Best Train Journey From Tokyo | Winter Getaway Japan - Minakami

Best train journey from Tokyo and winter getaway in Japan, the beautiful Minakami! We start the day in a cold Tokyo and make our way in to the mountains after a breathe taking train journey to the freezing Minakami. A traditional onsen town that's a 3 hour train journey from Tokyo. A must visit for the perfect winter getaway.
Nakaya Ryoken
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[@joshieeeignacio]

Im sorry.. ive been watching your videos on and off for the past couple of months and I think your videos are beautiful and all but there is something really sad and depressing about them. I cannot put my finger on what makes the videos really emotional, maybe ive just been watching too many indie films and I think this is the vibe of your videos... Anyways cheers you guys!

[@TravelBeans]

This is a really interesting comment and I am interested to see anyone elses opinion on this. I am really in to indie movies and the kind of melancholy of life. I like to try and reflect this in the soundtrack, a mix of sadness and hope in my song choices a lot of the time. So it could be that, or that we are very depressing people, who knows haha! Thanks for your observation, it will stay with me all day!

[@jlang7777]

Hello Beans, I love your music and I don't get depressed from your videos. BUT I do question if you are very low on cash, why you'd travel to Japan? I don't know how you generate an income, but you need to be fiscally responsible. You are young but you must think of the future! Just some thoughts from Southern California.

[@TravelBeans]

Hey Jeff, thanks for your response. That is a good question, so... when we booked this trip to Malaysia, Philippines and Japan we had money but had a few unexpected outgoings that hurt us. However we are used to travelling on a very small budget so are used to being very low on cash. Our main source of income comes from teaching online and we get paid weekly from that so we can usually work ourselves out of a hole quite quickly. We loved Japan so much that we just wanted to explore so didn't work as much so it is of course our fault but we kind of like having the odds stacked against us. We are now back in our apartment (Bangkok) working our little bums off for our next trip in 10 days. Money is not a problem now and we even just got a drone for the next trip. We really appreciate your concern/comment but rest assured we are not as irresponsible as we may seem, we just live a little too close to the edge sometimes :) p.s. also we are British so we like to complain about anything even if it is our own fault like a hangover

[@jcej6197]

I enjoyed this video guys. Travel, tempura, the background music, your humor and gungho attitude..so cool. Keep posting...

[@caitlindrummond9727]

I was in Japan around this time last year!! Missing it so much. We went on a trip from Tokyo to Nagano and the scenery was unbelievably beautiful!! Hope you enjoy the trip guys. I’m sure you will! ❤️

[@summermon1]

I really love your videos. I really love how you both are on them - the way you talk , your faces , etc. There is something in them I can't explain. Thank you for your uploads!

[@TravelBeans]

Thank you for such a nice comment : )

[@Rinzler03ny]

My favorite beans couple..My wife and I enjoyed your japan travel and we end up craving for Japanese food lol....We both looking forward of planning our japan travel someday and hit the same spot that you guys went to. just lovely video..Keep rockin!

[@knanmie]

That looked idealic! Extremely jealous, love the idea of a private onsen. If we go back, might check that place out.

[@MaraNMinn]

Your videos are just amazing. Loved the end. So fun! Much love and aloha!

[@TravelBeans]

Thanks Mara :D

[@blackriff999]

amazing content guys japan is very nice!

[@DariaThomasNr1]

🎅🏻 Nice music you guys! 👍🏻

[@KS-ol6xn]

sooooooooo amazing!!! I lives in minakami! I wanna u to come again!!

[@yagibuman]

My family and I are visiting Japan this April.. cant wait!

[@TravelBeans]

Amazing, are you going to see the cherry blossoms?

[@yagibuman]

yes! We are watching your video to get ideas on what places to see.

[@TravelBeans]

You will all have a blast. I highly recommend Shibu onsen and Minokami as easy places to visit from Tokyo :)

[@yagibuman]

Thanks! will take note of that..

[@hexodeci]

You ended it at the best part! :P

[@JamesPhotoLX]

So much fun watching you guys as usual. That tempura sounded great, basically a huge chicken McNugget 😁 I was wondering if there were any thrift stores (American English) or Charity shops in the area where you could buy cheap secondhand clothes, that might have been the short term answer to your clothing problem. Have never been to Japan but I have heard it's an incredibly polite and clean country as your vlog demonstrates, will definitely add it to the list. 👍🙂

[@TheYBCnetwork]

Another great video....all caught up now. Looks amazing there. Opening shots through the Japanese streets were cool. Also do you guys have a spotify playlist of all the songs in your videos? Your taste in music is great :) keep it up guys.

[@TravelBeans]

No we don't unfortunately, I am not sure if the songs are on there. Thanks though, I spend a lot of time looking for the right music so glad you enjoyed it :D

[@ridzwanwahid1763]

I wish I was there..

[@starcricket4946]

Nice video

[@norarikurari-55]

I'm so happy that you guys enjoyed my home town!! But actually we spell Minakami I think. and you guys ate " Siratama dango"(looks with Macha syrup) " Siratama tango" made from sticky rice! Anyway I subscribe and waiting for next videos!!

[@TravelBeans]

Ah thank you :D I will change it now. Oooh it was so good. Minakami is so beautiful, one of our favourite places. Can't wait to show you the next one!

[@growingwildheather]

Oh this is so cool!!! I've not really seen much on Japanese travel/tourism. This looks awesome, pretty much everything...but not the socks! Toe socks are terrible! I cant handle things between my toes. lol -h

[@TravelBeans]

i actually agree, keep our toes free!

[@fishingbuddyph8786]

Alex and Emma....here is a suggestion for your next Philippine trip: Check out "Hundred Islands" in Alaminos, Pangasinan. Google it to see if it's something you guys might want to visit. Hey Emma...what was that app you were using to translate? Travel safe, guys!

[@rhanzxavier5850]

Hello travel beans,, keep safe always..

[@TravelBeans]

Hey :D Thank you, we will try our best haha

[@yapjohn19]

hahah cold :D

[@yapjohn19]

your beautiful =]

[@ryu7810]

Hi Guys, if you're caught in cold weather, you can try stuffing some folded newspaper in your jacket. It might not completely keep you warm but it will help trap some body heat.

[@TravelBeans]

Amazing tip!!! Thank you so much :)

[@jayner2551]

👍🏽

[@yapjohn19]

could tell me what apps you using to translate the stuff :D that's pretty kewl

[@TravelBeans]

Yes, it is Google Translate app :)

[@shutit1521]

That would be real beneficial to people who are learning Japanese. Scan it, write it in Japanese then write down the English translation.

[@mamshie888]

can you please tell us where you stayed and how do we contact them? we'll be going to tokyo next month :) thanks!

[@TravelBeans]

Thanks for reminding me, I meant to put it in the description. It is there now :D You can contact them through the website (www.nakaya-ryokan.com/en/) If you could mention that you saw it through our video, that would be amazing :D

[@maitemaite955]

That looks so cold! I wish you had warm clothes, brrr.

[@TravelBeans]

Haha actually it didn't turn out as bad as first thought (although cold) as you will see in the next one coming soon :) Hope Belgium is not to cold right now.

[@maitemaite955]

The past few days it was very cold, but today 9 degrees! Glad it didn't turn out as bad for you!

[@sshiro99]

Hi guys! Just 2 thinks! First what the name of the app? Second your boyfriend use the yukata correctly! You need put the right side under the left side of the yukata and kimono! They use the right side of the kimono only when the person is death! Sorry about my English! Keep your work!

[@TravelBeans]

Hi, it is just on the Google Translate app :) Thanks, we didn't realise at all, hope it is not offensive :)

[@sergiogomes8221]

Guys keep doing what you doing, travel and live free Such a nice couple and Emma.... such nice ass 👌🏻 I will watch all your videos and subscribe on all my accounts. I start spreading your videos in Facebook travel pages You guys will grow in no time. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TravelBeans]

+sergio gomes ah thanks so much, we really appreciate your help sharing and hopefully we can entertain you and grow over this year

[@Mwoods2272]

You knew you were going in the winter time. You should have brought cold weather gear and you wouldn't have to worry about spending money on clothes, since you say, you don't have any money. Planning ahead will save you money and the headache. Also shop at a supermarket instead of the conbini to save money.

[@TravelBeans]

I agree however we live in Bangkok so took all of the warm clothes we had. We had planned to buy clothes in Japan at the time but had some unexpected outgoings during the trip so didn't have as much money as planned. It turned out after this video that we didn't need any more warmer clothes so it wasn't an issue in the end. Thanks for the recommendation for the super market. We did shop at one in Okinawa and could see the price difference :)

[@microxas]

Are you coming back to Philippines?

[@TravelBeans]

Yes, we booked our tickets yesterday!! We will be there for a month this time. We are coming in 10 days

[@microxas]

Which part in philippines are you planing to be at this time?

[@TravelBeans]

+Michael Roxas we are flying in to the Cebu area for a week with our friend from home. Then we have no real plans and are open to suggestions? We are going to try meet Tal in Luzon at some point as well

[@microxas]

Travel Beans sagada , mountain province of the north luzon will be nice and cool weather. Baguio is good too but too crowded. Cant hardly wait to see your vids to your next adventure in Philippines ..

[@microxas]

Or from cebu you can go to iloilo city to attend dinagyang festival and to kalibo for ati atihan festival. You can have side trip to gigantes island in carles, iloilo. We will be there in jan 27. Hope to bump you there too.

[@honeylette7484]

demi lovato is now a vlogger

[@kuyawlav8]

just subscribe 😉

[@Chooong7]

Is your wife a former model? She's stunning

[@TravelBeans]

No she isn't but I agree ;)

[@m105cinema]

Women's wearing a yukata is a mistake. In Japan it is the way to send the dead last. The way men are wearing is right. be careful.

[@TravelBeans]

Thanks for letting me know! Next time I'll definitely be sure to wear it the correct way! 😳