5 Days in Kyoto and Osaka on a Budget

Kyoto and Osaka. 5 Days. $100 per day. You know what it is.

Map to all the places visited:

Special thanks Hotel H2 Nagasaki for allowing Josh to film our “How to Onsen 101" in their incredible space. Check out their awesome hotel!

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00:00 - Intro
00:30 - $100 per day, getting in
01:20 - Nishiki Market
03:08 - Kyoto Imperial Palace
04:24 - Conveyor Belt Sushi
06:24 - Heian Jingu
07:33 - Gion
08:46 - Kichi Kichi Omurice
11:51 - Riverside
12:25 - Day 2, Osaka
13:27 - Breakfast Yakisoba
14:12 - Osaka Castle
15:53 - Nipponbashi
18:11 - Dotonbori
19:49 - Don Quijote
22:40 - Dotonbori at night
23:55 - Izakaya shenanigans
26:07 - Learning an expensive lesson
27:18 - Karaoke
28:06 - Day 3, Kyoto, Room Tour
28:59 - Bike Rental
30:00 - Fushimi Inari
33:07 - Shimogamo Jinja
34:03 - Kara Kusa Curry
35:26 - Golden Pavilion Kinakakuji
37:17 - Dropping off bikes
38:15 - Gyoza no Osho
38:45 - Why $100 per day?
40:16 - Gion at night, Yasaka Shrine
42:10 - Wrestling a man in the street for money, sumo
44:46 - Day 4, Osaka
45:05 - Yoshinoya
45:45 - HOW TO ONSEN 101
50:17 - Back to Spa World
50:44 - End of Spa World
51:05 - Kyushu Ramen Kio Ebisucho
52:12 - Shinsekai Street Bar
53:28 - We're (probably) over budget
54:20 - Pablo Cheese Tart
55:45 - Day 5, Nara
56:47 - The beginning of the deer attacks
58:46 - Ukimodo
59:46 - Kasugataisha
01:00:48 - Todai-ji
01:01:56 - Nara Izumi Yusai Sake Tasting
01:03:38 - Back in Kyoto
01:05:10 - Best ramen in Kyoto

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[nathalie]

Came from a video of people that flew business class, stayed in expensive hotels, ate expensive food and used taxis to get everywhere, to this video and since I'm trying to pull off 3 1/2 weeks in £2000, this is really appreciated😂

[sleazyeezy]

It’s refreshing seeing a channel with genuine content that a regular person can relate to. Don’t get me wrong it’s cool seeing all these luxury videos but I can’t relate to it at all. This I can actually relate to and it has many tips for when I take my trip to Japan in the future. Thank you and keep up the great content.

[DexterMag-aso]

Your budget-friendly adventure through Kyoto and Osaka is a testament to the idea that incredible experiences don't always require a hefty price tag. It resonates with the teachings of Lisa Haisha, reminding me of the value found in simplicity and meaningful moments. Just as Lisa encourages us to embrace the beauty in every journey, your travel vlog sparks a sense of wanderlust and a desire to create unforgettable memories. Both you and Lisa are my compasses, guiding me toward a life filled with inspiration and greatness!

[shayhaynes]

Love all your videos, especially the longer ones! It’s like watching a movie. Josh, STAY on your soapbox because i don’t know anyone who can afford to travel the way these “influencers” do. Thank you for offering a REAL perspective with attainable travel goals. Also love the cost breakdown at the end of each video. 👏🏾

[xjunebug]

38:44 I actually LOVE this concept and it really makes sense to make travel videos in this format. There are videos I've seen of travelers who will share their experience, while spending WAYYYY too much money (i.e., $250 a night hotel for 1 person) and not giving a "true" travel experience that the general public can experience.

[osakameetup]

One of the coolest things to do in Osaka is join a meetup with locals who love meeting and speaking in English with foreigners.

[sherrytodd]

I am so glad I found you both! I have followed Kara and Nate for years and they have moved into the luxury market and the adrenaline junkie market. I’m a regular person with regular disposable income. You have been wonderful giving us ideas and commentary on places that I might have ruled out, but can possibly consider. I’m a fan! Thank you and please keep up your “budget” format. We all know we will go over occasionally, but it’s good to have a plan.

[tropicalfoodgarden]

Ignore the green pineapple, I'm actually a travel blogger, have been 12 years. 7 years full-time. We used to try to stay around $50 per day, for a family of 4! $100/day is comfortable in most countries for long-term travel. Then we started earning a lot with the website and started splurging on Bhutan / Singapore, all the big $ places. But I like budget, budget is fun. It's a challenge. We're planning Japan now, leaving in just a few days and we are spending a mint! When you only have 10 days to see as much as you can it really adds up . I just booked Universal Osaka and a big $ hotel at Universal for 2 nights. Your videos are really helpful for food costs. It's all very deep fried though, not what I'd want to eat. But I'm sure my son will love it. I'm really impressed with how cheap the trains are, hotels are really quite reasonable too. We're going to Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and probably Hiroshima, staying in each. We only take carry on so I don't mind moving hotels. Great job!

[jmueller]

Love these longer-format videos. You two are by far my favorite travel vloggers on YouTube. Such genuine, thoughtful, and well-produced content. Thank you!!!

[zoranhome]

two of you have more fun than anyone else, regardless of budget, I cabt think of a better end of the night than sipping convenience store sake and watching the city lights.

[Cryogenical]

editing tip: every time you buy something and have the cash popup, play the noise first immediately before the popup, and let the popup linger so that viewers can read it without having to backtrack. i found myself backtracking constantly because im trying to learn

[cell]

Haven’t finished watching this video, but I have to say, you guys have made my future trip to Japan more exciting and less fearful. You give great info on what to eat, what to see, and what to expect when traveling to Kyoto/Osaka. Thank you so much for your vids 🙂

[neomekho]

First time I'm seeing your videos as I do extensive research into my own future trip in Japan and I loved it! One of the more unique things I've found about your video is the financial mindfulness that I really appreciated! I unfortunately live in the real world and really have to budget for all the really small things as a tourist to keep the vacation affordable. So THANK YOU for this video, it gave me hope and realistic expectations for my visit to Japan!!!

[normarivas]

you both are AMAZING!!! we travel with out 2 kids and have been blessed to travel many places and this is exactly how we travel, my kids at their you age have learned to appreciate all the do have and enjoy all that is given to them. You video is amazing! wish I knew how to do all this to show how a family with 2 little ones can travel on a budget too.

[iwmdglq]

You two are so wholesome ❤For me, food is my favorite thing about traveling so that's what I allocate most of my budget for, but you're right that not everyone can spend X amount of money on something luxurious and it's really awesome to see what you can get for $100 a day. The most important thing is that you're enjoying being there and that definitely shows in your videos! ❤

[grey]

waited along time for this vlog,
finally you made it to the most enchanting place on earth

[sahil]

This has been the most helpful video to get some actual details about the travel especially for normal folks. Absolutely loved it!!!!

[lolaeda]

Thank you for this informative video for us normal people who have a budget. And thank you for the nostalgia, because I was in Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Mt. Fuji) in April for two weeks and loved it😊

[saranebeling]

when my hubby and I lived in Sweden, i sang in a choir. When we went on choir retreat, they asked me after dinner if I wanted to join everyone in the Sauna! I said, I don't have a bathing suit! They assured me I didn't need one and that I should just be brave and come. This was men and women whom I only knew previously from choir practice! I was brave and you can imagine how this went. I had a blast once I got over the shock!

[Potomacstud]

Superb tour, one of the most deepest dive into the ancient capital and the kitchen of Japan it can't get any better with Lisa and Josh as our wonderful and lovely host, Thank You