Roy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors
We Hiked to the HIGHEST Point in Tokyo! Mt. Kumotori (2017m)
updated
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#japan #japancountryside #hiking
Join us as we explore Japan’s most famous resort town, Karuizawa, just a short distance from Tokyo. We take a closer look at what life is like in a place filled with vacation homes, stylish cafes, and beautiful mountain scenery. We also visit friends in North Karuizawa who started a pottery studio and guesthouse to see what it's like living and working in this unique town.
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//CHAPTERS:
00:00 Why is Karuizawa the most luxurious vacation area in Japan?
01:30 What kind of money do you need to live in Karuizawa?
02:55 What can you do when vacationing in Karuizawa?
06:02 What about living near Karuizawa? (Kita Karuizawa)
08:44 Pottery experience with Hiroko at Deep Gorge Pottery
11:32 The surrounding area of Karuizawa: Tsumagoi
15:30 Final remarks about living in Karuizawa
#japan #japantravel #japanvlog #japanesecountryside
With limited trains and time pressure, we had to improvise more than once. But in the end, we made it — and found some unexpected beauty along the way.
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//LINKS
The hotel we stayed at (we booked via emailing in Japanese)
resortinn-tachibanaya.jp
//CHAPTERS
00:00 The Koumi Line Game Rules
02:59 Iwamurada
08:36 Nakagomi
15:07 Tatsuokajo
21:09 Aonuma
25:44 Haguroshita
28:01 Yachiho
30:50 Overnight stay at Matsubarako
32:47 Nobeyama
37:25 Kiyosato
43:11 Kai-Koizumi
46:54 Kobuchizawa - Final stop!
#japanesecountryside #japantravel #japanvlog #japantrain #japan #japanlife
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//CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:46 Sunday - Cleaning the neighborhood
02:18 Rent & utilities
02:50 Grocery costs
03:41 Rice shortage affecting prices
04:43 Monday - What we do for work & learning Japanese
06:22 Tuesday - Office commuting expenses
07:31 Hobby expenses - Bouldering
08:25 Wednesday & Thursday
08:56 Friday - Dinner out for Roy's Birthday
10:46 Saturday - A day out to the Onsen & campervan costs
#japan #japanvlog #countryside
We hope you can use the information in the links below to embark on the hike for yourself!
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//LINKS:
Tanabe City Kumano Tourism Bureau: tb-kumano.jp/en/kumano-kodo
Hiking maps: tb-kumano.jp/en/kumano-kodo/maps
SOLA Guest House (booking.com): booking.com/Share-HBXI9I
Accommodation reservation system: kumano-travel.com/en/accommodations
//CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:27 Day 1 - Tsugizakura-oji to Hongu Taisha
17:32 Day 2 - Kawayu Onsen, Yunomine Onsen & Dainichi-goe
29:51 Day 3 - Hayatama Taisha & Nachi Taisha
#japan #hiking #kumanokodo
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//CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:17 Spring
3:08 Summer
5:09 Autumn
6:34 Winter
7:51 A new year
#japan #japanesecountryside #japanvlog #lifeinjapan
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//LINKS:
Minobu Kuonji Temple - kuonji.jp/english
Fuji City - fujisan-kkb.jp/english/flower/index.html
Takada Castle Site Park - https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/266/
Azumino - maps.app.goo.gl/DHuzZcbCvMHadHZH8
//CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:19 Minobu Kuonji Temple
6:49 Fuji City
10:15 Takada Castle Site Park
13:25 What we do in Japan
17:58 Azumino - Japanese Alps
#japan #spring #cherryblossoms
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//CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:46 Tokyo
1:04 Tips for transport
1:40 Kusatsu Onsen
3:01 Nagano
4:33 Matsumoto
5:38 Japanese Alps
7:10 Takayama
8:06 Kanazawa
9:04 Nakasendo Trail
10:10 Outro
#japan #travel #itinerary
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//LINKS:
Lamp Inn Aoni Onsen - aoninet.com/sp/sp_en/sp_en.html
//CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:24 Traveling to Lamp Inn Aoni Onsen
3:35 History & onsen baths
5:10 Dinner & nighttime relaxing
7:01 Breakfast
8:55 Local dialect: Tsugaru-ben
10:12 Outro
#japaneseinn #hotspring #japan
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//LINKS:
Hakkoda Ropeway - aomori-tourism.com/en/spot/detail_122.html
Furukawa Fish Market - aomori-tourism.com/en/spot/detail_1891.html
A Factory - aomori-tourism.com/en/spot/detail_3697.html
//CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:33 Why is Aomori so snowy?
1:20 The Hakkoda Mountains
3:20 Hirosaki Snow Lantern Festival
4:42 Van life in winter
7:59 Furukawa Fish Market
11:26 Living with the snow
13:17 Aomori apple pie
#winter #japan #travel
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#japan #hiking #winterhiking
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//CHAPTERS:
00:00 Japanese Tradition - "Omiyage"
02:42 New Years Tradition - "Kakizome" / Calligraphy
05:28 New Years Tradition - "Hatsumode" / First Shrine Visit
07:28 Getting ready for 2025 Japan Outdoors!
08:42 Unmanned / cashierless shops in Japan!
#japan #countryside #newyear
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//CHAPTERS:
00:00 How we chose/ranked the list
00:35 10 - Chichibu
03:04 9 - Teradomari Street Market
04:46 8 - Minakami
06:14 7 - Kayabuki No Sato
08:09 6 - Kurobe Gorge
09:38 5 - Yamagata
11:53 4 - Hakuba
13:54 3 - Izu Peninsula
15:14 2 - Togakushi Shrine
16:46 1 - Gujo Hachiman
20:58 A detailed map of this list
#japan #travel #hiddengems
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//LINKS:
Misogi Shrine - maps.app.goo.gl/1KeuErVNaeUZPEc3A
Otaki Shrine - maps.app.goo.gl/cSHJnzJHKDBATXpB7
Utsukushi Forest Deck - maps.app.goo.gl/6ti9iRcY7opbA3pK8
Keep Farm Shop - maps.app.goo.gl/RWAJa25cbi3NZDLL9
//CHAPTERS:
00:00 Autumn in Japan's Countryside
01:05 Misogi and Otaki Shrine
03:13 Utsukushi Forest Deck
05:20 Kiyosato Keep Farm Shop
7:12 The conclusion... is autumn Japan's best season?
Filmed on November 17th, 2024.
#japan #autumn #fall #cozy
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Filmed on November 2nd, 2024.
Kotatsu image from Wikipedia: upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7f/Kotatsu-tastefulTN.jpg
#japan #autumn #fall #cozy
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//LINKS:
Mount Akita-Komagatake: japan-guide.com/e/e3656.html
Nyuto Onsen: japan-guide.com/e/e3650.html
Dakigaeri Gorge: https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/1821/
Chusonji temple: japan-guide.com/e/e5001.html
//CHAPTERS:
00:00 Hiking Akita-Komagatake amongst fall/autumn colors
04:18 Nyuto Onsen
07:22 Local food
08:24 Dakigaeri Gorge
12:30 Chusonji Temple
Filmed on October 13th, 2024.
#japan #hiking #fall
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//LINKS:
Information on hiking Mount Norikuradake: japan-guide.com/e/e6041.html
00:00 How to get to Norikura
01:40 Hiking Mount Norikuradake
09:55 Norikura Kogen & Bandokoro Falls
Filmed on October 5th, 2024.
#japan #hiking #alps
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//LINKS:
Information on the Chichibu 34 Kannon Pilgrimage: navi.city.chichibu.lg.jp/travel/culture/2018/01/238
//CHAPTERS:
0:00 Route details
02:37 Temple No. 26 - En’yuji Temple & Iwai-do
10:50 Gokoku Kannon - Giant Statue
12:48 Temple No. 27 - Daien-ji + Goshuin Temple Stamps
14:11 Temple No. 28 - Hashidate-do
#japan #pilgrimage #chichibu
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//LINKS:
Mononoke Forest: maps.app.goo.gl/17qKnnj9iZs2cmiA7
Forest Carpark: maps.app.goo.gl/BFS6zFdASmniw3zn6
Reststop w/ lunch: maps.app.goo.gl/R91pgvMmAKyUYiDS6
//CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Mononoke Forest
07:37 - Restaurant using local ingredients
09:40 - Update on our Japanese house in the countryside
11:52 - Nervous about speaking Japanese and rock climbing ability
14:12 - Rock climbing outdoors
#japan #nagano #japancountryside
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//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
//CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:44 Three unique Kyoto spots
1:17 Kayabuki no Sato
6:00 A small hiccup...
7:56 Ine Village
10:50 Amanohashidate
#kyoto #japan #travel
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//REALTED VIDEOS MENTIONED:
10 Beautiful Day Hikes in Japan: youtu.be/pGoXdBCPNps
Cycling Kyoto in Autumn: youtu.be/ofCef7ttq80
Japanese Onsen Inn during Spring: youtu.be/i09ZvGGOYV8
Campervan Japan in Winter: youtu.be/w31z0dPRSbg
Hiking to Tokyo's Highest mountain in Spring: youtu.be/LRd2KpC39KU
Hiking the Nakasendo Trail: youtu.be/JbdWbwwk_rY
//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
//CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:22 December
02:59 January
04:11 February
06:17 March
08:33 April
10:14 May
12:23 June
14:10 July
16:28 August
18:22 September
20:44 October
22:31 November
24:17 Verdict
#japan #travel #countryside
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//LINKS:
Japan Meteorological Agency (English): jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#10/36.145/137.644/&contents=volcano&lang=en
Mt. Yake volcanic rating (Japanese): data.jma.go.jp/vois/data/tokyo/STOCK/activity_info/310.html
//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
#japan #hiking #kamikochi
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//LINKS:
Irie Camp Base: irieon.com/camp
//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
//CHAPTERS:
0:00 Day camping at Irie Camp Base, Gunma Japan
1:02 Japanese Summer Barbecue
3:35 Why you should come to Japan in summer
5:00 Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) on Japan's BLUEST river
7:28 Real life Spirited Away location - Sekizenkan Inn
#japan #japanesecountryside #summer
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//MUSIC FROM:
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//CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:19 Sorting garbage in Japan
1:25 Breakfast
2:43 Working from home
3:48 Lunch & practicing Japanese
6:16 Thoughts on countryside lifestyle
7:56 Tennis & green spaces
8:22 Grocery shopping
9:04 Dinner
11:33 Future furniture purchases
12:18 Receiving sweets/gifts in Japan
#japan #japanesecountryside #dayinthelife
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//LINKS:
Mt. Tanigawa - youtu.be/SsJS2HHGMuA
Mt. Kiso-Komagatake - youtu.be/fw_iFr7fyZs
Nakasendo Trail - youtu.be/JbdWbwwk_rY
Honzawa Onsen - youtu.be/3VC5hu8wTv0
Mt. Oyama - youtu.be/BMN85gqivls
Mt. Jinba - youtu.be/EUwRlgJSTYc
Happo-ike - youtu.be/mr3UaZ_ZYdM
Tsugaike Nature Garden - youtu.be/mr3UaZ_ZYdM
Mt. Asahidake - youtu.be/OfJ_U6XIMKc
Mt. Daisen - youtu.be/INPHqR66Xsk
//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
//CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:12 Mt. Tanigawa
3:34 Mt. Kiso-Komagatake
6:21 Nakasendo Trail
7:37 Honzawa Onsen
9:24 Mt. Oyama
11:12 Mt. Jinba
12:59 Happo-ike
14:47 Tsugaike Nature Garden
16:49 Mt. Asahidake
19:16 Mt. Daisen
#japan #hiking #travel
News program about the rice terraces: youtu.be/2bCgIhwA5oc?si=6dXHJHPSS2Qe9d8O
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//MUSIC FROM:
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//CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:24 Hoshitoge Rice Terraces
3:49 Teradomari Street Market
7:38 Rest stops and convenience stores
9:38 Traditional Japanese arts and craft
15:23 Will the rain stay away?
#japan #japantravel #campervan
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//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
//CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:09 Hiking to Tsumago-juku
2:52 Tsumago-juku
3:45 Nakasendo Trail: Tsumago to Magome
10:46 Magome-juku
12:43 Extra info on the Nakasendo Trail
#japan #hiking #nakasendo
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//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
//CHAPTERS:
00:00 Saku Hot Air Balloon Festival
02:21 Omachi Park
04:46 Oyaki - the best Nagano local delicacy
06:43 Hiking Mt Iizuna for the best views of the Alps
#japan #hiking #spring
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//MUSIC FROM:
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//CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:54 Entrance & first bedroom
2:44 Main bedroom & bathroom
6:04 Living, kitchen & dining
7:51 Office
8:32 Loft
#japan #japanesehouse #housetour
//LINKS:
Bessho Onsen Midoriya: midoriya-ryokan.jp/en/bessho
Ueda Tourism Website: go.ueda-kanko.or.jp
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//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
//CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:21 Bessho Onsen Midoriya
2:13 Onsen time!
3:09 Dinner time!
5:54 Testing the beds, breakfast & price
7:39 Exploring Bessho Onsen
9:21 Ueda Sightseeing
#japan #onsen #travel
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//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
//CHAPTERS:
00:00 We're moving to the Japanese Countryside!
00:55 House #1 - Saku
03:30 House #2 - Karuizawa
06:30 Foreigner = Rejection
08:15 House #3 - Karuizawa
10:20 House #4 - Karuizawa
12:46 House #5 - Miyota
#japan #countryside #househunting #apartmenttour
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//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
//CHAPTERS:
0:00 Living in a sharehouse
1:20 Getting ready for work
2:40 How Aimee got her job
4:07 Roy's job
5:38 Co-working in Tokyo
6:30 Lunch bento
7:37 Bouldering after work
8:25 Dinner!
#tokyo #dayinthelife #japan
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//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
//CHAPTERS:
0:00 Hakuba, Japan
0:27 Finishing snowboarding
1:30 Onsen time! Hakuba Happo Onsen
3:06 Going to the supermarket
5:46 Cooking ramen
8:52 Big news!
12:07 The next morning
#japan #travel #vanlife
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//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
#japan #hiking #winter
Fortunately, whilst we were there we had the opportunity to also see the annual ice sculpting competition, which was a first for us. Seeing the craft firsthand was truly eye opening, and if given the opportunity, we'd highly recommend it!
We also tried to see the Japanese Alps from one of Japans best viewpoints via the Shinhotaka ropeway, but alas, the clouds got in the way! Sometimes these things can't be helped with winter travel.
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//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
//CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:25 Shinhotaka Ropeway & Japanese Alps
04:47 Matsumoto Castle Illumination Show
06:06 Matsumoto Winter Festival Ice Sculpting Competition
#japan #winter #travel #vanlife
//COME SAY HI!
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//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
//CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:15 Snow monkeys
3:17 Cooking a Japanese hot pot
6:47 Snow sports in Japan
Shiga Kogen image attribution: Meg1977, CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
#japan #winter #travel #vanlife
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//TRAVEL INFO:
Echigo Yuzawa Station "Bomb onigiri" (and sake tasting) - ponshukan.com/en/yuzawa
//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
//CHAPTERS:
00:00 Preparing our van for winter
03:18 Staying overnight in the van in -4 degrees
09:15 Yuzawa's special onigiri (and Sake!)
#japan #travel #vanlife
For a non-official "check-off" of Mount Asama on Japan's 100 famous mountains, we climbed the mountain next to it, Mount Kurofuyama 黒斑山, and then of course we had to finish it off with a dip into a hot spring at Takamine Onsen.
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//TRAVEL INFO:
Mount Asama - https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/1515/
Takamine Onsen - blog.gaijinpot.com/takamine-onsen
//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
//CHAPTERS:
00:00 Mount Asama 浅間山
00:40 Hiking Mount Kurofuyama 黒斑山
07:50 Takamine Onsen 高峰温泉
#japan #travel #hiking
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//TRAVEL INFO:
KYOTO ECO TRIP Rental Bike - kyoto-option.com/english
Green Terrace Cafe - maps.app.goo.gl/EYrHKZW4d1dyR9DN6
Yukata Store - maps.app.goo.gl/skuxMJFUHCCYWrvN9
//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
//CHAPTERS:
00:00 Kyoto's overtourism
00:36 Route overview
01:30 Kamogawa River
02:50 Ginkakuji Temple
05:15 Philosopher's Path
05:53 Obanzai - Kyoto's traditional cuisine
08:40 A hole-in-the-wall yukata shop
09:45 Eikando Temple
11:13 Kyoto sightseeing by bike
//ATTRIBUTION
Shimogamo Shrine: Jaycangel, CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Mochi at Japanese Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
#japan #travel #kyoto
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//TRAVEL INFO:
Korakuen Campground - maps.app.goo.gl/GXQVypcHnQaUNpz16
Myoko Kogen Sky Cable (Japanese site) - http://www.akr-sky.com
Tsubame Onsen - maps.app.goo.gl/MQBhR5ESA8gqrreb9
//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
//CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:47 Camping at Korakuen Campground
1:28 Attempting to cook oden
6:47 Movie night!
8:39 Myoko Sky Cable
11:14 Driving to the onsen - so many autumn colours!
12:32 Tsubame Onsen
15:12 A bear?
#japan #autumn #vanlife
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//USEFUL JAPANESE WORDS:
道の駅: Michi no eki (road side station)
オートキャンプ場: Auto campground
キャンプ場: campground
温泉: onsen
コインランドリー: coin laundry
快活クラブ: Kaikatsu Club manga cafe
//LINKS:
➡️ International Driving Permit info: english.jaf.or.jp/driving-in-japan/drive-in-japan
➡️ Free Camping Facebook Group w/ Map: facebook.com/groups/wildcampingjapan/?mibextid=c7yyfP
➡️ Translation Cards: canva.com/design/DAFObGwvjBs/f6VM6Fv2kPb1c3IpCeg2xQ/view?utm_content=DAFObGwvjBs&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer
➡️ Camgo Campervan: camgo-campervan.com
➡️ Japan Campers: japancampers.com
➡️ Samurai Campers: samuraicampers.com
➡️ Japan RV Rental: japanrv-rental.com
➡️ Traveller's Autobarn: travellers-autobarn.co.jp/en
➡️ Overland Campers Japan: overlandjapan.com/en
➡️ El Monte RV: elmonterv-japan.com/jprental/en
//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
//CHAPTERS:
0:00 Why you should hire a van
0:42 Essential info before your trip
1:03 Campervan companies in Japan
2:15 Where to stay
4:36 Showers and onsen
5:08 Convenience of Japan
5:39 Fuel and tolls
7:20 Coin laundry
7:41 See other videos for inspo!
#japan #campervan #travel
//COME SAY HI!
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//TRAVEL INFO:
The hike - thejapanalps.com/en/route/mt-jonen/route-02
The trailhead - maps.app.goo.gl/kT8aeLP89eJUWFzV6
//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
#japan #hiking #travel
//COME SAY HI!
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//TRAVEL INFO:
Gujo Hachiman - http://www.gujohachiman.com/kanko/index_e.php
//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
0:00 Intro
1:22 Walking around Gujo Hachiman
2:33 Gujo Odori (dance festival)
4:10 Camping overnight
5:04 The town of dance and water
5:55 Gujo Hachiman Castle
6:28 Working from the campervan!
9:55 Wrapping up the day
#japan #travel #vanlife
//COME SAY HI!
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//TRAVEL INFO:
Izu travel - tokyocheapo.com/entertainment/izu-peninsula
Former Inatori Lighthouse - maps.app.goo.gl/ECjBmVCuBknZi5heA
//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
//CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:37 Jogasaki Coast
1:48 Searching for an old lighthouse
4:00 Camping next to the beach
5:06 Morning at Sotoura Beach
6:28 Waterfalls in Izu
7:11 Tofuya Bakery & Table
#japan #travel #vanlife
//COME SAY HI!
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//TRAVEL INFO:
Kawaguchiko Fireworks Festival: japancheapo.com/events/kawaguchiko-lake-fireworks-festival
Doryuno Falls: goo.gl/maps/nrjL7Gbr2zAFZLXD8
Mizugakiyama Natural Park: goo.gl/maps/pi47EPiAdNfXRLgb6
//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
//CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:29 Using fans and umbrellas
0:51 Kawaguchiko Fireworks Festival
4:39 Sleeping in the van during Japan's summer
5:43 Breakfast next to Lake Kawaguchi
7:10 Doryuno Falls
8:52 Mizugakiyama Natural Park
#japan #vanlife #travel
//COME SAY HI!
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//TRAVEL INFO:
Komagatake Ropeway: chuo-alps.com/lang/en
//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
#hiking #japan #travel
//COME SAY HI!
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//TRAVEL INFO:
Canyons Japan - canyons.jp/en
Mt. Akagi - https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/2077/
Firefly Festival - japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/spot/02301-t5670
Sanazawa Terrace Onsen - enjoy-minakami.com/en/spa/spa15-en-6-35-14-2-2-2.html
//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
//CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:19 Hiking Mt. Akagi, Gunma
3:38 Why travel to Gunma?
4:11 Firefly Festival
5:36 Canyons Japan
8:36 Outro
#japan #travel #canyoning #hiking
//COME SAY HI!
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//TRAVEL INFO:
Campsite - goo.gl/maps/KVMRpfdjN4zxwc7m9
//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
#japan #travel #camping
//COME SAY HI!
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//TRAVEL INFO:
Yume no Tsuribashi Suspension Bridge -
exploreshizuoka.jp/en/blog/autumn-leaf-viewing-at-the-famous-yume-no-tsuribashi-suspension-bridge-in-sumatakyo-that-you-will-want
Kosenso Restaurant - goo.gl/maps/Uuc33DUXeETWZiWG6
//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
//CHAPTERS:
00:00 - 02:29 Buying van equipment
02:29 - 04:53 Van life night routine
04:53 - 06:29 Michi No Eki and power talk
06:29 - 07:52 Thomas the Tank Engine
07:52 - 09:18 Yume no Tsuribashi Suspension Bridge
09:18 - 10:13 Outro
//COME SAY HI!
Instagram: instagram.com/royandaimee
//MUSIC FROM:
Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/zjyf0a
//CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:43 Picking up the van
1:12 Working from the van
1:48 Power supply
2:26 Heating
3:12 4WD
3:29 Kitchen and bathroom
4:33 Van cost
#japan #vanlife #travel


