From Love Hotel to Ryokan Tranquility : Kyoto Road Trip

After days editing in a quirky Kyoto love hotel, we hit the road on a one-hour drive through the heart of Japan’s ancient capital — heading toward a peaceful ryokan in the mountains. Join us as we weave through Kyoto’s real streets — from neon intersections and ramen joints to tranquil rivers and leafy backroads. It’s the Japan you don’t usually see on postcards: modern, messy, charming, and full of surprises. Expect: 🚗 Silly road games & real travel talk 🍜 Chat about Kyoto food prices & hidden eats 🏯 Honest thoughts on overtourism ♨️ A glimpse into traditional ryokan life Whether you love Japan, road trips, or travel storytelling — this one’s for you. 👉 Subscribe for more real-life Japan adventures! 00:00 Leaving the Love Hotel 02:10 Kyoto Streets & Small Talk 04:30 What’s a Ryokan Really Like? 07:00 The Real Kyoto — Not Just Temples 10:20 Traffic, Food & Ramen Talk 13:15 Kyoto’s Hidden Side1 6:00 Language & Locals 18:30 Road Games & Laughs 24:00 Outskirts of Kyoto 35:00 River Views & Ryokan Arrival Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCKFt7y9MS8BjPlpVHAdYwA/join ☕️☕️ Buy us a Coffee 👍 http://paypal.me/ThanksSteve 📌 Stay Connected! 🌍 Website: [steves-kitchen.com] 📷 Instagram: [@steveskitchen] 🐦 Twitter/X: [@steves_kitchen] 📘 Facebook: [Steve’s Kitchen] Stay tuned for more fun content and don't forget to leave your questions and suggestions in the comments! Catch up on our Travel Videos all in one playlist ↪︎ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn97RAtUadvmtsSdELIbOWBurCTdFivW7 OR Check out All my Recipes ↪︎ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn97RAtUadvnrUflqpFhQofoYUGrUThYt 🧡 Did you know? you can show your love and support HERE ↪︎ http://paypal.me/ThanksSteve It's really simple.. 👍 Thanks for watching 👍💕 Send a small monthly support through https://www.patreon.com/SteveOwens 🛒 Do you shop on Amazon? If you use Amazon click this link. You won't pay a penny extra but we earn a tiny commission whenever you buy something. Thank you..🧡 USA - https://amzn.to/3iFHOZe UK - https://amzn.to/31Os6nS 🎬 If you'd like to know what gear we use, you will find most of it here. Also for a full list of our world travel kit, again using this link earns us a tiny commission, so a huge thank you. 🧡 USA - https://amzn.to/3gYfOQ4 UK - https://amzn.to/3g0R0Wu Thanks to the VPN that lets us share these videos 👍 https://surfshark.club/friend/QFptnzvF Our musical inspirations inspired by https://audiio.com/partner?oid=1&affid=914 #SteveOwens #Travel #foodie