Solo Travel to Fukushima, Japan 🇯🇵 Relaxing Onsen Getaway

Took a solo trip to Aizuwakamatsu in Fukushima Prefecture for a 3 day onsen remote-work stay. Aizuwakamatsu is easily accessible from Tokyo by bullet train if you're looking for an escape to the countryside🍃
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[@alligator5201]

I am born and raised in Fukushima and have been your fan for over 8 years. This video truly makes me happy!!! I appreciate that your videos attract more international travelers to Fukushima and Tohoku region. Much respect to you.

[@btspavedtheway365]

Yesss I would like to visit :) I really want to

[@ionutth4895]

i like your name Nanako

[@Taylor_R]

That Onsen was so beautiful! Looks like the perfect relaxing/recharging trip! ❤️

[@sharlainjapan]

I still need to try your fave spot that you used to go all the time🥰

[@jackculler1489]

but not as beautiful as her, awwww yeah

[@wandilismus8726]

@@jackculler1489 wanted to say the same. She is very beautiful

[@DeeLuscious]

Practicing self care, encouraging local economy and improving humanity's global mood all at once. Yay Sharla! 🎉❤

[@tansrb]

yes

[@landincoldfire]

You're never alone you have all of us ❤️

[@sharlainjapan]

🥺❤️

[@dianaa8125]

Lol unintentionally creepy but yeah we love you sharmeleon

[@dianaa8125]

@n/a lol

[@kay_bee]

I'm yearning for that environment. The tranquility and utter beauty actually moved me.

[@TheDragonaf1]

Since I dont have irl freinds; I'm glad to say that I finally found my first grad job (after 2 years of hunting) and now that I'm comming into money Japan is first on my list. Keep the amazing vids comming! Can't wait to do this myself (God willing).

[@sharlainjapan]

Congrats on the new job! :D Hope you can make it to Japan soon!

[@mszkamio]

Well done! Congrats :)))

[@wjsnactivist6141]

Oh my goodness. Living vicariously through this 💞

[@GUITARooSLuGG39]

Lol seriously 😳 hahaha

[@femtokun]

Through what? You don't have to live through others, you can do this yourself.

[@wjsnactivist6141]

@@femtokun Lol travel internationally during a pandemic? I certainly can't right now!

[@cad4962]

I’m a long time subscriber and this is my very first comment on KZbin. I’m originally from Shiogama, Miyagi 塩竈市、宮城県。My grand-mother’s family was from Fukushima 福島 and my grandfather’s family was from Asahikawa 旭川, Hokkaido 北海道. I live in Texas for 30 years now. It’s so nice that I get to see videos from Touhoku region 東北地方。I went to a school in Sendai 仙台 and made many friends from Touhoku who are very down to earth and genuine. They are the nicest people I’ve ever met. I didn’t travel Japan very much when I lived there because I was very young and just took it granted. Now I know about all great places to visit in Japan from your videos. Thank you. Keep up great work!!! 頑張って❗️どうもありがとうね❗️

[@Hoppitot]

asahikawa. bruh if that doesnt sound like the greatest place on earth idk what does XD

[@Noxfinance]

Yo bro u in Houston? Cause I swear if someone from my area shares the same interest like we automatically friends🤣

[@vivi1649]

I've been in a depressive funk all week. Currently just binging a bunch of your videos because they calm me down and trying to stay comfortable.

[@rielamarcellis]

No wonder the second hotel was expensive, the view and the mini Onsen was a luxury! The lounge looks very fancy too.

[@sharlainjapan]

Riela Marcellis totally worth it! 🥰

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

Nothing better than outdoor onsen in the snow and having ice cold sake after that

[@milenavelazquez7504]

That sounds like heaven right now.

[@SurgStriker]

Glad to hear confirmation that yes, many of those hot springs are insanely hot to westerners. When i hear about the temperatures and see the people relaxing in them, i'm usually shocked because it seems so hot. Thank you for showing me i'm not alone in thinking those temps are too high for comfort. Hot tubs in the US don't get as hot as many of their 'average' hot springs

[@sharlainjapan]

It’s close to boiling point at some places!! 😂

[@krdiaz8026]

Me: sensitive to heat Japan: get in the onsen, it's 80 degrees C! Me: 😳

[@GUITARooSLuGG39]

Lol wow.

[@baront1057]

You’ll get used to it after 10 seconds, but don’t put your face in. It will peel the next day. Ask me how I know

[@Roflpawnched]

@@baront1057 Please tell us. How do you know?

[@charlotte6335]

Sharla 🥰 I’ve been watching your videos for nearly 5 years and now I live in Japan! Thank you for continuing to educate me about this beautiful country. 🌼

[@Tiptancy]

Thank you for Vloging and showing us a little bit of Japan in a time where we are stuck at home😁

[@mariakai]

Each new video of yours during this hectic year makes my heart feel lighter and happy😍

[@electricghost92]

I only ever have the time and privacy to meditate while in the shower. While i'm under the hot shower, i turn on rain sounds and imagine I've got a private hot shower in the middle of the forest. Your onsen scene is literally that. Literally a place I've only ever imagined. Wheh I finally go to Japan, I'll go to the countryside and just relax.

[@elipsorange]

I usually meditate when I'm laying in bed for twenty minutes. It usually puts me to sleep, really wish I had more time to relax and just forget. Time goes so fast.

[@TheAverageArtist]

Oh I love this vlog so much, makes me feel like I am travelling too (which I miss so much!). Thank you!

[@HA-pf6oq]

So addicted to Japanese vlogs....love watching both you and Chris.

[@Dan_from_Rome_to_Japan]

Amazing, onsen are one of the thing of Japan I miss most!

[@Aeneid561]

Your travel videos are my absolute favourite, really loved this one!

[@tammi6771]

That area is so beautiful. It looked like a relaxing and peaceful trip.

[@sharlainjapan]

So much more to see too! Everytime I go I film a different part of the area, there’s so much to see😍

[@tammi6771]

@@sharlainjapan I will definitely look into that area. It really looks like a great place to visit.

[@francoisdelport4598]

Just love the relaxed vibe of Fukushima 🌸💗🤗

[@tccandler]

Thanks for continuing to explore during these quiet times.

[@kayokoburritt5722]

I’m happy to see you love Fukushima visiting Aizuwakamatsu, I’m from Aizubange half hour away from Aizuwakamatsu...next time you visit Aizuwakamatsu please visit Chikara Raman shop and try Cold ramen...

[@TheNaomeister]

Being able to just work remotely anywhere and go to a ryokan of all places is the absolute life in this pandemic! These places are so relaxed and gorgeous that it's no wonder you'd want to just go live there and work for a few days, haha

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Gotta love onsens. Only wooden building left from the mid-Edo period in the world? Woah, interesting

[@sharlainjapan]

Yeah thought that was pretty neat😳

[@sonikkurikku]

CUBAN - AMERICAN??????

[@Ashley-jp4nn]

Sharmeleon so cool

[@GUITARooSLuGG39]

Yea Avery, it’s almost like time travel to see it all like that!

[@OfARisenFall]

Oh wow, definitely adding this to my list for a history perspective too.

[@rosscalhoun3389]

I really love this kind of lowkey walk around chill areas of Japan. It feels like my last visit to Japan and makes me really nostalgic. Whenever we get out of this Covid nightmare in the US and it's safe to travel again, I'm going to Japan.

[@livvylou62]

I miss Japan so much :( especially onsens. Thanks for taking us on your trip so we can live vicariously through you!

[@superserversleuth]

You are an amazing tour guide. Your videos make me so happy and calm.

[@sharlainjapan]

So happy to hear that🥰❤️

[@Pinefal]

Thank you for planning out half my trip when America can finally return to civilization in 2022 😭

[@Gabe-pj4xs]

Thank you for sharing you trips with us. I can’t tell you how many great places my wife and I have gone to because of you. Thank you thank you. This will definitely be a place to visit when we can go back. Hopefully Japan opens up soon. I miss it so much.

[@meinbc5652]

This is my favourite of all the vlogs you’ve posted. Thank you for sharing your travels.

[@truelow]

I miss the peace and solidarity Japan offers and how easily accessible it is. I can't wait to come back someday.

[@Val-du7wb]

Just found your channel and love it. Really enjoy the fact you say the item you are looking at in Japanese and explain it in English. The Japanese language is so floral it is a treat to hear. Off to binge on your past video! Thanks for your posts.

[@sharlainjapan]

Welcome to my channel!! Thanks so much for watching, I’m glad you’re enjoying my videos🥰❤️

[@davidwilson7862]

It’s so strange seeing everything closed and not a ton of people around. Even tho it’s a small town It’s super cool to see japan rurally and with almost no tourists though

[@katduncan6922]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️that's how many beats my heart did when I saw that cute town.

[@keylala87]

That view from that bath 🤯💯🙌🏼

[@orienbharath1641]

Japan is sooo beautiful, I can't wait til I get the chance to visit and experience this for myself.

[@helvetiqa]

Omg, the super fresh mochi with walnut sauce and pickles! The open air wooden private bath! Sharla, I'm so jealous, you don't even know.

[@doublesdetailer7709]

11second. Life stops still. Nothing else matters. No, covid worries. No, lockdown stress. No, anxiety. Just a beautiful backdrop and a stunningly gorgeous Sharla in the foreground, just captivating the moments. Perfection.

[@EnigmaDave]

It would be so nice to fall asleep to the sound of that river below Onsen Marumine.

[@user-tl4xg5cj6j]

I appreciate Shahra,introduce about Fukushima often🙏

[@LaucaMeiFayrechild]

I really love and appreciate these kinds of videos you do! I love Japan and their culture so much and getting to learn even a little bit from some of these is such a treat.

[@rmannayr2129]

JAPAN IS THE PERFECT TRIP!

[@videoviewforinfo]

It was just by chance I saw your video of traveling to Aizuwakamatsu. It brought back so many memories of when I lived there in 1979. I cannot speak much Japanese anymore so I was impressed by your ability to read and speak the language. I love Aizuwakamatsu, and I made many friends there. I returned in 2013 and stayed in a ryokan with my wife and son in Higashiyama, Aizu, and enjoyed our private ofuro just like you did. It is a beautiful place, and separated from the more populated areas of Japan. Sakura time there is especially beautiful, but crowded with tourists. Thank you for your video.

[@sharlainjapan]

Has it changed much since the 70s? I would love to see what Japan was like back then🥰

[@videoviewforinfo]

@@sharlainjapan When I arrived in Aizuwakamatsu in 2013, I was riding in a taxi, and I commented to the taxi driver that the city looked the same as it did in 1979. The taxi driver told me that he had lived in Aizu for 50 years, and he said it hasn't changed much in those 50 years. In a way, I was glad because it was natsukashii. But then, I wondered how this small growth might be a detriment to future generations to live and support themselves in this community.

[@lx10]

Since I can't enter and visit Japan, thank you for sharing and showing such a beautiful area in Japan.

[@ColossalFailure]

I've never been to Japan but always wanted to, but due to the costs I imagine I'd only be able to go for a week. This looks beautiful and serene but I feel like I'd be torn between wanting to lose myself in a place like this, but always being acutely aware that my time there is limited and there is just so much to see and experience.

[@davidkarl9935]

That was cool going back 'in time' at the museum, thank you.

[@rogerioozay466]

Hi Sharla. New to your videos, and I enjoy watching them very much. The things that I really appreciate is the fact that you genuinely do seem to enjoy the Japanese culture and food! Keep up the professionalism and good work!

[@happenstanceuk]

I was planning on travelling to Japan this year but for obvious reasons I’ve postponed that for a year or two so it’s always great to get some ideas of places to visit!

[@cursedtea3135]

Thank you for posting stuff like this! My fiance and I had been planning our honeymoon to Japan. Our flights (as well as everyone else's?) got cancelled, which has been pretty upsetting. We are hoping to reschedule and we plan to make the trip two months long to make up for the wait! Watching videos like this help me stay positive and keep dreaming about the trip 🥰

[@elixanova]

I travel so often every year, it's been difficult not to see friends and family overseas. Thanks so much for making this video, truly cheers me up, 懐かしい

[@m111n222]

I love aizu wakamatsu too!! The people there are so nice and welcoming

[@sharlainjapan]

Yes! Always so friendly🥰

[@kcoxgrosso]

Great video. I cannot wait to come back to Japan! I am so looking forward to exploring the North.

[@MissSERA]

This was so lovely to watch after a horrible day at work. Really relaxed me 🥰 living through you... Also your skin looks amazing!

[@HeavenlyCreature.]

Thanks for taking us with you on this breathtaking journey. I hope you will be doing more of these beautiful outings ⛩

[@ZarriahRose]

Miss Japan so much! Thank you so much for sharing. Your videos are always so lovely and well done!

[@oxACEo]

I remember watching Chris’s video on the double helix building a long time ago. I don’t remember him doing many shots of the surrounding area. It’s nice to see all that.

[@rsuriyop]

Wow this city looks like it's about 95% abandoned. How nice must it be to feel like you have almost an entire city to yourself to do whatever you want!

[@lindskells]

I cant get over how lush the trees are over there!! I love that view. I am also from BC Canada and we have tons of trees (of course) but this is just *chefs kiss*

[@planetearth1705]

That’s beautiful. I love Japan!

[@amateurmeteorologist7365]

This video is just gorgeous! Hoping that I get to see Japan some day 💗

[@wesleyadams2312]

This looks like such a relaxing trip. I wish there were travel destinations in the states similar to this.

[@WonderfulWorldOfWendy]

I'm wondering if some places in the mountains would have something like this.. like the Blue Ridge or Rocky Mountains. :)

[@wesleyadams2312]

@@WonderfulWorldOfWendy I'm going to look into those places! I have been trying to plan a relaxing trip for some time now

[@WonderfulWorldOfWendy]

@@wesleyadams2312 I went on a 3 day trip to Kitty Hawk, NC in the Outer Banks and that was fun and also relaxing.. if you are a beach person. Lots of historic stuff there too. I have 3 of my 4 part series on that trip up on my channel. :)

[@elaineadams5921]

you are such a amazing person. Love to see your adventures and all the beauty you see also and your taking care of yourself and work to.The views are to be remembered Thank you so much .

[@Bloosica]

I love your travel videos like this! The museum was probably my favorite place that you showed us in this video. I love that it's interactive like that so you feel like you're really there. The view from your onsen was gorgeous as well!

[@tommolyneux7338]

Once I’ve finished being a student and being in debt, Japan is definitely where I’m going, thnx this is awesome.

[@veganmagick7251]

Don't wait! Try to study abroad if you can! There will always be a reason not to go so just go! 🤗

[@AimHard]

bro your speaking the highest FACTS im right there with you bro

[@louisetacz]

Enjoyed this! Your ryokan visits are one of my favorites ❤️

[@carmenm.4091]

This was lovely and I’m looking forward to going there.

[@emmalewis6461]

Japan is such an amazing country 😊 I have so many places on my places to visit bucket list in Japan. So excited to explore it! I love your videos they are so relaxing and fun to watch

[@jibunwoah8031]

After watching Only Yesterday, I've been loving these countryside places. Also, the places you went to are so interesting!! Even the streets looks so nice 😀

[@DiogoExMarques]

My reaction to the onsen: "Oh yeah that's pretty cozy..." *sees the view out of the balcony* "Woah that's majestic"

[@superiordirk]

Great little video! Totally sold me on Aizuwakamatsu ❤

[@rianmilit]

The museum was amazing, and the fact that you could check the items and open stuff, that's very unusual and cool. And the last room you got was gorgeous! What an awesome trip. The town was so cozy and sweet too.

[@crowevil4658]

Went to Aizu as part of my honeymoon in 2019. Such an amazing area.

[@meyien5847]

This is so aesthetically pleasing, as always😔✊💕

[@johnree6106]

At 3:04 I would agree even if I have not eaten those before. I had the chance to have the full tea ceremony done on my last trip to Japan and was given a sugar candy to eat by the guide as he explained the tea ceremony because true green tea is bitter and even if I like my coffee black I needed the sweet. Makes sense to eat a sweet snacks with green tea or any unsweetened tea.

[@rmannayr2129]

THAT WAS RELAXING!

[@karochan8627]

I miss onsen a lot....actually I miss whole Japan 😭😭😭 Hopefully travel will be possible soon. That place looks lovely, will definitely try to go there next time I’m in Japan. Lots of love from Poland ❤️

[@Leestevensmusic]

This may sound weird to some, but I think you're pretty lucky just to be able to travel to hotels, but I think it's even better cause you're in Japan. I like travelling and staying in random hotels, but I don't get to do this much, only when I go on holiday really, but I haven't been for many years. The second hotel room looked really nice, and you're really pretty btw. I don't mean to sound weird or anything, sorry if I do, but you look so clean and healthy, and you seem like a really nice genuine person.

[@ashipper8223]

I absolutely love these travel videos. You make travel in Japan look so good, they should be paying you!

[@arrankambo3665]

Thank you Sharla for restarting these weekend trips/adventures. They were greatly missed during coronavirus

[@jackjohnson8305]

The title of this video is super relatable for me.

[@savannahtripp280]

your videos give me life since I can’t go to japan right now

[@jasontillett]

Sharla! I’ve been waiting for your next video ❤️ the more and more I watch, the more I fall in love with Japan 🇯🇵

[@mtgAzim]

You look beautiful Sharla! You always look so nice with your hair up in these onsen videos. Glad you're staying well! ^_^

[@JezzmanGAMES]

That's a great freedom, choosing where to go. I know everyone has their responsibilities, but I hope I can do something similar in a few years. :) Enjoy!

[@confusedcorn1959]

Perfect timing! I just got some snacks and i was finding a video to watch while eating. Also please show us your island in ACNH ❤️

[@galas455]

Nice tour Sharla thanks. I especially liked the last hotel you were in. . .

[@colin-kun3611]

The private indem with the river view is absolutely gorgeous! I’d love to go there and try it one time.

[@welfiblablabla]

I love those cozy onsen ❤

[@welfiblablabla]

Reminds me of the hotel we were supposed to go in Okuhida if covid didn't happen 😭

[@sharlainjapan]

I hope you can rebook your trip soon😭🙏🏻❤️

[@welfiblablabla]

@@sharlainjapan Yeah, we are trying to go in spring '21. But it still isn't really safe to book anything this big atm. Still waiting on a big refund from that trip 🙈

[@thecatlady3501]

That thumbnail! Looks so peaceful and relaxing 😌

[@azeoprop]

Your past Aizu videos inspired me to visit last year. Thank you!

[@StoneFreeSofie]

Aah I just love this video, perfect aesthetic for starting my sunday mornings, feel like I'm relaxing in an onsen myself 😍

[@geraldmatlock8911]

I needed this TODAY! Thanks, Gerald a 76y. senior.

[@DigitalVirusX2]

I'd love to be there, it looks so beautiful and peaceful there.

[@brooke9798]

Wow just wow. What a view and how relaxing!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@SYama-xl4ko]

Nice little trip. Yes the onsen view looked unreal. Thanks for sharing.

[@IssaHudgins]

So pretty!! Putting it on my want to travel list!

[@welfiblablabla]

Yep me too 😁

[@musey85]

Ugh, felt it in my old woman heart when you said "Is this toys?" and touched the pencil sharpener. Back in myyyy day lol, you grinded the shit out of your #2 pencil with those pencil sharpeners. They were so loud and janky.

[@faithlesshound5621]

It came as a shock to me that anyone would make a museum of the mid-twentieth century! But yes, for today's kids all of that is history. Even the recent past is a foreign country to them.

[@FilippaSkog]

Literally moaned when you showed the onsen. Looks like absolute paradise to me, especially with the pouring rain.

[@Minato-Wankotori]

Your trip to Aizu Wakamatsu is the best!💛 The beautiful scenery and the hot springs are the best!🎵

[@sharlainjapan]

Such a beautiful city😍✨✨