Visiting Japan’s Winter Village | Ginzan Onsen

[@sirrliv]

It's interesting comparing this video to Kuga's Travel and his magical wander through the snow covered Ghibli town set to soft piano music. Whereas here we have the real experience of getting there; children crying on the train, standing in the cold waiting for the next bus, finishing the journey in essentially somebody's van. It reminds you that travel isn't always glamorous or idealized. But the destination is so worth the experience.

[@VerhoevenSimon]

Agreed, nice to see the contrast. Both certainly have their charm.

[@frostasaurus2190]

See I love all those aspects of travel. It's all part of it.

[@BirdBath1]

@@frostasaurus2190 look at birds bath

[@stac]

destination looks great, but no, its not worth the experience. Change your plan and go during the less crowded periods (summer, weekday, w/e).

[@winniekhongkp]

After watching, I felt depressed. Such a beautiful plc.. best is to stay over for 2 nights, if budget permits. Otherwise, it feels like no food, no plc to sit , food sold out, no where to hang out.. A pitiful state esp when snow is heavy.

[@beckybowen3982]

Am a 70 year old lady in California that has watched every video you have. Feel like a tourist in Japan and I thank you very much .

[@vickyschnorbus4166]

I'm 79 and feel the same way.👍 I live in Texas, though.

[@annamajerechova6608]

That's wonderful! 😀👋

[@janmccraw5208]

I am a 62 year o!d lady from North Carolina in the USA, and I watch every video too. I love Solo Solo Travels videos!

[@giannilyanicks1718]

you're all creepy.

[@ny6978]

aww. this is so wholesome!

[@seasideblooms]

Did anyone else feel a deep sense of relief when he managed to board the bus home? At some point I realised I was watching this channel’s equivalent of a disaster movie and was holding my breath until the end.

[@4071816]

If he didn't catch the bus then most likely a expensive night at onsen ryokan, if there's still rooms available

[@greenfirecats303]

Same here! I was already getting nervous when he spent an hour waiting for a table in the cafe, and then seeing that group at the bus stop I thought "oh no he's gonna have to watch the bus leave again"... Certainly a big sigh of relief when he got on it 🤣

[@rabbit251]

I've lived in Japan for 19 years now and traveled to many places. Some places like this (Gero) is that you go there and then there is nothing to do. Japanese like the travel and then just relax in the hot spring. Their work is usually very stressful and so when they travel they just want to some place beautiful....and then simply relax. Sorry, but to me that is very boring. (To make my Gero trip exciting we decided to cross on the railroad bridge just after a train had gone through. About half way across we heard another train whistle. Made it across with a couple of minutes to spare but sure added more excitement...and, yeah, never try doing that!) I like hiking and have found some really good places to go for that. (Nagano, Kurobe, 5 Color Lakes in Fukushima just to name a few).

[@everythingsalright1121]

@@rabbit251 surely theres places in japan to go to that are more suited for adventurous folk like you though right?

[@rabbit251]

@@everythingsalright1121 Yes, I named a few of those places. I like these travel videos on Japan, and I have heard of this place in this video but ruled out going there because there's little to do. Just wish the people who do these videos would find some more exciting destinations.

[@rabidrabbitshuggers]

The fact that every other thing goes wrong on this trip makes it incredibly relatable. Nevertheless this place is definitely a bucket list location for me.

[@ophtaltokyo6747]

ほぼ店が閉まってたり売り切れたりしてて胸が痛くなったけど、景色と雰囲気の素晴らしさはものすごく伝わってくる。

[@norika3447]

私も11月末に車で行って来ましたよ。永澤栄八旅館に一泊しました。(旅館に宿泊していたので防寒着や雨具や足湯タオル等が無料で貸して頂けました) 晩秋の銀山温泉も風情があって素適でしたが、雪の銀山温泉はやっぱり良いですね。 雪が降ると一気に「おしん」の舞台らしい世界になるんですね。 電車やバスの旅も良いですね。

[@elizabethduval7562]

I'm so impressed that despite one disappointment and frustration after another, he managed to stay calm and end each experience with a thank you. I need to do more of that.

[@PrimePicks0001]

Background: “child crying" Subtitles: “its calming"

[@taratravers159]

I spent 10 years living in Japan and travelled all over, I hope to return one day as I'll never have enough of this beautiful country and its people

[@ismaelattrache4117]

I love how you're always late for everything and missing things and how, because of this, your videos are endlessly interesting and original

[@Hakurisia]

🤣🤣

[@greenfirecats303]

Did you see the one when he was waiting for a ferry and went to eat, then almost missed the bus back, couldn't get on the connecting train, and had to walk a very long way to the ferry terminal? It was hilarious lol

[@BoltRM]

Reminds me of my travels...🥴

[@SoloSoloTravel]

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[@BelleTheSkyEgg]

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[@GROVER77]

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[@cynthiaflores6441]

😂 Thank you for new vid! 🥰

[@ShadowsandCityLights]

Is so beautiful I'm crying 😭

[@chadb3931]

first commitment

[@greenfirecats303]

I laughed at "I cry" when you didn't make it onto the bus, and the trip seemed to go slowly but steadily downhill from then on. Which makes the video even more interesting 🤣 Thanks for the upload, hope your next trip to Ginzan will be luckier. Keep up the good work!

[@siscasisca3464]

I will cry too if I were him 😅

[@serenity-vh8vx]

This was such beautiful scenery, all the frustration you encountered added to reality of vacations when things can go wrong. Thank you for showing us magical snow landscape and waterfall, hot steams coming off the water is so relaxing to watch.

[@masua_]

かねてから行きたいと思ってる場所、何回みてもいいなぁ〜

[@Xoic3s]

Always fascinating to see your video , idk why but I think I prefer watching videos like yours with subtitles rather than voice overs and stuff , well done ❤️

[@greenfirecats303]

Agreed. Of course good VO will add a lot to the video, but there's something refreshing about Solo's silent subtitles and their quirky sense of humour.

[@giannilyanicks1718]

booooring

[@cynthiaflores6441]

I like that you actually show the saddd stuff, very genuine and relatable.... I've also binge watched all your videos and I noticed you have a steady hand, especially when your in a bumpy vehicle- film student? Can't wait to see more!

[@larkmacgregor3143]

For a winter tourist town, the Winter Village of Ginzan Onsen doesn't seem like it can handle much in the way of tourism outside of hotel guests, as everything seems to be sold out, closed, or closing early 😭.

[@VerhoevenSimon]

covid times...

[@JIGANIGA2]

You can't even visit Japan even if we want to. This is the biggest tease for tourism

[@peterandrew6755]

Get a van with warmed bed and tour around the country in a year and a half to reach any onsen.. It is a your decide, what are you want to see until the journey.

[@meggtokyodelicious]

It's lovely place. I live in Tokyo now and I often check onsen on KZbin. BUT I dare to go north of Saitama due to radiation that majority aren't aware of.

[@webuyhouse8917]

@@meggtokyodelicious where is the radiation

[@貴文山﨑-r1z]

数年前に銀山温泉に2泊3日で行った事があります。 しかも1番奥にある、能登屋に泊まりました。 泊まったのが2月でしたが、雪に覆われて居て、夜の銀山温泉は幻想的だったのを覚えて居ます。 アクセスは大宮駅から山形新幹線で大石田まで行ってそこから能登屋のバスで行きました。 しかも次の年にも同じ能登屋に2泊3日で泊まりました。 楽しかったです。

[@NJ.Potato]

I have never commented on your video, but I want to say I love your video very much.💕🇧🇩

[@andrewmoses2674]

Thank you for sharing these wonderful moments of your life with us. Truly, the Japanese people, their country, culture & traditions are gems for the rest of the world.

[@coldspicy]

I just wanna thank you for sharing this experience with us! It was obviously far from perfect, but I think the chaos of it captivated me even more. I've had my fair share of hectic trips, and even though everything seemed to go wrong, they gave me some of my most treasured memories. Your video reminded me of that. So, thank you for sharing! The Village is breathtaking and your sense of humor is an absolute delight that complemented this experience perfectly!

[@EnglishSubOPMs]

i applaud your dedication and the sacrifices you do just to go to places and show the world about them. this is prime example of it.

[@kailokusudai5085]

Glad to have found this channel recently bc Japan has an unexpected special place in my childhood & soul that just brings me joy 😄

[@JM-tw3vl]

いいところですね😃行ってみたいです。

[@johokeen1]

One of the funniest travel videos I've ever watched. 😂😅 It is a great way to relax, as an armchair traveller, with this person's sense of humour.

[@Cooper1970]

Fantastic video! Thank you for your approach to simply having us explore with you with no voice over. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@SharingtheRoad]

THAT IS SO MUCH SNOW! We want to visit Japan so badly, and can't decide if it is prettier to visit when there is a beautiful covering of snow, or when the cherry blossoms are blooming. Each season looks so beautiful in it's own right. Thanks so much for taking us along, looking forward to seeing more adventures! 😊 ❄️

[@はむはむ-x2b]

素敵な動画ありがとう💖 温泉行きたい♨️

[@joannamariegallo5096]

Even in deep snow japan is so beautiful 🥺

[@cadburyroastalmond3512]

The vibes is like spirited away movie

[@teeteeiren9748]

I'm one of your newest subscribers and really enjoy watching your travels!!!

[@suzyq4183]

The captions were priceless; all I could think of is "must make that last bus".

[@LinhPham-xy9fu]

Thank you for letting me live my dream of visiting Japan through your videos 😔🙌🙌

[@dianac5764]

The buildings are beautiful and I enjoy the backdrop of the tall trees and snow covering everything.

[@justme4685]

Started Bingwatching solo Traveller sinds twee days ago, amazing. Thanks for the vids

[@THETRIVIALTHINGS]

If you ever taught a history class, it'd be the most fun class ever. Your humor is epic lol

[@GROVER77]

Here in my country it's 1:35 am but let's watch this amazing video

[@LeeGee]

Winter Village -- closed for the winter. Thank you for the video!

[@michaelsalientes571]

What a beautiful place ! Such an exciting adventure for one whole day .

[@美穂大角]

とても素敵な冬景色を見せてもらいました❣️ 温泉に入れなかったのは残念でしたね！ でも次は必ず入れますよ❣️ 行きたい所ランキングの一つになりました😊

[@rezaalan3991]

Great video, and yes another humor text inside. I think I have watched Ginzan Onsen Two times today, and yes the first one already mentioned in last minute.

[@frankzhang337]

i just love the subtitles, compelled me to sub and like

[@wondersinmotion]

What a beautiful town. The foot bath looked so relaxing! I love onsens so much! This will be my next destination when visiting Japan!

[@micajade2904]

日帰りで銀山温泉いけるとか、うらやましい。

[@rubenchsl]

i've been watching your videos every night before bed lately and this particular video is so beautiful in its own way 🥺💖

[@stormyweather6728]

Wow what a magix place to go with your loved one. And the snow makes it even better

[@lizzyo4204]

Such a beautiful village..And the snow falling makes it so magical. I enjoyed this video and learning a bit about the village history. Thank you for sharing. Look forward for your next video..🙂

[@nikinik5620]

Thank you very much. I watch you from Costa Rica and your travels have encouraged me to explore here more. Thanks. Plus I enjoy your sense of humor.

[@travelguideshortvideos9366]

最高の雪景色！！泊まりに行きたい

[@れじいみらあ]

景色がとにかく美しいね。

[@airwick4u]

Man won my heart by knowing what a Timbit is.

[@jonathanbrown5101]

The sarcasm is really good and on point

[@TK_Strong]

This was very informative. Thank you so much. Sorry you were not able to fully enjoy the trip.

[@trailblazer800]

Tx for your great video's! I really love Japan and your video's give an authentic experience! Arigato!

[@triciah8598]

Look at you! 130k subscribers. Congrats. Great video. Long trip for one day.

[@Spokker]

I like this video because it shows the reality of travelling. It's not some fake Instagram video.

[@sumiaranayake]

Thank you duck lord, for this amazing video

[@gaminwithraven9520]

I am so grateful to have found your channel. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences.

[@crv587]

もう20年以上前に山形の親戚と泊まりに行きましたけど懐かしいですね。夏だったはずですが、雪の被ってない温泉宿もとてもいいですよ。昔はここまで観光客いなかったと思うけど外国人が多そうなのでミシュランとかで紹介されて大勢来るようになったのかもですね。鍾乳洞もあり祖父と探索しましたねー。いつかまた行きたいと思ってますがここまで混んでると人が少ない時が良いなぁ、、

[@eまこと]

お盆休みの真っ最中です。 熱中症やコロナ騒ぎで日々落ち着きません。 真夏に見る雪景色は少し心を涼やかにしてくれます。 冬に行くなら一泊コースかなぁ。 （ずっと寒いのは嫌だぁ～。）

[@kumargaurav8900]

My favourite country japan

[@evelyngibson6660]

I love visting japan on utube that the only way i beable to go thank i

[@Vashiane]

Aw, I'm sorry you had so many set backs on this trip! But I'm glad you had fun and taught us the history of this beautiful place. (P.S. hot chocolate is supposed to be that liquid-y. It's more of a drink than a soup.)

[@ShadowsandCityLights]

I think it's really cute and interesting that he didn't realize it was a drink. But it looked so good and hot chocolate soup would sound good! 😋

[@wzwzwz]

The cup is big so it might be mistaken as a soup by people who arent used to huge cups (like me)

[@Vashiane]

@S. Miller Unfortunately I’m not great with jokes over text if it was. 😅 Sorry if that came off as condescending! The confusion seemed genuine.

[@junejun8]

@@Vashiane didn’t seem like it was supposed to be a joke to me either lol seems like he honestly didn’t know but idk

[@SweetlySerene]

To be fair some places like france their hot chocolate is VERY thick like soup. I was very suprised when it wasnt the typical liquidy goodness Im used to

[@さくまくまくま]

雪女と蟹を食うの！ 漫画でも別世界って思ったけど本当に綺麗だ～✨

[@humbertocamacho9750]

Hola ha saludos desde Querétaro , México me encantan tus vídeos Japón es lo máximo.

[@karmina_nikko]

凄いですね😊まさかの日帰り銀山温泉♨️ 一度行ってみたいと思っている銀山温泉。とても楽しく拝見させて頂きました。 更に行ってみたくなりました！😆

[@mrCetus]

I laughed at "I cry" when you didn't make it onto the bus, and the trip seemed to go slowly but steadily downhill from then on. Which makes the video even more interesting 藍 Thanks for the upload, hope your next trip to Ginzan will be luckier. Keep up the good work!

[@trustme2001]

I really like this guy style of filming.

[@welcometowtempire]

Thanks for introducing this winter village! It is extremely gorgeous! Hope to visit the place one day!

[@mogiemo]

Thanks i enjoyed your wandering around and the commentary - it kept me entertained. And Japanese Timbit... Great!

[@sjokoladekaker]

This entire trip was HMMMM from the get go hahaha but, I appreciate the coverage. thanks for being somewhat optimistic and funny as usual and not forgetting that precious history lessons!

[@RIKUNKI]

6:32 感動するほどきれい。😭

[@Moemuntz]

Gorgeous town. Honest video. Not everything in travel is “perfect” and that’s what make it memorable.

[@BirdBath1]

Look at bird bath Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@Moyat101]

力の抜けた字幕がクセになります 観光気分でとても楽しめました！

[@vero300476]

Hermoso conocer el interior de Japón. Gracias por grabar y compartir

[@tramhuynh3625]

I heard the Vietnamese voice at 19:51 :)). Thank you for the video, Ginzan is so interesting and cool, I want to come here once in my life too.

[@Corrizzoni]

Thanks Ginzan , i' ll be back ......but only in summer 😆

[@mayanguy69]

You have made my day again. Thank you for the information and the humour, it really cheers me up. Please keep posting videos.

[@AdventureWalk4K]

Beautiful scenery at the winter village. Wow the snow is really heavy there! A unique and charming place with so much character. Thank you for taking us there, my friend. Stay warm! 😍❤❄❄

[@JIGANIGA2]

I hate watching these videos because Japan is not allowing Americans to visit for tourism

[@Yuyu99000]

“N O” “H O W” ” WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE” had me in stitches 😆 Btw you waiting in line for everything is true dedication,I bet it was freezing cold 🥺 thank you for sharing! 🖤🖤

[@dixcreative]

I love your life. Japan is so interesting - so many viewers. I hope you don’t have to travel alone always.

[@seona6549]

I want to live in this beautiful snowy village.... How beautiful!

[@beverley9491]

Liked the subtle reference to Tim Hortons there. (I’m in Canada lol). I also enjoyed the taxi ride views. It’s not a usual thing to see a car ride.

[@bikeyoshiro]

What a amazingly impeccable blended cultures between tradition and hitec transport! Thank you and I'm speechless..

[@BabGall]

Спасибо за видео! Зимой лучше туда не ездить - так показал ваш опыт. Слишком много народа. Хорошо, что вы успели на обратный автобус! 👍

[@thawsmst3138]

The narration 💀 This was 1 million times better than I'd ever hoped it to be

[@Rikemika]

Боже мой, чувак! Я так переживала за тебя всё видео! Как хорошо, что ты смог нормально добраться до дома! Спасибо за это видео! ♥

[@amjanwaters6142]

Oh wow,.this Ginzan onsen looked like the bath in spirited away..

[@SirImran]

Congratulations for your fabulous Video! You deserve it every bit! Aim for the stars!

[@バニツンチー]

ずっと憧れてる温泉だったので見れて良かったです

[@angkasal7333]

Wow, wonderful...I can feel every bit of this video. You really teleported us to that very place. Love your content 👌👌

[@Jamie.Demonx]

💖Sleigh bells ring...are you listening...in the lane...snow is glitening...a beautiful side...we happy tonight...walking in a winter wonderland😃.

[@ellem2293]

I watched Kuga's last night, I had an incline that you were friends & travel together :) Lovely heritage village. So spectacular with snow & lights. LOL not soup, hot chocolate is a hot chocolate beverage, like tea/coffee, mostly drank at night or on cold days. I prefer mine less watery. Some put whipped cream on top & sprinkles :) Shame you had such issues. Thank you for sharing.

[@牧瀬紅莉栖-t4u]

ようこそ山形へ 𝕎𝕖𝕝𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕖 to Yamagata！！

[@violettheory]

Wow, what a beautiful place, especially at night! Doesn't seem like an ideal place to visit in winter unless you have a hotel room or at least some waterproof clothes and shoes! I guess it might be doable if you are in the area the day before so you can get to the village early in the day before everything sells out. It's not great you had so many setbacks, but the footage you got seemed to be worth it! Plus that hot chocolate seemed delicious (and it's a drink, like coffee but just chocolate instead of coffee beans, so it should be liquidy) so it's not a total loss. Thanks for filming!

[@scot60]

“Very calming” as a kid screams in the background 😂

[@Skiedeagle]

HERE THEY COME

[@StunninglySteph46]

Thank you for being so kind and sharing your experiences, adventures etc very beautiful

[@유지태-l9s]

This is so realistic trip. This reminds me of my travel

[@hubi3887]

🥰 Love ALL your videos. Watched them all. They are giving Europeans a great insight of japanese culture & travel. And: Keep on with your black humor. The BEST! 🤩