Japan Travel Vlog: best things to do in OSAKA, NARA, and KYOTO 2023

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  • Japan travel vlog number 3 :) What to eat in Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto and the best things to do in Osaka 2023! I hope my FULL 3-day itinerary in Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto helps you see what life is like in Japan. This is my Tokyo travel guide and things to do in Japan. Please enjoy this Japan travel vlog as I share what I ate at the Dotonbori street market, Kuromon market, and Nishiki market. The Nishiki market in Kyoto was one of my favorites!
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    Since this is my first time in Japan, I researched the best things to do in Japan and what you must eat in Japan!
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  • @mayaleex3
    @mayaleex3  Рік тому +32

    I turned into a deer biscuit 🦌You can find my FULL google excel sheet of my Japan Itinerary here: mayaleex3.gumroad.com/l/kbfwp :) you’ll find tips, reservation links, the hotels I stayed at, etc!

    • @lizseah4398
      @lizseah4398 Рік тому +1

      Thanks for making this vlog! I appreciate it as I was having a rough day and I get to watch something relaxing!!!

    • @NokiaFarmer007
      @NokiaFarmer007 Рік тому

      I have never turned into a deer biscuit 🦌

    • @DerekPK
      @DerekPK Рік тому

      @@NokiaFarmer007 I don't want to either.

    • @onelifefirsttry734
      @onelifefirsttry734 Рік тому

      We can join with travel

    • @NokiaFarmer007
      @NokiaFarmer007 Рік тому

      @@onelifefirsttry734 How do you join?

  • @MelissaNgai
    @MelissaNgai Рік тому +6

    I'm also traveling to Osaka and Nara for 3 days then going to Korea! So comforting to see these vlogs and get ready for my trip.

    • @baileyjosephine3111
      @baileyjosephine3111 Рік тому +1

      you know i’m going to japan for a whole two weeks but was thinking of heading to okieee for 3 days to finish the trip!

    • @mayaleex3
      @mayaleex3  Рік тому +1

      Yaaaayyy

  • @mercades917
    @mercades917 Рік тому +8

    Japan is so fun and beautiful! What a refreshing vlog! ❣

  • @yourbigsis
    @yourbigsis Рік тому +26

    maya's laugh and energy in this video is extra contagious i love this sm

  • @dazuotv
    @dazuotv 9 місяців тому +3

    Thanks for the travel videos about Osaka, Nara and Kyoto👍

  • @xmxisxy
    @xmxisxy Рік тому +2

    Thank you for making our days better 🫶🏼🌱

  • @JoaoVictor-vu4dn
    @JoaoVictor-vu4dn Рік тому +2

    I love to watch Japan's vlogs, and yours are really awesome. Thank you for share with us yours trips, it's very kind of you!

  • @Notsdd
    @Notsdd Рік тому +7

    Your vlogs are always very relaxing and it feels like I am there with you❤

  • @evagutierrez3934
    @evagutierrez3934 Рік тому +3

    Really loving and enjoying these vlogs! 🏯🇯🇵🥢❤🚞

  • @meloveschocolate
    @meloveschocolate Рік тому +5

    Oh, I love your travel vlogs. I'm terrified of flying and can barely stand it for three hours for a couple of times a year so I always feel like I'm living through you and these vlogs 🖤

  • @nikitasantamaria
    @nikitasantamaria Рік тому +11

    Oh my gosh I’m so glad I stumbled upon this video, everything from your personality, smile, laugh chipped up my Sunday morning so thank you for that and also thank you for sharing the beauty of Japan with us all.

  • @justarijones3403
    @justarijones3403 Рік тому +8

    I absolutely love your energy throughout this entire video! It's so positive and genuine. Thank you for sharing this video and I hope you continue being the amazing person that you are.

    • @osakaosaka4143
      @osakaosaka4143 8 місяців тому

      ua-cam.com/video/9NVULy3J5ek/v-deo.html

  • @lizseah4398
    @lizseah4398 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for making this vlog! I appreciate it as I was having a rough day and I get to watch something relaxing!!!

  • @toraneko_maru
    @toraneko_maru Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing your trip! It was so fun to watch!

  • @osakameetup
    @osakameetup 3 місяці тому +1

    One of the best things to do in Osaka is joining a meetup. This is a rare opportunity to interact with locals who enjoy meeting and talking with foreigners.

  • @aNkaritravel
    @aNkaritravel 3 місяці тому +2

    Hi Lee What a wonderful vlog I have been to that place 2 years ago and your video remind me of many beautiful memories :-) thank you 🥰🥰

  • @btslaraworld
    @btslaraworld Рік тому +2

    Your videos makes me happy i look forward to it every single Sunday 💜

  • @leynamoulden585
    @leynamoulden585 Рік тому +1

    Sending love from Canada! 🥰 Thank you for your wholesome vlogs

  • @MhaiVlogs
    @MhaiVlogs Рік тому +1

    wow many interesting things in japan the culture and foods i want to explore

  • @emilyrose4918
    @emilyrose4918 Рік тому +1

    your vlogs are so peaceful, thank you maya

  • @GreatCityAttractions
    @GreatCityAttractions 8 місяців тому

    Great video Maya. Kyoto looks great.

  • @LifeWithFlowers
    @LifeWithFlowers Рік тому +1

    It looks like fun. I want to travel there. Thank you for sharing.

  • @arelunk
    @arelunk 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing this with us. Definitely brought me back to my time there a few years ago. I went during the autumn season so it was mostly wet, cold and cloudy but didn't mind that a bit as someone from a tropical country. Hehe. Will be visiting Japan soon this winter. So excited!

  • @jesusrodriguezhernandez3978
    @jesusrodriguezhernandez3978 8 місяців тому +1

    This was so helpful! Thank you!

  • @trya314
    @trya314 Рік тому +17

    Hi, Maya! Thanks for your vlog on Kansai, which is a collective term for Osaka, Nara and Kyoto. Ninenzaka, the place after you guys visited Kinkakuji Temple, is pronounced 'ni' as in 'knit', ‘nen’ as in ‘ten’ with an ‘n’ instead of a ‘t’ . The pronunciation rules for Japanese vowels are pretty much the same as those of Spanish😊 Thanks again and I hope you’ll enjoy your trip in Korea as well.

    • @mayaleex3
      @mayaleex3  Рік тому +1

      Oh!!! Thank you so much 🥲🥲

  • @nerissa.flores
    @nerissa.flores 11 місяців тому +5

    I love your energy so much~ I watched this cause I'm in charge of our itinerary for our first japan trip and I came across yours! This vlog is very helpful thank you Maya ❤

    • @mayaleex3
      @mayaleex3  10 місяців тому

      Awww yayyy, thank you for watching!! :)

  • @beauty_eating
    @beauty_eating Рік тому +1

    Refresing vlog. i love u travel vlog😘 💞

  • @MaudieGoes
    @MaudieGoes 8 місяців тому

    How cool! 🎉

  • @sweetakahar9135
    @sweetakahar9135 Рік тому +1

    You videos are the best thing everrr❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @user-dt2ru4om3w
    @user-dt2ru4om3w 3 місяці тому +1

    thanks you for did this video in english, fanally i can practice my english and learn about japan, i will travel in a few years

  • @kurisu1204
    @kurisu1204 10 місяців тому

    I m planning on doing an Osaka, Kyoto, Nara trip as well but for 3 Weeks. That was a cool insight, ty!

  • @user-vl9vq7pk7u
    @user-vl9vq7pk7u Рік тому +1

    Love you Maya!

  • @taysoo___
    @taysoo___ Рік тому

    thanks for sharing this video ❤

  • @mesohyunechannel19
    @mesohyunechannel19 Рік тому +1

    i love u vlog❤️❤️❤️😊

  • @mohammadareebshah8719
    @mohammadareebshah8719 Рік тому +2

    Omg i was literally waiting for your new vlog amd guess what... Here it is...
    Lotsss of loveee🤍
    Love your videos 😗

  • @KKK-lb8tw
    @KKK-lb8tw 9 місяців тому

    Very nice vedio.. 😍😍i lot of like your vedios..God bless you sister!! From SRI LANKA 🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰

  • @karigilmartin5915
    @karigilmartin5915 Рік тому +1

    😆 they was running after you hopefully they didn't hurt you and still watching 😁😁 and love your videos

  • @thanolifejourney
    @thanolifejourney Рік тому

    Wow,very interesting 👍👍

  • @alyskeller
    @alyskeller Рік тому

    this makes me want to travel!!!

  • @emilyloh
    @emilyloh Рік тому +1

    omggg i went to the exact takoyaki shop and it was so goood!! glad u had funnn 🥳

  • @user-ux1uw3pj8o
    @user-ux1uw3pj8o Місяць тому

    Watching this video brought back good memories of my trip. I recently visited Osaka, Japan and returned with many memories. This video reminded me of the food and tourist attractions I ate in Osaka. Watching this video, I felt the happy emotions from my trip again. If I have time, I would like to travel so I can experience these precious experiences again. 10506

  • @AnxMa
    @AnxMa Рік тому +41

    I was so close to visiting Japan at one point. I'm a Motion Capture actor and in late 2015 I was in contact with Capcom about the facial likeness role of Leon for the Resident Evil 2 Remake. I failed to mention I also have a voice acting background, in the end I lost the part and I can't forgive myself for wasting such an opportunity. That would've been a real dream come true to work in and visit Japan

    • @s_oba
      @s_oba 11 місяців тому

      Damn, if only

    • @NarendraMaraj
      @NarendraMaraj 11 місяців тому +11

      Forget about japan for a moment, YOU COULD'VE BEEN IN RESIDENT EVIL!

    • @AnxMa
      @AnxMa 11 місяців тому +4

      @@NarendraMaraj Yeah, hurts like hell. The role eventually ent to Eduard Badalauta who, I have to admit, is really good as Leon.

  • @johnkim9642
    @johnkim9642 Рік тому

    Japan is clean.. and quiet. Want to visit there.

  • @TobilobaOlusanya
    @TobilobaOlusanya Рік тому +1

    Maya Lee I like your videos

  • @richardbarba2736
    @richardbarba2736 Рік тому

    I love Maya

  • @girlqueen321
    @girlqueen321 Рік тому +2

    Lots of love from India ❤❤

  • @harukisolotravel
    @harukisolotravel 9 місяців тому +2

    I post solo trips on trains and ferries in Japan on my UA-cam channel. Thank you for introducing the wonders of Japan on UA-cam. Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto are popular among foreigners in Japan as well. Other than that, there are still great places in Japan that you should try.

  • @user-sg7ww4gu2q
    @user-sg7ww4gu2q 2 місяці тому

    Hello you look happy while in Japan.

  • @Ragxz
    @Ragxz 4 місяці тому

    good video :)

  • @bobbiross272
    @bobbiross272 2 місяці тому

    Honestly great idea with the seats lol

  • @Nitengohain
    @Nitengohain Рік тому +9

    been watching you for months and i must have to admit that she really won my heart and never disappoint us. Not me. Never.

  • @gujjarboy8133
    @gujjarboy8133 Рік тому

    Nice video dear 😊

  • @gowheregotherenow
    @gowheregotherenow 8 місяців тому

    The deers are so cute with their bows, but we found that they can get a little too close for comfort. A. A very unique experience though 😊

  • @lynahu
    @lynahu Рік тому

    Looks so fun travelling with you. I made some notes for my trip to Osaka/Nara/Kyoto. Do you have any hotel recommendations for these places?

  • @su-jin2138
    @su-jin2138 Рік тому

    Keep up 🌟

  • @thiagopark1915
    @thiagopark1915 Рік тому

    Lovely vlogs! I was wondering where did you guys stored all your luggage in Kyoto? Seemed like you guys went straight from the train to Fushimi Inari! thanks in advance (:

  • @jxnetpark
    @jxnetpark Рік тому

    I can't wait to go to Kyoto and Osaka next winter!! 다음 영상은 한국 브이로그인가요?🥺

  • @pixelchu
    @pixelchu Рік тому

    11:36 bruh lmaooo
    This vlog has a very aesthetic editing style. Also, great places to see when going to Japan someday

  • @CoolGirl-bx5be
    @CoolGirl-bx5be 10 місяців тому

    So beautiful 🎀

  • @hazelpati9265
    @hazelpati9265 Рік тому

    Starbucks melon drink definitely hit maya 😅

  • @victorialuu1024
    @victorialuu1024 Рік тому

    Maya, did you go to a private onsen?
    This makes me even more ecstatic for my trip.

  • @ankitamaurya5184
    @ankitamaurya5184 Рік тому

    Lots of Love from India

  • @zuzka3675
    @zuzka3675 10 місяців тому

    Did anyone of you speak japanese or did they speak english with you? I love your vlogs. They are full of good energy.

  • @roshen789
    @roshen789 Рік тому

    cool

  • @hamzhqutub
    @hamzhqutub 10 місяців тому

    Love ur content , cutie eyes 🫶🏻
    Eat eat eat 😊

  • @keylarenee31
    @keylarenee31 Рік тому +1

    Those deer look so cute!!! Sorry you got a bit traumatized though lol😂😂

  • @3MKvlog
    @3MKvlog Рік тому

    God bless us everyone❤

  • @SomehowAlready_
    @SomehowAlready_ Рік тому +1

    Can you please write down the name of the okonomiyaki restaurant?? We will be there in not even 10 days and I'm so excited!! We would love to try that - it looks soooo delicious 😍 greetings from germany and thank u a lot for the cool inspirations!

  • @funghi2k
    @funghi2k Рік тому

    This is a great video. Will you make a vlog in korea too?

  • @BillyWhaler
    @BillyWhaler Рік тому

    I’ve heard that golden temple in Kyoto is amazing. One day. One day.

  • @rondeldecastro8999
    @rondeldecastro8999 6 місяців тому

    Great video! What month was your travel? :)

    • @mayaleex3
      @mayaleex3  5 місяців тому

      Middle of April :)

  • @brightsnowflake1
    @brightsnowflake1 11 місяців тому

    Hi, great video I am a new subscriber! Where is the restaurant at 7:20 for okonomiyaki?

  • @gujjarboy8133
    @gujjarboy8133 Рік тому

    Big fan mam 😊

  • @BlueSky-ml8pg
    @BlueSky-ml8pg Рік тому

    Thank you for the vlog. Could you list the names of the restaurants? Thank you!

  • @joyamishra7037
    @joyamishra7037 Рік тому

    I love you ma'am , may God bless you and your family ❤💞💜🇮🇳

  • @jiayilow5657
    @jiayilow5657 Рік тому

    Hi! Loved your vlog about Osaka and Kyoto. Was any reservations made for sushi shin?

    • @mayaleex3
      @mayaleex3  Рік тому

      I did not make a reservation! :) I just waited right when it opened hehe

    • @jiayilow5657
      @jiayilow5657 Рік тому

      @@mayaleex3 okay thanks! I will give it a go

  • @hizamidev
    @hizamidev Рік тому

    Hi, thanks for sharing a nice view of japan. i would like to visit japan but now still research. may i know what month you traveled? is it April since you upload 2 weeks ago.

  • @toanhoang23_12
    @toanhoang23_12 2 місяці тому

    It's been great living in Japan for 7 years now and I'm doing youtube in Japan😊

  • @cstpa1
    @cstpa1 9 місяців тому

    when the cart on the shinkansen comes thru, is it only cash?

  • @TastyKitchenSensations
    @TastyKitchenSensations 5 місяців тому

    I really enjoyed your vlog. Could you tell us the name of the hotels you stayed in Osaka and Kyoto and how much they cost? Do you have to book in advance?

    • @mayaleex3
      @mayaleex3  5 місяців тому

      I stayed at Hiyori Hotel in Osaka :) it was around $80usd per night and we did book in advance only because I wouldn’t want to chance it if a hotel is totally booked haha

  • @davidparnell4675
    @davidparnell4675 Рік тому

    Hi maya

  • @funghi2k
    @funghi2k Рік тому

    when you at nara, did you just queue at noodle restaurant or you booked in advance? also whqt is the place called you had your dinner at Dotonbori after you came back from nara? sorry to ask you so many questions because I am planning to go there in August with my family. did you use osaka thru pass?

  • @CSFreya
    @CSFreya Рік тому

    I am also planning a Japan and Korea trip and I was so worried about having a check in luggage especially for the trains. Did you have any issues traveling with your luggage?

  • @MK-zk3fe
    @MK-zk3fe Рік тому

    Welcome to Japan🥹🥹❤

  • @wonyoungsflag
    @wonyoungsflag Рік тому

    Saw that you had Maccha House on your itinerary. Were you guys able to go?
    Hands down the best tiramisu I've ever had.

    • @mayaleex3
      @mayaleex3  Рік тому +1

      We weren’t able to make it due to time constraints 😭 will have to try next time!!

  • @fdoctor79
    @fdoctor79 Рік тому

    Aww...the deer love our Maya! 😅 Curious how many countries you have traveled to and what other countries do you desire to visit. Tfs

    • @mayaleex3
      @mayaleex3  Рік тому +2

      I’ve been to a total of 10! My husband wants to go to Japan next time with me and then probably Bali 🥲

    • @NokiaFarmer007
      @NokiaFarmer007 Рік тому

      @@mayaleex3 I have never been to Indonesia.

  • @superstiti0us
    @superstiti0us 4 місяці тому

    I know this is late but I hope you still see this! How did you make a reservation for the waygu place in Kyoto? Thanks in advance!

  • @svitlana1500
    @svitlana1500 6 місяців тому

    In What month did you record this video? The weather looks very pleasant

    • @mayaleex3
      @mayaleex3  5 місяців тому

      Middle of April :)

  • @Swanderlust
    @Swanderlust 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey Maya, How did you make a reservation for Kijuro. its shows reservation not possible online

    • @mayaleex3
      @mayaleex3  2 місяці тому

      They recently changed it and are no longer accepting reservations 😭 my updated itinerary mentions that as well - sadddddd ):

  • @chitocastillo6496
    @chitocastillo6496 3 місяці тому

    planning to go to kyoto/nara/osaka.. for 2 nights..from tokyo do you recommend staying in kyoto for 2 nights? and then do round trips for nara and osaka?

    • @mayaleex3
      @mayaleex3  3 місяці тому

      I stayed in Osaka both nights and just went out to Kyoto for the day, but you can definitely go back and forth between the cities in one day so I think it’s easier to stay in one hotel than to move! But in terms of Tokyo vs. Osaka, just depends where you plan to do more things since time is money - but Osaka is also a lot more affordable 😅

  • @alqudri9618
    @alqudri9618 10 місяців тому

    What camera did you use?

  • @lamonterolaclan355
    @lamonterolaclan355 3 місяці тому

  • @mscalixtotrips
    @mscalixtotrips 9 місяців тому

    How was the luggage situation I bc the bullet trains????

  • @user-xz7mj8dx1r
    @user-xz7mj8dx1r 2 місяці тому

    Thank you but I think you explain more of where you are in each places you go

  • @pruxinh
    @pruxinh 8 місяців тому

    What is the name of the Wagyu place? looks so good!

  • @jusufsoetiktio
    @jusufsoetiktio Рік тому

    Maya, what hotel did you stay, I plan to Japan also

  • @iceweaseltv
    @iceweaseltv Рік тому

    what was that Michelin guide restaurant called?

  • @bredjr8288
    @bredjr8288 Рік тому

    How did u make ur reservations online?

  • @LanLe-uf5mi
    @LanLe-uf5mi Рік тому

    How do you make reservations?

  • @geladeguzman4795
    @geladeguzman4795 День тому +1

    May i know what month u visited? Thank you ❤