14 More Days in Japan - Kyoto, Tokyo, Nara, Japanese Countryside & Villages: VLOG & Guide

We make our return to Japan for more discovery of this beautiful country. Hotels we stayed at are linked below. We start off in Tokyo, before spending 5 nights in Kyoto complete with a day trip to Nara. Then we head north to the Japanese countryside to the Gifu Prefecture and explore Gero Onsen, Takayama, Shirakawago and Okuhida at the foot of the Japanese Alps. Travelled in April.
HOTELS WE STAYED AT:
👉* Tokyo: www.booking.com/hotel/jp/smil...
👉* Kyoto: The one we stayed at has now closed. This one is next door, and rated as "Superb". Great transport links - almost everything in this video was one bus or train away: www.booking.com/hotel/jp/kyom...
👉* Gero: www.booking.com/hotel/jp/bose...
👉* Takayama: www.booking.com/hotel/jp/coun...
👉* Okuhida: www.booking.com/hotel/jp/hota...
All shot on iPhone. 95% shot on iPhone XS with the rest on iPhone 8.
👉* For guided tours around Tokyo: www.getyourguide.co.uk/tokyo-...
👉* For guided tours around Kyoto: www.getyourguide.co.uk/s/?q=k...
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0:00 Intro
1:43 Tokyo & Cherry Blossom
4:02 Central Kyoto Discoveries
10:28 Fushimi Inari Shrine
13:14 Golden Pavilion
14:11 Arashiyama Town
17:39 Nara & Deer
23:39 Sagano Railway & Hozugawa River Cruise
26:05 Kyoto & Cherry Blossom
27:44 Countryside: Gero Onsen
29:55 Waterfalls: Hida Osaka Falls
32:06 Takayama: Old Town
34:29 Shirakawago Village
35:33 Okuhida Snow Mountains
As highlighted in the movie, here are some useful links connecting to our trip (that you can't simply just Google!). Hotel links are affiliate and help support this channel at no extra cost to you.
PLACES we visited:
- Rocca and Friends: rocca-papier.com
- Harbs (Strawberry Cake) goo.gl/maps/k5gVFMTyFabMknARA
- Italian Trattoria Macedonia Yuki: macedonia.trattoria.jp
- Mochi Place in Nara: tinyurl.com/y43twmwb
- Hozugawa River Cruise: www.japan-guide.com/e/e3966.html
- Teppan Manryu Kyoto: tinyurl.com/y54t4kep
- Green Cake Place: tinyurl.com/yykucg2k
- Hida Osaka Falls (Waterfall company), enquire direct for English Tours: www.osaka-taki.com/en/index.php
- - Sakurajaya Takayama restaurant: tinyurl.com/y58opl3f
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That was a great video. Thank you so much. Can't wait for our trip in February.

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I will be setting off to Japan very shortly but this video is such a good eye opener into what it is like in Japan,very well edited and beautifully shot, I am very much looking forward to being in the Kanazawa/Takayama region, it is beautiful beyond belief.

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Thank you Charlotte. Have an amazing time!

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I can't go without commending how great this video was, it made me feel i was part of the trip and excited to go to Japan again very soon after this pandemic has ended. Thank you so much for this wonderful treat.

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Thank you. I have many similar videos to this one if you like my style of vlogs. Thanks again.

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One of the best travel videos about Japan l’ve seen. Amazing work and thanks so much for sharing your experiences with us.

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I just love your videos and always look forward to them. Thank you!

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I discovered your video as soon as it came out a few years ago. Both videos about Japan. Both are one of the best videos I've seen on this platform. The narration, the music, the scenery, the information, the timing...just perfect! I watch it from time to time to cheer me up. I love Japan so your video brings me awesome memories from that country. Thank you for working hard to make a superb video. Congratulations!!!

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Thoroughly enjoyed this, thank you so much.

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Beautifully presented! Thank you for sharing your adventures!

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Best japan travel vlog! Great quality and information!

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Japan as I have never seen it before. Great videography work and content. Thanks!

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Great video love the countryside and your interesting trips. Keep them coming.

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Great video, wonderful you had a great time in Japan

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Wow I learnt a lot about Japan, must visit soon. Thank you for a great video

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I’ve always wanted to visit Japan, and I found your video so inspirational and so beautiful and I love the way you connected to the culture and people.

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Thank you for putting out such a great & professional video out. I am loving enjoying some tea & making notes for trip planning as I watch. Excited to have subbed!

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