Solo travel in Japan: Nara 奈良市 | cherry blossoms, Japanese home, Nara Park, sounds of Japan [[日本語CC]

[@heratlas]

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[@heratlas]

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[@ellacardenas8672]

I just want to let you know the music election that you used in this video was absolutely stunning, and how you captured the essence of Nara in film it's something incredible and interesting, I'm really proud of you bestie, I love you and thank you.

[@Missyr0ck]

I am in love with the way you present Japan in all its beauty and filling the video with so much education about the heritage too. How you don't put music over every part but allow the viewer to take in the natural sounds. It's really like transporting us all there when we can't be there. Thank you ♡

[@JustineCooksVegan]

Same!!

[@michelleanne3220]

I couldn’t agree more. For a self taught videographer, she really did a phenomenal job. ❤️

[@adriennelucky2223]

You’re so smart for telling those men that you were traveling with your husband, I’m glad you told us viewers about it. You have to keep yourself safe! Beautiful video, I hope I can visit Japan one day!

[@makaelacarey1708]

The deers chasing you had me cracking up lmao. This video was shot beautifully. I love it!!

[@heratlas]

We needed some comic relief after being approached at the park 🤣

[@devin503]

Oh man, the bike rent/guest house owner was such a nice and interesting person. Could listen to his storys all day.

[@virusbuggy4641]

EVERYTHING'S SO AESTHETICCCC

[@heratlas]

we're trying!! I hope you enjoyed!

[@kaylaruth3075]

Random men striking up a conversation by asking super personal questions is always a red flag! Creepy :/

[@heratlas]

Agreed!!! I don’t mind talking to strangers at all - I truly love it. But never ever ask if I’m ALONE or why I’m there lol 🚩

[@kaylaruth3075]

@@heratlas Exactly! If you want to start a conversation with a stranger, don't ask them if they are alone haha talk about something else!

[@JustineCooksVegan]

Omg fo Real!!

[@ethan2bart]

OMG! You are getting more sponsors and I am o excited for you 😬😬😬 Your channel is growing and that is so well-deserved! Love your videos!

[@heratlas]

Thank you so much!! I took about 2 months off of sponsors, but I have a quite a few lined up the next few months. Thank you for the support!

[@fvmiller1193]

“Im basically just riding my bike around and stopping when I see something beautiful” That was my life in Japan when I was younger ( much younger- no Google, no smart phones) . Such a privilege, and so wonderful to share your experiences with you now. Arigato!

[@IVlandy]

I've been living in NC for 10 years now. Came across your channel last year and have been loving every video! I absolutely LOVED that traditional looking genkan. And that older Japanese man was so adorable and his English was so so good. I am glad you decided to tell us about what happened with the group of men. (obviously not glad that it happened) It's important for people to always be mindful that no matter how pretty and open the area things like that can still happen. I also have a fake life that I tell, like yeah I am def going to tell you exactly where I am staying and that I'm alone!? Also your video quality was beautiful, you are becoming a pro!

[@heratlas]

Hi Mandy! The man was SO KIND! He was actually really surprised to see me and shared how it had been a year since he spoke English due to the lack of tourism. I hope he gets more business soon, I would hate to see anything happen to their guesthouse. I plan to stay there the next time I am visiting Nara. To add on to the being approached thing - it was so odd. Always best to error on the side of protecting yourself!!

[@amelialight7618]

The deer scenes are so funny 😂

[@heratlas]

I was genuinely scared! I was simultaneously trying to get rid of the food and run which was a disaster, lol

[@emilianapelaez905]

That garden was so pretty. I almost cried just watching it, I’m sure I’d cry if I was there in person. I love japan.

[@etherdog]

How fitting that you followed your description of the men with pictures of you being chased by a herd of wild deer :-) The gentleman with the guesthouse that showed you around inside--that is something to treasure! He worked really hard to speak English for you/us, and a visit with him could be a whole video.

[@sabereyx3297]

Your videos help me relive my memories from when I went to Japan 4 years ago. I honestly started tearing up from the sounds of the train station/shinkansen because it made me feel like I was there again. I cannot wait for the day I get to go back

[@meganrice9991]

It is sooooo heartwarming how friendly everyone seems to be in Japan! Also, beautiful video as always!

[@laurasmith4162]

My cat is loving all the bird sounds 😂

[@heratlas]

this comment threw me off for a second, but I love it! tap taps for your kitty!

[@zoemoon8360]

Thank you for taking us with you on your solo trip! I felt like I was traveling with a friend🥰 Plus everything is so beautiful and relaxing !

[@heratlas]

You are so welcome! This makes me so happy!

[@jemmas-h2842]

I loved this. The train ride with your background music made me a little misty eyed! And I love how kind all the Japanese people were. But I was not surprised to hear you talk about the group of foreign men in the park. It's awful that women cannot enjoy a day by themselves without this fear. It happens everywhere and it has to stop. You have every right to sit in the park alone and enjoy the deer without having to make up fake stories to get them to leave you alone! I love your videos and every one makes me want to move to Japan even more. I'm learning hiragana too! ありがとう

[@gwen9620]

Always a delight to watch. Since it is cherry blossom season, I like to press the flowers and use them on cards and paper lanterns. Sending positivity and hugs. xo

[@heratlas]

ahhh this is such a wonderful idea! I tried to press two, but I did it wrong (lol) I'll try again next year!

[@teriyakitofu8134]

I miss Japan so much, so I always look forward to watching your new videos (even if they make me miss it more). I hope I can travel back to Japan in the near future. When I visited Nara my mum snuck a bit of the deer biscuit in my pocket and the deer kept chasing me. She thought it was hilarious.

[@vkelsey1938]

The lanterns are so pretty, the blossom, archirecture, food...wow Japan is so beautiful!

[@noriko1644]

I get tears in my eyes every time I see Sakura on your videos 🌸🌸 Missing home so much. Thank you for sharing the beauty of my country.

[@lauraramirez5191]

I went to Nara in 2019 and this brought back so many memories. I hope we're allowed to travel again soon :(

[@philiphy8057]

The editing gets better and better. Also I love the respectful details like blurring the faces.

[@francoisdelport4598]

Hey there, Nara is so beautiful and the people are so friendly, thanks for sharing🌸💗🤗

[@helenagutman5946]

Love everything about your vlogs, how you show the life, the culture, the people. You just know how to communicate Japan's magic. 🤗❤️

[@dianebaker5243]

Beautiful video. HAPPY EASTER 🐣 🐰

[@JimmyFu1980]

Awesome Video! I miss Japan so so much! Just the sound of the shinkansen announcer brings back so many feelings. Tip: 5 or 50 yen are luckier for donating at temples/shrines because of the homophone for luck.

[@babygirlRN1]

This was like a movie!!! Total cinematic experience.

[@heratlas]

ahhh you're too kind! I'm still practicing ... you should watch @CurrentlyHannah ! She is a true cinematic ART!

[@mcheng87]

This is my second time watching this video and it's pure ASMR to me. so relaxing. Loving all your videos.

[@ankitabanerjee584]

You running while the deers chased you was the most entertaining part 😂 also, your videos keep getting better... In a cinematic sense! You've captured the vibe of the place so well ❤

[@zaynablayla7870]

The man at the bike rental house was so nice !! Love your videos always waiting for you to post something new. Stay safe 💕

[@SamFournier]

Wow Caitlin, the intro to this was so good and I loved how it was just the sights and sounds without any music playing. The footage you captured at night was superb, you captured this whole vlog beautifully😍 I couldn’t stop laughing at the booty biting 🤣

[@tammymace]

The way I ran when I got the notification. Thank you so much for another beautiful video, Caitlin!!

[@heratlas]

Thank you so so much for watching!

[@bambaolina]

this is such a well done video! ❤️

[@marilyndeang2714]

Omg the feels and the aesthetic is next level

[@TheKay3333]

Loved this so much. Took me back when I visited. One trick w the deer - instead of feeding them when there’s a bunch, I find one or two that are wandering off away from the main area and they’re a lot nicer :)

[@crystalmartillo5121]

I opened my subscriptions right as this was uploaded. Thanks for brightening up my morning!

[@heratlas]

A bit of a different style for me, but I hope you enjoy it! Thank you for having your notifications on, that means so much to me

[@elinevoskuilen8748]

I absolutely love your content and I love your way of explaining 😍 your videos make me wanna go to Japan so bad!

[@lydiehartiel9070]

When I think I can’t love your videos more I do. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤

[@toshikawa3515]

Thank you for showing us your solo trip to Nara. Because of fewer tourists, deer must be aggressive for foods. There is a s big statue of Buddha in Todaiji temple although you didn't introduce. In the era of Nara, Buddhism influenced people's life.

[@JustineCooksVegan]

Solo travel is so good for the soul. I went to Thailand by myself and it was so fun! ❤️Japan is on the list.

[@emirivlogs]

this is 100% one of my favorite videos youve ever made. :,( I love it so much

[@missyg4737]

I love the way she just appreciates everything and takes sometime to herself to enjoy the moment with a deep breath in, just relax, enjoy her surroundings ! 😇 I wanna be at that level of peace in my life 🙏🌸 I love it all!

[@daily.leelee]

What an amazing solo trip! Loved the video 💛 Nara is such a magical place 🥰

[@heratlas]

It really is! It has such a sense of peace in the area that's hard to explain!

[@mommymarine1756]

I loved your take on Nara. We went there a couple of weeks ago too. We saw the largest bronze Buddha at the temple near Nara park. We would have sat and people watched at the park too, but it was raining when we went. We enjoyed watching the kids run from the deer as they held out on feeding them when they were ready. We have a few shots of them bowing to our kids prior to receiving their snack. We will definitely go back next time we visit main land.

[@InSimALT]

I absolutely love your videos! They are so relaxing and real, I always look forward to sitting back with one of your videos! Japan one day we will meet!

[@peudepau]

I’m appalled at your video and editing skills. So on point in this video!

[@MissAnthropy97]

Absolutely stunning video

[@markames3688]

Enjoyed the video. I like the amount of time you spent just with "ambient/environmental" shots. Good stuff.

[@sierrac7066]

This was one of my favorite videos I’ve seen on your channel! I visited Nara almost 5 years ago now and you captured it so beautifully. Can’t wait to go back!

[@kellynguyenxx]

Nara has a special place in my heart! We had the chance to learn how to spell our names in Kanji and make origami deer at the cultural center while learning so much about the community of Nara. We also found Sake tasting establishment for only $5 USD!!! We tried five types of Sake AND were able to keep our glasses at the end. There was an amazing shop that sold vintage Kimonos for an amazing price and I was able to buy two for my parents for only $10 USD for both. Next to the famous mochi shop is a great little gift shop with scented blotting paper and the cutest illustrations about Nara! I CAN GO ON AND ON! Wish we were able to stay in a traditional home like you. Love this video and thank you so much for taking us around Japan with you!

[@beccismith4454]

Thanks for this, another video of yours that I really have enjoyed! And I got to be the 999th person to press the like button!

[@vkelsey1938]

I love your videos, Japan is such an interesting country and I look forward to going one day. Is a typical for locals to invite you to see their guest houses/houses? I've noticed in your videos some lovely people keen to show you! X

[@kennethkendall880]

This Vlog was stunning. You can tell your skills are improving at a fast rate. I loved the house tour and I am always amazed at how everything is so well kept and clean. I admire the Japanese for their tidy homes. Im so glad you are okay after encountering those strange men, it freaks me out with the type of questions they were asking. Thank you for the tip of being able to tell a white lie out of safety. The Yomogimochi looked so delicious. The only mochi I have encountered in the states are the frozen ones form Trader Joes and Whole Foods. The dear looked so cute chasing you but I'm sure I'd be nervous feeding them as well lol. I hope there little bites didn't hurt to much lol : )

[@kirseitis]

Isn´t it annoying, that we have to have a "fake story" at hand in order to feel a bit more safe? Like, this is for real for so many ppl everywhere in the world. It´s very easy to tell if a person approaching you is just genuinely interested in connecting or not. That being said, thank you for a very aesthetically beautiful video. Not really sure I would not be freaking myself out in the Japanese AirBnB - remembering every horrormovie I've seen :D

[@AlisaDowellRadiantRefresh]

Oh my goodness I love it!! It’s a wonderful area.

[@marilynvillarosa9537]

So Beautiful one day we can visit Japan again :)

[@itzela6422]

Lately I been really stressed because of finals and watching your video really helped me relax and release some of that stress, thank you ❤️

[@Starbuck1210]

This was a gorgeous video - it felt really nice to immerse in the sounds and sights. Thank you for sharing!!

[@Weesc]

This is one of the best episodes I’ve watched on your channel so far. I can see the care you took in filming and editing this episode - it’s really beautifully photographed and put together. I also really enjoyed the content including the tour of the Japanese B&B. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@gabriellalockridge8383]

ohmygoodness japan and it's culture are so beautiful

[@EmyTouliabah]

Awesome video I really really loved it 😍♥️♥️♥️ and the aesthetics is very relaxing and calming ( especially coz I watched after a long stressful day at work 🤣)😍💙 can’t wait to be able to visit all these places when I come to Japan ♥️

[@arsalanz2214]

Hi Caitlin, Your videos are always so esthetically pleasing and so calming to watch. Amazing content as always, keep them coming 👍🏻. Cheer and stay safe.

[@ashleytucker2940]

I'm almost three minutes in and already am in love with this video.

[@zoeyhodgkinson3109]

I absolutely adore your videos, so beautifully presented, it's amazing seeing Japan through your eyes 🥰🥰🥰

[@yanagasan]

I loooooved this video! One of the biggest things that feel nostalgic from visiting Japan is the SOUNDS and you really captured them well

[@tomoyoshikinoshita8946]

I love it so much! And laughed a lot looking at you being chased by dears hahah

[@maui_808]

Such an amazing trip and wonderful video! 🌹The beginning was gorgeous with the sounds of nature, machinery, no music. I loved it. And when you got to your AirBnB, what a wonderful neighbor. Wish people in the states were that friendly and helpful, instead of calling the cops on you thinking you might be a burglar. That was such a beautiful home you stayed in and i loved that old man who you rented the bike from- so sweet and friendly taking you on a tour. Gosh Nara is so beautiful, especially this time of year. Thanks for the wonderful video. Cant wait for the next one❤️

[@isabelleray1321]

This so beautiful and peaceful! I cannot wait until I get to witness Japan's beauty in person one day 😍

[@leslieperez2741]

I love your tik tok videos and I’m so excited to start watching your KZbin videos. I really want to live in Japan and I want to know how you are able to live in Japan or things I can do to make my dream come true

[@lunaphoric]

Seeing this a day late because I was moving, feels nice to watch this in my new home 🥰 Nara is beyond stunning, a trip you'll never forget!!

[@korastambaugh1830]

my friend is in the navy in iwakuni, seeing her life everyday is so cool !

[@Streeky1324]

Wow. My heart is so full. I really savor your videos because you've really taken the time to film and edit a short exposition on the beautiful, small moments of life in Japan. Thank you endlessly!

[@jellmcewen6854]

Your videos are my absolute favorite! The music cinematography it’s everything girl :)

[@courtneyjohnston9444]

This is your best video yet! Absolutely stunning. I’ve been to Nara and you’ve really captured it’s beauty 😊

[@callumreilly12]

Wow I'm so jealous the Airbnb looks amazing!

[@Pastapassion]

loved this vid!

[@OGLewbaby]

Love this video - I love to travel solo. So much easier and you can make it as fun as you want!!

[@LayersOfJenn]

Here we gooo!! You know I’m a huge fan of solo travel haha. Time to watch 👀👀👀👀 *edit* I love the simplicity of the furniture etc in the 100 year old Japanese home ✨

[@RowenaJoyMappala]

Quickly clicked the notification from my phone! Yaaas!! I was so looking forward to this! 🤩🥰

[@heratlas]

thank you for having your notifications on!!! I hope you enjoyed

[@glenora1974]

The deers are savages... 😂😂😂 I don't know why, but that just cracked me up.

[@supersanji_tokyo]

that airbnb is so beautiful! and the deers in nara ❤️❤️❤️. I wish I could go back to nara soon!..☺️

[@halaboojeeba]

about to make a million new accounts to get this video the attention it deserves 🥺 some parts fr made me cry girl this is probably my fave video yet

[@alyg4427]

Amazing job filming!!

[@chloes5043]

I love how respectful of everyone and everything you always are in your videos. The way you film is really authentic, we can really feel how much you love what you do 😊

[@elizabethmathew6687]

This vlog was 101% aesthetic and totally worth the wait. The airbnb was sooo pretty and I absolutely loved watching you have fun with the deer! All the nature shots were absolutely stunning in 1080p. I'm glad you already have a whole other persona for uncomfortable situations. Will definitely keep in mind when I travel solo.

[@kimryan945]

Speechless. You have outdone yourself. Just beautiful. Incredible talent, beautiful girl..

[@livlaughluv05]

Omg girl im so jealous 🤩😭😭 I can't wait to go to Japan once the world get more sorted also good advice about talking to men while traveling alone! love you!

[@aimstheotter]

Also i love that there isn't music all over it!

[@kaile5050]

Excellent production! Thank you for taking us to Nara with you, what a pleasant journey

[@aimstheotter]

i love the thought of you having to run back down a street to get your camera!

[@ivonneg2522]

This is such great content. I love it! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@hngkng8060]

Please bring more videos like this! I loved it the idea of "sounds of Japan" so relaxing 😭💞

[@tanvikuckian7050]

What a fantastic video this was. From the west it was shot, to the editing and ESPECIALLY the music. Thank you for letting us experience this, can't wait for the next one 🌷

[@nature_nd]

Beautiful video! I love all of the sounds of nature! I'm not sure which was more scary, the deer or the creepy guys. Stay safe!!

[@jadefulmer4021]

I LOVE this video! Nara is stunning and the way you captured it through this video and just the overall vibe of this video was amazing!

[@jadefulmer4021]

I might also add that this definitely cured some of my sadness about not being able to visit Japan anytime soon

[@Vanbg13]

Awww I loved this video, and a deer also bit my butt when I went to Nara, they are adorable but quite insisting when they see you have crackers 😂

[@arantxa7962]

the edition work in this video is...wow, amazing!!!!