MUST SEE Japan Itinerary: 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

[@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😂

[@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.

[@Kiki8D]

chris gasping dramatically every time you get to a new location is such fiancé (boyfriend) energy i love it

[@NatzoXavier]

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

[@loopyfrog]

agreed

[@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.

[@ap1curry]

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

[@SkyRied1]

😆😆😆

[@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 ❤

[@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!!!

[@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!

[@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!

[@jess4951]

What?!!! This only had less than 400,000 views?? It should be a couple million at least! I love it! And thank you for the introduction to “House of Purin”!!

[@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!

[@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

[@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 ✈️✨

[@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!

[@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 🍁

[@Avrii]

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

[@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.

[@dodiatkins4515]

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

[@sharlainjapan]

Thanks so much for watching! ❤❤

[@Grahamrobinsonvt802]

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

[@Peajay007]

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

[@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.

[@chaiilu]

8:20 OMG this place is so relaxing with those natural background noises.

[@sarameitner6770]

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

[@xenofrost69]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@sezzahg6290]

14:00 that little smile Chris gives you 💜 worth re-promoting him to fiancé for! 😉

[@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.

[@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.

[@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🙌🏻❤

[@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

[@JordanKZ]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@mskq4409]

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

[@colleenmurphy7812]

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

[@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!

[@alexcobalt7944]

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

[@shugogh12]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@nursultantulyakbaycats]

what a cozy place. The japanese really do know how to make a small place very aesthetic and comfortable

[@DragonBoi3789]

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

[@shibaful4733]

Really love this video, mostly because I lived in Kanazawa for a year so this video is making me really nostalgic. It's fun spotting familiar places from this video and get a reminder why I love Kanazawa so much. Can't wait to be able to go back this year, even if the trip is for work and show my coworkers around my favourite places in the city.

[@sarashalovelo6797]

Can we get a video on how you two and became a couple! I follow both of you and this feels like news to me!!! Exciting, lovely news!!!

[@sharlainjapan]

We did a couple Q&A a while back! Scroll back in my vids🫶🏻🩷🩷

[@KellieLStimson]

Love Takayama. We stayed there a few days but also did day trips to Gujo Hachiman and Shin Hotaka from there. In winter the ashiyu were great - watching the snow with warm feet.

[@Demented_Space]

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

[@ThatBillmanGuy]

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

[@maciejjablonski9982]

Gold has a nutritional value - it is good for your digestion. This is why it is added to vodka like Goldwasser that is drunk (1 shot) before or after a large meal.

[@misutsuki]

Omg Sharla I love the Scene at 10:58! It's so cozy. Just a little detail and a short part of the video but I live for this stuffff. Also; when I need it, your videos really help me to calm down, breathe and smile sometimes.. ty~ ✨🌱💖

[@AshMashAttack]

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

[@beckyjaysharp22]

13:58 get you a man that looks at you the way Chris looks at Sharla after confirming the unagi is as good as he said 😁 Takayama is a beautiful place i was lucky enough to visit for their spring festival this April and this makes me miss the place so much ❤

[@caschi9929]

so nice to see finally two influencers that behave normally as a couple. it was so enjoyable!

[@datlam7836]

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

[@laurenhill46]

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

[@robynr447]

Sharla, you are looking so radiant!! Engagement surely agrees with you! That was quite the adventure! Next on the books after I get to finally go see Tokyo!

[@mecasper1134]

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

[@techmantra4521]

The straw triggered a memory of some placemats my nan used to have. They were straw so I imagine it smells like that. So good.

[@emillyhamberg8141]

You are absolutely glowing in this video!

[@annesander61]

Kanazawa, and Kenrokuen in particular, is one of my favorite places to visit in Japan. Kenroken is beautiful in all seasons and I never tire of going there. Probably been about 8 or 9 times over the last 40 years.

[@GuncaFromlv]

This whole trip looked amazing! From the sights to the food. Seems like a dream come true. :D I also love the banter you have with Chris ^^

[@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

[@amariluna]

Chris is looking really good. I think the engagement has done wonders for him. Loving your videos, well, always have. I have been watching you and Chris for quite a while now.

[@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!

[@kimropp3696]

I love Shirakawago and Takayama! We made it to Shirakawago for the winter light up in 2018 and it was absolutely magical. The mountain air is so enjoyable as an escape from Tokyo, as well.

[@DonQwaf]

IT IS THE IDEAL PLACE TO LIVE! Close to mountains, forests, beaches, and rivers. Big enough you can get what you need. Has shinkansen to get lots of places, plus its getting extended. Hokuriku for the win!

[@litten98]

Chris loves being on camera and you two are cute together can't wait for more videos of you two soon I can't wait to visit Japan in the future watching your videos makes me learn more about the culture

[@jessicawarby6227]

That museum was clearly the inspiration for Chris’ studio !

[@ricotrial]

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

[@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 😅

[@brianlong9496]

Another entertaining and informative video Sharla. I particularly liked the smile on your face while you were eating the fruit in the market and Chris said “not as sweet as you”.

[@soltersortna]

The Japanese garden and conservatory I used to work at added black vegetable based dye to the ponds (a lot darker than the one you were at though). It prevents too much light going down so less nasty algae grows, is safe for the fish, and makes the water more reflective and pretty. There are koi too, but often people wouldn't see them!

[@MorningThief_]

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

[@sharlainjapan]

Yeah!

[@louisetregomorgan4907]

Such hidden gems most tourists must stay and visit and experience the wonderful quisine.Could Japan be more beautiful this time of the year gorgeous.

[@paytonjletko]

I just got my new pair of glasses with updated prescription from glasses USA because of your videos! They're such high quality I couldn't believe it and way cuter styles than what most places are carrying.

[@enchancozreamy]

i smiled widely seeing the thumbnail ,, may your relationship flourish more and more and more and forever

[@miamilner3226]

Kanazawa was seriously our most favourite town (besides Iwakuni)!! it was such a pleasant surprise we were only meant to stay 2 nights but we loved it so much we stayed an extra night. SOOO much better than Kyoto, so calming and beautiful!! we would go back 10 times over.

[@_hraymond]

I went to both Kanazawa and Takayama in October this year and really loved both. I realised after we got there that it probably would have been good to have a car because although you can get trains it’s actually quicker sometimes by car to get to some of these more remote places. Kanazawa was definitely somewhere that was liveable.

[@Bambeakz]

Shirikawago is the best if you stay overnight. From late afternoon you have the place (almost for yourself) Been there in 2017 and stilll remember it fondly

[@AmyEarls7683]

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

[@RogueSahara]

This trip looks so fun! I'm planning our honeymoon to Japan next September/October and we added Kanazawa and Takayama to the itinerary. This seems like a sign that we're on the right track for planning!

[@sharlainjapan]

Yesss you certainly are! You’re going to love it.

[@gclito]

Guys, enjoy life for yourselves and for those of us who can't for several reasons. Love!

[@pinklu64]

Shirakawago in the winter is divine! I have a beautiful picture of it as my Lock Screen on my phone. The castle and garden in Kanazawa seemed surreal in snow. And like you, the Showa museum I serendipitously stumbled upon is my favourite. Three great places to visit, even in winter ❄️

[@lynda.grace.14]

I love Kanazawa. Takayama, too. Lovely to "see it" again through your lens. I'm with Chris. I can't slurp either.

[@YukiOnna86]

That machiya seems like the perfect place for a chill getaway. The food and scenery look amazing. Also eating all the yummy pudding deserves a demotion

[@StripofPaper]

Chris' hair looks amazing at the end of the video, jealous!

[@flink1231]

I`ve been to japan twice and to shirakawa both times. It is beautiful. Make sure you taste the sake on the temple, it has little pieces of rice and a really different nice flavour! I couldn`t really find anything like it elsewhere.

[@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!

[@sonjakalkus3654]

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

[@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 🥰

[@arthurg7894]

Sharla looking extra radiant and happy on this trip 😊

[@AdiraPoonia-dr7xs]

Yeah pre-wedding glow 😜

[@Tania-zy7ls]

Moron Cafe in Kanazawa had really good coffee and a quite good chicken curry. I have no idea what their idea with the name was though. It's only been a month and a half since I was in these places and this video already feels so nostalgic - I loved these places.

[@little.tricks]

Takayama's Hida beef is AMAZING. my favourite of Japan's beef varieties

[@FuriousFry]

I'm doing this as a day trip in a few months. Kanazawa, Shirakawago to Takayama with a Ryokan waiting there for me. I'm so stoked! Nakasendo from Nagiso to Nakatsugawa two days after.

[@sharlainjapan]

Ideal trip!!! Have fun!! 🤩

[@FuriousFry]

@@sharlainjapan Thank you! I get so much inspiration from your and Chris' videos! I put it on the itinerary largely due to you two 😁