Summer escape to Japan's Countryside 🍃 | most beautiful village Shirakawago & Gokayama | Japan VLOG

Join me on a healing summer trip to the countryside Japan! I visited the most beautiful rural villages of Shirakawago and Gokayama on this trip! Hope you guys enjoy it!
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If you haven't watched part 1 of my Kanazawa trip, here it is: • Exploring Kanazawa | 2...
Summer in Japan's Countryside 🍃 |Shirakawago & Gokayama | VLOG like a Ghibli film
Places mentioned:
Ainokura:
Matsuya
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Ainokurajinushi Shrine
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Washi Paper Workshop
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合掌茶屋 相倉屋 (cafe/ restaurant)
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Ainokura Traditional Industry Center
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Shirakawago:
”Kyoshu” Traditional Coffee Shop
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Shirakawago Three Houses
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Hachiman Shrine Shirakawa
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Nishino Motors
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Shirakawago Purin no Ie (Pudding House)
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Ogimachi Castle Observation Deck
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Kanda House
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Shirakawa go no Yu
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Timestamp:
00:40 Bus from Kanazawa to Ainokura
04:33 Arriving at Ainokura
05:26 Soba lunch
08:06 Viewpoint in Ainokura
09:20 Ainokurajinushi Shrine
10:41 Walk around Aninokura village
12:51 Japanese Washi paper making
14:09 Second viewpoint in Ainokura
15:44 Ramune at cafe
18:38 Ainokura Traditional Industry Centre
20:34 Staying at a traditional minshuku (guesthouse)
22:05 Dinner
24:20 Morning in Ainokura
26:51 Arriving at Shirakawago
27:43 Shirakawago hotel tour
30:35 Coffee at a cafe with a view
32:08 Walk around Shirakawago
34:06 Hatogayahachiman shrine
34:58 Trying street snacks
40:02 Obeseratory deck with the best view
41:53 Visiting Gassho-zukuri house
43:55 Souvenir shopping
45:28 Walk around empty Shirakawago
47:29 Shirakawago onsen
Accommodation:
Ainokura: Minshuku Goyomon
Shirakawago: CURIO Shirakawago
» ABOUT ME
Hi there! I’m Sol, I was born in Korea but grew up mostly in Sydney, Australia! After living in Tokyo for 4 years I’ve relocated to Seoul! I love to travel, find cute cafes and document my daily life. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy!
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[@SolLife_]

Hi from countryside Japan! Where are you guys watching from?

[@soheunna]

philippines! i discovered ine because of your vlog. went there last june and loved it 💌

[@AdityaSingh-rr3uy]

I am fan of JR TRAIN ALREADY NOW I GOING IN LOVE THE LANDSCAPE JUST SPEECHLESS

[@kimnadeen_]

I'm very excited to watch it 😍😍😍😍 my night movie 🤤🤤. From Iraq .

[@martap..]

London 🥰

[@mariangato]

Argentina! really missed your Japan vlogs and I'm loving this video. What a beautiful place 😍💖✨️

[@Shivamstar00]

"Japan's countryside is a gentle embrace of nature, where traditions whisper through the wind."

[@SolLife_]

Love that! 💚

[@duliya45]

I'm grateful that content creators like you exists, after tiring day, watching one of your videos is relaxing. So, Thank You 🙏

[@Decodhistory]

@@duliya45 ❤️😘😍

[@nishid943]

This is so so beautifully filmed! Each and every frame of the beautiful and serene countryside. A side to Japan that we do not get to see too often. So calming and relaxing to watch!!

[@SolLife_]

Thank you 🥰

[@Decodhistory]

@@nishid943 ❤️😘😍

[@chungkaren896]

I am from Hong Kong and visited Shirakawa and Gokayama years ago. It's a must to stay overnight so that you can enjoy the peace in early morning and evening since it was too many tours arrived in afternoon.

[@SolLife_]

Totally agree!

[@kimnadeen_]

You made my soul breathe after a long and very tiring day.!! I was imagining myself there. I would buy a bicycle and ride between the two villages to enjoy the beautiful scenery more and more. 🤭 Now, I can sleep peacefully.♡

[@SolLife_]

Biking here would be amazing! Have a good rest 😊🍃

[@Decodhistory]

@@kimnadeen_ 😍😘❤️

[@ladymary711]

Hi from Malaysia 😊… thanks for this lovely video, I like that you kept it quiet and peaceful just capturing the sounds of nature! I visited Shirakawago in the autumn of 2023, and I found it breathtakingly beautiful with the colors of fall everywhere on the mountains and bare persimmon trees with just the ripe fruits without any leaves. There were river trout in the drains. The whole experience was just amazing. Thanks again for sharing your summer experience ❤

[@moumitan09]

Just wow!! Japanese countryside is so stunning!!! U captured it's charm so well!!

[@SolLife_]

Thank you! Love the countryside in Japan😍

[@Decodhistory]

@@moumitan09 it's so beautiful ❤️

[@ivrine96]

That opening scene was so beautiful and magical!

[@SolLife_]

Thank you!💕

[@dianebaker5243]

Agree 💯

[@Decodhistory]

@@ivrine96 it's so beautiful ❤️

[@mrmoonlight9829]

Shirakawa-go is pretty incredible. I was able to go in winter one year but summer looks awesome too

[@SolLife_]

Would love to see it in winter too! 😍

[@Decodhistory]

@@mrmoonlight9829 😍😘❤️

[@TheCosmopolitanHefty]

oo here she comes, watch out guys she'll make you smile. I am loving the consistency Sol! Cheers

[@SolLife_]

🥰🥰🥰

[@Decodhistory]

@@TheCosmopolitanHefty 😍😘❤️

[@Nekotoinu-pj5gd]

Hello Sol, Thank you so much for this wonderful video. Some time ago, you introduced us to Ine, which I loved, and now it's the turn of Ainokura and Shirakawa. When I go to Japan, I'll pass through these three villages. I literally fell under the spell of Ainokura. I loved this village and its atmosphere. It has everything to please me: the mountains, the countryside, the snow in winter, the gentle way of life and these superb thatched-roof houses. A real dream with my eyes open. As for Shirakawa, it had the same feeling as Ainokura, with the added bonus of the onsen. Many thanks again for this video, which made me dream. I felt like I was somewhere else for an hour or so. Good day to you and enjoy the rest of your trip. Alain.

[@SolLife_]

Hi Alain, thanks for the lovely message. All three villages were absolutely stunning, I hope you can visit one day!

[@Nekotoinu-pj5gd]

@@SolLife_ Yes, Sol, I hope to be able to visit them and live there for a few days when I'm in Japan. Have a nice day.

[@Mekanismo]

I'm from the Philippines! I love your vlog, and Japan is my dream destination!

[@Decodhistory]

@@Mekanismo it's my favorite

[@AngelKen-bq2kz]

Amazing video of the Japanese countryside. Thanks. The video was very relaxing to watch.

[@Decodhistory]

@@AngelKen-bq2kz 🌹❤️♥️

[@JeshJuson65]

Just came back…Skipped Shirakawago and Kanazawa but will be in my itinerary this autumn…thanks for all the scenic and hotel Tips! Love what you do! Keep it up!

[@SolLife_]

Thank you! I’m sure it will be spectacular in autumn 🍂 !

[@Decodhistory]

@@JeshJuson65 🎉❤️🌹😍

[@itsmhylife]

Thank you Sol for touring us virtually around these beautiful places in Japan. I appreciate your hard work and I’m inspired to make more travel videos because of you. Thank you kindly and Keep up the amazing work ❤

[@SolLife_]

Glad you like them!😊💕

[@Decodhistory]

@@itsmhylife 🌹❤️🎉

[@cherrytomato6139]

Beautiful, peaceful video, perfect to take the stress away. You are really good at this. Thank you.

[@SolLife_]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🍃

[@Decodhistory]

@@cherrytomato6139 enjoy ❤️😍

[@karnencaldo]

This looks like heaven.

[@cloudstrife5993]

ありがとう😊

[@Decodhistory]

@@karnencaldo 😘❤️🌹

[@travelwithedz]

Japan is my dream destination to visit. I look forward to visiting you soon, Japan. In the meantime, I will virtually travel Japan through your videos.Thanks!❤

[@SolLife_]

Hope you can visit soon! ✨

[@travelwithedz]

@@SolLife_ I hope too! 🙏😊

[@Decodhistory]

@@travelwithedz ❤️😍

[@pardij1892]

I only can speechless, coz my eyes took whole parts for it. Blessed to you, presented this beautiful visualization for us, especially for me. Thank you.

[@user-fe3xw5ol2d]

You made me fall in love with japan, I hope to visit someday. 🇵🇭🫶🇯🇵

[@SolLife_]

Hope you can visit soon! 🥰

[@AdityaSingh-rr3uy]

These are the one of the best villages and landscape I have seen in a travel video yet I I ever go to Japan I am definitely going there

[@SolLife_]

Thank you! Hope you get to visit soon 🥰❤️❤️

[@Decodhistory]

@@AdityaSingh-rr3uy 🎉😍❤️🌹

[@gsagabaen]

Everything looks so esthetically pleasing in Japan. Such a beautiful country. Wish I get the chance to visit it someday.

[@SolLife_]

Hope you can visit soon!

[@Decodhistory]

@@gsagabaen it's so beautiful ❤️

[@boluwatifeee]

i’m watching from Nigeria. i love watching your videos, they’re so therapeutic. you’re doing so well, keep it up!❤️

[@coco4564ify]

This is such a beautiful place. This was the best visit. Thank you for your efforts.

[@Decodhistory]

@@coco4564ify I also like it♥️❤️

[@NIKUU2287]

A Place straight out of Dreams, Sooo Enchanting ✨

[@jeremyhoch9902]

Your camera work and editing has come so far! Keep up the great content!

[@SolLife_]

Thanks! Will do! 💪

[@PurinTravel]

Such a beautiful village! Thank you for taking us with you 🍃

[@katecosettevocals]

Watched the first half with breakfast today, seeing your new upload made me decide to make a fancier breakfast too :) that first half was sooooo calming! I'm sorry you couldn't sleep well there though! that's the worst! Thanks again for such a calming start to my day :) excited to watch the rest tomorrow! 🥰

[@SolLife_]

The sound was wild! But I enjoyed the trip nonetheless the less ☺️. Hope you enjoy!🍳☕️

[@Decodhistory]

@@katecosettevocals 😍❤️

[@ankitabhattacharjee6925]

What a refreshing video! I was imagining myself there. Thank you so much for this peaceful video. ♥

[@kati-ana]

I loved these villages. So cute and quaint.

[@SolLife_]

Totally! 🥰🌳🍃

[@Decodhistory]

❤🎉

[@sprightlyghoul]

I remember that bus ride so well, we visited from Ireland in July 2018! I would love to go back❤

[@SolLife_]

Totally would want to go back one day😊

[@user-wd9of7rq8g]

Your vlogs are so relaxing It's perfect for Bedtime 💤🕓

[@issmmmmmmmmmm]

i could cry just by seeing those beautiful countryside

[@lunabytea]

Thank you always for such beautiful videos. You show us all the stunning details, scenery and nature with such a calm and artistic viewpoint. And love the thumbnail 😉

[@SolLife_]

My pleasure 😊

[@alfanjes]

Perfect videos, beautiful places, amazing to see in a small village well-packed local products. I am fond of the first village.

[@BH-hu6ei]

Hello from Canada. Absolutely beautiful video. Thanks to you, I have a chance to visit rural Japan. With gratitude!

[@SolLife_]

Welcome!💕

[@Decodhistory]

@@BH-hu6ei 😍🌹🎉

[@clivechin7499]

Wow. Thank you for showing us a part of Japan we would never visit. What beautiful places!

[@SolLife_]

My pleasure!🥰

[@Decodhistory]

@@clivechin7499 it's so beautiful ❤️

[@chinoyhealingfoodstravels8888]

Greetings from Redondo Beach 🇺🇸🇺🇸Beautiful countryside sceneries🌷🌷

[@Decodhistory]

@@chinoyhealingfoodstravels8888 ❤️😍😘

[@oensh_loves_orange]

Nice vlog!!! So pretty and mesmerized throughout the vlog I was mesmerized. Im bookmarking the places that you’ve been it’s so pretty!!!

[@SolLife_]

Thank you so much!! Hope you get to visit one day!

[@Decodhistory]

@@oensh_loves_orange it's so beautiful ❤️

[@_patrikjay_]

Your Best Vid Yet Sol! Beautifully shot, amazing weather and topography. Very well done Ma'am🌠

[@SolLife_]

Thank you! 🥰I’m glad you think so!

[@Mannnnyy]

Always eagerly waiting for your vlogs! You never disappoint Sol!♥

[@SolLife_]

Yay! Thank you!💕

[@Decodhistory]

@@Mannnnyy it's so beautiful ❤️

[@Decodhistory]

@@Mannnnyy it's so beautiful ❤️

[@jenm3056]

Thank you for sharing such beauty! Truly uplifts the soul 🌹

[@Decodhistory]

@@jenm3056 it's so beautiful ❤️

[@user-kd6vj1zi9b]

From Manila, Philippines.thank you for sharing, awesome rural country of Japan, so serene and rejuvenating, food for the soul❤

[@Decodhistory]

@@user-kd6vj1zi9b it's so beautiful ❤️

[@SawakoJabami]

Watching from denmark, i really enjoyed this video as always. Cant wait to visit Japan 🥹

[@SolLife_]

Thanks for watching! Hope you can visit soon 💕

[@Decodhistory]

❤🎉

[@jwfloating-world]

Hi Sol. Really interesting and relaxing video. Ghibli type village and good coffee shops, sounds like a place you might retire to.🤔🛖☕

[@SolLife_]

Totally looked like a Ghibli movie! 😍🍃

[@Decodhistory]

@@jwfloating-world ❤️😍🎉

[@mohit5496]

It's so damn beautiful. Everything looks like a desktop wallpaper. It's like a fantasy land.

[@SolLife_]

Thank you ☺️

[@samlao980]

3:45 the moment the camera entered the cafe my heartbeat slowed down and mind relaxed

[@Coco_lee7]

Your vlogs are aesthetic.So relaxing❤ Japan is such a beautiful country!!!

[@dominicgarcia8220]

Fascinating...so peaceful, but i agree the frogs would have kept me awake as well in the 1st town. The houses, the atmosphere are so peaceful during the day at both places. Great idea too show us these towns and traditional japan architecture and cuisine. Awesome...ps trooper for lugging around the luggage 😅😊 thank you!

[@SolLife_]

Thanks for watching! The luggage was definitely a struggle 😂💪

[@YoureNowOnTV]

Awesome video! I had to keep pausing the video to enjoy all the scenes you captured. Cheers 😀👍

[@SolLife_]

Glad you enjoyed it 🥰

[@canxel11]

I haven't been able to go here in my first visit to japan but I will prioritize this next time. This is so beautiful

[@Daisy-tz1zr]

I thought only Europe was beautiful but there are many lovely places in Japan as well. Love it. 🥰🥰 Thanks for sharing 🫶🫶

[@VolosPelionWalkingTours]

Great video about a so beautiful, relaxing and picturesque Japanese village, I enjoyed it greatly! ❤

[@dianebaker5243]

A really lovely video too watch thanks for sharing 🥰👍

[@SolLife_]

Thanks for watching!

[@Decodhistory]

@@dianebaker5243 it's so beautiful ❤️

[@ArtemisiaSayakaRandazzo]

Beautiful!!

[@dreamchampagne]

It’s so nice to see you back in Japan😊

[@SolLife_]

Nice to be back 😊✨

[@langyawdiaries]

So amazingly filmed ❤ I was here in winter of 2023 😊

[@werejett]

Visited last winter but damn summer in Shirakawa-go hits different! Very scenic and picturesque even in different seasons. 😍 Thanks for sharing Sol, will definitely come back for the pudding. Hope you enjoyed your Japan summer trip!

[@Aidaaslifee]

😍👍🏻

[@SolLife_]

Still thinking about that pudding 😂🍮

[@werejett]

@@SolLife_ Oh man 🤤

[@conquerorallan]

I always love the countryside!😍

[@dlamo90]

What an artwork of a video! The view from the Kanda house is really beautiful 🤩 Since being in Kanazawa, Takayama and Shirakawa I always recommend to spend some days because I really enjoyed my time there, as you said these places are healing. Sarubobo was my main omiyage, I loved them when I knew about them in Takayama 😍 Enjoy the rest of your travel 🤗

[@SolLife_]

Thanks for watching! Totally agree, a day trip wouldn't be enough!

[@chathrikagayanee4612]

So amazing Thank you for capturing such a beautiful clips for us 😍

[@SolLife_]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Rainyyvlogs]

Can't wait to visit this place this Autumn season!

[@SolLife_]

Autumn would be amazing here!

[@pencilcheck]

looks straight out of a painting!!! will plan to visit that place in the future

[@AnnaTherDayVlog]

Love your vid, very calm and so much healing ☘️Hope to visit this place one day🙏❤️ Thank you.

[@hakumon.100]

I'm so hyped to go there on October! My inner Higurashi fan is awakening....

[@SolLife_]

It looks amazing in Autumn too!

[@Decodhistory]

@@hakumon.100 it's so beautiful ❤️

[@Decodhistory]

@@hakumon.100 it's so beautiful ❤️

[@jennyholt2184]

Wow such a beautiful place 🌸 wishing you safe travels take care 🌸🙏🤗

[@SolLife_]

Thank you 😊💕

[@eaclips4547]

My dream destination in all season! Watching with coffee😊

[@SolLife_]

Would love to go back in other seasons! 😍🍀

[@Decodhistory]

@@eaclips4547 one day 😍❤️

[@Prreeii]

Japan countryside is really so beautiful🌱❤️

[@Decodhistory]

@@Prreeii it's so beautiful ❤️

[@steffe2444]

A very relaxing vlog, Sol. Don’t you want to move back to 🇯🇵 again.. 🥰🥹😆

[@nikolapantelic641]

Great video,Gifu is such a beautiful village...❤

[@trishakundu529]

It’s like watching an anime ❤ . Sooo pretty

[@wanderingelle]

I reallyy love your travel vlogs in unique places in japan as I aspire to do the same one day!!

[@SolLife_]

Thanks for watching! Great idea! I’ll see if I can make a video on it one day 🥰

[@evermillcreek]

Such a beautiful place ✨ lots of Only Yesterday vibes. So happy when the weather works out for you, when you get your atmospheric coffee fix and find time away from the crowds 🫶🏻

[@SolLife_]

Definitely!! ☕️☕️

[@island_princess_diana]

Omg so beautiful! I wish I could go there someday! But you are so brave bringing your heavy luggage with you on the side of the road! I don’t think I could do it! Thanks for sharing another amazing video - I love all your Japan travel ideas!

[@SolLife_]

Thanks for watching! Definitely not easy traveling with a luggage bag! Hope you can visit some day!

[@wgwgwheregoodwego5147]

always so relaxing and fun..Thank you for the trip.

[@axelpra]

this gonna be my favorite episode of this series!

[@SolLife_]

I’m glad! ✨

[@quaqua_25]

I love re-watching your vlogs ❤

[@SolLife_]

Glad you like them! 😊

[@AdityaSingh-rr3uy]

I am gonna add to my bucket list ❤❤❤❤

[@marciacoutinho7998]

Sou Brasileira, e amo conhecer outros países e culturas por meio dessas pessoa generosas que compartilham suas viagens. Estou apaixonada por este passeio lindo, o Japão é lindíssimo! Esse vilarejo é maravilhoso.

[@Naturebleesings412]

really liked and enjoy this video 😊👍

[@miladymaio]

Wow that's awesome!!! Loved this video so much!!!

[@SolLife_]

I’m glad! 🥰

[@Dadenhabl]

Very atmospheric, beautiful

[@roshanshrestha3836]

Best video ever by you. Watching 2 times already. ❤❤❤ from Australia.

[@SolLife_]

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked this one! 🐨❤️

[@roshanshrestha3836]

@@SolLife_ The colour palette on your videos are really amazing and vibrant. Your editing is excellent. Keep up the good work. ♥️♥️♥️

[@Decodhistory]

@@roshanshrestha3836 it's so beautiful ❤️

[@winter_fairy___]

I’m from India ❤…japan is sooo beautiful I can’t breathe ✨✨✨

[@mameihui2747]

I 'am glad you for visiting this place, I found out Japan has this beautiful place after watching an anime (I forgot the name) this is really like a dream neighborhood for me... thank you for showing me such a beautiful video ....

[@harryfizavlog]

Ahh a good day when i login and sees a new video from her!

[@SolLife_]

Enjoy ☺️🍃

[@curiousmind2644]

Love seeing all beverage in glass container. My dream travel trip is to Japan.

[@mingology7767]

I always wanted to go Shirakawago, I had visited Japan many times almost to every region in Japan except Okinawa but have yet to set foot in this beautiful place.

[@PentragonCosplay]

I just found your channel today and I really appreciate that you keep in so many of the natural sound and nit try to cover everything up with music.

[@DorotaDrabik-xe9po]

Thank you for the film. Japan is a really beautiful country. I am from Poland.

[@Decodhistory]

@@DorotaDrabik-xe9po it's so beautiful ❤️

[@sonamsingh2659]

Your videos are like therapy!

[@archenforever7264]

Just discovered this channel. I love it so much.

[@dwalker6868]

Beautiful thank you for sharing. You’re adventure.

[@mikihayashi2210]

Just went there in June of this year. Went with my older sister and grandson. It was great, but lots of walking and it was hot. What do you expect in the month of June! You should go, it very different. Enjoyed this place very much.

[@Decodhistory]

@@mikihayashi2210 it's so beautiful ❤️

[@_Healing_soul_]

This is a so Beautiful hope someday i'll travel to japan

[@edwardsli279]

Hi, can you share your itinerary (especially the trains and buses you took) for nagoya, takayama, shirakawa and nagano, thanks!

[@2livefree777]

Hi I lived In Sasebo and Zushi over the past 8 years as a US military spouse. Now I’m temporarily living in Bahrain. Your content is amazing and very nostalgic💛💛💛💛💛🥰✨✨✨

[@Decodhistory]

@@2livefree777 it's so beautiful ❤️

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

Beautiful vibrant colours … was just thinking it would be nice to have an onsen to enjoy the views

[@SolLife_]

Thank you! Love a good onsen with a view ❤️

[@LOML423]

the weather was an paid actor hahaha

[@SolLife_]

Totally was 😂

[@LOML423]

@@SolLife_ 😂💗💗