This part of Japan left us speechless! Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka Prefecture

The Izu peninsula is BEAUTIFUL & somehow we found ourselves avoiding crowds nearly everywhere we visited!!! Seriously, you need to come here! Or don't, cause we wouldn't mind keeping it with fewer visitors ;). Think views of Mt Fuji, mountains, cable cars, beautiful beaches.. You get the idea, there is a lot to offer for outdoor enthusiasts like us.
Enjoy the incredible coastline, volcanos and waterfalls that we enjoyed during our camping trip!
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[@user-dk6re8wi6e]

素敵な家族❤ これからも日本にいてください。

[@OurStorytoTell]

Aww we are glad you would want us here! thank you! 🫶

[@richardsoane6192]

KZbin is awash with so many people visiting the usual tourist locations. Here you present a different perspective by visiting a lessor known prefecture which makes enjoyable viewing in my eyes . I am addicted to watching Japanese content and what you have shown here will see me follow your channel . Video content & quality are great and only added to he experience. Subscribed.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Glad to hear you enjoyed the video as much as we did! Although we enjoy visiting so many of the top attractions in Japan, we know we will look back at this trip as one of our all time favorites. Great to have you subscribe as well!

[@torokko-dj6pm]

日本人でも憧れてる場所かもしれません！ハッピーファミリーさん❣️

[@OurStorytoTell]

I believe it is! Such an incredible place to visit.

[@MrHuuraibou]

いずれ日本を去る日が来る日があると思うが、子供たちの記憶の片隅に日本の記憶が残っていてほしいな。

[@OurStorytoTell]

Interesting to hear. Where do you think you would move to?

[@ClaroKirari]

微笑ましいです❤素敵な家族

[@gotakazawa408]

Wow! The place you visited this time, Izu, is exactly where I was born and raised until I turned 18. Your wonderful video made me rediscover its beauty. By the way, Kawazu is a famous tourist spot in Japan known for its Kawazu cherry blossoms, which can be seen in early March every year. Izu can be a challenging area to explore without a car, so it tends to have fewer tourists from Western countries, making it something of a hidden gem. I am Japanese and now living in the countryside of Gifu Prefecture, and you can find hidden gems here as well.

[@OurStorytoTell]

No way?? That is so fun to hear! While we were exploring the beautiful peninsula we talked about what it would be like to grow up in such a beautiful area!! And now we’ve met someone who has! Did you love it? We are happy it’s off the beaten path! 😊

[@OurStorytoTell]

Also thanks for telling us about Kawazu! If you have any specific spots you’d recommend in the Gifu peninsula let us know please. 😊

[@gotakazawa408]

@@OurStorytoTell Actually, my cousin currently lives in Izu. (The house originally belonged to my uncle.) His house even has a hot spring inside. When I was in elementary school, I used to visit every summer and enjoy swimming in the ocean. Dogashima, where you visited, is also a very beautiful place. Seeing the caves from the sea is a wonderful experience.

[@gotakazawa408]

@@OurStorytoTell Gifu Prefecture is located next to Nagano Prefecture and is one of the few landlocked prefectures in Japan. It's far from Yokosuka. However, it boasts beautiful mountains and rivers, making it an excellent destination for camping. Famous tourist spots include Takayama, Tsumago and Magome, where you can enjoy the atmosphere of the Edo period, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shirakawa-go. For family fun, I recommend campsites that are close to nature. Though it's more rural than countryside, places like Tsukechi Gorge in Gifu offer stunning mountains and rivers, perfect for camping. I have short videos showcasing the local scenery on my KZbin channel, so please check them out if you're interested.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks for the suggestions! We'll definitely check those videos out for some ideas. Thanks!

[@vanessaaguilar-griffith1349]

Noa & Willa have the best life traveling the world with their amazing parents💕💕🤗💕💕

[@OurStorytoTell]

Not to be too biased.... but we completely agree! Don't get us wrong, we loved so much about how we were raised, but we are jealous that our girls have experienced so many things at such young ages.

[@VanX1989]

Wonderful video! I have lived in Japan before. Japan has unique island landscapes and many hidden beautiful scenic spots. Leaving Tokyo and continuing to explore, and sharing your views!

[@OurStorytoTell]

Yes we can’t wait to explore more of the hidden gems here in the country! We have a lot of plans to do that! ☺️

[@K__a__M__I]

As much as i love Tokyo and other big cities, castles, temples and stuff like that, the little towns and nature is where the "real" Japan is at...at least in my opinion. And yes, "Hidden Gem" shouldn't be overused...problem is, in Japan you can't throw a rock without hitting the next hidden gem! 🤣 I'm really glad you get to experience the country off the beaten path. And without crowds, no less.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Such a great comment! AGREED! It’s so fun being able to experience all sides of Japan!! 😊 We are very happy with our location and that we were able to see it with minimal crowds! Our favorite trip in Japan so far!

[@daibutudono]

素敵な家族！動画もきれいで素晴らしい！いっぱい日本を楽しんでくれてありがとう！

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thank you! It’s so easy to love Japan!! 😊 We cant wait to explore more and show you what we discover!

[@Yuki-y]

やっぱりさぁ…日本に住んでる日本人からすると…日本の良さって大都市とかハイテクよりももっと”自然が造り出す風景の美しさ”とか、その土地土地の名物料理や文化だとかが本当の日本の良さだと思う。小さな国だけど楽しむ所や見るべき所は沢山ありますよ〜 I’m sorry that I wrote this comment in Japanese 🤣-actually, it’s second time tho that I wrote a comment here in Japanese-anyway, it is a wonderful video to watch 👍

[@OurStorytoTell]

No need to apologize writing it in Japanese! It’s so fun for us to see and we’re just happy you’re here! Thanks for watching and the comment! ☺️ We love seeing all the different parts of Japan! It’s definitely shaping our perspective and experience here. ☺️

[@susyu-e5y]

Thank you for visiting Izu! I have been to Izu many times since I was a child, and even when I was driving on an ordinary road, a (wild) waterfall suddenly appeared. There are many times. It is truly a place rich in nature. The Kakita River in Shimizu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture is considered one of the three major clear streams in Japan. There is also a park near the famous water, and you can also enjoy tofu jarat.

[@OurStorytoTell]

We loved visiting Izu! Hopefully we can visit again soon. Wow, a wild waterfall! Hopefully it didn't land on the road!

[@jjivy6310]

Wow! Beautiful! The girls are really great at exploring ❤ Y'all keep sharing. I look forward to each Sunday morning and your videos.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks again for such a kind comment

[@jjivy6310]

@@OurStorytoTell my area of Texas just avoided Hurricane Byrle. We could have used the rain, but all we got was the wind. Keep the videos coming :)

[@OurStorytoTell]

@@jjivy6310 glad to hear it missed you!

[@seeryu42]

Glad you were able to explore and share some of the Izu pennisula. It really is a natural gem not too far from Tokyo, but best navigated by car so really doesn't see the overtourism that the cities get. More to see too, and definitely worth a return visit in the falltime

[@skru2476]

Just wow! blessed as a family to see beautiful places and experience together.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Isn't it incredible? We couldn't agree more, we feel blessed to have experienced this together.

[@Herzschreiber]

Such awesome landscapes! And the Onsen was really incredibly unique! I would have joined you there immediately! :) Thank you for always taking us with you on your wonderful trips!

[@OurStorytoTell]

It's one of our favorite memories here in Japan! Thanks for joining!

[@Ymyp6356]

I'm a Japanese living in Japan, but I've never been to such a good hot spring. Thank you very much.😊

[@OurStorytoTell]

Wow that makes us feel like we hit the jackpot!! We hope you can go one day!

[@memories511]

I am so amazed on how big the girls are getting. Happy for all of you that you get to see so many fun places !!!!!

[@OurStorytoTell]

Right?? It needs to stop 😉 Thank you!

[@memories511]

@@OurStorytoTell 😁you are welcome !

[@Skeeterlove]

Beautiful video, and beautiful memories for your family. Moments to treasure.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks for such a kind comment! We are already treasuring them in our hearts so much.

[@okesukee]

伊豆で刺身や魚料理は食べなかったですか？ 伊豆の魚介類は本当に美味しくて有名な場所です。 また行く機会があれば食べてみてくだいね！

[@OurStorytoTell]

Yes we wish we would have tried seafood here!! We found that out once we left 😅

[@user-nv2so7dt4p]

昔　静岡市に住んでいた頃　伊豆半島へよく遊びに行きました　　調度　子供があなた方のお子さんと同じ年頃の時期だと思います　今は私たちの孫があなた方のお子さんよりもずっと年上です。 私は愛知県在住の年寄りですがこれからもあなた方の動画を楽しみにしています。 ⚓🌊😙

[@OurStorytoTell]

Wow, does it seem like those memories were not long ago? Thank you for the kind comment. We're looking forward to sharing more moments of our time here in Japan with you.

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Wow the water fall stunning 😍, such a beautiful place to visit❤ not all about the cities ( they can be amazing too but very over whelming ) the Country side sure gives total other view ,you wouldn’t think your in Japan 😜 The Tail just keeps giving 😍.indeed very lush Green with Breathtaking view all around ,Drone footage says it all 🫶 What an awesome Trip . thank you for taking us a ling with you 🥰 Take care .

[@OurStorytoTell]

Isn't it such a beautiful place? As you can tell, we were blown away by this area, and it will be one of our top memories here in Japan. Thanks for joining!

[@mummamarsh1180]

Hello beautiful family, great video. First of all I love your energy, your commitment to living your best lives, taking on new challenges with such a positive mindset. Your beautiful partnership of supporting and nurturing your girls and each other on every journey. You are inspiring and authentic. Great job 👏 Loved the scenery of the Izu peninsula. The drone footage really adds to the experience- love it ! Well done . Thank you 🙏

[@OurStorytoTell]

WOW! Your comments always blow us away! 🫶 Thank you for the kind words. It makes us so happy that you feel that we are authentic because that’s one of the main things we try to do!! Social media is such a weird thing seeing peoples highlights, but we love that KZbin is king video form so we can show you what it’s really like-the moments of eating ramen on the ground and using an outdoor onsen with an incredible ocean view! ☺️

[@user-xp7co6ny8q]

ずーと行きたかった所ですが、楽しく見ました！　自然溢れる日本を楽しんで下さい。

[@soccerkansen-yuruyuru]

pretty children,good family!

[@OurStorytoTell]

This is one of our favorite videos! 😊

[@inotoni6148]

I think you are very happy to be away from Germany and now living in Japan.

[@user-uz9ej5nl1g]

I'm glad you enjoyed Japan.😉

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thank you! We really enjoyed this trip to Shizuoka prefecture.

[@ikezunaokata]

素敵❤

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks for watching! 🫶

[@bluelithium9808]

Beautiful video.

[@OurStorytoTell]

It’s one of our favorites! So happy you enjoyed it too! 🫶

[@Tnakamura11]

The far it is from Bullet Train line, the less crowded it gets. I guess those places are still bearable in August in terms of crowds.

[@OurStorytoTell]

That's the common trend we've seen as well. It was quite refreshing to visit a place with little crowds and incredible scenery.

[@user-ek3je5sat9]

河津桜🌸が咲く2〜3月が天城荘のベストシーズンです😊

[@OurStorytoTell]

Ooh thanks for letting us know!! We will have to visit it then! 😊

[@user-it5np3tn2s]

多くの旅行者は東京や京都に行きますが、その間の静岡の伊豆半島はあなたが体験されたようにとても自然豊かで素敵なところです。 　 他に人がいないのはとてもラッキーでしたね。私も何度か伊豆半島に小旅行で行ったことがありますが、もう少し他にも旅行者がいました。 子供さん達も楽しまれたようで良かったですね😊

[@koun4984]

私が、知らない伊豆を、教えてくれて、ありがとうございました😊😂

[@OurStorytoTell]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@DariaThomasNr1]

Perfect choice of music! 😍 Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland 👋🏻😊

[@OurStorytoTell]

Aww We miss Germany and feel your support! Thank you!💗🥹

[@justani]

たっぷりのホワイトノイズをありがとう♪

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks for watching!! ☺️

[@denishan582]

日本の自然をまた　enjoy して下さいね😊

[@OurStorytoTell]

We absolutely loved it and plan to go back again! 😊

[@sonjaberger6726]

So funny, the first time y‘all went to the sauna in Germany you were shocked that everyone was naked and now it was weird for you to wear your swimsuits at the onsen. :) ( I know usually you also go completely naked to the onsen )

[@OurStorytoTell]

Hahah yes we came full circle on that one huh? 🤣 love that you noticed that!

[@user-fs4uc6zc4j]

上手に階段登って〜カワイイ❤

[@cs3473]

I'm sorry you didn't get to see Fuji this time around. Hopefully you'll get to go back when it is less overcast. :)

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thankfully we saw it on our first day (be sure to watch our camping video right before it), but we still think we will visit again! Such a beautiful area!

[@promeessa112]

フルーツアイスも良いですがせっかく日本にいる訳ですし、日本の🍒さくらんぼや🍑桃や🍇葡萄や🍐梨を食べないのは物凄く勿体無い事ですよ、夏間近しか味わえない夏しか食べれない物をどんどん食べてみてくださいな、外国よりは高い物だと思いますが高い割には理由がある、美味しい😋って事です。。。

[@streetcat3411]

18:45 Even for Japanese people, sleeping on the road is a strange sight. If a Japanese person had found them, they would have called the police or an ambulance and caused a commotion.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Okay we appreciate this insight! We wondered what other Japanese people thought about it!

[@MrHuuraibou]

作業服であの場所で寝てたら休憩で昼寝してると思いますよ。別に不思議ではないよ。

[@ちょっとちょっと]

独り占めできて良かったね 森林浴でリラックスできたでしょう

[@OurStorytoTell]

Yes we want to find an onsen in the forest! If you have any recommendations let me know!

[@mmaya01]

Beautiful video and family! Can I have the name of the song?

[@love-wn4wv]

２０年前に行った滝が懐かしいです…伊豆半島はまた行きたい所の１つです。映像を有り難うございます。 この静けさは過疎と隣合わせです。ですが…守りたいものです。奈良も奈良公園は凄い人でびっくりで歩くのも困難で…奈良の郊外や山間部には観光客の方は来ないで欲しいなと思っている狭い心の持ち主です。奈良は日本で１番歴史が古い所ですが、何もない所と思われているいる様です。でも実際は素晴らしい日本の昔が存在する所です。 紹介したい所は沢山ありますが、かくしておきたい気持ちも有ります😂 何かの折には是非奈良の山間部にも足を運んでみてください。

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks for taking the time to write this comment! We agree that Izu is an amazing place that is well worth a visit. Thankfully it’s off the beaten path a bit and we were able to enjoy it with lots of space and quietness. Thanks for the recommendation to visit Nara! We hopefully will sometime in the near future.

[@tora6188]

素晴らしい動画！ 静岡県の観光課はあなた達と契約すべきだ！

[@stdocyuze9000]

Yabushige's territory.

[@MrDslacker]

Is there anywhere you post which music tracks you use in your videos ??? There are a lot of them that I can't find 🙂

[@OurStorytoTell]

We use MusicBed for the songs in our videos. Unfortunately, some of the songs we use are only available on that website, so you might have to go there and search that way. Sorry it's hard to find them!

[@MrDslacker]

@@OurStorytoTell OK, but how do I search - I have no clue what bands or titles to search for or do you use some very specific tags ??? 😀

[@MrDslacker]

@@OurStorytoTell So I think I've narrowed it down to the Indie-folk band Layup. So that is what others should look for :-) As you say they are on musicbed, but also on Spotify, KZbin and various EP's.

[@masatoshi3035]

とても素敵な映像😀 でも日本語字幕は意味が分からんのでかえってない方が良いのではと思えて

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks for letting us know! They are auto-translated, so sometimes there are mistakes. If sounds like there are a lot in this video. We are sorry!!

[@CosmicCells]

Incredible how such a densely populated country can be so empty in the rural touristy areas... maybe Japanese dont get so much time off (?) and only go to these places during vacation time? Or they just prefer overseas travel when on holiday?

[@ClaroKirari]

人口密度が高いのは東京とか、大阪とかの観光地だけです😊他は静かにゆっくり時間は流れています

[@user-nz5kw4nk7u]

欧米と異なり日本人は休暇中は田舎の自然で過ごすよりも都市部のアミューズメントパークへ出かける人が多いです。都市部での生活している人達は大勢の人が集まる有名なリゾート地に行く人が多いのです。

[@marimarihosp3035]

俗化のはじまり

[@user-bq1mu6ye2o]

最初に何県何市か紹介しろよ！

[@OurStorytoTell]

Please give us any recommendations!

[@user-zz7qv6hz5i]

動画のタイトルに伊豆って書いてるし、そんな 命令口調でコメントするのってどうなんですか？

[@MrHuuraibou]

なんか恥ずかしいよ。もっと力抜いてみたら？