Kyoto Fun Podcast
Listen to the Kyoto Fun podcast for travel advice and cultural insights mixed with interviews and stories. From sushi to sumo, and everything in between. Japan has so many fascinating things to discover. Get an introduction to the land of the rising sun with the Kyoto Fun Podcast.
The host: Niall Gibson
The founder of Kyoto Fun tours and the host of the new podcast. Niall has been in Japan since 2007 and has been leading Kyoto Fun tours since 2014. He now lives in Kyoto City with his wife and baby daughter. He loves Japan and learning about the unique culture and history. He has lots of stories from his travels across Japan too. Enjoy tuning in to the show and learning all the ins and outs about everything Japan.
This podcast is available on iTunes, Spotify and on most other podcast apps by searching "Kyoto Fun". Don't have an app, it can be streamed online too at this link. https://www.spreaker.com/show/kyotofun |
Episodes
A walk through Gion, the geisha district of Kyoto.
Join me as I take you for a walk through the Gion district, one of the most famous places in Kyoto. We walk past the tea houses, restaurants, clubs and bars and even come across a real geisha and apprentice maiko-san along the way. Learn more about this
special part of Kyoto before you visit.
The Japan Rail (JR) Pass Explained!
Do you have questions about the Japan Rail "JR" Pass? Listen to this podcast for tips on if it's worth it, the different kinds of passes and all the other info you might need. Save money and time on the amazing train system in the world!
A guide to the "sento" public bath in Japan
Leave your swimsuit at home and jump into the soothing hot waters of a public bath "sento". Get all the tips you need to make sure you follow the proper etiquette and discover a local custom that dates back centuries. These tips can also help you navigate a hot springs "onsen" bath too. Take the plunge with Kyoto Fun.
Eat Japanese food right with tips on local etiquette!!
Grab your chopsticks and get ready to learn everything you need to know about the basics of table manners in Japan. Where to put your chopsticks, to when and where to slurp your food. Impress the locals and relax in knowing you are not messing it up. Bon appetite or as they say in Japan "itadakimasu"
Essential Japanese! 10 words to learn before you arrive.
Learn ten useful expressions to help you navigate your trip to Japan. Impress the locals and the other people travelling with you too. Learn how to greet people, order something in a restaurant and more. Speak Japanese before you arrive in Japan
Kyoto's Top 5 Places to Visit
The top 5 in Kyoto. Learn about Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu Temple, Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama and more. The best times to visit the temples and tips on how to organize your time in the most beautiful city in Japan.
Capsule Hotels in Japan, our very first episode!!
Learn what it's like to stay in a capsule hotel in Japan. Tokyo, Osaka and even Kyoto have lots of these unique places and they are getting more and more toursit friendly too. This is our very first podcast and we are happy to introduce you to the Kyoto Fun Podcast and our host Niall Gibson.
Join me as I take you for a walk through the Gion district, one of the most famous places in Kyoto. We walk past the tea houses, restaurants, clubs and bars and even come across a real geisha and apprentice maiko-san along the way. Learn more about this
special part of Kyoto before you visit.
The Japan Rail (JR) Pass Explained!
Do you have questions about the Japan Rail "JR" Pass? Listen to this podcast for tips on if it's worth it, the different kinds of passes and all the other info you might need. Save money and time on the amazing train system in the world!
A guide to the "sento" public bath in Japan
Leave your swimsuit at home and jump into the soothing hot waters of a public bath "sento". Get all the tips you need to make sure you follow the proper etiquette and discover a local custom that dates back centuries. These tips can also help you navigate a hot springs "onsen" bath too. Take the plunge with Kyoto Fun.
Eat Japanese food right with tips on local etiquette!!
Grab your chopsticks and get ready to learn everything you need to know about the basics of table manners in Japan. Where to put your chopsticks, to when and where to slurp your food. Impress the locals and relax in knowing you are not messing it up. Bon appetite or as they say in Japan "itadakimasu"
Essential Japanese! 10 words to learn before you arrive.
Learn ten useful expressions to help you navigate your trip to Japan. Impress the locals and the other people travelling with you too. Learn how to greet people, order something in a restaurant and more. Speak Japanese before you arrive in Japan
Kyoto's Top 5 Places to Visit
The top 5 in Kyoto. Learn about Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu Temple, Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama and more. The best times to visit the temples and tips on how to organize your time in the most beautiful city in Japan.
Capsule Hotels in Japan, our very first episode!!
Learn what it's like to stay in a capsule hotel in Japan. Tokyo, Osaka and even Kyoto have lots of these unique places and they are getting more and more toursit friendly too. This is our very first podcast and we are happy to introduce you to the Kyoto Fun Podcast and our host Niall Gibson.