Japan's Most Beautiful Shrine | Exploring Nachi Taisha
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- Опубликовано: 20 авг 2024
- Tucked halfway up a mountain, deep in Japan's Wakayama prefecture you will find what just might be Japan's most beautiful shrine. A stunning pagoda set against a mountain waterfall is really just the beginning of what makes Nachi Taisha so spectacular.
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First official vid in this year's Adventure with Victor (Frame of Travel)!
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Lovely video, you were right the other day when you said about not needing to narrate some of it. The pictures speak for themselves.
When you are taking shots across from the indicated platform, of the building with the waterfall in the background, what sort of lens were you using?
So beautiful thanks for taking us with you, loved the building and waterfall together amazing.
😃😍💙👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👋👋👋👋👋
Yes yes yes!!. Thank you Norm! I've been trying to find the name of this shrine, and you've showed me the way!
Beautifully done...actually loved the rain. It added a nice relaxing ambiance.☔🌧
Awesome video Norm, great having Victor there too. Those are some great sights, I hope you both had a great time. I definitely have to go here.
*sees opening 2 seconds, saves to personal japan playlist for next trip ideas*
Definitely with the visit~
*worth lol
:) did the same thing but I searched for it on maps and saved the location. Looks like it's not easy to get there without a car though.
@@TokyoLens But there are more torii in fushimi inari🤩
@@user-df2xb7df1r and less waterfalls lol
Breathtaking views
😊
I though u are that onion chopping ninja ｗｗｗ 🍪
I just love how clean Japan is, wherever you go there's no rubbish or litter
Oh. My. God!
How could this be only 5 minutes and 51 seconds? I want it to go on forever!
How is such beauty possible in the real world?
Are you sure you didn't drive through to an alternate universe?
I think the rain actually added to the other-worldly ambiance.
Given what's been on the news today, I really, REALLY needed this.
Beautifully shot, beautifully edited, beautiful music! You have amazing skills.
Thank you for helping to preserve my sanity.
All too kind
It really does feel like an alternate world thigh
Driving up the mountain and then... it’s there
Stunning
The location and the mountain waterfall look like heaven!
I'm a little late but still here to watch this beautiful piece of art 🥰
You know how you can somehow... smell a picture? Well, this is one of those but in video form. The cool mountain air with a hint of petrichor, the cypress (hinoki) and pine whether its leaves or wood, the burning incense, the sandalwood sawdust used to purify yourself before you enter a shrine, with a hint of vegetal moss as you crunch up the stairs or down the trail? Oh yes.
Love the chimes at 3:45 and the gravel crunch ASMR at 4:05.
Great work here Norm. I thought nothing would rival the Changchun shrine in Taiwan's Taroko Gorge in terms of mixing nature, running water, and religion/faith. Guess I was wrong. Excited for the next video!
The most exciting part for me is that this isn’t even the best vid to come in this series 😉
Glad you enjoyed it that much!
Highly evocative description, Marcus. A joy to read, to feel and nose... Oh yes. You're right. The photography captures the location's spiritual power as well.
That place + the rain = Perfection
Watching this makes me want to go back asap. We could not have asked for better weather than what we got that morning. Next time, we'll be prepared for those deer XD
It was honestly perfect weather for the day in the situation
We got really lucky
Thanks again for all the help!!
Shooting sun or shade/weather. Do you have a favorite? Up until last December/ January, I think I would've said nicer weather [less to hold onto when shooting 😅]. The mountains definitely have a deeper, more reverent, expectant feel in the rain and snow. I shot Karumadera and Doryoson (Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple)in the rain/mist, and Nikko's Toshogu in the snow. Shooting in the snow is possibly my new favorite. Remember to pack your hand warmers, gloves are not enough 😆. So glad you got to check Nachi off your bucket list. This was spectacular. 💓
@@KirstenReusch Snow is my all time favorite. Some of my best shots in insta were in the snow. Just wish I had a license to travel via car more during winter XD
Incredible choice of music to compliment the magic of that area. I’m in love 😇
Just picked my jaw up from the floor - breathtaking 😍😍
Thank youuuuu 😊
Gotta agree with Vic that being at a place is so much better than a pic, no matter how lovely the photo. Its the best reason to go to Japan yourself.
I was there in November 2019! It's sooo beautiful, not just the pagoda and the waterfall, but also the Nachi Taisha shrine, up the mountains, with the gorgeous view from above on the surrounding mountains, it's just perfection, I loved it a lot (despite the maaaany steps to climb to reach it! Somehow nobody shows them :D )
And I agree with your friend, I also took the iconic photo from that spot, but it doesn't give the feel of the surrounding mountains and forests, it's so much better to see it in real life :)
This made me so happy. It took so long for me to get there and when I was finally there I cried on my hike, cried at the falls, cried leaving, and cried watching this video. I miss this area so much! 😭💖
Uh....I think I cried about...3 times watching this? I don't think I've been so taken aback by something so beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing this, Norm.
That’s intensely kind of you
Thanks so much~
Really
Definitely more to come
My absolute favourite soul-soothing environment. Verdant, fog-drenched, coolness. Yes!
I just can't understand how a country's beauty, culture and people have effected me so much. I will return again, and again , and again. Cheers.
My jaw dropped from the opening shot... that's stunning! Thanks for sharing.
Quite the place to be!
@@TokyoLens it's now on my bucket list, that's for sure!
Japan is the epitome of Aesthetic Beauty. Everything looks so harmonious, pleasant, clean and beautiful.
What a breathtaking first shot! That vibrant temple red orange and the gorgeous waterfall. Wow. Thanks much!
Glad you enjoyed it that much!!
Wow I'm speechless, this place is stunning
Thanks Kicch!!
I've seen "Japan's most beautiful shrine" thrown around alot... But in this case... I think you're right.
That whole area is simply stunning. And you've captured it so well Norm. Kudos!
Hailing from the Pacific Northwest of the U.S., I hasten to mention that rain is only an obstacle for the weak.
This video is achingly beautiful. Arigato gozaimasu. 🙂
IMHO The most picturesque spot on the planet❗
Absolutely breathtaking... what an incredible start to the adventure! 😍
Thank you so much for asking Victor to describe what he was feeling in that moment. A picture can speak a thousand words, but it never quite articulates the emotions of the photographer as they snapped it. I could see in his eyes how enthralled he was taking in that view, and I am so happy for him that he made it there! 💖
Beautiful edit too, along with the music it really sold the majestic surroundings of the location! I cannot wait to see where we go next with you! 😃
Thank you, guys! ☺
Thanks Toby
Really glad that you enjoyed it that much
Was just a quiet morning and I think this accurately describes the morning as it was!
The footage + music in this video is poetry in the form of a video. Just can't stop admiring it.!
This area is so breathtaking. Yet another place I have to visit once I come to Japan!
10/10 fully recommend
Beautiful landscapes, amazing cinematography, and here I am thinking how nice it would be to have one of those see-through umbrellas
LOL they’re everywhere in japan
@@TokyoLens i have noticed this and I wonder: is it because (in Tokyo anyway) there are so many things on upper floors that with a see thru umbrella you can still see where you are going without tipping the umbrella back and getting wet/getting in someone's way?
This said, Japan seems to have an awesome umbrella culture, and I don't just mean amagasa parasols. There are companies that use more ribs in their umbrellas to make them sturdier and longer lasting. (I may have 2 umbrella shops on my "next time in Tokyo" list...)
It’s just a really popular umbrella style
And I think it’s really good in a good city as crowded as Tokyo
Because even with clear umbrellas, people still bump into each other‘s umbrellas to level that you wouldn’t even begin to believe!!
I had the pleasure going to Nachi Taisha last year during the Spring to get my bucket shot. It was such an incredible and beautiful ride there. My first time driving in Japan. I can't wait to go back.
I first saw this spectacular mountain waterfall in a BBC documentary;. I was mesmerized by its serene beauty. The BBC video captured its unique beauty even better than in this video. It was taken on a sunny day, and the shrine was packed with Japanese pilgrims. One could feel what it's really like to be there in person. You could almost breathe the mountain air and experience the silence of the place as the waterfall cascaded slowly down the mountain. It was almost like heaven. I'm going to use the image of this mountain waterfall in my meditation practice to induce inner peace and tranquillity as I meditate.
Get some sleep you earned it. The shot looks so amazing and you are just fueling my desire to return to Japan. I have no idea when I'll go back or if I can actually live there, but damn it you definitely burn that fire in me to try. Cheers to you!
Really glad you enjoy it that much~
Thank you 😊
Magically beautiful place and Shrine. ⚘️
I'm not sure if you'll see this comment after 4 days, but I have to post it anyway. I, too, saved this to my personal playlist of various sites in Japan. I knew it would be a gorgeous video, but I wasn't expecting to cry through most of it. Stunning video, Norm, to say the least. I've never been to Japan, but has always wanted to go.
I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis 8 years ago (I just turned 44) and I was hoping to get to Japan before I am no longer able to walk at all. The pandemic has made that less possible. The tears were for the best video I have ever seen of this place and because of the very real chance I'll never see it in person and up close. Thank you so much for sharing it and for spending the time to do so. I am extra envious of you living there now, with less tourists milling around (tho I know it's bad for the economy, it makes for lovely visits and epic photos/videos). 💜
Be sure to come to Japan! Japan is a country where gods exist. I'm sure your illness will be improved!
Do not lose illness! We are waiting for you in Japan! （Sorry in bad english）
I didn't know about this place in Japan, it is absolutely incredible, even magical.
I was having a very stressful morning, trying to get my 3 kids set up for the first day of virtual school. Saw this video come up as a notification. Thank you for a wonderful pause to my day. This helped me calm down and relax for the moment. Please keep sharing more videos like this. Thank you.
The red and the green contrast eachother so well. The atmosphere of this area is pure ambience. This is somewhere I’d like to find inner peace.
Anytime I have hard time going to sleep I just watch this video and the vibes the music puts me in such a peaceful state and eventually to sleep. Hope to visit this place one day but until then I’ll be coming back to this video!
Their architecture is so beautiful.
I was fortunate enough to find your channel recently!
This is another great video of hidden Japan!
日本人として、こういった場所をご紹介して頂けることは、大変光栄です！
これからも応援させていただきます！
This is one of the reasons why we should all learn to love, live, and share the beauty of each others cultures. It's amazing what beauty all cultures have to offer if we just take the time and allow to see & learn without judgment.
For some reason, that was so beautiful it made me super emotional. Thank you for the video.
So awesomely beautiful..So tranquil and heavenly..😍😍
Really glad you enjoyed it that much~
Thank you
So beautifull I really wish to one day visit this place. Just watching this calms my spirit.
It’s such a worthwhile spot to hit up!!
I was at Nachi Taisha in January! I feel lucky to have been there pre COVID.
That intro! Holy shit, Norm 😍 this was high quality documentary worthy! You also chose the perfect background music to go with it.
Thank youuuu~
The king of cinematic, landscape slow-mos
From the moment this video started up until it ended, I have been in awe. Such a bubble of serenity! I think I could listen to that waterfall and watch the birds all day long there…
This is gorgeous Norm!!! You should submit it into a contest....pure beauty!!
Every time I think of Japan this is one of the shrines I picture in my head. It’s very breathtaking especially it being next to a waterfall, love how everything in Japan somehow mixes with nature providing a relaxing mood.
Great video. 👍 I’d say the rain made it even better. Looking forward to more videos from this trip, Norm.
I completely agree
Really made the atmosphere~
So beautiful and peaceful...
This literally gave me goosebumps...I'm currently saving for a trip for Feb/March 2022 and this is definitely going on my list.. I have a feeling it's going to make me cry when I get there, it just looks so beautiful and Serene
Much love from Arizona ❤️❤️
It is one of my dreams to visit Nachi Taisha. I've been to Japan twice and both times I tried to get there but something happened and couldn't. I think it's one of the most beautiful places to visit and I wish I can go there before I die, as dramatic as it sounds ♥
What a beautiful and contemplative video, Norm. So many calming shots, from drops of water to mossy rocks, miko with an umbrella to crow on a railing, and then the pullback through the torii at 3:30. Victor also seemed very happy, so glad you guys got to do this :)
The style was a bit different with less narration, but I think it worked. In a world that never stops talking, sometimes it's nice to have a bit of quiet contemplation. Great job~
Actually had all the narration....
Just... deleted it all
Felt counterproductive
Didn’t actually plan on making a vid here
Just shot the things I liked
Quietly
We barely spoke
Just enjoyed the place
Thought this represented it close enough~
@@TokyoLens yeah, it works as it is and stands on its own. The few explanations included (best vantage points, Victor's feelings) are useful and don't distract, and I think it would also be a lesser video without them. But it works well this way. :)
Gosh how beautiful! Even on my little iPad screen it’s almost overwhelming.
Wow....
stunning beautiful place, all the peace that you need, to relax.. wow.. thanks for sharing this.
What a grand for opening a new adventures, can't wait for next!🥰
Thanks so much~
Nachi Taisha is breathtaking!
Seeing that temple complex in the rain reminded me of the Ushijima Shrine near Asakusa. Found it while walking to Skytree years ago and it was a magical discovery.
Thank you so much for putting this together... the intro itself just completely took my breath away
We went to this place last year in October, worth the three hour train trip going there.
Definitely worth it
Where did you go from)
Absolutely breathtaking bi think the rain makes it even more stunning
Wow what a fantastic place! thank you for posting this video. I grew up in Japan and never knew this place. It's total Hikyou 秘境（secret place). I definitely want to visit there next time I visit Japan!
Normally I like a blue sky but this shrine looked so good in the rain and mist! The color of the shrine really popped against the grey light of the day.
This gives me a very relaxing, peaceful feeling.
Loved this place. I visited in March, 2018 and the spring flowers were beautiful. It's quite easy (a bit long though) to reach from Osaka with a direct train to the local bus that heads directly to the site. I'd recommend walking down the mountain through the trees for different views of the mountains. The path leads to a bus stop for the train station.
Absolutely stunning.
I don't know what got to me more, the rain/mist falling at 0:17 or the slow-mo falls at 0:36. Both shots looked incredible.
You just can't get enough of Japanese shrines. Everything is so stunning. ❣️❣️❣️👌
That view is simply astounding. Thank you for sharing it with all of us - I hope to visit it myself someday!
Hope you get there!!
I hardly ever comment on videos but thank you for showing me all of the beautiful things, that I will never see in person.
When I went to Japan, this shrine was the highest on my list. But then again, just how remote it is and how hard it is to get to, I had to scratch it from my plans because I didn't have enough time. Next time though, this will be my number one priority.
Wow, that was absolutely beautiful. How have I lived in Japan for 20 years and not known about this place?? And it’s only a couple hours drive from where I live! (Mie prefecture)
Thank you for introducing this place, I will check it out soon!
Just how beautiful is that place! It's incredible!
when the rain fell the colors became more intense, perfect!
Ah! So here's my answer! So glad you didn't make me wait several videos to find out. 😆 It's just absolutely beautiful! I would definitely love to see this in person one day.
It’s a bit of a trek to get there
But very very worth it!!
And believe it or not... this isn’t even the best vid coming lol
another beautiful place in japan for sure.. sweet video
Be proud of the beautiful angles and shots you take.
I was here a few years ago. Till today this stands out as my number 1 location in Japan. The mystic vibes you get with the altitude & waterfall is like a stairway to heaven.
Beautiful cinematic experience, very well shot.
Wow, just wow. I‘m honestly speechless, it’s really really beautiful. Thank you for making this video! I hope that one day I can somehow get up there and see it with my own eyes. The cloudy/rainy weather kinda gave the shrine a really dreamlike atmosphere, love it!
Awww thank you so much~
one of the favorite places in Japan that I have been to. I stood on top of the wall for about 10 minutes just waiting for the entrance of the shrine to be clear of people so i could get nice shot. Just hoping I wouldn't fall the whole time :) But didn't fall, got a great shot, and have a poster sized print hanging in my living room.
thanks for sharing, gave me flashbacks.
Loved the video. I am in Kyoto now. Enjoy your travels. 56th country for me and it continues.
So beautiful! The perfect video to pair with my morning coffee. ☕
A little short for coffee
Might need to watch it twice lol 😉
@@TokyoLens Haha, well a good start anyhow. Then I watched some older vids 😊
i remember the first time i watched this video and being absolutely starstruck that a place like this actually exists. this seems like it's perfectly cut from a movie with the stark contrast between the shrine and the waterfall. another gorgeous place added to my japan bucketlist!
Oh wow, this is amazing and the music just added to the ambience of the footage.
A must go to if I ever make it to Japan .
You’ll make it!!
For sure~
Glad you enjoyed this
So glad I'm watching this channel. These views are a scene of beauty.
I literally shed a tear while I was looking at the breathtaking view 🥺Japan is really a great place to visit 🥲❤️
Your filming is wah much more better than today's films
Stunning videography as always Norm! That sense of tranquillity and calmness really came through the video, it really does look like a spot where fables and folktales are set in.
Honest not hard when the spot is this beautiful~
Thank you so much!
3:29 Stairs in Japan
That place is gorgeous.
Breathtaking views! Thank you for sharing.
I was there in 2015. Watching the video almost I feel as if I'm re-living my experience! Amazing nature, amazing architecture, friendly people! 💕🇯🇵
this place looks so incredibly serene, I can't help but imagine myself waking up there to be greeted by the mountains, I also absolutely love the clouds they add so much atmosphere and the mountain that are engulfed im them remind me of my home. Great video and absolutely beautiful shots.
Been wanting to get there the first time I saw the picture years ago. I've been avoiding Wakayama ever since then, purely so I can head to Nachi to do the place justice. Figured I may as well do the Kumano Kodo as well while I'm at it! Hopefully that day will come soon.
So worth the visit!!
Going to have to go back just for the Trap at some point!
Stunning.....
Real question, when are you going to start doing documentaries? I could watch this video for hours. It is so artistic the way the video came out. Ty
Real answer:
Saving up for a proper cinema camera
Keep loosing footage and audio with my DSLRs 😔
This video was just made out of scraps of personal footage, but should have been at least 3x the length! .... had things gone more smoothly lol 🙄
Gimme a little more time to save up!!
One of the best times of the year to visit IMO. I went about four years ago during the early part of June and while yes we were wet and it was humid as heck, it was mostly empty and truly magical! Can't wait to go back.
This is so relaxing and beautiful!! Best way to start my Sunday morning, thank you Norm💗
Thanks for watching
Just passing time while on quarantine when I discovered your channel and watched the 1st reccommended video of your channel. (The man living alone on an abandoned school). And I gotta say I appreciate you guys. I always loved Japan and this video inspired me more to work hard on my college and save up money to go there in the future.
I can't imagine how did they built such a beautiful shrine at such a unique PLC