Autumn in Japan's Most Beautiful Places: Kanazawa, Shirakawago & Takayama 🍂 ft.

[@sharlainjapan]

The place we stayed in Kanazawa is called Kurohoro Machiya House!! Such a beautiful place, highly recommend staying there during your trip to Kanazawa❤

[@ellen_globetrotter3783]

thank you for naming the place you stayed in. It was so beautiful. I went to these 3 places and yet I want to get back right now!! Beautiful video Sharla!

[@Shoujotai-1983]

Thanks for traveling Japan.😉　Enjoy Japan🇯🇵🗻🏯 日本を旅してくれてありがとう。😉　日本の旅を楽しんでね。🇯🇵🗻🏯

[@marissanakos4594]

We will be in Kanazawa over Christmas and absolutely can't wait! The machiya was absolutely beautiful! What a great video too! x

[@MelissaLearns]

I’ve stayed in that exact MACHIYA in March and I also highly recommend. Great location and it’s just beautiful

[@RadiantTwilight]

Coincidentally I visited Kenroku-en in Kanazawa today. Beautiful garden :-) But I didn’t see too much of the city because I decided to return to Toyama early and rest up a bit because I caught a little cold in Togakushi. Your video is thrice appreciated, as I can now see the rest of Kanazawa, and also Takayama while recuperating in my hotel room.

[@owlcat8896]

"You've been demoted to boyfriend" - that explains the title 😂 I love your travel videos, but they always make me want to try the food so much, everything looks so good 😭💕

[@cid388]

while you can hear some cantonese in the background explaining what they doing in the next couple of days...

[@AangAirB]

So glad I found this comment because I was thinking the same thing! Excited to find out the shenanigan's that lead to Mr. Affable being not so affable

[@stefanbishop7171]

I've been watching both you and Chris for ten years, and I always thought you both had good chemistry. Congratulations on your engagement. Thank you for giving us a glimpse of your journeys through Japan. Someday I hope to wrangle my wife into a Japanese adventure.

[@jensebu78]

Same here. And the funny part is, they were a couple half of that time and we didn't know!

[@keiths2902]

Wait, are Chris from Abroad in Japan and her engaged?

[@jensebu78]

@@keiths2902 yes. A couple, if I am correct, about 5 years and a few months engaged

[@stefanbishop7171]

@@jensebu78 I don't know about that. In the first Journey Across Japan, during Sharla's leg of the journey, Chris mentioned Sharla was, "The best view in Japan." I'm paraphrasing of course, but that was when I began to have romantic suspicions.

[@PoissonIvy]

Broadfriend

[@InspectahReese]

“Abroad in The Friendzone” 😂

[@tobiasmontoya7975]

Boyfriend? Don't you mean fiancé? 🤣

[@sharlainjapan]

He’s been demoted back to bf, you’ll see why later in the video😂

[@JustSheik]

Oh no 😂😂😂😂

[@CandycaneBeyond]

​@@sharlainjapan😮

[@kirbyesque]

She still got that ring tho

[@sassycaterpillar6631]

​@@sharlainjapanduramaaaa

[@LCTRgames]

I like how Sharla's senses are *so honed* that she can tell, just by looking, that a building will have a stamp to collect inside

[@sharlainjapan]

Hahaha I have a skill😂

[@Ragepiee]

It was so nice meeting you guys at the samurai district of Kanazawa! We are flying back tomorrow, hope you guys had a nice trip!

[@sharlainjapan]

Ah hey! Thanks for saying hi! :D Safe travels back home ✈️✨

[@NatzoXavier]

Nothing better than sitting down eating some yummy food watching Sharla and Abroad in Japan doing stuff together.

[@loopyfrog]

agreed

[@antonpuno2605]

You and Chris are such comedic gold together. Just like the gold sushi lol. The visuals on this video were so epic. Awesome as always you guys!!!

[@Tosic14]

I went to Takayama and Shirakawago last month and I am punching air because I did not know about the house of pudding! Also did not have time to check out the retro museum. It is always great to see your travels in Japan and thanks for showing the hidden treasures you find.

[@sharlainjapan]

Oh nooo! Hope you get a chance to visit again, the retro museum was too cool!

[@SnowClover]

I just came back from a trip there and Takayama was for sure the highlight of my trip, it was absolutely beautiful and nice to be in an area not surrounded by department stores and highrise buildings. Also highly recommend first time visitors to Kanazawa to make sure you see Kenrokuen Garden it's so beautiful! if you also don't make it to Shirakawago, an alternative is the Hida Folk village in Takayama, where they have re-located a bunch of historic buildings from the area and created essentially an open-air museum / village. It was absolutely stunning with the autumn colours, and a walkable distance or short bus ride from the main town!

[@ramsoomair]

I assumed this was a Chris video, so the title was confusing for a second.

[@ChantalRussell]

Honestly, you can easily pull off either of those glasses as a look! 💕

[@sharlainjapan]

Aw thanks lovely! 💗💗

[@japnuts]

Ya I prefer the darker frames but both BEAUTIFUL. Congrats guys, much ❤

[@agresticoak]

thank you for giving us a glimpse into these beautiful areas around central Japan. It's so refreshing to see and gives me lots of inspiration for my next trip to Japan. Autumn in Japan is underrated 🍁

[@michellemccoy6201]

I have watched your videos for a few years now and this is my first comment lol. I really missed you uploading regularly. So glad you’re back and hope you are still feeling better.

[@sharlainjapan]

Aw thanks Michelle! Welcome to the comment section🫶🏻❤️ haha

[@luckycat7567]

Absolutely LOVED this vlog! One of my favorite things to do when I lived in Japan was venture outside of Tokyo and into the countryside! I went to a location that was really similar to Shirakawago, but it was closer to Fuji-San called Saiko Iyashi-no Sato Nenba and this video made me feel very natsukashi! Thanks for another amazing video and hope you continue to feel more on the mend!

[@jakeylad7072]

This is awesome, I'm hoping to get to Japan again in February/March and I'm intent on going to Nagano, Toyama, and Kanazawa. This is perfect for my planning. Straight away; Kirari is going on the list.

[@ap1curry]

so nice that your boyfriend didn't mind chris coming along

[@SkyRied1]

😆😆😆

[@dodiatkins4515]

❤ The two of you are the perfect couple. This video made my morning. Thank you. 😊

[@sharlainjapan]

Thanks so much for watching! ❤❤

[@Grahzzyhardcore]

A great KZbin power couple

[@Methalec1985]

Sharla!! Glad to see you and Chris enjoying yourself (and that you're able to drag him along on peaceful trips like this instead of his usual shenanigans with Natsuki, Ryotaro, Conner and Joey! xD) Both pairs of sunglasses look good on you but the Ottoto Mexicali look better imho! What I loved most about the machiya house is that circular doorway in the living room. I can see why you liked sitting there looking out into the garden while sipping your drink.

[@ronin7997]

I'm certain Mr. Affable loves being able to decompress from shenanigans with the boys too LOL. He's been up to some crazy hijinks this year.

[@Methalec1985]

@@ronin7997 - Dude, have you seen what he's up to?! There's no stopping the ABroad! xD

[@sarameitner6770]

Love when you guys share a destination with us. You two together is truly the dream team.

[@adventurebythemile]

I love you 2 as a couple. You deserve a great guy like Chris and he’s lucky to find someone like you.

[@damascusraven]

She's definitely lucky to have him.

[@Avrii]

Chris is always so silly in your videos 😄 You two are so lovely together 🥰

[@jaclynconti6461]

I always look so forward to your videos and the music you select to accompany the amazing filming! They truly make my day and give me such a boost!

[@daschawk]

Ahh!! Great video Sharla! Loved seeing all the scenery in Japan outside of the cities occasionally! I'm from mostly rural parts of the US so it always reminds me of home! Loved having Chris along too!

[@alexcobalt7944]

Watching your videos always feels very cozy and calming, thank you so much for sharing your experiences travelling!

[@MorningThief_]

didn't Chris do the first Dr Jelly skit in the Showakan museum in Takayama? the place looks awfully familiar...

[@sharlainjapan]

Yeah!

[@JordanKZ]

Kanazawa and Takayama are two of my favourite places in all of Japan, this video brought back some amazing memories of them!

[@babadukk]

Visited Kanazawa and Takayama during my first solo trip to Japan (pre-pandemic). Those places were the highlight of my trip. So much nostalgia!

[@Reila_N.]

Thank you for taking us with you on this beautiful trip. I really enjoyed watching this video. Of course, I love all your content but these kind of travel vlogs are really my favorites. It got everything - food, scenery, accommodation and a tiny bit of Japanese conversation (I really like those). Watching this just feels so cozy and makes me miss Japan so much.

[@yoostinah]

Great to have you back Sharla! I finally have my trip booked to Japan for next year, this will be my second time. I am so excited to return after 8 years. I will be visiting Kanazawa and Takayama, hopefully I can squeeze Shirakawago into the trip too. Thank you for sharing awesome places to stay at and foods to try.

[@Vashtiian]

I just watched a video about both of you and how much Japanese people appreciate how you showcase their culture. It was a really interesting watch

[@LynxieDove]

Shout out the channel name:) We should go over and give them some love too!

[@arceus54321]

which video?

[@maya-p]

@@LynxieDove Not sure if it's the same one but right after I finished this video I had a video recommended from The Japan Reporter. From what I could tell skimming it really quick it just spoke about Chris and not Sharla, but it was a very positive video :)

[@OEDODRAGON]

Was it this video 'Why This Foreigner's Loved in Japan | What Can We Learn From Him?' I had it up to watch next!

[@TATOOINETABLEFLIP]

Oh! I’d love to see this one! Tell us the name please!

[@MrOvimik]

I'm going to be traveling in Japan for 3 weeks next year! The stamp book is such a good idea! I will get one before I go :D

[@ricotrial]

I have amazing Toyama, shirakawago, Takayama, Kanazawa memories 🥰

[@terrarosa8181]

You guys are so cute together. Congratulations on the engagement! You both seem so content and comfortable. Makes me want no visit Japan. Appreciate the ability to live vicariously!

[@dwarfbard]

At first I read the title as - "..trip /w my boyfriend" and also featuring AbroadInJapan, who was also there. 😂

[@sharlainjapan]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@filu_desu]

Great video Sharla! It's always nice to see you and Chris together in videos. Really nice tip about the eki stamps! I'm looking forward to collecting them on my trip next year.. The place you were staying at looked lovely. I am always impressed by how well the Japanese seem to make use of their spaces, finding ways to bring peace and tranquillity to even some of the most small and or unsuspecting places. OH! 14:36 Chris got the DJI Pocket 3!? I just got one of those myself, FANTASTIC little camera! Have fun with it Chris!

[@AshMashAttack]

Your travel vlogs are so calming and relaxing, i love coming home from a long day to enjoy them. Thank you so much!

[@Demented_Space]

Beautifully shot and edited. The vibes are immaculate 😁. Glad to see you back on here, Sharla!

[@MrsTeawithmilkplease]

I would love to see a video about collecting stamps in Japan. Where to find them or how to ask for where they are. Your favourite ones in your collection.

[@DragonBoi3789]

Doburoku sounds similar to mezcal, it's the base spirit from which more refined spirits are derived.

[@Bridgetswann]

You should come out with a tatami scented candle, every time you say ‘it smells so good!’ I just want to know for real 😅

[@laurenhill46]

I love Kanazawa. I lived a couple stops north in Tsubata for 3 years.

[@colleenmurphy7812]

Thanks for showing the maps, nice to have a reference as to where in Japan you are exploring.

[@kazuthesamurai7346]

Love that Goemon bath lol My grandma's house in Osaka looks like that. The only thing is it gets brutally cold during winter, and tatami matless is a nightmare to maintain

[@InspectahReese]

Chris definitely slept on the couch after this video with no blanket or pillows 😂

[@sharlainjapan]

🤣🤣

[@mskq4409]

Yay Arrigato Gozaimasu Sharla and Chris, grand vlog!! By the way, gold frames looked awesome!!

[@Peajay007]

That. Stamp book is my jam!! I love things like that!! It’s the kind of keepsake that I live for

[@JaniceWithTheTarlovCyst]

Fiance you mean 😂❤

[@AMAR9933]

I'm planning a month-long autumn trip to Japan and all the places you show are on the list! Even more excited now, thanks for filming and sharing ❤

[@angelaranda8899]

I've always wanted to take a whole month trip to Japan 😢 hope you have fun

[@ryouhonoo5]

“Oh it’s Elon Musk” “hey it kinda looks like you” damn that’s cold Sharla

[@sharlainjapan]

Am I wrong though👀💀

[@TheCooltommy]

Hi there!! My son is obsessed with Japanese culture and the language. He is seven. What do you think would benefit him with learning the language? Any good language programs? Books? Videos? Thank you so much!!

[@sharlainjapan]

Ooo maybe watching Japanese shows on Netflix with English subtitles on? That helped me a lot! 🫶🏻

[@mocochan]

5千円からでもいいですか？ Can I give you 5000 yen bill? That sounded like Japanese😂

[@datlam7836]

Thanks for showing us around those awesome spots Sharla & Chris! Really enjoyed the video 🎉

[@Cirris]

I need to stop watching your travel videos on an empty stomach. Then I just torture myself by binge eating food that doesn't taste nearly as good as what I'm seeing on screen.

[@feltoyuk8597]

岐阜出身で今はイギリスに住んでいます。コロナや、色んな事情で4年日本に帰っていません。白川郷や、高山には何度も行ったことがあるので、とても懐かしい気持ちになりました。岐阜県や、石川県は楽しかったですか？来年こそは岐阜に行きたいです。高山ラーメンは食べましたか？

[@rez4437]

Chris’s slurping is always hilarious 😂. I think the main issue is that he shoves the noodles in his mouth before slipping. He’ll have better luck putting the noodles on his lips and slurping it.

[@sharlainjapan]

Yeaaah I think you’re right😂😂

[@samanthamaldonado6493]

Great video! Must have just missed you, was in all 3 places last week for the first time, loved them all!! Kanazawa is so chill, loved the canals. Hope to come back and spend more time next trip 🥰

[@kristianbasile7141]

Lmao after having travelled all over Japan and eaten everything Chris knows his shit. If he won't shut up about a dish it couldn't have better advertisement :D

[@davidwpoon]

I know I'm watching your channel but I half expect the video to suddenly turn into a Wacky Weekend with Connor...?

[@XxD4RK3NERGYxX]

I can’t believe I was just in Kanazawa about a week ago. Amazing seafood market

[@stephanieok5365]

Not sure if those are new glasses or just new to my viewing, but digging Chris' glasses frames. 👍 Also digging Sharla's shirt but can't quite see the whole print~

[@sharlainjapan]

I’ll show the shirt in an upcoming vid! Got it in Kyoto🤩

[@smartmouthredhead8392]

Boyfriend? Did Chris earn himself a demotion?😜

[@nedyopinion9495]

Christ やっぱおもしろい😊シャラも可愛い😍

[@kashudesu270]

Aaaa!! We just got back from Takayama today! Highly recommend going up to the onsens near Shin Hotaka and taking the ropeway next time you’re in the area :) ❤

[@argo12]

All these places look so lovely, and not loaded with tourists! I found Kyoto to be very interesting and I wish I could have seen ALL the things, but alas, we were there for only a day and it was super crowded (pre-Covid). All of these towns look beautiful and interesting, and the fall colors are so gorgeous! I really enjoyed watching this! And that street food - everything looked so good!

[@Katie09Girl]

Hey Sharla! ❤ both sunglasses are such a vibe! Second one is my personal favourite 🥰

[@bigc1280]

Is the retro museum where Dr Jelly was filmed?

[@sharlainjapan]

That’s the one!

[@beto544]

boyfriend? Is Chris in the dog house?

[@shugogh12]

You both always manage to pick the perfect background music for the video to make it relaxing regardless what it is.

[@Saluno375]

I love the idea of koi as the best friends ever, an emblematic icon, because they can be between fifteen to eighty years old if not more. Their longevity is truly amazing.

[@freakishuproar1168]

I really like the Odorico frames, they have a stylishly "bookish" about them, they're aesthetic AF. The Mexicali one's nice too, but in my humble opinion they just look like nice tasteful shades. The Odorico frames have personality :3

[@Hetotope]

RIP Chris

[@okonomigal]

Yay! I'n so glad you made it back to Kanazawa! When we met at Chris' sake tasting in Kyoto, you told me how much you love it here. Wish I had known you guys were going to be in town!

[@melocitysolo9574]

I think that visiting Japan once a year, I would never get tired of it.😆✈A dreamy country, Japan 🗻🌸

[@zacharysnyder2520]

I want to take my girlfriend to Japan. This seems so lovely.

[@smashtoys]

Did you use a boat in your autumn trip in japan? Because I ship this!

[@Muffy.from-Oz]

Great to see you guys traveling again. The Machiya is beautiful. I want one too. Love the sweatshirt design, Sharla, and the black sunglasses. I so hope to get back to Japan one day. Cheers, Muffy from Oz.

[@gracehartinger9290]

I say this with love in my heart but it more than kinda looked like Chris

[@ThatBillmanGuy]

Kanazawa is where I want to go. The Beanpod lives there and the pictures he posts are always so beautiful.

[@Zookeepersgirl]

Not sharing pudding is definitely grounds for demotion 😂

[@AnitaSpankyBB]

Thought you guys are married already!!!

[@mecasper1134]

Thank you for sharing this amazing road trip guys. You are still the cutest couple in Japan

[@gallianojohn8961]

I think visiting Japan in the season of cherry blossoms and autumn leaves is the most valuable trip in the world.🌸🍁 I miss Japan. Everywhere I went in Japan, it was clean, safe, and the people were very kind and honest. And I gained weight because there is so much delicious food.😂

[@大森ルクレチア]

こんにちは😊 また是非日本にいらしてくださいね。

[@CamiloMacaya]

Cat-eye fits your facial frame, nicely. The first pair had a nice color/finish. I would recommend the same color and finish from the first pair but on the second pair. They would match perfectly with your hair and fair skin.

[@ennobueno]

I've missed seeing you on my feed! I hope all is well. 🥰

[@sharlainjapan]

🫶🏻❤️❤️

[@spicy_green_tea]

15:06 I was in shiwakawago in winter March this year!! It was magical honestly I really want to come back soon

[@LetsgowithHyro]

I somehow missed this one when it was published. Beautiful vlog & areas! Greetings from Aruba.

[@jessi_on_VanIsle]

I’ve watched this blog three times already today. I’m living vicariously through you and Chris lol. Going to Japan after I beat the big C is my motivation.

[@SnowClover]

You'll get there! wishing you the best with your recovery. You got this :)

[@sharlainjapan]

You got this!! Cheering for you🙌🏻❤

[@curtgozaydin922]

This is cool I’ve been watching Chris in his abroad in Japan channel forever and I just realize now that Sharla you and Chris are partners, so that is fantastic! I am only just really starting to dive into the Sharmeleon channel now. Never been to Japan and I want to visit it so badly.

[@sharlainjapan]

Welcome to the channel!🥳 Hope you’ll have a chance to see it for yourself soon, definitely worth a trip over!

[@megdiffely2692]

I just got back to Kobe Japan after 4 years. Your videos help me not feel so homesick when i am in the US

[@xenofrost69]

Sharla is such a delicate lady, she deserves to be cherished. I hope Chris knows what a lucky bastard he is.

[@sonjakalkus3654]

I'm so under stress from work these days. Your videos always help me to unwind. 😊

[@ChantalRussell]

Just left Japan two weeks ago- I miss it so much already!

[@tihinen92]

So surreal to see the places I've visited just a few weeks ago - and that you could see the place I dropped my lens cap into the river from your ryokan 😅. Beautiful region!

[@sharlainjapan]

Oh nooo😅😅😅

[@AmyGiglio7683]

Yay!!!! This video made me so happy! I missed you Sharla! And your videos! thank you so much for uploading! Love you guys!

[@dianebaker5243]

A really lovely video too watch, thanks for sharing 🥰👍🥰

[@thekeywitness]

When I stayed in Takayama it was in a converted temple with an underground tunnel. Creepy cool.

[@sharlainjapan]

That sounds really fun!!!!

[@dschehutinefer5627]

Damn, Sharla and Chris going to Hinamizawa without any Higurashi references is so surreal. XD So envious! Shame you didn't go up to enjoy the view. I want to go there so badly!

[@kaylaplumb7502]

I was able to go to kanazawa during my first trip november, it was cold but so beautiful! Id return to kanazawa for sure!