Staying Overnight at 100 Year Old Japanese Warehouse | 2 Days in Rural Japan

Spending the night in a KURA, a traditional Japanese warehouse used in the past. We are staying at IIZUKATEI, a renovated hotel in Nakagawa Machi in Tochigi prefecture.
During our visit to this rural town, we'll visit one of the three most beautiful waterfalls in Japan, a shrine dedicated to owls, the only sake brewery in town and eat lots of delicious local food!
OTHER VIDEOS OF IIZUKATEI AND THE TOWN OF NAKAGAWA MACHI
IIZUKATEI RENOVATED HOTEL
• Staying at 100 Year-Ol...
SOBA MAKING IN A RURAL TOWN
• NOODLE MASTER Teach Us...
WHAT TO EAT IN NAKAGAWA MACHI
• BEST Food to Try in Ja...
To book rooms at Iizukatei, check out their website
iizukatei.ohta...
ROOM RATES for the BUNKOGURA ROOM
16500YEN per person with breakfast
35200YEN per night (room only)
4400YEN in room dining
PLACES WE VISIT ON THIS VIDEO
Shiraso Shuzo
715-2, Ogawa, Nasu Gun Nakagawa Machi, Tochigi Ken, 324-0501
Toriyoshi Meat Shop
329-2 Bato, Nakagawa, Nasu District, Tochigi 324-0613
Morikawa Sweets Shop
333-2 Bato, Nakagawa, Nasu District, Tochigi 324-0613
Kikuya Liquor Store
〒324-0613 Tochigi, Nasu District, Nakagawa, Bato, 285,
Fukuroda Waterfall & Takimi Jaya
3-19 Fukuroda, Daigo, Kuji District, Ibaraki 319-3523
Daigo Cafe
688 Daigo, Kuji District, Ibaraki 319-3526
Torinoko Sansho Shrine
1948 Yamata, Nakagawa, Nasu District, Tochigi 324-0607
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[@AlmaWadeCrymsm]

@18:00 with the salad. I know it's been a year but I still can't get over that lovely salad she made for you guys thinking of your health and stuff. How freaking sweet...and it looked so yummy.

[@nocchu5035]

Watching this in London at 3am and what a lovely way to end the night. Been struggling to sleep but watching you two just fills me up with so much joy! I love these videos so much, thank you!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Hidden rural towns are the best for exploring! mahalo for showing us around! much aloha❤️🤙🏼

[@louisetregomorgan4907]

This place is amazing, the food is so delicious and fresh . The people are so friendly and the scenery is beautiful. 🦉I hope and Pray 🙏 those owls shower you both with great fortune. 🦉The shrine was a perfect place to end the video. 💛👍

[@VerhoevenSimon]

What a lovely getaway, and superb that you managed to get the room you had hoped for!

[@rachelolvera9435]

I like coffee but Shinichi you got me drinking Japanese milk tea.

[@VV-vp8vs]

Satoshi is so excited to visit the sake brewery. Yes, I am praying for World Peace…especially now 🇺🇦

[@peterjake9621]

Fantastic video guys, my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The Accommodation looked impressive and would enjoy staying there. The town has so much to see and do . Love the architecture, the people are friendly especially Brad Pitt with his sweet shop 😂🍓 .The Falls were Beautiful and as usual the food looked delicious 😋. Hope the Owls bring you both luck. Arigato for entertaining us and making us happy 😃

[@lunarebeccaada4191]

The hotel is such a dream 😍,lovely just like the whole area. I can't deny, I'd really wish to go there,even for the food alone! Thank you so much for taking us along 🥰🙋🏻‍♀️

[@foodallergiessuck8717]

Poor sinichi was ready for a nap! Satoashi: “let’s go!”🏃‍♂️

[@jhhjams1234]

Thank you both for your wonderful videos! It's help with the not so isolated during this pandemic! Thank you again! I so want to visit Japan. And you both are awesome! Stay safe

[@noxmoonyisadork]

Ah this is so beautiful! What a lovely place, and such delicious looking food 😍 I'm obsessed with owls so I'm definitely visiting that temple. Also loved the little vlog-style segment with Satoshi getting ready for bed, and waking up the next. It was so relaxing ☺Really enjoyed this video so much guys, thanks for sharing such a gem with us 👏

[@leena3175]

This is amazing. This is a perfectly beautiful getaway. Thank you for sharing! 😁

[@knekia75]

That was really refreshing to watch. You rarely show your personal everyday routine. I enjoyed watching you guys being normal… showing bedtime & waking up.

[@02GreekIslands]

Love your videos. Both of you are so kind

[@ShiroiKarasu634]

Naissuuu suitto pottetto. I just love you guys eventhough i am on diet

[@foodallergiessuck8717]

They eat a lot of healthy food:)

[@ShaneNixonFamily]

That's it. Next time we go to Japan we're going north. We've been to the other side of Tochigi before (Nikko) but there is so much more to explore. The food, especially the sweet potato desserts, looked amazing. Thanks for showing us this amazing area.

[@cassiew2111]

Watching your wonderful video now. That potato salad Natalie made looks divine. You mentioned she gave you the recipe. We are dying to see it.

[@kamanama3671]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Scriptor13]

This fabulous video is chock full of sights, sounds, and flavors! How cool that on your second night at Iizukatei you were able to experience another room. The Kura is cozy indeed! All the food looked amazing as usual. The illuminations were lovely and uplifting. Everyone you met was so cordial, helpful, and generous. The waterfall was magnificent and interesting in its half-frozen state. And the Torinoko Sansho Shrine mixed religious belief with whimsy in a way I've only seen in Japan. The owls were endearing. Do you or Satoshi know if there are owls actually living on the grounds of the Shrine? Thank you for another wonderful adventure! Much love and many hugs. ❤️❤️

[@TabiEats]

No owls live around the shrine as far as we know. It was so much fun visiting though.

[@nufi20]

Cool vid

[@samanthajohnson3368]

I'm so in love with the traditional buildings. If I ever built my own home, I would build a traditional Japanese house with and beautiful peaceful garden, water feature a fire pit for all year round use and of course black bamboo and cherry blossom is a must.

[@kamanama3671]

strawberries in America are just now becoming ripe enough to be delicious, not Japanese delicious but good enough. I’m gonna have to resort to a store bought mochi that’s been sitting around forever cutting it in half and putting a strawberry in the middle of it to somewhat figure out what what you’re eating taste like. I’m looking forward to it. I’ll have nothing to compare it to you so it should be tasty. I’m extremely jealous. Love you

[@Ketjureaktio]

Love your content, so wholesome

[@debralytle9061]

Really enjoyed this video. You both are adorable! All the best in 2022!! Cheers

[@melissacarter9389]

I just love y'alls videos. It's like taking a tiny vacation without leaving my bed. So relaxing.

[@angemaidment5640]

Wasabi greens is something I’d like to try. I love green leafy vegetables.

[@rachelbaziak4159]

Now that’s what a civilized country looks like and behaves!

[@utubnoslo]

What a lovely getaway. Great seeing the beautiful lanterns in the town and inside the fun shops. Of course the food looked good, too. Glad you both enjoyed your time there.

[@PREPFORIT]

I would love to stay at a Historical location like that and explore the local cuisine and Sake!

[@ninaeklund8570]

You guys are treating us well with this long video! This was so interesting and relaxing to watch and the locals were all super friendly!

[@BabiOni]

I've been having a terrible week, but seeing the two of you interact makes me feel so warm. Your channel and energy are amazing, thank you for being a beacon of positivity always. I wish the both of you an abundance of happiness.

[@starjen]

Thank you for sharing Iizukate and the Tochigi area with us! since last year when you first introduced them I have been wanting to go! Now I want to go even more! and the waterfalls are now the icing on the cake! I love waterfalls! 😍 It was so so beautiful seeing it frozen and the sound was just magnificient!

[@mizzprettyhuston]

I have always wanted to go to Japan since like 4th grade. Our class had a student from Japan her name was Takako and she was so awesome....she was in 4th grade and held a black belt in Karate....I remember being fascinated with what her mom made her for lunch (at the time I didn't know it was called a bento box lol) I just became obsessed with the culture....the beauty...and the food. Thank you for sharing this experience....I hope to see it for myself one day.

[@babsr8479]

That was a great hotel room you stayed in and the falls were beautiful 😍 You guys 👦 really ate well.

[@Galistia]

Another reminder I was born in the wrong country lol... One day, maybe. How hard would it be for an English speaking person to move to a bigger place like Tokyo or somewhere there's more of both Japanese and English?

[@christianhansen3292]

great show Thanks Guys!

[@GenandJoeStories]

I super enjoyed watching this episode and saved it on my fave playlist for when I start planning my 1st trip to Japan! Can't wait to see old Japan, the culture, food and a warm grilled yusu miso dango like what you had... looked so delish! Thanks so much for making this beautiful contents. Much love from LA!!! 🙋‍♀️❤🌼🌻

[@dharmabakti2263]

WOW i love this .... Mr Sinichi can ask about Teppanyaki is what, is that special food in Japan? Im currious ...

[@frontier_spirit]

懐かしい袋田の滝と街並みをありがとうございました。滝の手前のお土産屋さんが実家の行きつけのお店でした。 素朴だけどお店の小母さんがとても温かい方でした。コロナが落ち着き免許保持者の息子が帰省したら行きたいなぁ。

[@TheMonroemomma]

I'm positively drooling over the breakfast box and the baked goods. YUM!

[@johncspine2787]

You guys need Paul Prudhommes Sweet Potato Pecan Pie recipe..a layer of sweetened sweet potato on pastry, pecan pie filling on top, baked..it’s fantastic..

[@debracantrell1058]

Hi Shinichi and Satoshi good to see you all Wow awesome stay so much history in that hotel awesome room delicious food enjoy your stay stay safe take care 😘😘❤️👍😍🤩🌺🌻🌼🌸🏵️👌

[@deanna8085]

Especially loved this vid. Arigato🙇🏻‍♀️ Because of it, I’m hoping to visit there on a future trip❣️

[@Wanderlustwaltz]

Amazing video,guys! 💖Was great seeing Natalie again. I remember her from your previous visit-she’s such a gem. ✌🏾

[@Hierro330]

Kuras are so beautiful. A friend of mine lives in Hanno-shi, Saitama. Her NPO renovated one into an event space that people can rent to use for meetings, studying, and basically a place of gathering. So seeing this and how beautiful Iizukatei looks and all the cute owls makes me so happy

[@timjonsomic7458]

Japan produces avocado?! Wow... I had no idea. Well, I didn't know that the fruit was also produced in Hawaii 😅

[@clownearound5751]

Hi guys, I’m so glad to see that you went back for another stay and this time in the warehouse room, their website is very user friendly and this room was the one that appealed to me the most. It does look really comfy and cosy, I love the balance of traditional and modern stylings they’ve used throughout. Thank you for sharing this excellent visit, I really enjoyed it. The very best wishes to the both of you

[@deanna8085]

BTW, is it “easy” for a single person to get around from this property? Most things walking distance or taxi??? TY for info🌈

[@amskazetoame]

I’m surprised by how luxurious and large that room is… and you said it’s for one or two people? 😮. I would love to stay there. The sake brewery is interesting. And the food is always fun.

[@michelecrouse5284]

Morning from South Africa Johannesburg....thank you for great content guys.

[@ginkgosunmontana7628]

You guys are so great together! Love your happy sounds when food tastes really good!

[@fader2701]

That waterfall in 4k would have been incredible! Love your videos

[@ultimatedude2000]

Excellent video. I just watched the premiere viewing of this video. Cheers from Ottawa, Canada.

[@petite_cherie]

Are they English/Tourist friendly? What about the area?

[@alanhyt79]

Do those fancy Japanese toilets still flush during a power outage?

[@luckyguy71]

Another good one guys! I really loved this one. I want to visit here on my next trip.

[@jeywood6532]

This is so different of the other reviews. I like the built-in modern features within the warehouse

[@ashleyreale435]

Wonderful commentary by Satoshi!

[@sharontisherman7619]

So beautiful! Please come back in summer!❤️❤️❤️

[@Jeni10]

Satoshi, I always find the gold kiwi fruit is sweeter than the green one.

[@beckstairs]

Looks like real saffron in that curry . Looks delicious 😊

[@bobbyhawk8797]

I really enjoyed the video especially the food and all of the places you go to maybe someday I'll get to go to Japan and see it all for myself

[@jefferydockery6436]

Awesome Video, I wish I could go there. maybe one day

[@HollyQualia]

This was a lovely experience, great video, thank you

[@giliamarquez2777]

I hope you could visit izu peninsula in shimoda.. 🤗🙏

[@ronknoke5400]

Great Video... Enjoyed very much !!!

[@eusiahcruz9340]

Love this content ❤ hope tabieats will do youtube shorts too 🥰

[@DALEJRGIRL3815]

are you two ok from the earthquake

[@TabiEats]

Yea we are doing fine. Thanks for asking. 🙏

[@laraq07]

The sake factory looks particularly intriguing. And the sweet potato apple. Is it mashed sweet potato shaped into an apple with apple chunks? And a creamy center? Enjoyed the brief glimpse of the lady guide from previous travels. She always seems sweet and charming.

[@TabiEats]

Yes it’s mashed sweet potatoes shaped into and apple with apple cubes inside and creamy custard center. Yum!

[@gr4y1nu]

a good video, i like how much there was to see, thank You both

[@kattrablake7008]

Of course the salads are best. It has mom energy.

[@chunglui4907]

Dream like Haven clean love joy looks likes awesome

[@shannondore]

This video was great Shinichi. The montages were like you merged TabiEats with Will Always travel for food. I love your choice of music and I really liked the waterfall. It was beautiful.

[@alanhyt79]

The imagery in this video is stunning.

[@Jeni10]

The colourful lanterns remind me of Dale Chihuly’s amazing glass art works!

[@danielm5535]

I wanna try a watercress au lait now! ☺️

[@tablescissors]

🌶️ Absolutely charming video and my mother doesn't like spicy food either, she can taste spice where I can find none at all. lol Japanese red beans & rice is a favorite food of mine, how nice to see it here. Fantastic variety! The vegetables looked especially appealing to me and I think I will try eating mine with miso as a dip...never tried that before. Just plain miso, yes?

[@tablescissors]

I would have kept all those leftovers to eat later, even take home if necessary, would not have let anything go to waste. Wow, so much beautiful food and you guys do a perfect job of photographing it,as well as describing the flavors, almost lost me we were enjoying it ourselves. I enjoy all forms of caffeine and tea -- especially strong coffee and matcha.

[@tablescissors]

I love the cafe too! 📺 📻

[@elisabethgronlund6842]

I love Japanese food and enjoy watching your videos and hear you talk about food and see you eat and share your thoughts and experiences. Since I have so many food allergies and insensitives I usually can’t eat out, and that makes traveling hard. But I can travel in my mind and try all these amazing dishes in my imagination while watching your videos.

[@katherineyanagihara2909]

Aloha!🌺 So beautiful!

[@Jeni10]

Your sister fell down the stairs, and you fell on the ice - life’s painful lessons! 😳😍

[@anastasiawyatt4088]

Looks like a lovely trip!

[@Jeni10]

A wise woman, making sure you boys eat well! God bless her!

[@danamaxineyandt980]

Thanks!

[@TabiEats]

Thank you so so much!

[@sgtpointeblank]

I love the lo-fi beats :)

[@robertohandschke9074]

🤩👍👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏

[@1990PK1990]

Love the long videos

[@nufi20]

Do you flush toilet paper or use that small waste basket?

[@alvinlee140]

Thank you for showing this hotel and the shops.

[@caerbunnog1623]

The watercress au lait sounds so interesting! 😲

[@pozzo6828]

❤👍

[@tuidavenport]

❤❤❤

[@kamanama3671]

Do you all prefer your anko smooth or chunky?

[@kamanama3671]

smooth for me

[@TabiEats]

I like both but a lot of people prefer smooth.

[@samanthajohnson3368]

The falls are stunning and monumental.

[@limpek001]

This is a long commercial 😆

[@Thejanitoro0]

Thank you for the video

[@futschikato3793]

Haut rein!

[@UltravioletKnights]

everywhere looked lovely and oh the food! i hope one day i can go to Japan and visit that shrine at least!

[@amek63]

Are you brothers

[@1990PK1990]

They are a couple

[@TabiEats]

We are partners. We’ve been together for 20 years!

[@foodallergiessuck8717]

They are the cutest couple ever! Always so content together!