Roy and Aimee | Japan OutdoorsKyoto's overtourism problem can make travel in the city suffocating and unenjoyable. Hiring a bicycle (or an e-bike) and going slightly off the beaten track is definitely a fantastic way to soak in all the traditional architecture and culture Kyoto has to offer, without the crowds!
BEST Way to Travel Kyoto - Kyoto Tavel Guide, Avoiding OvertourismRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2023-12-30 | Kyoto's overtourism problem can make travel in the city suffocating and unenjoyable. Hiring a bicycle (or an e-bike) and going slightly off the beaten track is definitely a fantastic way to soak in all the traditional architecture and culture Kyoto has to offer, without the crowds!
#japan #travel #kyotoMoving to Japans Countryside for the MountainsRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2025-10-07 | We moved to Nagano Prefecture, Japan over a year ago now and in this video we're sharing one of the biggest reasons we chose this beautiful part of the country to live in.
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.
//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 #japanesecountrysideCountryside Japan by Local Train - An Unexpected ExperienceRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2025-07-25 | A rural train line winding through the heart of Nagano, the Koumi Line offers a slower, more scenic way to explore Japan. We took on the challenge of riding the entire route, hopping off at small country stations along the way. From local museums to dairy farms and peaceful nature spots, every stop had something unique to offer.
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.
//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 #japanlifeHow Much We Spend Living in Japans CountrysideRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2025-06-24 | We're breaking down how much a foreign couple in their 30's spend in a normal week living in the countryside of Japan. We cover things like the cost of living, how prices vary to the city, transport costs, taxes and hobbies.
//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 #countrysideHiking Japan’s Sacred Trail: 3 Days on the Ancient Kumano KodoRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2025-06-01 | An ancient pilgrimage route connecting Kyoto to the grand shrines, the Kumano Kodo remains well-preserved to this day, allowing all of us to take a walk back through time. We set our sights on the Nakahechi route to experience the culturally-rich journey it has to offer, take in the beautiful sights, and top it all off at Nachi Falls.
We hope you can use the information in the links below to embark on the hike for yourself!
//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 #kumanokodoOne Year Living in Japan’s Countryside (Do we regret it?)Roy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2025-05-18 | Moving to the Japanese countryside from Tokyo was a decision full of uncertainty, and there's been plenty of up's and down's over the past year. This is a recap of how the changing seasons came and went, bringing with them unique phases in life, and how things panned out for us.
//CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 1:17 Spring 3:08 Summer 5:09 Autumn 6:34 Winter 7:51 A new year
#japan #japanesecountryside #japanvlog #lifeinjapanSpringtime in Countryside Japan 🇯🇵 | We Chased Cherry Blossoms... Was It Worth It?Roy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2025-05-01 | Cherry blossoms are such an integral part of springtime in Japan but, until now, we hadn't put a lot of effort into travel during this season. That all changes in this video as we explore four new spots - Minobu Kuonji Temple, Fuji City, Takada Castle Site Park and Azumino - each with their own unique beauty.
//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 #cherryblossomsBeyond Tokyo & Kyoto: A Scenic Japan Itinerary with Less CrowdsRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2025-04-09 | If you're looking to go beyond the major cities on your trip to Japan, then this itinerary is for you! With public transport accessibility and English-friendly locations, this itinerary will work even for first-time travellers to Japan.
//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 #itineraryA Night in Japan’s Remote Mountain Inn – No Electricity, Just LampsRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2025-03-16 | In the mountains of Aomori Prefecture is Lamp Inn Aoni Onsen. This is a remote hot spring inn that is only lit by kerosene lamps - you'll find no electricity or cell phone reception here.
//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 #japan24 Hours in the Worlds Snowiest CityRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2025-03-01 | The top three snowiest cities in the world are all located in Japan, and Aomori city takes the cake, getting around 8 meters of snow per year. In this video, we see what it's like to travel in Aomori in the middle of winter, visiting the Hakkoda mountains, a snow lantern festival and trying the local food.
//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 #travelOvernight in a Cozy Mountain Hut in JapanRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2025-02-15 | This short winter hike to a hut in the Japanese mountains proved to be a beautiful way to spend a cold winter's day.
#japan #hiking #winterhikingA Quiet Winter’s Day Living in Japan’s CountrysideRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2025-01-29 | Come along as we partake in a few Japanese New Years traditions on a chilly yet atmospheric winter weekend in the Japanese countryside. We have a lot of things we want to do in 2025, and there's a few hints about what's coming up throughout the video!
//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!
//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 #hiddengemsThe Japanese Countryside in Autumn is Pure MagicRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2024-12-10 | Autumn colors hit their peak in our neck of the woods in the Japanese countryside - so we decided to spend a brilliant day outdoors soaking up all the sights. Two of which were the beautiful Misogi Shrine and Otaki Shrine, which were surrounded by gorgeous red and yellow maple leaves. We appreciated an unreal view of Aimee's 2nd greatest love in life, Mt Fuji, and then topped it all off with a delicious lunch, trying produce from the local farms.
//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 #cozyAutumn Life in Japans CountrysideRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2024-11-25 | Join us for another cozy autumn weekend in the countryside of Japan. Aimee wanted to make an apple pie with local ingredients from Nagano prefecture, and Roy wanted to make the classic Japanese comfort food "nabe" (or hotpot) for dinner. Gather around the kotatsu with us, and see how we're progressing with our new home in the Japanese countryside.
#japan #autumn #fall #cozyAutumn in Japans Scenic North - Hot Springs, Fall Colors & HikingRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2024-11-12 | Northern Japan (Tohoku) is a treasure trove of hidden gems so as the fall/autumn season rolled around, we rushed up north to meet the seasonal change and admire the beautiful outdoor spots Akita prefecture has to offer. We hiked the easily accessible Akita-Komagatake for volcanic autumn views, as well as Dakigaeri Gorge for some GORGE-ous views (excuse the pun), ate delicious local food, reminisced on our past trips here in different seasons, bathed at Nyuto Onsen surrounded by nature and mountains, and finished the trip off with a historical visit to the stunning Chusonji Temple.
#japan #hiking #fallMagical 3hr Hike in Japans Northern Alps - Mt. Norikura Day HikeRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2024-10-27 | Norikura is undoubtedly the BEST way to surpass the clouds, and hike up into the 3000m altitude threshold within Japan. The reason for it's popularity is because of the bus system that takes you straight to the top of the mountain range, costing 4000yen per person for a round trip. Once at the top, you can do a beginner-friendly 3hr return hike to the peak, and take in some incredible views spanning far across the country - if it's not cloudy, of course!
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 #alpsHiking Japans Forgotten Pilgrimage TrailRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2024-10-20 | Within a day trip of Tokyo lies Chichibu. Rich with scenic views and history, it has a number of temples - which together with those on the Saigoku and Bando pilgrimage routes - form one long trail across Japan. It was said that back in the pilgrimage peak of the early 1800s, somewhere between 20,000 - 30,000 pilgrims were recorded passing along the Chichibu trail in one day. Now an almost-forgotten route, come with us as we get horrifically lost, but enjoy every minute of the Chichibu 34 Kannon Pilgrimage trail.
#japan #pilgrimage #chichibuOur Weekend Living in Japans CountrysideRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2024-10-03 | It's been 5 months since we moved from Tokyo out into the countryside of Japan in Nagano, and we've been exploring everything the area has to offer. Great nature spots, delicious food sourced from local ingredients, and a whole community of like-minded, lovely individuals. Shoutout to our new friend Reiko-san for taking so many videos of us while rock climbing so we could make this video to show our progress!
//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 #japancountrysideTraveling Kyoto? Youre MISSING OUT if You Dont Visit Here!Roy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2024-09-15 | Kyoto is one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations, and as a result, can get very busy. We challenged ourselves to get out of the overcrowded city and explore the hidden gems that Kyoto has to offer. Watch what happens as we take our campervan on a hot summers road trip, and go to the lesser known spots of Kyoto and see what the crowds are like!
//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 #travelThe BEST Time to Visit Japan - seasons, countryside travel, hiking & outdoorsRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2024-08-28 | Don't let your trip to Japan be ruined by typhoons, heatstrokes or insane crowds! If you're planning to travel to Japan, choose the right time of the year to match what you want to do. If you're watching this video, this means you're either an outdoor enthusiast, or looking to get out of the cities and explore the countryside of Japan. In this video we'll go through each month of the year and give you information about what season it is, what kind of outdoor adventures are best for this time of the year, and an overall rating of how good of a time it is for your trip to Japan.
//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 #countrysideHiking a Volcano in Japan’s Northern Alps - UNREAL Day Hike in KamikochiRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2024-08-14 | Mount Yake (or Yakedake), an active volcano, looms over the Kamikochi valley, and if you hike to it's summit, you can get extraordinary views of the mountain range and valley below. We did our hike along the Shin-Nakanoyu trail, which can be accessed via car. Mt. Yake is especially great as it's one of the few mountains you can do as a day hike in the Northern Alps.
#japan #hiking #kamikochiAn UNDERRATED Time to Visit Japan? - Summer Camping in Japans CountrysideRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2024-08-02 | This is how we beat the summer heat, by escaping the sweltering city, going to the countryside and enjoying swimming & stand up paddle boarding on arguably one of Japan's bluest & most amazing rivers! We also wanted to go back and check in on Sekizenkan, the place that inspired the bathhouse in Spirited Away to see what it looks like in summer. In Roy's opinion, nothing beats the vibrant green nature that you get in the Japanese summer.
//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 #summerDaily Life in Japans CountrysideRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2024-07-19 | Moving from Tokyo to Japan's countryside has been a big change, but one that we've loved. Join us as we spend a typical day in the countryside of Nagano, Japan, working from home, cooking and exploring our new town.
//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 #dayinthelife10 BEAUTIFUL Day Hikes in JapanRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2024-07-04 | Japan has some beautiful hiking destinations. From towering peaks in the Japanese Alps to hiking volcanoes and soaking in onsen, we're covering some of the best day hikes we've done while living in Japan.
#japan #hiking #travelWhat Its Like Traveling in Japans CountrysideRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2024-06-19 | As spring turns into summer, Japan's countryside comes to life with the calling of frogs in the rice paddies and vibrant green adorning the mountains. Before it gets too hot, we went on a weekend adventure into the countryside, enjoying local food, beautiful scenery and trying our hand at some traditional craft.
//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 #campervanHiking Japans MOST Beautiful Trail, The NakasendoRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2024-06-04 | The Nakasendo Trail is the perfect way to combine Japanese history with the beautiful outdoors in Japan. On this trip, we hiked the classic route from the post-town of Tsumago-juku to Magome-juku.
//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 #nakasendo48Hrs Traveling Japan’s Alps in Spring - Hiking & Local Food in NaganoRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2024-05-19 | Spring in Nagano, Japan provides a view of the Alps like none other. As nature comes back to life after a harsh winter, vibrant green hills are contrasted against a looming snow-capped mountain range spanning as far as you can see & we think it's absolutely majestic. Join us on a beautiful spring weekend chasing the ultimate views, the best local food and hiking!
//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 #springWhat $1,100/month Gets You in The Japanese CountrysideRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2024-05-02 | Tokyo is known for its high prices and small spaces but in Japan's countryside, things are quite different. We finally made the move to Nagano, one of our favourite areas in Japan, and in this video we take you through our new home that we'll be renting for ~$US1,100/month.
#japan #japanesehouse #housetourWe Stayed at a LUXURY Japanese Inn & Onsen in Japans CountrysideRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2024-04-24 | Staying at a Japanese inn with onsen is one of the best, most relaxing experiences you can do while travelling in Japan. This weekend, we visited Nagano's oldest onsen town, Bessho Onsen, to stay in a luxurious ryokan, Bessho Onsen Midoriya. It had everything! Private onsen, modern rooms and beautiful gardens - complete with delicious local izakaya nearby.
#japan #onsen #travelWERE MOVING! House Hunting in COUNTRYSIDE JapanRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2024-04-10 | We're finally leaving Tokyo to go live amongst the great outdoors in Nagano Prefecture. We searched on various real estate sites like suumo, athome, homes etc, emailed the realestate agents asking for a viewing, and wrapped them all up into a video to show our top 5 that we're considering. Please help us out in the comments by sharing things that might get overlooked in the house hunting process, there's so much to think about, it's overwhelming!
//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 #apartmenttourDay in the Life Working in Tokyo as a Software Engineer & YouTuberRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2024-03-27 | Daily life in Tokyo involves working from home, eating deliciously cheap bento and going bouldering, among other things. Join us as we spend a typical day working as a software engineer and YouTube video producer in Tokyo!
//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 #japanCooking Ramen on a COLD Winter Night in our Japanese Campervan - Hakuba, JapanRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2024-03-17 | Winter in Japan can get pretty cold and the small town of Hakuba is no exception! One of our favourite spots for outdoor activities, we travelled to Hakuba for snowboarding and stayed overnight in our van. With temperatures down to -10 degrees, it was freezing outside, but inside we kept cozy with a diesel heater and a big ol' bowl of ramen.
//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 #vanlifeHiking Japan’s Sacred Pilgrimage Trail in WinterRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2024-02-28 | Mt. Haguro is one of three sacred mountains in the northern prefecture of Yamagata, Japan. We were hoping for a peaceful, winter hiking experience and this spot sure did deliver. With a five-story pagoda, towering cedar trees and an impressive shrine, the pilgrimage up Mt. Haguro was a beautiful experience.
#japan #hiking #winterJapan’s Most BEAUTIFUL Winter Festival in the Japanese Alps - Matsumoto, NaganoRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2024-02-16 | Matsumoto City in Nagano, Japan - brimming with culture & history, holds an illumination event during the entire winter season. This unique projection mapping lights up Matsumoto Castle in stunning colors and patterns, making it a must-see show!
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.
//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 #vanlifeNagano, Japan’s ULTIMATE Winter Destination - Snow Monkeys, Japanese Comfort Food & Ski ResortsRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2024-02-05 | Nagano, just two hours from Tokyo, is an outdoor lovers dream. It's especially popular in winter for skiing, snowboarding and... snow monkeys! In this second video of our winter travel series, we visited the famous snow monkey park, cooked a Japanese hot pot and hit the slopes for the first run of the season.
#japan #winter #travel #vanlifeTraveling By Campervan in Japans Winter - ITS COLD!Roy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2024-01-25 | We have big plans for winter, and want to explore all the wonderful aspects of this season in Japan. From winter festivals and winter hikes, to snowboarding and steamy bowls of ramen. This is our first winter season with our brand new (to us) van, and we've had to make a few adjustments in order to live the winter van life. Travel with us to the snowy town of Yuzawa on our first test run, (and near disaster) and see how it all pans out!
//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 #vanlifeHiking The Most ACTIVE VOLCANO Nearest to Tokyo, Japan - and it’s NOT Mount FujiRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2024-01-12 | Mount Asama 浅間山 is the most active volcano in Japan's main island of Honshu. It lays barely 70km from Tokyo Prefecture, and is so active that people aren't allowed to climb it. 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.
//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 #hikingVanlife Japan CANT be THIS COZY in Fall?! - Autumn Camping in NaganoRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2023-11-23 | Autumn in Japan is spectacular! So we took a trip to Nagano and Niigata to fully enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves in our van. There was an attempt at cooking oden, we caught a cable car up the beautiful Mt. Myoko and finally we visited, what has become, one of our favourite wild onsen.
//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 #vanlifeHow to CAMPERVAN in JAPAN - Everything you need to know!Roy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2023-11-13 | Renting a campervan in Japan is the best way to travel and see all the hidden gems, nature and beautiful scenery that the country has to offer. As an added bonus, you can go at your own pace and Japan makes it so convenient!
//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 #travelUNREAL Hiking in Japans TOP Mountains - The Northern Alps, Mt. Chogatake & Mt. JonenRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2023-10-25 | Japan's Northern Alps have some of the most coveted and dangerous hikes in the entire country. On this trip, we set out to hike two of these peaks — Mt. Chogatake and Mt. Jonen — on a 15.5 hour, overnight hike. More than ever before we experienced a lot of great highs and many lows, all with beautiful views of the alps around us.
#japan #hiking #travelThe Traditional Japanese Town Tourists DONT KNOW ABOUT! Gujo Hachiman, GifuRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2023-10-16 | There's many traditional towns in Japan, but Gujo Hachiman easily stands out for its natural beauty and famous cultural festivals. We travelled to this small, quaint town located in Gifu prefecture to take part in its 400 year old dance festival and explore the many narrow laneways and streams. Called the town of dance and water, Gujo Hachiman has definitely become one of our favourite towns in Japan!
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 #vanlifeWe got COMPLETLEY LOST in Countryside Japan w/@AmericanAdventuresInJapanRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2023-10-09 | The Izu Peninsula, 2 hours south of Tokyo, is a popular spot for beaches, hot springs and nature. With our friend @AmericanAdventuresInJapan we decided to explore all of that and more as we ventured off the beaten path in search of an old lighthouse. Things didn't exactly go to plan but nevertheless, Izu served up a beautiful weekend adventure!
//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 #vanlifeHow we Survive Japans Summer in our VanRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2023-08-27 | Summer in Japan is incredibly humid and hot so staying in a van can be... quite difficult. But! There's also some fantastic pros to summer, namely Japanese summer festivals. So in this video we head to our first summer fireworks festival at Kawaguchiko and see if we can survive the heat in our van.
//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 #travelINSANE VIEWS on a Day Hike in Japans Alps - Mt. Kiso-KomagatakeRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2023-08-11 | This day hike in Japan's central alps has been one of our favourite so far! Getting off the Komagatake Ropeway at 2600m, you're immediately greeted by Senjojiki Cirque, a beautiful mountainous area. From there, you can either do a 45 minute, easy walk around the area or, like us, hike the 4 hour round-trip to Mt. Kiso-Komagatake.
#hiking #japan #travelThe Best Way to Spend Summer in Japan? CANYONING & HIKING in GunmaRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2023-07-22 | Summer in Japan is hot so we decided to cool down and get the heart racing with some canyoning! We went on a weekend trip to the prefecture of Gunma, 2-3 hours north-west of Tokyo, to hike Mt. Akagi, visit a firefly festival and try to conquer a canyon for the first time.
//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 #hikingWe Tried Van Camping in Japans RAINY SEASONRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2023-06-27 | Rainy season in Japan from around mid June to early July is a very hot, humid and... rainy time of the year. That didn't stop us though! We took our new campervan to a free campsite in Yamanashi to try out cooking and camping in the van for the first time. Join us as we attempt to have a bbq, stay cozy despite the rain and enjoy Japan's nature.
#japan #travel #campingFirst Trip in Our NEW VAN! - Japan Van LifeRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2023-06-14 | We took our new van for it's first trip out into the countryside of Japan and... it went pretty well! From Tokyo we drove out to Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures to get van supplies and see some beautiful nature. One of the highlights was Yume no Tsuribashi Suspension Bridge, a 90m long bridge over a beautiful, blue mountain lake.
//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 OutroWE BOUGHT A VAN! - Japan Van Life and TourRoy and Aimee | Japan Outdoors2023-05-31 | Van life in Japan has begun! Living in Tokyo has its perks, but for us, the Japanese countryside is where it’s at. We were finally able to buy a second hand van and now we can start travel and work in the countryside! It won’t be full-time van life, but we’re excited to show more of Japan either way. So join us for a tour of our new (to us) van!
//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