2 Perfect nights at a LUXURY Ryokan in Hokkaido (Jozankei Onsen)

[@travelforphoebe]

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[@csa_yt]

Another Sunday episode with my meal and I LOVED IT ONCE AGAIN!!! Amazing video, thank you SO MUCH!!!

[@travelforphoebe]

hahahaha I love this so so much! I know the feeling. Lately I've been re-watching Jenna Marbles videos while eating my lunch - something about KZbin vids and a meal just go together!

[@kumaco.familyadventures]

Hello Phoebe~ omg!!!!!!! This place looks soooooo cool! Even I'm Japanese, i never been to Hokkaido, i do want to go there one day tho! Nature looks so gorgeous, your video image colours are so beautiful this place.

[@travelforphoebe]

OH! You MUST go to Hokkaido :) You would love it, I'm certain!! I cannot believe how beautiful it is and Jozankei is like a fairytale town. Oh and the food... the FOOOOOOOOOD!

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Harriet and I have been to Sapporo . It's a great place to chill. Sounds like Ryokan is a place that gets you in touch with your senses. You don't even have to leave your hotel to have that experience. One day we will visit. Thank you for the wonderful tour, Dear Friend ❤ Sending you much love ❤❤❤ from Harriet, Jim and Yuki

[@travelforphoebe]

Okay, look, I'm making it a personal mission of mine to try and go somewhere you two haven't been before hahaha it's impossible! :D So true - the ryokan really does ground you, huh. That's such a lovely way to explain it :) Have a great week you three! P xxx

[@guyrandom8518]

Wow wow wow that hotel and the food looked incredible but that location was breathtaking, “good for the soul” ☀️

[@travelforphoebe]

That's exactly it! SO good for the soul! It's spectacular :)

[@JP_world_traveller]

I have never been to Hokkaido even if I was born and raised in the Kansai region but I would like to go and Hokkaido is huge so I will need more than two days to explore and drive there. cheers

[@travelforphoebe]

Driving is a great idea! Would be wonderful to explore with a car 🥰 the food in Hokkaido is in Rey👌🏻🍜

[@DonJ1973]

Oh my goodness that room looked amazing with your very own onsen too! You look so relaxed and stress free in this series. I’m sure your having a blast putting these videos together and reflecting on this beautiful experience.

[@travelforphoebe]

I have never seen a room with it’s own onsen like that!! It’s crazy!! I think I had five onsens one day 😂🥰 thank you for watching this one - next week so the very last episode in the Japan series!! 😧😆

[@BozSpooner]

Oh you guys are having so much fun good to see you smiling again xxx

[@travelforphoebe]

It was nice to slow the pace down a little and be in one place without needing to catch public transport to explore :) This town is so gorgeous!! Obsessed with Japan. Thank you so much! I've got some amazing travel plans coming together for the rest of this year P xx

[@mylahbarreto5265]

Ooh myyy gawwwddd! I LOVE HOKKAIDO!!!

[@travelforphoebe]

Me tooooo 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@RuthFlameño-Sablad]

Hi Phoebe!! I love your energy and glow in this video.. Its so nice to see you heal your soul and find your own way.. The world is brighter with your light in it so never let it dim❤❤❤ Just want to ask, what type of cameras do you use? I love how you balance the light in your shots that we can still see the inside of the hotel, with those bright breath taking views from the massive windows. Also, do you use a post production software to touch up your shots? Always been a big fan! Hope I can make awesome shots and videos like you for our Japan trip next year! Definitely will have Hokkaido in our itinerary! Sending love from GC❤❤❤

[@travelforphoebe]

Oh love 🥹🌸✨ this brightened my day like you would not believe! You’re so lovely and thoughtful, thank you 🥰 So I’m just using my trusty iPhone and a Nikon Z30! Nice and simple and reliable for those shots you mentioned. I do some work in Premiere Pro around colour correcting but mostly just saturation, I try to keep things as natural as possible and just tweak them to get it to look how it felt on the day if that makes sense 🥰

[@robertmagillold]

Gooooooooood morning, Phoebe! (Gooooooood afternoon for us, but, I'm hoping you read this in your am! Haha). After Tokyo and Osaka, these two nights in Hokkaido seem to have provided a moment to slow it up a little and take it all in. Although, it looks like you and James may have taken in a little too much sake and wine the first night! :) Rob's review incoming: * You do know you rock a kimono, right? Makes us all a bit jealous. * Quite the adventure to get there. Really like the details you provided on how y'all got there. Very informative and helpful. * You're providing such essential information. So cool to have the written cues on screen to match your VO and the images. You'd be amazed how many travel vlogs fail to provide this most essential of information. * Sharkansen returns! * Great and important tip for us future travelers there--cash. It's so critical to know what places prefer cards (US) and which prefer cash (where you were). Info like this can be a life saver. I remember when you were in Bali, you detailed the kind of cash needed (for Japan it's pretty obvious). * Looks like it was really quiet in this town and at the hotel. Looks like you were the only ones there! If I recall correctly, this was in late April/early May, correct? We can see that there are still sakura everywhere. But was it as quiet and lacking of people as it appeared (or is that just from the magic of your filming and editing)? * I like how your editing went from faster cuts during your trip there, to more lingering shots of the hotel. Everything slowed down (as it obviously did for you while you were there). Good editing! * Hope you got to use the onsen at some point! * We recently subscribed to a Japanese snack box service and we look forward to all of the unique snacks they deliver--I recognized one or two from your shot! That was a very cool way for us to connect with where you were. * That food looks amazing. As I watched the first time, I couldn't help but comment that the drinks kept changing...and emptying. You switched to water, it looks like...as we learn later, good move! Poor James--sucks getting older and realizing the body just can't recover like before. Blah. "The consequences of his actions." Annoying that I suffered that myself this past Saturday (Friday night was good 😁)! * Now that's a breakfast. Wow. * I noticed in your description that you've included the music used--nice addition. * Ok, just you again and Phoebe--you have an incredible eye for video and photography. You found the beauty in that town and in your world. We loved the images of the blossoms and you in them. Just wow. And appropriate lyrics in the music you selected. * Neat waterfall...but nothing compared to the ones you found earlier this year in NQL, eh? * I have a weakness for apple anything--were you able to try the pie? * Yes, James...that was a cool shot of the two of you, even if the water was apparently anything but cool. Haha. (I think he may have still been feeling the consequences of his actions, if he couldn't feel that "hell water!") * Making new friends in new places, even if temporarily to just take a quick photo--makes our lives so much more enjoyable. Cool to see you doing that from time to time. * "Redemption night"...and...instantly into the sparkling sake (which I do like alot)...looked more like "Hair of the Dog Night!" 🤣 * A long journey for that potato to reach y'all. You both obviously appreciated it (especially the Irishman!). * Based on those images, looking forward to next week! Can't wait to see what the surprise was. I keep saying it, but it keeps being worth saying--you have really found your style in this series. Found your confidence and your sparkle. It is such a joy to watch. And you also are sure to include such valuable information. You've provided a lot of inspiration and wonderful tips for travelers to follow. The sign of a professional vlogger (rather than those who just seem to be making videos to show off where they went). Keep going. There's so much more of the world for you to conquer and share with us! Have a great week, Phoebe! Rob&Erin

[@travelforphoebe]

At this point I may only be making these videos for Rob's Review hahaha You know what, I feel very at home in a Kimono! I may need to start wearing one all the time. I feel like it could be the ultimate travel outfit actually, super comfy on the plane :) So glad you loved all the info! I was a bit overwhelmed trying to figure out how to get there so I was hoping my sharing it all with lots of visuals it'd help others get there and have an amazing time too. So glad you clocked it! Yesss so this would've been the very start of May :) hahaha I'm not a big drinker so I really just have a little sip and that's it. James... he's Irish so he's got a whole different approach going on hahahaha he rallied like a champion though! I went to bed and got a good night's sleep - he got about 2 or 3 hours on a wooden bench hahaha so funny. LOVE that you noticed the lyrics in the music I chose for the Jozankei montage! I found that song and was like 'ahhhh this is PERFECT!' OH MY GOSH the apple pie place! I had been cyber-stalking them for weeks and was so excited to eat there cos I am obsessed with cooked apple desserts and I finally got there and it was closed :( Apparently it was for a public holiday. I still included it tho so others could visit cos it looks amazing. Thanks Rob and Erin! It's so lovely having you see the journey I'm on and appreciating all the love that goes into making these :) Next week is the last episode in the Japan series and then we're onto a very special celebration and a BIG announcement for our 100k! AHHHH! I'm editing like a maniac :) Have a great week you two - P x

[@奥津勝平]

@@travelforphoebe I am Japanese. A room wear provided by a hotel is called a "YUKATA". Speaking of yukata, you will see a lot of women take part in the summer festival in yukata. Please note that some hotels inform their guests of prohibiting to walk around the hotel in yukata. KIMONO is rather Japanese traditional clothing.

[@COCO-wt6yl]

Hello! This is "Coco" whom I met at Chalet Ivy Jozankei. I had a great time meeting these two lovely people. thank you. ❤️Please continue to enjoy your trip🥰

[@travelforphoebe]

COCO! I'm so glad you saw this video :) It was so wonderful to meet you. Thank you for spending time with us that night and for being in the video. I hope you had a wonderful stay at Chalet Ivy and got home safely. Phoebe xx

[@tietan867]

This looks like my kind of place. Looks amazing and relaxing! Have fun guys and stay safe!

[@travelforphoebe]

Oh gosh yes - it's so beautiful and peaceful. I can't get over how stunning Hokkaido is! Like a fairytale place!

[@youngcrippen]

That place is nice! Very nice! The food looks like a little adventure in itself. Not too sure if that is my type of breakfast, but I can be convinced. Really good again!

[@travelforphoebe]

hahah I hear you! After all those drinks I wouldn't have been upset to see some toast but the food was sooooo good, once I started eating it my body was very happy :) Everything is prepared so thoughtfully and perfectly, it's like each meal is a choreographed piece of performance art. So lovely!

[@youngcrippen]

@@travelforphoebe Beautifully put!

[@jiggy1992]

If you come to Hokkaido, dairy farming is thriving, so please enjoy dairy products, Genghis Khan, seafood, and vegetables. Because the food is really delicious

[@travelforphoebe]

The food... THE FOOD! I didn't think Japanese food could possibly get any better but Hokkaido takes it to another level entirely :)

[@louisakelland5750]

Loved the video. So professionally shot and edited. Also love the addition of James. You are sparkling with joy, Phoebe

[@travelforphoebe]

Oh, love... wow... you have no idea what that means. Truly, I can't quite express it! If you knew how scared I was and totally overwhelmed when I started making these... to get to a point where I actually LOVE making them and then to have you say they're so professional... wow, it just fills my whole soul up with love. Thank you :) Yessss, travelling with James has been a delight! So fun! I'm sure we'll get to travel together again at some point and I've got lots of solo travel coming up so I'm hoping to make and travel with new friends (and hopefully lots of other creators too!!) P xx

[@tetsu489]

welcome japan❤❤❤

[@travelforphoebe]

Thank you so much :) P x

[@randyv8232]

Just came from a 15 day Japan Vacation. Hard not to fall in love with the country. i will be back one day.

[@travelforphoebe]

Oh wow, that’s a great amount of time!! 🥰

[@randyv8232]

@@travelforphoebe It is but sooo worth it. How long did you stay

[@travelforphoebe]

About the same as you! Around 13 days I think 🥰

[@randyv8232]

@@travelforphoebe Very happy to see you smile and travel again after your challenges early this year.

[@travelforphoebe]

Thank you 🥹😍

[@ETBpremium]

I’m loving this series! Will you continue to travel with James or is this a once off? You work/travel so well together!

[@travelforphoebe]

Thank you so much love :D This whole series for me has been about finding my video style and growing my confidence and I've absolutely done that. I'm feeling so energised and inspired again, it's lovely. I LOVE that question, a great one to ask! We're such good friends and have so much fun we'll definitely travel together again I'm sure, I think we'll just keep each other posted on travel plans and if we're in the same place at the same time or wanna team up again for an adventure we can. BUT I really wanna do lots of solo travel this year and I have some press trip/media trip offers which is exciting (especially cos they stopped altogether during the plague and are only just coming back now). Hopefully I'm not explaining something you already know, forgive me if I am, but travel creators get offers from travel brands and tourism boards to join organised trips and often there's other creators or media on them. So, for example, I have an offer at the moment that is with 30 other creators! I'm excited to travel with lots of other people and make new friends - hopefully people I can travel with again like I did with James cos having other creators to bounce off like that is so fun. You learn lots, get better video, you're with like-minded people so you approach travel the same way, it's safe and you just enjoy it more. I'm hoping to make lots of new travel buddies while travelling solo too, gonna try push outside my introvert bubble :)

[@ETBpremium]

That’s interesting! Thank you for explaining as I wasn’t aware. 😊

[@Vinceventuring]

This has been such an epic series, you did such a great job showcasing Japan ❤

[@travelforphoebe]

🥰 that means so much to me, thank you 🙏🏼 one more episode left in the series! 😍

[@Vinceventuring]

@@travelforphoebe yay! Can’t wait to watch ❤️

[@koji4430]

It looks like you had a great time in Hokkaido♪ You are good at using chopsticks!

[@travelforphoebe]

oh! The ultimate compliment :) Thank you so much! I lived in Singapore for many years so I had to learn how to use them quite quickly hahaha

[@JC-itsme]

Hokkaido is such a special spot. It’s stunning in winter too.

[@travelforphoebe]

Oh my gosh, it's spectacular! Honestly, blows me away :)

[@sewwinter]

I am Japanese and I am so glad that you guys seem to have enjoyed Japan very much !(^^)! I thought Phoebe san's character fits Osaka's mood since the city is very cheerful like you^^, but the stay in Hokkaido also seems to be good for you(^^)v

[@travelforphoebe]

hahaha I think my two favourite places have been Kyoto and Hokkaido :) Japan is so wonderful... everything about it is fantastic! So safe and clean, beautiful, the people are lovely, the food is amazing. It's just such a wonderful place to visit.

[@FelixCattenstart]

Hiya! I remember your Hokkaido episode when you went for wintersport, but this is a whole different way to experience Hokkaido. I figured Japan is a country of cash when I was there back in 2018, but it seems nothing has changed. I bet your top 5 kitchens has Japanese included, hasn’t it? At least it’s in my top 5. Not only the view is good, but that breakfast is insane 🤩😮! ‘Consequences’ hahaha, you got me there, poor guy! The nature is so freakin’ beautiful in Hokkaido 😍. ‘The water is fresh from hell’, I usually tend to say that when it’s freezing cold, but this was the exact opposite haha, I bet you don’t love hot water. What was the temperature? Anyway, thanks for sharing and have a great week ahead 🤙

[@travelforphoebe]

You've got a great memory, Felix :) This really is a totally different experience! Lovely to see it in the spring time with all that lush greenery. It's like a fairytale town! Absolutely, Japanese food is right up there - top 3 for me (you know we love Mexican and Italian hehe). hahaha yesss the consequences of his actions indeed. I cannot be hungover at this age ever again haha I'm so careful now! I'm one hangover away from giving up on life entirely hahaha. I have no idea what the temperature of that water was but my goodness it was SO HOT! My feet and legs were bright red afterwards hahaha. Have a great week ahead Felix - P x

[@sfcpaulfowle1906]

I love Hokkaido - want to go back.

[@travelforphoebe]

DO IT! :D

[@jackdouglas254]

This makes me want to see Japan.

[@travelforphoebe]

Ahhhh yes, you've been #influenced hhahahah :D

[@mylahbarreto5265]

I would go back there just for the uni and sashimi!!!

[@travelforphoebe]

😂🙏🏼 yesss! Omg the BEST uni I have ever had. It was so delicious

[@mylahbarreto5265]

@@travelforphoebe Had the best uni I’ve ever had as well at a fish market in Rausu. The owner had me hold up a 4.44 kilo crab!!! Haha

[@travelforphoebe]

😂😂😂 i can picutre that in my mind! Japanese people are so sweet

[@HappyLife___]

Love you my gorgeous babe Phoebe❤💖🥰

[@travelforphoebe]

First comment! Five gold stars for you ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Life_With_Bek]

Loving the Japan series! ❤

[@travelforphoebe]

🥰🥰🥰 thanks love! One more episode left 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@marimarihosp3035]

Watch out for Higuma, or slightly smaller grizzly bears. Bear encounters increasing in Hokkaido.

[@travelforphoebe]

Oh my gosh, yes! I started walking into the forest by myself but turned around when I saw the bear warning signs :)

[@johnhuttenberger6278]

Just curious when you went there exactly? My GF and I are going to be there last weekend in Oct- 1st week Nov. and we wanted to see some leaves changing. I saw the trees outside looked bare.

[@nowgaku]

What a one page of your entire life!

[@mylahbarreto5265]

By the way, I’ve finally noticed how you’ve found your (vlog) style! Great job, Phoebe!

[@travelforphoebe]

🥰🥹 thanks for noticing Mylah, it’s been an unexpected joy finding my style ♥️

[@csa_yt]

Could you, one day, talk to us about how you’re making these videos? Your gear, the software you use? What’s your planning and execution process? Or even better: make a course about it, even short, I’ll ABSOLUTELY buy it!!! Once again, I love your videos 100000 x more now that you’re on your « new » journey!!! So authentic, positive, high energy and so fun I cannot get enough 🤣 (not in a creepy way but in a « I’m so happy for you » and supportive way). 😊❤😊

[@travelforphoebe]

You creep! ;) hahahaha thank you sooooo so much. This comment is mind-blowing to me. Taking over filming and editing the videos by myself was overwhelming. I got a crash course in Premiere Pro over an hour or two and had to just take it from there. It's been terrifying and a real learning curve. There have been so many times I thought I wouldn't be able to do this.... and to get to now where I genuinely LOVE the entire process of making these and you're asking me to teach you cos you love them so much... it's unbelievable. Fills me with so much confidence and self-belief so, thank you. I would be more than happy to share the process :) I'm still finding my feet and a little overwhelmed with all the behind-the-scenes stuff, running this small business all by myself so give me a little time to settle in and once I have the time and space, I'll find the best way to share it all with you! The best thing I can share now is just to have a really wonderful time doing things you love and film it haha share it in a way that captures how it felt to you. I use my trusty iPhone and my Nikon Z30 and that's it! And I edit in Premiere Pro :)

[@encrypt1165]

Tiamo❤😍😍

[@travelforphoebe]

🥹🥰 thank you so so much ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@FoxyfloofJumps]

It looks like a fabulous spot. But I would like to see at least the ten-cent tour of the whole hotel.

[@FoodieTownCA]

Hey Pheobe, are you still shooting with your DJI Pocket? I am thinking about upping my video equipment from iphone - I notice my phone gets hot and issues with storage etc.

[@travelforphoebe]

Hey! No, i just shoot with an iPhone and my Nikon Z30 - much prefer the lighter kit. Less to back up!

[@malakasbros]

The best of Phoebe,. ❤😂

[@travelforphoebe]

hahahaha :D cute!

[@ClickOneAndDone]

Is there a video before this one? I seem to be missing the connection and who is this handsome gentleman you are with?

[@johnnythecat8250]

Nice but you haven’t experienced the best of onsens until you’ve been to Kurokawa onsen in Kumamoto Kyushu.

[@jackdouglas254]

Maybe one of the next goals ought to be to grow this channel to 200,000. Do you want people to share the videos with their friends? If I had a travel channel, I would do that.

[@travelforphoebe]

Absolutely! The goal is to travel and have an amazing life and have the channel grow 🥰 if you’d like to share my channel with people that would be so wonderful!

[@jackdouglas254]

@@travelforphoebe Good. I will share some of the videos with friends on Facebook and Messenger so they can view them.

[@hangfei58970983]

does meal include nightly rate?

[@travelforphoebe]

Check out their website for the full info but they do offer half and full board :)

[@jesuoas]

how much did you spent? lol

[@sabrinastraveladventures4263]

Fabulous ❤ Sabrina🇫🇷🇬🇧

[@travelforphoebe]

Thanks babe - have a great week! Hope you’re well ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@sabrinastraveladventures4263]

@@travelforphoebe No but I’m really enjoying your vlogs in Japan 🇯🇵 🫶🏼😘😘😘

[@travelforphoebe]

I’m so sorry to hear that love, you must be sick of feeling this way! Sending you lots of good wishes and hugs love. Hoping you feel better soon and glad the Japan vids could bring some enjoyment to your day! We’ve got one final Japan episode next week then we’re celebrating 100k (I’ve got some big news for you 🥰) and then…. Adventure time! 😍😍😍

[@sabrinastraveladventures4263]

@@travelforphoebe oh really I’m all ears ! Thank you my lovely I have an “invisible syndrome” (incurable genetic disease)that affects anything and everything randomly as it pleases so sometimes it’s hard to be brave 24h/7 but soon I’m going to sunny Corsica for a holiday my body needs sunshine and chill out! The ultimate destination is Japan though so while I can’t do that I will enjoy your vlogs! It’s so nice to see you in such positive mood and energy make me smile! I’m so glad you made it to the 100k to be honest it was well overdue but since you are doing it alone the reward is even greater! Well done honey even if it is no surprise to me 😜😘 🤘🏼you rock 🤙🏼

[@sigmaoctantis4706]

Have you tried beard dye?

[@masatoshi3035]

あ 定山渓なんだ 渋い選択

[@travelforphoebe]

♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@SunGoRo]

Love You

[@travelforphoebe]

Love ya! :D