What Most Tourists Miss in Kyoto: Rural Shrines & Mountain Villages

Discover a side of Kyoto most tourists never see.
In this episode, I explore the rural heart of Kyoto Prefecture — far beyond the city’s temples and crowds. From hidden mountain shrines like Kyōhoku Kamo to the timeless thatched-roof village of Kayabuki no Sato, this journey takes you deep into the forest paths, quiet valleys, and mythic corners of Japan.

Timestamps:
0:00 - 0:20 Intro
0:20 - 02:16 Kayabuki-No-Sato
2:16 - 04:10 Kamo shrine
4:10 - 06:50 Kuya Taki Waterfall
6:50 - 08:52 Kurama-Dera
8:52 - 09:17 Outro


📍 Featured Locations:

Kyōhoku Kamo Shrine

Kuyataki Waterfall & Shrine

Kayabuki no Sato (Miyama)

Kurama-dera Temple

Shot entirely on the road as part of my solo vanlife journey across Japan, this cinematic vlog captures the raw beauty and cultural depth of Kyoto’s mountain regions.

🎥 Filmed in 4K / 8K | Drone, Sony A1 | Japanese Subtitles Available