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Best Things to Do in Kyoto, solo trip

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Fushimi Inari Taisha

95%Solo-Friendly
Fushimi Inari Taisha|Explore the Mountain Shrine in Early Morning|Torii Gates|Shrine in Kyoto Japan
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Fushimi Inari Taisha|Explore the Mountain Shrine in Early Morning|Torii Gates|Shrine in Kyoto Japan
16.3K views • 2 years ago
10 Common Mistakes that Tourists Must Avoid At Fushimi Inari Shrine Kyoto, Japan
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10 Common Mistakes that Tourists Must Avoid At Fushimi Inari Shrine Kyoto, Japan
3.4K views • 1 year ago
KYOTO Vlog: Fushimi Inari Shrine & Street Food Adventure
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KYOTO Vlog: Fushimi Inari Shrine & Street Food Adventure
3.9K views • 1 year ago
Why People are WRONG About Fushimi Inari (Kyoto)
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Why People are WRONG About Fushimi Inari (Kyoto)
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✨Solo hike through endless vermilion gates

Fushimi Inari Taisha is 95% Solo-Friendly

A solo visitor can hike the torii mountain path at any hour for free, use QR audio guides, linger at quiet sub-shrines, and set a personal pace, so the shrine is almost ideal for independent travel.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

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Arashiyama

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Must-Try Japanese Street Food Hidden Gems in Kyoto Arashiyama
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Must-Try Japanese Street Food Hidden Gems in Kyoto Arashiyama
395.2K views • 1 year ago
Exploring the Quiet Side of Arashiyama #Kyoto 🍁 Japan Travel Vlog
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Exploring the Quiet Side of Arashiyama #Kyoto 🍁 Japan Travel Vlog
106.3K views • 8 months ago
Day Trip to Arashiyama | Bamboo Forest 🌱  Monkey Park 🐒 Sagano Romantic Train 🚂
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Day Trip to Arashiyama | Bamboo Forest 🌱 Monkey Park 🐒 Sagano Romantic Train 🚂
73.4K views • 11 months ago
THE Arashiyama Guide | Local's Secrets You CAN'T Miss!
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THE Arashiyama Guide | Local's Secrets You CAN'T Miss!
82.1K views • 1 year ago
Hozugawa River Cruise - Exciting boat ride in Arashiyama, Kyoto 2023
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Hozugawa River Cruise - Exciting boat ride in Arashiyama, Kyoto 2023
42.1K views • 1 year ago
🎋 The Best Foods You MUST TRY In Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
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🎋 The Best Foods You MUST TRY In Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
56.9K views • 2 years ago
KYOTO (ARASHIYAMA) 🇯🇵 (bamboo, monkeys, torii gates, and the golden pavilion)
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KYOTO (ARASHIYAMA) 🇯🇵 (bamboo, monkeys, torii gates, and the golden pavilion)
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✨Solo stroll through soaring bamboo and monkeys

Arashiyama is 95% Solo-Friendly

Arashiyama is reachable alone by JR/Randen, most sights are free, solo hikers can climb to Monkey Park and roam temples at will, cafés give breaks, and the area is safe even after dusk.

Recommended visit duration: 6-8 hours

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Kiyomizu-dera Temple

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4K Japan Walk: Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, Japan
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4K Japan Walk: Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, Japan
13.1K views • 2 years ago
Trip to iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple final Kyoto chapter ft. Indian Family #japan #japantravel
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Trip to iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple final Kyoto chapter ft. Indian Family #japan #japantravel
3.9K views • 2 years ago
Kiyomizu temple - Kiyomizu dera - Kiyomizu-dera Kyoto - Kiyomizudera - Kiyomizu dera Temple Kyoto
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Kiyomizu temple - Kiyomizu dera - Kiyomizu-dera Kyoto - Kiyomizudera - Kiyomizu dera Temple Kyoto
1.6K views • 1 year ago
Kyoto with KIDS Ninenzaka, Sannenzaka, Kiyomizu-Dera Temple and Nishiki Market - Japan Travel VLOG
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Kyoto with KIDS Ninenzaka, Sannenzaka, Kiyomizu-Dera Temple and Nishiki Market - Japan Travel VLOG
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✨Descend into Kiyomizu’s secret ‘womb tunnel’

Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 90% Solo-Friendly

A solo visitor gains sweeping veranda views, can try the dark Tainai Meguri, shop for omamori, and reflect quietly; only real minus is heavy crowd density that can shrink personal space.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

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Gion

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Night Walk in Kyoto: Food and Booze in Hidden Gion Alleys
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Night Walk in Kyoto: Food and Booze in Hidden Gion Alleys
276.7K views • 2 years ago
THE Gion Guide | A different world than you expect!
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THE Gion Guide | A different world than you expect!
65.4K views • 11 months ago
This Should Be On Your Next Kyoto Trip! Walking Tour at Gion Kyoto - The Geisha District of Japan
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This Should Be On Your Next Kyoto Trip! Walking Tour at Gion Kyoto - The Geisha District of Japan
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✨Wander lantern-lit alleys to spot geisha magic

Gion is 90% Solo-Friendly

The district offers safe, compact alleys, cultural shows, late-night dining, and easy subway access, so a solo traveler can explore for hours without needing special facilities.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

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Kinkaku-ji

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THE Kinkaku-ji Guide | Everything You Should Know!
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THE Kinkaku-ji Guide | Everything You Should Know!
20.9K views • 1 year ago
Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto, Japan Travel Guide | Is it Worth The Visit?
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Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto, Japan Travel Guide | Is it Worth The Visit?
36.4K views • 2 years ago
【Kyoto KINKAKUJI TEMPLE】Detailed directions and highlights!  - kinkakuji temple kyoto japan travel
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【Kyoto KINKAKUJI TEMPLE】Detailed directions and highlights! - kinkakuji temple kyoto japan travel
1.5K views • 8 months ago

✨Solo at sunrise: Capture Kyoto’s golden glory

Kinkaku-ji is 90% Solo-Friendly

A solo traveler can arrive early, pay ¥500, photograph the golden reflection, and move at their own pace; only heavy crowds after 10 a.m. slightly reduce the sense of calm.

Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours

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Yasaka Shrine

90%Solo-Friendly
Gion Yasaka Shrine and Hanami-koji Street in Kyoto, Japan | Travel Guide to Kyoto [4K]
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Gion Yasaka Shrine and Hanami-koji Street in Kyoto, Japan | Travel Guide to Kyoto [4K]
6.3K views • 1 year ago
Kyoto Walk 🐶🍻 From Yasaka Shrine to Kiyomizu Temple ♪💖 4K ASMR non-stop 1 hour 01 minutes
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Kyoto Walk 🐶🍻 From Yasaka Shrine to Kiyomizu Temple ♪💖 4K ASMR non-stop 1 hour 01 minutes
8.7K views • 2 years ago

✨Fish for your fortune at Gion’s historic shrine

Yasaka Shrine is 90% Solo-Friendly

A solo traveler can enter free, explore history at own pace, collect goshuin stamps, and enjoy quiet prayer; only heavy festival crowds may reduce solitude.

Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours

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Sanzen-in

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Autumn Leaves at Sanzen-in Temple, Kyoto | Beautiful Landmarks [4K]
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Autumn Leaves at Sanzen-in Temple, Kyoto | Beautiful Landmarks [4K]
114.8K views • 1 year ago
Sanzenin Temple and Japanese Garden in Kyoto | Ohara - 三千院 | A Lesson in Patience and Slowing Down
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Sanzenin Temple and Japanese Garden in Kyoto | Ohara - 三千院 | A Lesson in Patience and Slowing Down
5.2K views • 2 years ago
Sanzen-In Temple in May: A Glimpse of Fabulous Greenery ┃ LIVING IN KYOTO VLOG
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Sanzen-In Temple in May: A Glimpse of Fabulous Greenery ┃ LIVING IN KYOTO VLOG
1.6K views • 1 year ago

✨Find solo calm in moss gardens & tea

Sanzen-in is 90% Solo-Friendly

A solo traveler can move at their own pace through the halls, practice sutra copying, and sit for silent garden viewing, all with clear signs and no reliance on group facilities.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

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Nishiki Market

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Kyoto’s Nishiki Market: 11 Iconic Foods You Have to Try! 🥩🍤 🍵
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Kyoto’s Nishiki Market: 11 Iconic Foods You Have to Try! 🥩🍤 🍵
204.9K views • 9 months ago
Japanese STREET FOOD in Kyoto!! Nishiki Market & High-End KAISEKI in Japan!
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Japanese STREET FOOD in Kyoto!! Nishiki Market & High-End KAISEKI in Japan!
173.1K views • 1 year ago
How To Get Lost in Kyoto’s Famous Nishiki Market
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How To Get Lost in Kyoto’s Famous Nishiki Market
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THE Nishiki Market Guide | Real History, Local-Approved Eats, and Fun 🐙🥩🍓
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THE Nishiki Market Guide | Real History, Local-Approved Eats, and Fun 🐙🥩🍓
54.6K views • 10 months ago
Good and Cheap Street Foods Tour at Kyoto Nishiki Market, How to Get There from Osaka Station Ep.416
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Good and Cheap Street Foods Tour at Kyoto Nishiki Market, How to Get There from Osaka Station Ep.416
97.8K views • 2 years ago
KYOTO FOOD VLOG! Is Nishiki Market a Tourist Trap? Japan
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KYOTO FOOD VLOG! Is Nishiki Market a Tourist Trap? Japan
16.7K views • 6 months ago
Japan Street Food: Nishiki Market, Kyoto
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Japan Street Food: Nishiki Market, Kyoto
2.1K views • 7 months ago
BLOWING All Our Money on Street FOOD at Nishiki Market
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BLOWING All Our Money on Street FOOD at Nishiki Market
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✨Solo foodie paradise: free samples & ¥100 sake

Nishiki Market is 90% Solo-Friendly

A solo traveler can weave through the busy five-block arcade, taste dozens of small bites, sip cheap sake, and take photos easily because no companion or gear slows movement.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

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Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

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Alone in the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest | Kyoto Travel Vlog
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Alone in the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest | Kyoto Travel Vlog
5.4K views • 2 years ago
🎋 The Best Foods You MUST TRY In Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
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🎋 The Best Foods You MUST TRY In Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
56.9K views • 2 years ago
Is Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Worth The Hype? Here's the Truth. (Kyoto, Japan)
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Is Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Worth The Hype? Here's the Truth. (Kyoto, Japan)
12.5K views • 9 months ago
6 Things To Know BEFORE Visiting ARASHIYAMA BAMBOO FOREST
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6 Things To Know BEFORE Visiting ARASHIYAMA BAMBOO FOREST
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✨Explore Kyoto’s bamboo grove in peaceful solitude.

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest is 90% Solo-Friendly

The grove is free, open at dawn, photogenic, safe, and signed in English; cafés and trains sit close by, so a solo traveler can wander, shoot photos, and leave anytime without extra help.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

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Senbon Torii (Thousand Torii Gates)

90%Solo-Friendly
Fushimi Inari Taisha|Explore the Mountain Shrine in Early Morning|Torii Gates|Shrine in Kyoto Japan
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Fushimi Inari Taisha|Explore the Mountain Shrine in Early Morning|Torii Gates|Shrine in Kyoto Japan
16.3K views • 2 years ago
Fushimi Inari Adventure: Hidden Trails, Torii Gates, and Family Fun! 🦊⛩️
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Fushimi Inari Adventure: Hidden Trails, Torii Gates, and Family Fun! 🦊⛩️
1.7K views • 11 months ago

✨Wander solo through endless scarlet gates

Senbon Torii (Thousand Torii Gates) is 90% Solo-Friendly

For solo travelers, the shrine is free, open 24 h, offers stunning photo spots and a 2-hour summit hike; clear signs and frequent visitors keep it safe, though many stone stairs demand good mobility.

Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours

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