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Memories from Japan
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Short, useful travel guides exploring authentic & unique Japan
Hi everyone! I'm Jo :) When I visited Japan, I was amazed to discover there were so many more interesting and beautiful places besides the popular tourist spots. I will be regularly uploading videos showing some of these (slightly) off-the-beaten-track places, which you can consider for your next trip to Japan.
I hope you'll be able to enjoy the 'zen-ness' of temples, the goodness of delicious meals, and the kind hospitality of Japanese locals in your travels. (preferably without crowds or long queues!)
Thanks for watching!
Hi everyone! I'm Jo :) When I visited Japan, I was amazed to discover there were so many more interesting and beautiful places besides the popular tourist spots. I will be regularly uploading videos showing some of these (slightly) off-the-beaten-track places, which you can consider for your next trip to Japan.
I hope you'll be able to enjoy the 'zen-ness' of temples, the goodness of delicious meals, and the kind hospitality of Japanese locals in your travels. (preferably without crowds or long queues!)
Thanks for watching!
Explore underrated Japan, Togakushi - See, Eat, Do travel guide
Togakushi is known for its beautiful shrines and magnificent forest. It's also known for producing some of the best soba in Japan!
A perfect day trip off the beaten path - just one bus ride from Nagano city, you'll step into the mysterious land of Togakushi. This was one of the most underrated places I visited in Japan, I hope you get to experience the beauty of Togakushi too :)
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Places mentioned:
📍 *Ninja Museum* - This is an open museum with several interactive buildings as well as exhibits. The Ninja Trick Museum is the popular attraction, where you can ninja your way out of the mansion. We loved it here! Unfortunately no pictures were allowed inside, so you'll have to see it for yourself :)
📍 *Gokurakubo Soba Restaurant* - This restaurant is set in a beautiful wooden building, and run by a kind, elderly lady. The food was absolutely amazing, I can totally recommend it! We went on a weekday and it was really quiet here.
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Key Moments:
00:00 Beauty of Togakushi
00:33 Chusha (Middle Shrine)
00:47 Ninja Museum - so much fun!
01:19 Yummy soba restaurant
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Disclaimer:
All opinions expressed are my own and contain no paid promotions or reviews. The places and prices mentioned in the video were from November 2023.
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Thank you for watching! Follow me for more videos on interesting places to visit in Japan :)
A perfect day trip off the beaten path - just one bus ride from Nagano city, you'll step into the mysterious land of Togakushi. This was one of the most underrated places I visited in Japan, I hope you get to experience the beauty of Togakushi too :)
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Places mentioned:
📍 *Ninja Museum* - This is an open museum with several interactive buildings as well as exhibits. The Ninja Trick Museum is the popular attraction, where you can ninja your way out of the mansion. We loved it here! Unfortunately no pictures were allowed inside, so you'll have to see it for yourself :)
📍 *Gokurakubo Soba Restaurant* - This restaurant is set in a beautiful wooden building, and run by a kind, elderly lady. The food was absolutely amazing, I can totally recommend it! We went on a weekday and it was really quiet here.
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Key Moments:
00:00 Beauty of Togakushi
00:33 Chusha (Middle Shrine)
00:47 Ninja Museum - so much fun!
01:19 Yummy soba restaurant
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Disclaimer:
All opinions expressed are my own and contain no paid promotions or reviews. The places and prices mentioned in the video were from November 2023.
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Thank you for watching! Follow me for more videos on interesting places to visit in Japan :)
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Ninja time at Togakushi - Discover your inner Naruto!
zhlédnutí 13Před měsícem
Within the mysterious forest of Togakushi in Nagano prefecture lies the hidden village of the Togakushi Ninja Museum! Togakushi is well-known for its shrines, soba, and peaceful surroundings. Just a bus ride from Nagano city, this is a great day trip for anyone who wants to get some action in their itinerary! Check out the Ninja Trick Mansion, it was so much fun! (pictures weren't allowed insid...
Explore quiet, cute Japanese town Obuse - Top 5 must-dos
zhlédnutí 48Před měsícem
Just a train ride from Nagano is the charming town of Obuse, a place with Hokusai history, and where you'll find super delicious chestnuts, lovely pathways, and great local Japanese food! The centre of Obuse is small enough to explore in a day, yet there are so many unique things here you won't find elsewhere in Japan! Check out these Top 5 ideas to get you started! :) Top 5 Obuse: What to do 1...
Historic Japan at Matsumoto & Himeji Castle - See & Eat travel guide with useful tips!
zhlédnutí 102Před měsícem
Find out what to expect when visiting 2 of Japan’s most well-preserved original castles! They are must-visit unique destinations in Japan, not just for those who like Japanese history, but for anyone interested in Japanese culture. Matsumoto is a great base for exploring the Japanese Alps, with direct connections from Nagano and Takayama. Himeji is a bustling city and can be directly accessed f...
Traditional & Unique Japan in Kanazawa - See, Eat, Stay travel guide
zhlédnutí 358Před 2 měsíci
Geisha culture, Japanese gardens & traditional Samurai district - Kanazawa has so much to offer in Ishikawa Japan! Directly accessible from Tokyo or Kyoto, Kanazawa is a hotspot destination for some unique experiences in Japan. There are so many underrated hidden gems here, I'll be showing a few in this Kanazawa travel guide :) Places mentioned: 📍 *Nomura-ke Samurai Estate* (Nagamachi, Kanazawa...
Classic Japan in Takayama - travel guide ft. local food & highlights
zhlédnutí 59Před 2 měsíci
Featuring a quiet Shirakawago alternative and hidden gems to try out the local specialty wagyu and sake. It's worth making your way out here! Known as the Little Kyoto of Hida, Takayama IS classic Japan - charming townhouses, great food and great sake! Having 2 days will give you enough time to see the highlights, and spend time leisurely wandering the streets of the old town. Check out this Ta...
Kanazawa Geisha Culture - Traditional tea house & tea ceremony
zhlédnutí 79Před 2 měsíci
Looking to escape the crowds and restrictions in Gion, Kyoto to experience Geisha culture? Hop on a direct train to Kanazawa, where you’ll find 3 well-preserved Geisha districts with several beautiful tea houses! Visit a traditional _ochaya_ (tea house) to learn more about Kanazawa Geisha culture & history, and even take part in a cozy, authentic traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony. Places mentio...
Sake & Food in Takayama - no crowds, no lines!
zhlédnutí 103Před 2 měsíci
Takayama is famous for producing some of the finest sake in Japan & some amazing local Japanese food. Check out where you can try these away from the crowds! Places mentioned: 📍 *Hirase Sake Brewery* _Kamiichinomachi, Takayama_ (Located just off the main shopping area. For 500 yen per person, you can try each sake once, and receive ONE sake cup as a souvenir) 📍 *角や* _Asahimachi, Takayama_ (Rame...
Quiet, Shirakawa-go alternative in Takayama, Hida no Sato
zhlédnutí 116Před 3 měsíci
If you're in Takayama, why not check out Hida no Sato (Hida Folk Village), accessible by bus or on foot from the centre. With 30 traditional houses, there's so much to see! There were just a few visitors when we arrived in the morning (on a weekday), and almost no one by lunchtime! It offers great views, and even some traditional games activities. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did! :)
We have been to Kanazawa 5 times and always enjoy it. Kanazawa Castle and Gardens are impressive. And you can get there on the Bullet train. The Train station is nice with lots of attached shopping and places to stay near by.
That sounds amazing! Did you do something different each time you went to Kanazawa?
Cool interesting video, im from the Netherlands and everything is flat
Thanks for watching! Yea the mountainous landscape is so beautiful isn't it! :)
I love this alternative!!! ❤
Thanks Eunice! Hope you enjoy your visit like we did! :D