How to Travel Like a Local in Japan | Naruto | Where Tourists Aren’t

Vacations are great and being a tourist is fine. But what if you want to go deeper? To go to secret places not listed in tourist guides or to experience more of the local area, you need a local to guide you. This video will take you on a journey completely different from the typical Japan trip you've ever had.
This year we spent our family summer vacation in Naruto, Tokushima, Japan, and an old friend of Moto's guided us around for four days, and we had a great time. We went to an udon restaurant with no tourists and visited a farmhouse that has been in existence for over 100 years. At the house they taught us their local cuisine and then we went to see their lotus root fields.
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See More Beautiful Naruto City❤ - naruto-tourism.jp/en/ Vacations are great and being a tourist is fine. But what if you want to go deeper? To go to secret places not listed in tourist guides or to experience more of the local area, you need a local to guide you. This video will take you on a journey completely different from the typical Japan trip you've ever had. This year we spent our family summer vacation in Naruto, Tokushima, Japan, and an old friend of Moto's guided us around for four days, and we had a great time. We went to an udon restaurant with no tourists and visited a farmhouse that has been in existence for over 100 years. At the house they taught us their local cuisine and then we went to see their lotus root fields. Official Website - kimonomom.com/ Instagram - instagram.com/kimono_mom/

[@donavanjohnson409]

Good evening

[@close_friend_of_your_mom]

My mother-in-law, after the death of her husband, really fell in love with naruto kintoki potato, if you know what I mean🤣

[@bayuariandi8195]

Di pin aja komentarnya biar gk tenggelam😁

[@lysanderhuynh]

Sutan is so adorable. She is so kind and well-behaved.

[@engr100viki5]

sutan 😘💙🥰🐥

[@MelissaLearns]

Iro-chan was so kind to Sutan. Even though Sutan is more shy when meeting new people Iro was willing to do things with her. How kawaii!

[@danbacharach7650]

Iro-chan is so mature, responsible and great with kids. Incredible young girl!

[@kristinpilkington2620]

i was thinking the same. sutan had such fun with her!

[@wzukr]

Did you seriously write "young woman" and not "girl"??

[@juu2356]

she is a CHILD, not a "young woman"

[@cherylco2487]

so cute when she held hands with sutan

[@inshortstoday]

She was like an elder sister to her so cute

[@Koibito247]

I love how Iro-chan is like a big sister to Sutan!! very cute I'm glad you guys had a great time

[@Obibopbop]

so kind and sweet to see them play together :)

[@wzukr]

So true!

[@guhrizzlybaire]

Oh my goodness, Iro being the sweetest kid ever showing Sutan around and being enamored with the cuteness. Sutan really seemed to love her too!

[@AP-qt4mt]

I'm just happy to see Sutan being able to travel more right now. Although very young, she spent almost all her lifetime during the pndemic... and now being able to go out more would definitely be a great learning and growing experience for her.

[@serenityssolace]

True!

[@skyskyblueblue]

100% agree! Even if she won't remember these childhood memories (because of her age), but she can FEEL every momoents:)

[@i12r39]

Childhood u mean?

[@christopherculler1390]

@@skyskyblueblue why not, she has it all on video....hehe

[@skyskyblueblue]

@@christopherculler1390 Oh, exactly🤣

[@dontcare7086]

I'll be honest I used to mainly watch this channel for cooking with Moe and Sutan. I've become attached to Moto and really enjoy seeing your family together and happy. I can safely say these are my favorite videos on your channel now!

[@PLK1122]

How precious it was seeing Sutan and that sweet little friend holding hands and playing. I must say, I am American, and I wish that we had more of the hospitality and simple kindness that you do in Japan. It is so refreshing to see. God Bless.

[@JACpotatos]

Americans are usually regarded as being some of the most friendly to strangers. You've been tricked

[@Liedton]

Sutan is almost growing so fast like bamboo... Such a wonderful trip for her and it's nice to see iro-chan cares about her like a big sister in this totoro like environment. When sutan is older u can start with ur channel to do cooking stuff in a advanced style in my opinion. Much love from Germany

[@SunFlowersCutie]

Even though her husband is busy too, he really try his best to be involved with his family. This is sweet.

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

Sutan missing her Daddy so heartwarming.. Enjoy your trip in Paris, have lots of delicious food and wine...you guys deserve it!

[@HANDDOWNMANDOWN69]

that guys family has been living in that house for 20 generations? that is wild

[@Ivessssssss]

Iro-chan and Sutan's interaction though 🥰

[@hyobs_]

Not gonna lie the second half had me smiling nonstop

[@jarinchu9595]

17:00 it must feel so good as parents to be able to see your kids running along the countryside road so carefree like this 🥰

[@budgiebean9405]

Seeing the friendship blossom between the girls was so sweet! What a wholesome experience this trip looked like for everyone😊😊

[@cgigammez5749]

This channel really makes having a family seem cool

[@Dannnneh]

Good advertising in a time of declining birth rate.

[@aprileatsguilty]

Because it is. Makes life worth living.

[@russianwulf2481]

Aww this trip was def a special one! Especially, with y’all remembering “Totoro”. And Sutan having Iro-Chan act like a big sister to her. 🙌🏼 Loved this video. ❤️

[@blureader1164]

Seeing Iro-chan and Su-chan together was so heartwarming. Thank you for sharing more of Japan.

[@Hauser99]

Iro-chan is really like older sister to Sutan,this is adorable 😭

[@infinityandbeyond7733]

So cute to see Sutan plays with Iro, she has just made a friendship.. 🥰

[@dawnforlife]

So sweet to see Iro-Chan and Sutan together! My toddler really opens up to kids too. I think it's because they are so genuinely open hearted and warm! 😍 If more adults open up like that to others, how nice it would be! 💛

[@debrachan1899]

Naruto looks like an interesting place! It was so cute when the little girl (Iro) was carrying Sutan around. They seemed to be intrigued with each other! Sutan was so happy to see her Dad after a week! The old Japanese house was very well built and survived so many generations! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us 😊

[@kac0809]

Iro-Chan is so sweet. 💙 it’s so nice to see children playing together.

[@Sunny_storm_lover]

Iro-chan was so sweet!! Sutan and she got along so well!! Thank you for letting us see your family being family and the wonderful things Japan has!!

[@dirksobotka7510]

That farmhouse was awesome, would totally live there.

[@adrianagonia2265]

Actually I did went to Naruto city probably a year ago with a friend definitely a wonderful place to visit and also nice finally a complete family having a wonderful trip. 🤗❤️

[@dentay89]

Sutan and Iro had such a connection! Sutan really liked her and she misses her dad and loves to be in his arms. Your family adventures are very educational and enjoyable! Thanks for sharing. Be safe and may God continue to bless you and your family.

[@awquerida7602]

That young lady playing with Sutan was so kind and helpful.

[@stevenjames1138]

Such a happy family! I don’t even speak Japanese, but I still watched all of this video. Really surprised to see the restaurant owner using an abacus! Japan is a lovely country. I hope to visit in person one day.

[@stevenjames1138]

@@oldman5564 Thanks for mentioning that. I knew that button existed, but I didn’t think it would also translate into English. I’ll give it a try next time.

[@ichigo_4422]

there is already eng sub exists

[@revolutioninthedark7048]

Me too if I had a million dollars I’d so visit.

[@littlebirdiebee]

I'm so excited for Sutan that she got to have a Totoro experience just like Mei!

[@sarahogawa5408]

You’re such a great mom! I know it’s so hard sometimes, but your understanding and patience warms my heart! My kids are 14 and 18 now, raised here in Kyoto. The days are long but the time goes fast. My husband was away a lot too, and my heart goes out to you! Thanks for your great videos!

[@LisaMarieEvans]

It was very sweet to see Su-chan and Iro-Chan together. It's amazing seeing kids together as it's a great demonstration of how we should all treat each other, kind, compassionate& loving. 🥰Can't wait to see the rest of this amazing adventure. Also, can we talk about Moto & Su-chan....so adorable!

[@ecofootprint]

the last picture of Sutan and Iro-chan together is very pretty! Their sisterly interaction gave me big smile. They both seems to have developed sisterhood in such a short time 🤗❤

[@yuliuswillibardguta5314]

happy to see sutan can meet and play with older sister.

[@user-ih3nk3gi3h]

徳島に来てたんですね。鳴門市にこんな素敵な古民家があるなんて知らなかったな。地元県民としてあー、徳島っていい所だなぁと癒されました。また、来てください🤍

[@raymonde4272]

Such heartwarming vlog with Sutan making a new friend and playing in the fields. I'm looking forward to seeing part two with the street dancing festival.

[@kum882]

Irochan is so cute n polite 🥺💕

[@senguptasthiti]

Iro-chan was so nice with Sutan- she was holding her hand like an elder sister, playing with her, taking care of her, carrying her and very kind to her. Hope Sutan also grows up like Iro-chan when she grows up.

[@C.R.007]

Iro-Chan was such a big sister to Sutan. Loved seeing them playing together and bonding. What an amazing experience for both of them as kids. Sutan looked so cute in her outfit too 😍. I am such a fashionista too. I am always looking at home outfits, going out outfits. I love all the different looks. To dress for different environments, and weather lol. The green lily pads, they have them in South America, and different parts of Asia. We use them as plates, we eat out of them, but making sure we use clean Lilly pads. I think it's China or some part in Asia they use the green Stems of the Lilly pad to make a special and very expensive type of Silk. It's quite beautiful the Silk made of of those stems.

[@HelgaAmh]

What a lovely travel vlog. Sutan is so sweet and iro-chan like a big sister. So charming see them together.

[@anthony.catbagan]

Moe, this travel series is amazing! Keep up the great work. We're enjoying these travels as much as your cooking. I love it!

[@immyownperson1375]

It's really nice that we live in a world where filming memories is already easy. Memories may come and go and the mind be fickle in what it remembers, but having solid copies like films really do help. Sometimes I find myself forgetting a lot of things and sometimes I stumble upon one of the old few photos of my childhood and it's just such a fascinating experience every time. Things like seeing an old pic with my grandma for an event I barely remember, hilarious old photos of my parents from times before me and such, just amaze me.

[@malicealice6346]

I love japanese countryside-content! Also, Iro-chan was so kind and heartwarming! I reeaaally enjoyed watching this. ^o^

[@equinorev4558]

Bonjour de France 🇫🇷, merci d’avoir partager ces moments précieux de vos vacances, très belle vidéo, avec des gens très sympathiques et intéressants, bonnes vacances et prenez soin de vous.

[@kimlangenderfer7493]

I love travel videos! Sutan has already had so many interesting experiences in her short life so far. Such a lucky, clever sweet girl💕

[@Violet.18]

Lovely video!!! The friendship between Iro-chan and Su-chan was heartwarming to watch 💕

[@sovimulyati6789]

Di indonesia kami pun sering menggunakan jeruk nipis dan jeruk limau dalam makanan Sutan Mama. Iro chan sepertinya sangat menyayangi Sutan 😍. Saya selalu melihat setiap perjalanan yang anda lakukan begitu menyenangkan.

[@jennyann9098]

My daughter is a big fan of Sutan. Wish you guys lots of luck and health. Sutan is such a adorable little girl. You are a great mom too. 🥰

[@KimonoMom]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@jenbyers3840]

Loved to see Sutan with a new pal. You can see how much they loved being together. Thanks for sharing

[@numanumame]

I really enjoy these irl vlogs and Kimono Mom is getting better at it. Love the editing too

[@liuqmno3421]

Yes, they became very addicting to watch! I'm so happy for them, they are really wholesome to watch and I love seeing all the places they go, the farm was so pretty

[@danhill1186]

This is such an interesting and wholesome video! Love it that you showed us the less known places and gave us some insights about everyday life in Japan. What a lovely "big sister" Iro-chan is! My heart melted seeing how caring and loving she was around Sutan!

[@lourajosy]

Que maravilha! Um vídeo novo dessa família linda 🥰

[@humziahn6238]

Iro and Sutan really looks like Mei and Satsuki 😭😭😭 they're so cute!

[@donavanjohnson409]

I would love to visit Japan one day

[@philipcable7518]

Thank you for taking us with you on your family outing Moe!! The farm house looked amazing and Iro-chan did a great job keeping Sutan entertained.

[@deadoux]

I hope you never stop doing vlogs even when you do it/release it whenever you want. i love japan and had always coming back every 3 months from 2016 to 2020 but travel is limited now and i havent been there since.. i miss japan so much and thank you so so so much for this content. Much love from here to your family!!!

[@rg20322]

Just when I think this channel can't get any better! Iro-chan is a great host and seems like a great person as well. I can see why Moto is such good friends with him, they have the same vibe in my opinion - very caring. Great success for your family and do think about a great house in the area :)

[@itsMEnU]

Thank you for the wonderful vlog! it feels like you take me to the vacation 😂 i hope i can go to Japan soon 😭😸

[@cecemepls0]

Iro-chan is such a lovely young lady 🥺 her and Sutan together make a gorgeous pot of friends ❤

[@wibblewobble489]

i'm absolutely loving these vlogs! Its so lovely to see more of Moto too! Can't wait to see more of your adventures, thank you for taking us along with you Moe

[@AZskalo]

Kimono Mom I'm sending you love from Puerto Rico and thousands of blessings for you and your beautiful family!! ❤❤🙏

[@eric1800es]

Aww. Sutan was very fascinated by Iro-chan.

[@rachela1393]

Thanks for posting. This is one of the most fun videos you have posted recently. Your hard work is noticed and worth it!

[@carmenm.4091]

The love and friendship of the two girls is sooooo cute and sweet. Warms my heart.

[@wzukr]

The respect for each other over there is so dazzling, even from adults towards foreign children! Love it!

[@mottokittokatto]

So nice!!🤗 Totoro's neighborhood 😹

[@KimonoMom]

Thank you so much for your always support😌💖

[@mangsho]

Iro Chan looks like should be an amazing and kind big sister. What a lovely child

[@shonamckenzie7124]

This is lovely, nice to see Sutan making a wee friend. Can’t wait for the next episode x

[@freahinzi7769]

kimono mom video always give me motivation and energy every week🙆‍♀💗

[@heartoflotus]

Thank you for taking us with you to Naruto! It was lovely seeing Naruto through your eyes. It was so sweet to see Iro play with Sutan. I loved the photo of both of them holding a Lotus leaf just like my favorite Totoro. Wishing you the best on your travels!

[@HGTaffer62]

MOÉ Your videos are not only getting better (and so is your English), but also more and more fun to watch! The bond that You and Sutan have together looks to grow with every new episode You post online, beautiful! That moment when You jump onto the bed to cuddle with Sutan is marvelous, so spontaneous. Love 🇯🇵♥️🇳🇱NL, HenryG.

[@shinyamato]

so lovely, Sutan now have so many expression..hope Japan will open soon. this whats Japan should be..really miss japan 😭

[@myHanbabe]

This is lovely! Seeing Sutan with Iro-chan is heartwarming ♥️♥️♥️ the old farm house really got attention, I would like to see one someday. Thank you for taking us with you in Naruto City!!

[@jarinchu9595]

The beauty of this town and its people and this little sister Iro made me smile ear to ear! What beautiful countryside and friends to spend the weekend with! Thank you for bringing such joy to us around the world and brightening our day!

[@DNarryJulieTon]

Thank you for working so hard on filming and uploading videos :) You are doing great. This trip looks wonderful and your video is so pleasant to watch!

[@MrsHendersonPresents]

I can't tell you how much joy these videos are giving me as I discover them one by one. Thank you. ❤

[@raradaisy]

It is lovely to see children play together 🥺 Sutan, if you grow bigger, do you want to become nee-chan and have your own younger bro/sis? 🥺

[@lindatrisia926]

Such a great and beautiful old house....one day hopefully can visit japan

[@lindatrisia926]

Oh......sutan cannot let iro sister go....such a beautiful moment

[@yima2dabean]

5:26 so that’s where sutan gets the funny faces from😂❤️❤️

[@Th-ti7sn]

鳴門に住んでます！来てくれてたなんて嬉しい！！

[@dbkoko]

Thank you for this video Moe-san, I know it must be hard traveling with a child but these are exactly the kind of sights/places I love learning about in Japan. Of course, the larger famous cities are wonderful, too but there is something so incredible about the food in these smaller towns. I hope you and Moto-san can share more local insights into other places on Shikoku island (especially around TheMana village!)

[@alionastepan]

I enjoyed watching this video about your travel to a different place in Japan, which is not very famous overseas. Learned about the traditions of a nice family and new recipes. Thank you Kimono Mom!

[@susanburnside111]

That was delightful, Moe. Thank you for sharing🙏🏻🙂💕…and I’m looking forward to the continuation of your lovely family holiday🙂.

[@Brainiac1209]

Here in Indonesia we also use lime/sudachi for many dishes, for example for this soup dish called soto, we even squeeze a lil bit of it for peanut sauce 😁

[@ratnasupradewi2810]

I like soto with many lime....😊😊..

[@BotjahDoesoen]

Kadang dimasukkan ke wadah kobokan juga agar minyak di tangan mudah hilang

[@Brainiac1209]

@@BotjahDoesoen krn kan katanya jeruk nipis itu bisa menetralisir lemak, makanya kan kalo kita liat di kobokan, di tempat cuci piring juga biasanya ada tuh jeruk nipis wkwkwkwk

[@inongsomniac7139]

Enakkkk 🤍

[@user-zu8jn1fj4w]

爽やかなインドネシア料理でしょうか？食べてみたいかも

[@jbpos25]

This made my heart so happy! Reminded me of my childhood with all my cousins. So simple, so pure. 😭. Thank you for this!

[@swellofthespeakers]

This vlog healed my tired soul after a long week at work. Saturday mornings are for coffee, Moe, Sutan and Moto❤

[@lioness77alfar]

Beautiful day for your family, sweet young girl so gentle with Sutan lovely heart, adorable

[@user-rn4ce9uw7q]

I wish Kimono Mom a good mood for the whole month

[@juliet8501]

I don't know if you are reading this but your vlog made me smile while I was having a hard time, thank you so much I loved your beautiful family!

[@yasham829]

素敵な動画でした。 仕事柄なかなか旅行に行けないので、画面越しですが徳島に連れて行ってくれてありがとう。 ホントのサツキとメイみたいでほっこりしました。 少し涼しくなってきましたが、お体に気をつけてくださいね☺️次の動画も楽しみにしてます✨

[@banisandhu3132]

I just loved the instant bond between sutan and that girl... It was so wholesome 🥺❤

[@Irina-lu3lj]

Great journey ☺️ thanks for taking us with you ❤️

[@awacruizer]

Wow, I'm an American living in Naruto and it's nice to see it from a different perspective. Lovely video and family.

[@mummylili7804]

I really love your editing style Moe san. Your vlogs makes me feel like am really there with you and your family. Naruto really does look like a Studio Ghibli movie!

[@insidiousfish]

8:08 I know there are a lot of obsolete tech in Japan... but an abacus? That is definitely old school. 16:39 It's amazing how quickly children form bonds. 17:46 Iro-chan has got a very cool shirt.

[@misspapillon24]

How lovely. Beautiful memories

[@sleravida93]

Finally! You’ve uploaded a new vlog with Sutan! Awee I’m happy.🥰 Saranghae Sutan!😘 You are a sweet girl.

[@missVmilne]

What a fascinating trip with so many people to meet and new experiences. As a family together, it's all the more special. Thank you for taking us with you - we really appreciate your sharing these unique insights. Stay well and positive. Hello from London : - ) xxx

[@yuvrajshree]

Lovely video of Naruto city & ancient house of Japan. Loved it. Very warmth people. Thxx guys sharing with us. 👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌 Sutan is very lucky to have parents like u.