Perfect Day Trip from Tokyo

[@BeTe-me9oc]

Beautiful Kawagoe stores, offices, shops, residences, reminding me of my family's town. Very home-like welcome, peaceful good vibes!!! Thank you Shinichi and Satoshi for sharing this tour with us!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@stevendaniel8126]

Japan is so clean, clean, clean! I'm so impressed.......

[@dr.corinaz7776]

Thx for the tour!! My preferred town is Kyoto..

[@gracie3987]

I love Kyoto

[@richardlau2447]

What a life in Kawagoe. I will be visiting Japan for the first time in Tokyo, Kawagoe and Nikko. I hope I can visit in the future and explore more.

[@jeanham211]

the style reminds me of the netflix midnight diner : tokyo series i love that series

[@andiedance8263]

just a village feel to the whole place the different facades are worth a day trip out from Tokyo thx Shinichi

[@Shinichisworld]

Thank you

[@pechako5441]

Walking past modern shops in a modern neighborhood then coming upon such old structures...how beautiful!!!❤

[@mayumidaigo3613]

Thanks for remembering my comment, ‘I couldn’t find the miso coroquett shop’. Kawagoe is known as ‘Little Kyoto’. No wonder you feel like visiting Kyoto. It’s totally lovely place to visit.

[@tomas6179]

Wow it’s first time I’m seeing this place. I have to visit it when I’ll be in Tokyo next time. Looks like a really cosy town

[@tomithot261]

Keep walking ... I'm with you! Am turning into a Shinichi Strider and getting my steps in too! Love seeing the cities, I would be lost and never found if I did this on my own. Thanks ...

[@ladylaura8038]

Sunset, side streets and stroll 💜 I thoroughly enjoyed this vid guys!!! 💯

[@mcdonarudo]

I have never been to Japan before and I have a dream to visit Kawagoe one day when I have the chance. There's an old theatre there that was once used in an older Kamen Rider series, unfortunately the iconic looks are now gone since they renovated the building. But I'd still be interested to visit Kawagoe one day 👍

[@DeeeBaby]

I love the historical tours... do more of these videos please

[@lmgb77]

Fantastic tour! Definitely will visit on our next visit! thank you

[@astroboy3507]

@ 3:50 there both beautiful buildings!👌🕍

[@debracantrell1058]

Hey guy's good to see you Yes Day Trip love these walk learn alot on these trips thanks for sharing this with us 👍❤️😊🤩 take care be safe 👍

[@momonakokeshi6325]

Love the old buildings.

[@oraweetaphianthong877]

Shinichi asking for persimmons is so adorable. If I had a persimmon tree, I would give all of the fruits to you in a heartbeat! And yes, I would love to see you guys in kimonos please! I love kimonos! ❤️ You two would look super handsome in kimonos, and sexy 😘

[@oduwo]

I studied abroad in Kawagoe in 2018 and I hold such fond memories, I can't wait to visit again. Thanks for the tour!! :)

[@TrechEc]

watching your videos always makes me miss your beautiful country. i want to come back again soon

[@YunhoxJaejoongie]

I grew up in the city and i can't think of a life outside of one. But I like cities like Fukuoka or Sapporo where you get the city vibe and convenience without being overcrowded with people.

[@David-mo8rl]

My wife’s hometown is Shingashi - 2 miles away. Whenever we travel from the UK to visit my in-laws, we always walk to Kawagoe for breakfast or lunch - or just to do a bit of shopping in the department store by the station. I really hope Japan opens up to the UK by next spring 🙏

[@carriepadgett2743]

Growing up next door to my grandmother, she had persimmon trees that I remember...I remember growing up with hundreds of persimmons falling, overripe, fermenting on the grass and swarming with bees and other things that liked them....I guess the smell stuck with me growing up, so I never actually TRIED a persimmon. I can't get the fermented memories out of my mind haha

[@margieingatkapalagihwagmag4130]

Enjoy yout day trip

[@vishalseusankar9793]

Your videos are so amazing! Japan is so amazing!

[@shannondore]

What a quaint area. I think it's lovely how they preserve all the old buildings. And I love the cobble stone streets. Defiantly adding this place to my list if I ever get to come to Japan. Thanks for the tour Shinichi.😊

[@louisetregomorgan4907]

This is the Japan I really enjoy watching on your videos. Love the old buildings and it history and the people who live there . So your up and coming videos will be a must see for me . Beautiful place to visit 🧡👍

[@気にしない-o8q]

Hi nice video. Nice seeing you both again

[@bunnyincloudrecesses9590]

Thank you for showing some of the back streets. 😊❤ One of my favourite things to do is just wander around the quieter areas and see more local/everyday scenes.

[@balwa999]

Nothing is better then Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺 boss... Trust me

[@benbrown8258]

I am loving this thank you so much!

[@soggymoggytravels]

I think I once visited here - it looks familiar, and it’s incredible it’s still there. If they pedestrianised the main street, it would be perfect.

[@fernwebb5568]

Love this area. It has so many old Japanese buildings. I don't understand how the concrete block buildings like the first dentist office and the old bank with the columns can hold up to earthquakes. I found those very surprising. Hands down, I like the Japanese old buildings. So many shops and treats and restaurants. Looks like a fun place. Hotel looked really nice. I bet it was very clean and tastefully decorated inside. That is my idea of a fun trip. A day trip to somewhere like this. I think I could spend a week there. Thanks.

[@jeffshum1176]

Love your video! Its feel like I am visiting Japan with a old friend!

[@etherdog]

Great vid, Shinichi! My wife made sure I had pinned the restaurants you visited for our upcoming trip (whenever that is!)

[@Shinichisworld]

That's awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@bookiemeow173]

Thank you for this great video! I love Tokyo, but I also really liked Hiroshima and Kamakura :)

[@tinklvsme]

@12:20. I’ve never been to Japan, but I’d like the little quiet towns like that. How do u get dinner if they close down at 4? I love sweet taters. Have u had it dried like candy? Hispanics love them, with pineapple, really good. I’m glad ur getting back to a little normal times again. Here in CA we’re getting warnings about a Covid virus. It’s sad. Stay safe, see u on ur other channel! ✌️. Michele Clovis CA 🦋. July 11, 2022.

[@glenndavidtorres]

There's a street in Narita, famous for the unagi eels and of course, the Naritasan Temple. On the left side coming from the station intersection, there's a very old house where they sell ceramics. I had a chance to talk, asking how old the house is, no matter how simplistic it may be, to the old lady owner who told me the age by a sign of 500, not sure whether it's a 500-year old house or was built in the year circa 500. It's old though.

[@peterjake9621]

Kawagoe is such a beautiful place. Thank you Shinichi & Satoshi for taking us around all the shops and various buildings really enjoyed the tour, Arigato 😀👍🙏

[@mauison]

You should definitely try a Cuban sandwich if you can. It's one of my favorite sandwiches! We've been to Japan twice, visiting Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo, Hiroshima, Sapporo, etc. but I think I liked Hakodate the best, as there weren't many tourists there and it seemed like a quaint ocean-side town. We still need to visit Kyushu and Okinawa one day.

[@dresk7958]

Totally agree about the Cuban sandwich--I live in Miami, Florida (home of the Cuban sandwich in the U.S. as we're only 300 miles from Cuba), and it's delectable!

[@vietcan6944]

I love your walking tours

[@saraatppkdotpt8140]

Loved this walk!

[@ginangan8892]

Wow I will stay here in JAN, so unique,thank you

[@kenphoon8105]

Love all your videos, very informative !! interesting, really helps me a lot in my coming trip to Tokyo ! from Ken, Singapore

[@kotchamart]

Nice town ! I will go on May 2023 😊

[@lordwalker71]

weird seeing a Lincoln Navigator in Japan lol

[@kenphoon8105]

big Thank you to you Shinichi LOVE it !

[@katherineyanagihara2909]

Aloha! Beautiful!🥰

[@loqjaw]

Ooh, I was born here! So strange seeing you guys go here!

[@Shinichisworld]

What a coincidence. We love this area so much I visit at least 4 times a year.

[@LamerTB]

I prefer somewhere like Nara. slow pace and quiet. Big city is okay but is stressful and less natural views.

[@People_R_Foolish]

@Shinichi’sworld. Where do you get those great makes with he orange trim? Burnt/Dark orange is in my favorite and I have been looking for them ever since I first saw you wear them in a video.

[@rachelbaziak4159]

I love Kyoto!!

[@MarcS4R]

Lovely , I remember going to Kawagoe and finding an excellent Ramen Restaurant. Did you ever do a Video about Shonan ? I would love to go there next time I come to Japan. Because I really like the ocean.

[@Shinichisworld]

We made a video about Shonan on Tabieats a looong time ago so I think it's time I do a new one here.

[@MarcS4R]

@@Shinichisworld that would be great , i would love to see it. We were in Kawagoe just before the lockdown to go to a motorcycle race, and i liked it a lot.

[@maryhlavin5986]

Wonderful Vlog...Two beautiful people 💕

[@Shinichisworld]

Thank you 😊

[@catherinebond7474]

Ok, what's with the giant blue and pink bear? I want to visit Kawagoe very much.

[@purberri]

I love Kawagoe been there twice. Only complaint is all the traffic on the street and narrow sidewalks. They should consider closing the traffic on weekends. You guys have to try a Cuban sandwich sandwich it’s a special bread but most places outside of Cuban communities use baguette type bread, it has mustard, roast pork, ham, pickles and Swiss cheese grilled on a panini press. Must see is the float museum! They have a festival in the street using floats

[@jameslorrenceocampo4617]

Its weird that we are complaining on a place that is we are totaly a stranger of it. It is just like complaining as a friends house that were invited and telling them why are your place is like that. As a visitor or a tourist i think we must accept all of its quirks. At the first place we are just visiting we are not that entitled to to have a complain again we are just visiting

[@kimbloeser5074]

How about Toba city?

[@60frederick]

My favorite city in Japan is Kanazawa, Ishikawa. I can highly recommend it to you for a visit. I prefer Osaka more, much more than Tokyo. Thank you very much, Shinichi, for sharing your great report video with us.

[@guillermovargas8564]

Great video Shinichi. Just one small correction. At minute 6:30 you mentioned the shop named Alpha-Alpha however I think the name is Alphalpha altogether. In Spanish we have that word as Alfalfa that means hay in English. Try saying it as just one word. Sorry if it's my mistake. Anyway, thank you for sharing this great video with us. Peace

[@kiraue78]

And we have the word “alfafa” in Portuguese, meaning the same thing :)

[@mvplace]

Shin'ichi san: how did you know whether that nice looking restaurant was a restaurant and not a private residence before you went in? Whenever I visit, I am nervous that some place may be a private residence and I do not want to intrude. I also have questions about the custom for restaurants that keep their door closed in the winter and want the customers to slide it open when coming in. I am always afraid that I will end up intruding on someone's home or an office that is closed to the public. Do you tips on how to negotiate these?

[@Shinichisworld]

If it's a restaurant you would usually see a sign that would tell you that it is. However that could be a problem if you don't read Japanese, especially if the sign is subtle. In that case, I would ask someone or just look for another place. Most of the shops on street level, especially on this street are shops of some kind. If it's residential, you'd usually see the name of the family out front. And if you make a mistake, don't worry. Just apologize and it will be ok. Usually residential homes are locked anyway so you won't be able to go in.

[@mvplace]

@@Shinichisworld Thank you for the advice! Fortunately, I have not had to use gomen-nasai for this particular gaffe. I can barely wait to visit Japan again.

[@ricric8348]

WHY do they drive on the Left side road if America was there after the end of WWII?? most things needed rebuilding then

[@garystevens35]

I noticed that you don't stop to allow others to take their photos on their cell phones. Is this something that everyone does in Japan? I would think that a courteous stop to allow their photo-taking would be the norm.

[@CipherZen]

What's up with the guy in the black and red shirt? I saw him three times already. lol

[@KewpieGirl]

whats up with that same guy w/red shirt and a hat, its like 4th times around in this video. Anyways, love the history buildings and stores.