Kyoto from Maizuru Cruise Port 🇯🇵 | Is Royal Caribbean’s Excursion Worth It?
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We were arriving in Japan. Wow, how exciting is this?
This was clearly a tourist trap, but the foods on offer were so incredibly tempting
This is a mad scramble around probably about 10% of what's here rather than uh what we thought we were paying for.
It was an amazing day. We were really lucky with the weather.
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Step ashore with us in Maizuru and Kyoto as our Far East cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas brings us to one of Japan’s most anticipated ports 🇯🇵🚢 Maizuru is often advertised as a gateway to Kyoto, but with very few excursions available for English speakers, choices are limited. We decided to book a Royal Caribbean-organised excursion to Kyoto to see just how well it works in reality. Our day took us to two of Kyoto’s most iconic sights: the breathtaking Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its seemingly endless avenues of vibrant red torii gates, and the stunning Arashiyama area, including the picturesque bridge and the magical bamboo grove. While the locations themselves were unforgettable, this was a very rushed day. Poor organisation and tight scheduling meant we felt short-changed on time at these incredible places, leaving us wanting so much more. In this video, we share our honest experience so you can decide for yourself whether this Royal Caribbean excursion is worth booking — or whether you might be better planning independently if possible. Back on board, the day ended on a high with a beautiful sunset sail-away, followed by a fun-filled evening at sea. We wrapped things up laughing along at the Perfect Couple game show, which delivered plenty of entertainment and great cruise-ship vibes. ✨ Magical destinations, honest opinions, and plenty of laughs — join us to see the highlights, the frustrations, and whether this Kyoto excursion lives up to the hype. 👇 Watch now and decide if this Royal Caribbean Kyoto excursion is right for your cruise! #RoyalCaribbean #SpectrumOfTheSeas #KyotoJapan #FushimiInari #Arashiyama #CruiseExcursion #JapanCruise #HonestReview #FarEastCruise #cruisevlog #cruiseholidays #travel #travelvlog Follow Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cooksexplore?igsh=MTlxa3luZXZ1YmRwcQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Please subscribe to see more content like this - https://youtube.com/@CooksExplore?sub_confirmation=1 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:16 Excursion Options from Maizuru 01:06 Japan Immigration Process 01:45 Journey to Kyoto 03:08 Fushimi Inari Shrine 07:16 Arishiyama Area 08:19 Bamboo Grove 10:43 Maizuru Sunset & Sailaway 11:23 Excursion Reviews 13:44 The Perfect Couple Game Show