I Ran 33kms To See Japan's Most Popular Autumn Leaves Spot (and prove a point)

[@jackthe15headedmonster25]

Wow! What a rare KZbin creator! That likes nature + Running + Has a positive outlook! You should make more content about this! I dig it!

[@sashimi_tan]

My wife and I saw you there! But we were too shy to say hi 😅 We hiked up the day before and on our way down you passed us twice cos you were so fast!

[@aiyalidat]

I'm getting chills. Whenever I say want to visit Japan, this is exactly what I want to do. It doesn't even look real..

[@ちゃんぽん-u4e]

子どもの頃から大人になるまで、夏休みの楽しみは上高地で過ごすことでした。素晴らしい場所ですね。案内してくれて、ありがとうございました😊

[@マサヒローKM]

上高地は10回以上は行きまして帝国ホテルにも3日間泊まりましたが.この画像に出てくる場所は行った事が無くて 貴重な映像で感銘を受けました。

[@ComplacentOtter]

You are SUCH a great sport! Big smile on your face as you run through the rain. SO NIMBLE!

[@Ozzy_Powl]

Jesus, the transition on exactly 11:11 had me so excited. Such a nice place, hope I get to hike Japan at some point too. Thanks for sharing!

[@stephs1264]

So nice to see all the beautiful places in Kamikochi again after hiking there this summer. Amazing that you managed to run the hike and produce such a beautiful video at the same time!

[@CurrentlyHannah]

It wasn’t easy with a GoPro and my iPhone but a nice challenge!

[@stephs1264]

@@CurrentlyHannah I bet, but you did so well!

[@SuperBranFlakez]

how old are you? ty if you see this@@CurrentlyHannah

[@raebsen]

This was so wonderful to watch 😊 i enjoyed it so much. Thank you for taking us along to share your adventures!

[@koidzumi]

Strangely i find trail running shoes to have better traction than heavy mountain boots. I just tie laces tighter and use thicker socks... and for safety reasons mind every step. My feet are less tired at the end and feeling of freedom and being nimble throughout the run is priceless. Ps. Great video as always!

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Yeah I tend to agree. I could never find many hiking boots with flexible enough soles to not cause my toes to go numb so when I switched, I was SO happy with how they felt!

[@aaoa]

I'm sorry but that "more of walk run" transition was amazing 🤩

[@isaacnewt-on6484]

It caught me off guard and it was so cool.

[@Naoshi-wb3ty]

ในญี่ปุ่น คามิโคจิ เรียกว่า กามิกาเซ่❤ 7:38 7:39

[@LemifromJapan]

I have so much respect for you running up and down in this cold mountain! Thank you for your beautiful video Hannah chan!😊✨✨

[@TheSnottyMidget]

I love getting to live vicariously through your videos. They keep me content till I can get back to Japan and do more exploring, and they're helping me plan out my next trips there!

[@mattsmith3135]

Trail running is highly addictive, and going by the smile fixed on your face the whole time, you might be hooked too.

[@CurrentlyHannah]

I think I am 😍 So keen for the warmer weather so I can go on some more!

[@faylehmann]

Spectacular scenery and a great video Hannah. This was quite an achievement. Very exciting to watch. Thanks again for expanding my vision of Japan

[@s.irvingbeer1207]

Kamikochi is amazing especially in Autumn. There are a significant number of bear sightings but most people hike with bells. The “scrabble” is incredibly rough on the knees. Toward the top people do get in trouble and a few people are airlifted to safety but what an amazingly beautiful place and soooo hospitable. The upper reaches get treacherous so being properly equipped is quite necessary.

[@船越高]

この天候と足場の悪い中、他のパーティーを追い越し11時に唐沢ヒュッテに到着するとは驚異です。また帰りのバスに間に合う様に下山するとは映像だけでビビリまくりです。

[@tomoluckyikepon8708]

I am Japanese. Kamikochi is also my favorite place. Thank you for bringing this up. I moved from the city to the countryside of Gifu because I love nature. Kamikochi can now be reached in a relatively short time. Nature is a wonderful place that shows us all kinds of colors. I was happy to be able to convey the feeling of valuing nature. Thank you!

[@EstebanRivera-iy5pb]

It is always inspiring to see your lioness like courage to tackle new challenges. Very few people would dare walking/running 33Kms alone in cold weather with so little practice beforehand.

[@kayteeflick]

Feeling inspired to get out for some long hikes and to try and approach things with your attitude! Also these videos really make me want to move to this area of Japan! You make such beautiful videos, but I'd love some chill vlog videos to learn more about your everyday experience living in Japan too since you are quite outdoorsy and I dont know of any jvloggers showing that

[@lizawithaz9524]

I love your zest for life and adventure Hannah, it's truly inspiring to watch. Jeez those views whaaaaaaat!!! Ok so you've sold me on Kamikochi next visit (& purchasing your travel guide!) 💚👍

[@nannyg666]

Loved this! You looked so happy :)

[@ken665]

I have also trail run the same course. Kamikochi is so far from Tokyo, but I think I'll go there next year. It is also recommended to take a day hike to Mt. Chogatake from Tokusawa.

[@功川村]

whenever you are being in the Mountain , you are showing us your the best smiling why? because , you may be liking to be in the Nature. thank you for sending us so beautiful nice contents.

[@lainiesmajovits3754]

You are amazing! Your positive attitude and sheer joy of life is so inspiring. Whenever one of your videos appears I save it for when I can watch it undisturbed! Thanks for being you Hannah!

[@terrapinlane]

Incredible! What an achievement. So wonderful to see where we hiked this summer all covered in snow and autumn leaves. You’re amazing!

[@Tj-jo7fw]

Another great video, love seeing a female Aussie with a nature focused channel! I did a half run of one of my hikes in Taiwan to make it back before sundown and it doesn't actually detract from the sightseeing aspect as much as I think it would!

[@spec10]

I spent a few nights at an onsen hotel in the area back in 2018. I walked some of those Kamikochi paths on a day trip and absolutely have to agree, it's mindbogglingly beautiful there.

[@itsRodimusPrime]

Every video you make is incredible! I am always super excited whenever I see new video notifications from your channel. This one reminds me that I'm not as young as I used to be and trail running will absolutely destroy my knees, lol! Thank you, Hannah! Your content is amazing!

[@shirleyedginton7968]

I always love your videos, you're awesome Hannah, that was amazing, how you run and walked up the mountain. I'm looking forward to your next video. Take care xx

[@Nynke_K]

Very cool video of you being very cool - strong and fast and enjoying yourself 😊. Thanks for sharing! It was a nice lift for me as I'm nursing a lower back ache that I got from finally walking 10km again on mostly flat terrain, for the first time after health issues 😅. But I'll definitely make it back to the mountains, even if I probably won't run up them!

[@Kamy210]

I'm Japanese and your video is well edited and I could also enjoy it for English listening practice.

[@nvspaniaua]

Trailrunning - new kind of adventure! :D Something unusual that really caught my attention in this video was the mug you were drinking from at the top :3 Characteristic ceramics from Poland, specifically from Bolesławiec. Most often, the patterns are in shades of blue, yellow is not common, but equally beautiful

[@Panda-ik4uk]

Wow! What an achievement! And, this video is so entertaining, too - thank you for sharing!

[@sincerelyhallie777]

Yay Hannah! You looked so happy that entire time!

[@zaviwaher9536]

Awesome video shows how nice Kamikochi is very well. In general when running at high altitudes there in fall it is nice to bring spikes you can put on the shoes. Sometimes there is a serious freeze and it gets really slippery. For a future challenge but perhaps in warmer weather take the Mae Hotaka trail then to Oku Hotaka then down and out the same way you got out. It is absolutely incredible. You also do not need to stay in a hut you can camp, even the busiest times there are enough spots to pitch a tent.

[@Hans-gb4mv]

Flying back home tomorrow after another 2 weeks of 🇯🇵. Next time I'm coming, in the spring, I will certainly take some recommendations from your guide. Guess I should actually start planning that trip now as just having the flights booked isn't enough 😂.

[@B87780386]

Thanks for your hard work showing that amazing landscape 👍

[@kvasko2]

Boss move running the hiking trail 😎. Really awesome! Thank you for sharing the beautiful adventure.

[@thebl1ndbat]

When did you go this year. I was in Kamikochi in October 15ish. It was simply Amazing. I can close my eyes and clearly hear the river rushing by and the distinct sound of bells. Looking up I see the Kappa Bridge and beyond it the glorious expanse of the valley which slowly meets the fingers of the mountains. The color transitioning from green to yellow to brown to the white snow at the top of the mountain. It was the best place I visited in Japan and I'll definitely go back one day. Thanks for recommending it in your book as that was what convinced me to travel there!

[@joy-ry2er]

This video is giving lots of positiveness!!! Loving it ❤ Im feeling so motivated to try running as well hehehe ! Thank you hannah :)

[@frasermackie19]

I’m exhausted watching this haha. Looks like a great hike. Great video as always. I’m wearing my CH Tammy with pride this winter haha, happy holidays to you guys!

[@angelgocid]

I went to Kamikochi about 2 weeks after you and was completely exhausted after walking 12km in a day, and you don't even look like you are breaking a sweat 😅 congrats for your run and thank you for the nice images !

[@hitohaugokaji]

上高地に行きたいと思ってます 日本人ですが魅力を伝えて頂きありがとうございます

[@putridirgantara3870]

Kamikochi was so great! I was there last year. Thank you for bring that amazing memories Hannah!

[@吉田幸男-h4o]

無事に目的を達成されてよかったですね！日本の山々を楽しんでください。

[@meganh7526]

way to go Hannah! I guess it's no secret that you're an athlete from your dance and acro days but I'm always very impressed by long distance trail runners, haha.

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Haha thanks! This is nothing compared to the ultra marathon runners I follow but maybe I’ll get there one day 😅

[@Themellygoround]

How happy you were this entire video is inspiring

[@autrigumor6341]

I first heard about this place in the book "From the Depths of an Emotionless Heart" (LightNovel). I thought that was written in the book was a dream fiction, but it turned out it was real! It is very fascinating that it is written so beautifully in the book and the real location is so beautiful... Thank you for showing these places!

[@kurtcraig3421]

well done hannah you totally smashed it, and with pride as you should be. i remember the marathon you did back in singapore, looks like you've still got it. so whats next miss eva zu beck, ultra marathon?

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Hahah I’ve thought about it 🤔

[@yk3657]

日本の良いところを英語で発信してくれるのはありがたいですね。ありがとうございます。

[@judithricken5447]

Such a great video, and congrats on the achievement. I came down Karasawa Cirque end of November several years ago. The views were stunning! We hiked Oku-Hotaka first and descended from there. I then noticed that the entire trip was like 21km and ever since then wanted to run the entire thing in a day - we'll see, maybe autumn 2024! ;)

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Oh I did Oku-Hotaka also! I really enjoyed it since it was my first time in Kamikochi but I hiked it in a really inconvenient way 😂 so I wanna do it again. Amazing place!

[@Mari-ne3eo]

it's crazy that I've been to these same places in august! I wanna go backkk

[@danie1pere2]

Love the adventure, the beautiful scenery, and your enjoyment of it all. I’m fond of trail running as well. I hope you make more videos like this in the future 😊

[@shibeewk]

The shrugh after the random photo op hahaha ! The spot looks beautiful 😍 not much of a runner but I'll defo add it to my hiking bucket list I bet the place is even more beautiful early fall without the snow covering the leaves. I will keep in mind your travel guide for when the occasion present itself. Lovely video as usual ☺

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Yeah I actually ended up being about a week earlier (the leaves were a full week behind this year) and I saw a photo in full red and it was crazy beautiful! I’ll just have to go back one day.

[@ピロ助-b6j]

動画アップありがとうございます。 最高の自然を感じることができました！(^_-) それにしてもソロでの日帰りトレイルランニングなんて、すごい体力と行動力ですね。

[@QueenXKnit]

Such an incredible feat Hannah!!! You must be so proud of you ❤❤❤❤

[@n.stop.exploring]

Totemo utsukushii 🥰 ! Good efforts Hanna 😊 . I’m looking forward to some trail runs in Tokyo to start this month ✌🏻. Thank you very much for show casing this absolutely beautiful place .

[@pprogramming]

Congrats on the hike; proud of you! And, amazing video!

[@sandrathompson9974]

great job!!!!! i was wondering why you were looking quite fit lol thanks for showing hiking in japan really appreciate it

[@foxinchrist]

Awesome! Your videos opened my eyes.

[@FireLysm]

I love Japan, BUT you should absolutely come to Slovenia and hike here if you found this trail fascinating, it's another level of mountains beauty. Also check Julian trails Slovenia which is 250km long from hut to hut 🙌

[@m.ch4rmaland3r10]

Not gonna lie, the location is beautiful for a trail. Just did the Kedumba half in blue mt but yours is way better!

[@edwardtrinidad7541]

The guide is on point! Hoping to take a longer trip with a rental car and do this hike myself!

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Thank you Edward! Kamikochi can be tricky to get right but it’s so worth the extra research!

[@tonylewistravel]

This hike looks awesome! I’m leaving Japan in a few days, but now I’ve got a reason to come back!

[@junaidakram8542]

I went Japan in November and was bummed to miss out on Kamikochi. I hope I can go there soon! Great video

[@КрасавчикФлойд-в4з]

Thanks a lot for this amazing trip!!! Japan's nature is majestic and wonderful!

[@Lena-if3pg]

Love your video! You really inspired me to explore the hiking trails in Slovenia, where I live! 🤩

[@valdius85]

Good job showing that running is a great alternative. Obviously spending time on the trial is amazing as well 😂

[@Curly3373]

Amazing views, thank you for sharing! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@erikpaulsen3111]

Around freezing with light snow is more dangerous than people think. You can very easily get hypothermia if you twist an ankle on that trail.

[@LetsgowithHyro]

This is awesome! You have an incredible talent for capturing Japan's nature. Happy New Year!

[@ivandas100]

Thank you for sharing. Look really cool. Beautiful scenery, Wish one day can go hike in Japan.

[@pepinolalo]

Súper! que padre q hagas este tipo de videos sobre el caminar correr y disfrutar de la naturaleza del país, no había visto tus videos pero me gustaron mucho! Saludos from Mexico. It was great 😊 your video, congratulaciones!

[@aggedor2]

I'd be careful too. Someone was killed by a bear just last week. I think it was in Kazuno. 2 police officers sent to investigate were also seriously mauled. The bears weren't that big, Japanese black bears appear much more aggressive than American. Years ago 2 women were killed by bears in the same area I believe

[@edyhekul]

So nice to see this part of Japan, and well done on becoming a trail runner !

[@giochacon8354]

❤❤❤❤❤wow so beautiful. And congrats on starting trail running. 🎉

[@felipeandresrivasvaras2878]

I really like your vibe! thank you so much!!!!

[@kurofune.uragabay]

😍 Yes, agreed, that upper Azusa river valley is, for me, as good as it gets (haven't been yet, gear at the ready though). Beautiful day, stunning footage (even if you didn't have the luxury of time), thanks for sharing, Hannah. And congrats on the athletic achievement, that would definitely be a real test. [What the are they doing with all those excavators just upstream of the Kappabashi bridge (livecam) ? It's got me concerned, _I don't like it..._ ]

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Omg the excavators were wild! I actually filmed there but cut it out for editing reasons 😅 but it was so looooud!

[@kurofune.uragabay]

@@CurrentlyHannah They better not be building a new structure, or I'm going to have to write a letter to my Representative in the Diet. Oh, wait... 😉

[@kiyoshiinoto]

They were removing the built up stones that had eroded off the mountain, it’s much wider now if you look back at the stream

[@kurofune.uragabay]

@@kiyoshiinoto Ok, I see what you mean, thanks. (But I liked that bit they removed... 😤😄)

[@kiyoshiinoto]

@@kurofune.uragabay I did too, but rivers are fickle things and since they have built around it I’d assume they are just trying to tame it a bit. I too liked that section, but change can be good sometimes

[@ciananmchugh]

I was honestly going to comment when the hiking videos were coming, u da best at it

[@kiyoshiinoto]

I have the Kamikochi Bridge live stream open on my second monitor all the time and about a month and a half ago I thought to myself when I saw someone with a yellow/goldenrod beanie “how funny would it be if that was Hannah?” And holy shit if this doesn’t make me wonder if it actually was. They actually just got done removing a lot of stones from the river on the side between the bridge and mountain. It looks so much wider now than when this was shot.

[@CurrentlyHannah]

😅 it might’ve actually been me! And I wonder why they removed stones from the river? 🤔 To make the river deeper?

[@ofthenearfuture]

This was super impressive, and incredibly beautiful! I guess busy places are busy for a reason haha. Too bad about the leaves, but I love the first dusting of snow in the mountains, gives them so much contrast. But dang bear spray is expensive in Japan! Can get it for like $40USD where I live in Canada. But always best to be safe, and at least you don't have to replace it very often. Very sad to hear about all the recent bear encounters in Japan though.

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Yeah the snow was actually a pleasant surprise! The autumn leaves ended up being a week late 😮 And yeahhhh I guess it’s kinda a niche item that isn’t super necessary for most people so they can put the price up 🥲

[@ofthenearfuture]

@@CurrentlyHannah It feels like the 'normal' schedules for leaves/blossoms/etc. have all been a bit off the last few years... makes planning things ahead a bit more difficult haha, but you at least can still find the beauty regardless. But yeah I didn't quite think of that, as living in bear country means bear spray is just very easy to get here, so makes sense why it'd be much cheaper.

[@homegrowngnome]

Epic video, Epic adventure!

[@kirkdeshotel2632]

Hi, Kirk from Southern Louisiana, America ! Just wanted to say Thank you for such an Absolutely Beautiful smile 😁 I was feeling so tired, but every time I see you're smile it's completely Contagious.. Blessings Always KIRK'OUT'PEACE

[@mendaanhikes]

I'm proud of you Hannah/ you go girl / cheers/

[@s2j0h6]

I Feel It, Your Excitement.. Loved Your Smile !

[@toshinaka1309]

上高地⇔涸沢の日帰り往復トレイルランは凄い。ハナさんの実力があれば Trans Japan Alps Race に参加できるかもね。

[@VinayGade]

Your song selections are simply awesome

[@waldemars.6817]

Congrats Hannah!!

[@arceus54321]

this was a great video! the area is beautiful.

[@stdocyuze9000]

Not for running, but the place for enjoying beautiful scenery and fresh air while walking.

[@eddiemckee349]

I really enjoy your hiking videos! I have always been curious if there are any long distance trails in Japan? Something similar to the Appalachian Trail here in the US? It would be quite a feat to hike a single path from the southern tip of Kyushu to the northern tip of Hokkaido. Really enjoy your videos! Always look forward to the next......

[@CurrentlyHannah]

I’ve been thinking about that myself! There’s a trail from Tokyo up to Tohoku but a full country trail would be epic!

[@Alexomator]

Been there for the closing festival this year. Absolutely amazing and quite a bit more snow than in the video. Would love to do the route from Shin-Hotaka-Ropeway towards Kamikochi.

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Oh I’ve always been curious about the opening/closing ceremony! What do they do?

[@kiyoshiinoto]

@@CurrentlyHannah It was actually stream on KZbin, kzbin.infouAUP3CLLz7Y

[@Alexomator]

There was a ceremony performed by a priest. Due to two camera teams and a huge load of people who wanted to film this I couldn´t get a clear view myself. I also didnt want to interferre, since it was the only day for our trip to get a glympse at Kamikochi. The day after the Nohi bus wouldn´t conenct from Hirayu Onsen any more until the new season is about to begin. It was a blast seeing everything closed and covered in the first snow. It was quite full at the entrace but further down towards the Myojin bridge there were way less people. We didn´t follow the trail further up, since our time was limited :) A couple of years back we made the walk towards the Nishiho Hut, but the pass towards Kamikochi was still unsafe (in the spring). Anyways: That is the most beatiful landscape in all of japan.

[@mariojsworld]

Very nice autumn leaves.

[@littleshrine7922]

A solo hike (trail running) means you had to go back and fetch the camera now and then. Otsukare sama deshita (Well done)!

[@jorgesaki7849]

Nice video!!!, but don't you miss the time of the pandemic, when you went to Kyoto?......everything was for you. You should have done the same in Kamikochi😊😊😊, Now is very very crowded😮!

[@jc1ton]

At 9:53 you said “I tagged (or charged) some of my gear” . I’m sure I misheard what you said. What did you do with you gear? I loved your video… great mix of dialogue, spectacular visuals, and music 😎

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Haha I said I charged some of my gear because the battery depleted so fast in the cold.

[@jc1ton]

Of course! Now it makes perfectly good sense to me! @@CurrentlyHannah

[@ashe1317]

waaah Kamikochi is sooo beautiful with snow!!! i mean, it was pretty in summer green but damn that contrast! plus the "hut"/chalet at the top looked even more Switzerland-Alps with all the snow. and i so wanna go back now and trail-run it (knock on wood that i don't give myself stupid ankle tendonitis again HAHAHA no). i imagine it wasn't too bad until you crossed the river and then everything went vertical omg although i would imagine coming back down again at speed would be even scarier lol did you catch the itch and are gonna start running all the mountains now? 😁

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Yeah the snow really changes how it looks! Completely different in all the seasons 😍 And you’re right, it wasn’t too bad until I crossed the bridge and then I slowed wayyy down 😂 The run down felt a little scary at times cuz it’s so easy to pick up speed but I loooved it. It actually got the idea to trail run it from Masa-san on our trip 😅 You could absolutely do it (but knock on wood first lol) I might or may not have the itch 😉 Patiently waiting for the weather to warm up so I can do another one!

[@befairmonk5988]

That Rainbow in Kamikouchi looks so good.

[@UnChannelDuVulpineX]

I've heard, from other Japan KZbinrs, that bear bells are good to have too.