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I’ve visited Arashiyama, Kyoto on all of my trips to Japan, but this was my first time hiring a bike to explore the streets! I definitely recommend renting one if you’re ever in the area - it’s a great way to get to know the town. While there, we visited Tenryuji temple and the famous Bamboo Grove before travelling to Nara to see the city of deer!
There are literally HUNDREDS of deer just walking around that you can pat and feed, and because we went at the end of spring, there were a lot of baby ones too! It’s a few hours away from Kyoto by train, but the ride is well worth it - the deer even bow as their way of asking for food! #cuteas
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// IN THIS VIDEO
Torokko Ojisan no Bicycle Rental // http://bit.ly/2qIo2RG
Tenryuji Temple & Garden // http://bit.ly/2rdKUM0
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove // http://bit.ly/XGZc6L
Manekken Waffles Kyoto Station // http://bit.ly/2rWKfjl
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“In Love feat. Nori” by A Himitsu // http://bit.ly/2r7cUlc
“Longing” by Joakim Karud // http://bit.ly/2bOg0Fs
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// MORE JAPAN VLOGS
DAY 1 // Kyoto Apartment Tour & Convenience Store Haul // /watch/s19A0g5D-eMDA
DAY 2 // RENTING KIMONOS in Kyoto & Hello Kitty Cafe! // /watch/AiUm_FTfQlTfm
DAY 3 // FEEDING DEER in Nara & HIRING BIKES in Arashiyama's Bamboo Forest! // /watch/IGojnO1uFbQuj
DAY 4 // Pressed Flower Nails, TOKYO APARTMENT TOUR & Ichiran Booth Ramen! // /watch/019YQXbk0wkkY
DAY 5 // DYING MY HAIR BLUE, Genki Sushi & Trying Japanese BEAUTY DRINKS! // /watch/81pKVFcY9uAYK
DAY 6 // VEGAN CAFE in Tokyo, Kiddyland & Shopping in Omotesando! // /watch/k1Vcnzx_raD_c
DAY 7 // First Time at LUSH SPA & Finding POKEMON MAKEUP! // /watch/YVXBgGKbD9ebB
DAY 8 // REAL LIFE MARIO KART IN TOKYO & GIANT Cotton Candy in Harajuku! // /watch/E7ffju9qSUUqf
DAY 9 // HEDGEHOG CAFE & Seeing MT FUJI At The Shibazakura Flower Festival! // /watch/wCraEcPxDaexa
DAY 10 // BEST Souvenir Shopping Spot in Tokyo & Visiting the ELLE CAFE! /watch/0W4nCQDEhfXEn
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// ABOUT ME
I'm Jess, it is lovely to meet you! I'm an online content creator and lover of beauty products, working in digital marketing in Melbourne, Australia.
My blog Taken By Surprise's goal is to help you try new things in your beauty routine - and by 'new', it can be as simple as learning what the heck strobing is, or how to get glowing skin at home, or even if that new product you have your eye on is worth it. And now, I'm on YouTube to help with just that!
When I'm not blogging, you can find me making floral headpieces for my Etsy shop CrownedByFlowers, wandering around with lipstick swatches all across my arms, and liking your photos on Instagram.