Daimonjiyama then back down hiking trails to reach Nanzen-ji Temple (another great tourist destination) and along The Philosopher’s Path back to where we started.

The day ends with an onsen / super sento recommendation back in the city so you can really unwind after a day of walking.

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Destinations in the Video:
– Ginkakuji / Higashiyama Jisho-ji: https://www.shokoku-ji.jp/en/ginkakuji/
– Nanzen-ji: https://nanzenji.or.jp/
– Makoto no Yu: https://www.yunoyadosyouei.jp/bath

Hiking Apps You Could Try:
– Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb
– Komoot: https://www.komoot.com/
– AlpineQuest: https://alpinequest.net/

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A big thanks also to Vecteezy.com for Kyoto B-Roll and other royalty-free assets: https://www.vecteezy.com/

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VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:10 What Do You Need?
02:06 Getting There
02:29 A Tour of Ginkakuji (The Silver Pavilion)
04:30 The Trail up Mount Daimonji
05:25 The View from the First Viewing Platform
06:25 The Daimonji Festival
07:31 Continuing on to the Peak of Daimonjiyama
08:04 The View from the Peak
08:29 The Trail Down to Nanzen-ji Temple
09:37 A Tour of Nanzen-ji Temple
11:13 The Philosopher’s Path
11:53 My Kyoto Onsen Recommendation (Makoto no Yu)
14:37 A Meal! (Chicken Karaage Set)
15:03 30 Seconds of Serenity