48 Hours Exploring Japan's Hidden Countryside | With a Catch...
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- Japan's countryside is filled with hidden gems, adventures, and countless places to go. So I grabbed myself an RV and hit the road (yes... an RV in Japan lol). And this is 48 hours exploring Japan's Countryside.
PS... Gujo hachiman may be my new favorite place in all of Japan.
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Thanks a million for the shout out man! Looking forward to seeing you down in Kagoshima again soon. Great camper van 😉
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You know… if you like those awesome documentaries!! 😉
@@TokyoLens Norm, I had so much fun on this trip! When’s the next one?
Sooner than you think 😏
Check your phone…
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@@TokyoLens subbed after the livestream and it IS fantastic 👏 yay! 👀 for upcoming adventures
Those fences are snow fences. They help prevent drifting snow during winter.
😀
Was going to write the same. Google says it is called „avalanche protection“ in English 😅
@@TokyoLens Those fences are quite common in Norway whenever there is a town below steep hills. The prevent big snowdrifts that can cause avlanches from building up. They save lives.
Sooo, not to protect against Titan Cows. Got it. 😆
Heh, I knew someone else would have already posted that. There are snow fences all over in the Western USA snowy states.
The old man's grin when he tells you "the birds that fly here." 😂😂
If someone ever interviews me I will give responses like that old man 💜
Ikr lol 😂
When foreign tourists think of Japan, they usually think of the big cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, etc. But it's the countryside where the hidden gems are found. The people are extremely nice and warm, historical buildings are everywhere, nice sceneries, great food, etc. Thanks for this video!!
Thanks for always being here!!
There was one person who actually lived in the southern parts of Japan and kept complaining about it. They didn't speak good Japanese at first, were really emotional, and judged the entire country on that one experience. It's like judging the entire USA based on Detroit.
I’ve always wanted to visit the countryside of japan
@@AdachiCabbage if by "southern" you mean Okinawa, I would be so shocked because of how it's so overrun with foreigners from the military bases.
i second this so hard - cities tend to be overrated but the real stuff is in the less populated areas. this is true for basically any country
WOOOO!!! Believe it or not... this is actually the behind the scenes for a MUCH bigger adventure 😉
How about you? Would YOU drive that RV through the narrow roads of Japan?
Let us know and Join the conversation in the comments section below!! *LONGGGGG LIVESTREAM OF THIS AREA ON TOKYO LENS EXPLORE!!* ruclips.net/video/S5qGWHDNUcE/видео.html
Hi! Beautiful trail! Can you please share the route or the name of the trail? 🙏
I personally wouldn't want to do the driving but would love to visit the area
@@Y3riel lol 😂 literally did 😜
Answer to the fences...they are snow fences so that the snow drifts on them and not into unwanted areas and more then likely also as a snow anchor to guard against avalanches
@@shawnchamberlin4451 yep. snow fences, that's why they're built so sturdy. you see them in places like Wyoming sometimes... it keeps the drifts from piling up where you don't want them.
"Not in a people mood" as someone who's been working in a supermarket over the pandemic, I felt that 😂
Anyway I desperately want to visit Gifu now so thanks for the adventure!!
Same!
@Kris Cetinski I work at a supermarket too so same! I'm honestly just happy I got through another Thanksgiving without losing my mind.
Nature nood
I love the camper van videos. And this new one is a definite step up.
Massive step up lol
These countryside excursions of Japan are what I dream of doing one day. I just feel that I'm getting too old now lol. Thanks Norm!
Thanks for being here!!
This channel is underrated, I can say that for sure. I mean just look at this Man's Hardwork, from editing to providing us to amazing shots..👏👏👏
Great work.
As soon as you started exploring that area, I imagined that it was growing up and visiting places like that which would have inspired the creators of Zelda. It was really cool to hear you guys comment a little later that you both were getting Zelda vibes.
I feel happier every time I click on a Tokyo Lens video. Literally, quite literally, never disappoints. Thanks for the awesome content as always Norm!
Japan... hiking... Norm's knowledge... sounds like a good day out to me. I swear Japan is just 2,000 miles of sheer beauty, thanks for showing us more of it! :)
and oh hey, Mitch is here. Big fan of the People of Kagoshima channel.
Hahaha feels that way sometimes
Agreed, it feel like it's true...
That place with the creek and the koi in it just within arms reach from the pathway looks magical. I don't know any other places where that would work aside from Japan. I wish I would be able to visit, and hopefully live there, someday in the near future.
5:38 "I'm not in a people mood" How I feel everyday 😌😂
These are my favorite videos of you! I just can't wait till I can go back to Japan again! You've given me a lot of ideas for things to visit when I'll go back!😁
When I was a child I head a weird fascination with walking over different types of ground, and especially with hopping over stones in a river. This video reminded me of that and I can totally share your excitement over that place! :D
Also I love how you always enjoy everything around you so much! So many positive vibes in your videos 💕
8:01 the monkey just chilling there :)
21:19 that house is so pretty!
the town is so beautiful! I'd love to go there someday
Man, Japan is such a beautiful place, and Norm's photography is splendid
Ayyy another episode of exploring Japan’s beautiful countryside ✨ That camper van reminded me of the one you took a couple years ago with the Tokyo Creative crew to watch the fireworks at the big fireworks festival in Suwako 😃
Hahaha I LOVE that you remember that
Made my day
Not just a bird! It’s golden eagles they were trying to capture! 🦅!! Inuwashi in Japanese.
And I wanna see it someday😊
And I thought it was a pillow or something when I saw Mitch was lying down on a bed😂
I really love this video! Japanese countryside is like a treasure chest, full of things that you weren't expecting to find :D I cannot wait for the next video with Mitch!
Next one is gonna be a bit of a big one!!
I loved Mitch’s pokémon onesie. And that village really did look like a Zelda game! Excellent choice of quirky music 😁
omg I want that camper ban🥺I'm always excited to watch your videos
thank you for the awesome video as always😊💕
Haha thanks Emi
Was a TON of fun to travel in it!
Hope you get a chance sometime!
Mountain towns are so nice. Always fun to watch you get lost in back streets and just explore.
I’m not gonna lie Norm. I extremely appreciate your content. It’s been a amazing time watching your channel grow and the information you willingly share with everyone is top notch man.
You have the BEST sense of direction
I love your energy in this video! And thank you for asking what they were taking pictures of, we love seeing you speak japanese with the locals.
Please do a cooking series with mitch
Norms videos are the absolute best. So therapeutic and beautiful. I can’t wait to travel through Japan one day ❤️
Hey Norm. I really like and appreciate your vids bro.
Please don't ever stop making them man.
Thanks so much!
Mitch: I have never seen Norm so taken with a place
Norm: literally jumping around like a 7 year old in the background
I can see that 😅 I want to go visit there too!! (Mitch saying it looks like a Zelda game SOLD ME)
LOL was an easy sale~
Adorable!
"Standing on a mountain mood". I felt that. It is a real mood.
Oh my gosh, what a fantastic trip!I love the castle in the sky, the little town with the quaint back streets, and the creek with the fish! Pretty sweet camper van! The views were amazing, the food looked delicious, beer is always a plus, and can't go wrong with Cheetos. Thanks for the grand adventure!
Absolutely love the soundtrack
The scenery and views throughout this video were absolutely stunning! Just what I needed to start my day. :) Very glad to see you eating a real meal! Also... those pjs... that was awesome.
Hahaha best PJs ever 😂
What a great video! Those "giant cow " fences are to help hold back snow. We have them here in the US where I live. Ours though are usually on the sides of roads to help keep back snow.
Loved all of this! That area looks like such an amazing and friendly place to visit! Driving down that mountain with the RV would have stressed me out. But such gorgeous views, so definitely worth it. Thanks for bringing us along.
Hahaha it was a rough drive but fun~
Our friends brought us to Gujo Castle in 2019 and we loved it! Wish we explored the town more though. Thanks for sharing this!
These countryside video's really show another side of the big crowded Japan, also such a nice view from the mountains
Ok Norm, there's so many things to unpack here! I love the excitement you and Mitch shared about Gujo. I was already planning to visit on my next trip, but now I want to even more! I love the channeling of the Avengers at the end of the video...lol! I also believe Mitch may be right, they are either wind breaks or perhaps avalanche barriers. Thank's so much for sharing this, it really made my day!
Man these 24 minutes just flew by :(
Loved it. Immersive as always
Great video! Mitch is back, the views are spectacular, and the photos at the end are funny!!🧡🧡
Glad you enjoyed it!!
@@TokyoLens ❤️
Another great video! And the clip of Stuffing face with コストコ Pizza was priceless!
Everything was perfect about the video, it made me so happy, County sides are truly the gem of Japan, thanks to mitch who made this journey a memorable one ❤️
I think one of the best things in life is just enjoy it as it is, on the go, and you do it a lot. I really like your style, keep going
adding this to the next itinerary! i always get secondhand happiness seeing you get so excited about a place 😭
The drone shots in this video were incredible, I loved the one of the castle. Loved the video, keep up the great work Norm !! 😁
That closing shot. . . . . . . . . . . I love it!
okay, booking my ticket for next year right this moment. this sold me instantly
I have binge watch a lot of your rural/country side area videos. This place is probably my favorite. This is legit a place I would love to live. I seen the walk around live stream of this town and that was whole lot of yes and more yes.
I've been binging on your videos all morning. I think I found a new favorite channel.
8:01 Monkeh watching birds, yes? 😂
I think that those big "cow fences" is to hinder snow from blowing to what ever direction. I have seen similar things along roads in northern Japan and they are to stop snow from blowing up on the road.
Beautiful area Norm, those mountains are so amazing 💗
This view is amazing, going hiking and camping on Japanese mountains is a dream of mine, it really makes me happy to look at that view even if it's through a screen
Thank you so much for creating content my dad and I can watch together! It means a lot 😀
Thank you so much for that kindness
Possibly the most beautiful Japanese place I’ve seen you explore. Love it. 👍🏻
"Is it safe?"
"There's a fence."
Jep, this is a TokyoLens video xD Loved it, absolutely delightful. This video was so much fun to watch, thank you for this! I really fell in love with Gujo Hachiman while watching, it's so beautiful. Also, this video is a good example of why you should always watch a TokyoLens video til the very end :'D ((I'm very hungry now, thank you very much xD))
I'm one of those who doesnt watch your videos the moment it's uploaded not because I'm not looking forward to it but instead cause it's so special that I usually save it for later to watch while I'm eating dinner or snacking away at 3am, I hope that makes sense, love your videos! おつかれさま！😎
This made me smile so much. The views were captivating, like one of those paintings where the more you look, the more you find.
Loved the ending, perfect contrast, like a slow exhale.
Norm is like a big kid XD His excitement for the little things is the best!
Absolutely LOVED that video! This town and surroundings are just gorgeous! Great job Norm!!
such a fun video!!! having Mitch in the video just brings Norm to a whole new energy. Tokyo Lens cooking is another channel i could definitely watch!
That VIEW!!! So incredible!
I’m really excited to see your videos in the more remote locations of Japan. I can’t drive (I have no depth perception so it’s a terrifying prospect) so I’d genuinely never get to experience these trips personally. The camper looks really cozy and well appointed! I love that you capture remote areas as well as densely populated spots such as Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka on the Explore channel too. This was super fun and warm video!
I keep coming back for your edits and super positive attitude. Absolutely love the content and your friend was a joy as well.
*sigh* Gujo hachiman a place that has been on my want to visit places for years! It looks so beautiful. Glad to see a little more of it again.
Norm mate I know I say this under most of your videos but your background music selection is always on point. It makes your videos stand out so much from everyone else’s
Plethora .. my new favourite word. Such a beautiful place.
Love the camper van! Dreaming of spending a few months exploring the wilds of Japan in one of those and hopefully not encountering any bears 😂
It's something so cool to see ojii saans up in the hills with their whole camera setup capturing birds.
Thank you so much Norm and Mitch for taking us to gorgeous places off the beaten path and letting us live vicariously through you and your adventures! I can't wait to visit some of these places when all the craziness ends!! Thanks again!
Wow, everytime I watch your videos, there is this specific delight and it feels like my spririt is being lifted! Such a delight, from the places your visiting to your enthusiasm and the your presentation. great videos, Norm! I'm loving it!
Ever since i watched your first video i fell in love with how you explore the streets and country sides. It made me fall in love with japan more. Thank you for these kind of vids i hope you keep mesmerizing us woth your contents. Love from Philippines
Love the video Norm! Thanks for showing us Japan in a different perspective. Can't wait to be back in Japan. 🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵
Thanks for being here!!
That last shot of you and Mitch eating Costco pizza is such an awesome one. It reminds me of going to costco after college to have pizza and hotdogs with my friends. Good times
Man, those hidden alley ways! I'm a huge sucker for those. Just feels lived-in and cared by the folks there. With my curiosity, I wouldn't have left a stone unturned in terms of exploration.
I really want to visit this place! It looks how I envision rural Japan perfectly. Also, I love the outro clip....just 2 bros smashing down a couple of slices.
I absolutely love your hesitancy on narrow/steep steps. Its 10000% relatable lmao 🤣
you always look with such a good mood! ありがとうございます
The castle was beautiful, it definitely is better seeing it from far away.
Thank you for all the videos and insight into japanese culture,i've been wanting to visit japan for about half my life and i'm really looking forward to it,hopefully the world is in a better place next year and i'll finally be able to! Thanks once again for being funny and entertaining
That place is beautiful! The warning about bears lol seems like a staple in Tokyo Lens exploration videos (except when in cities unless....). The view from up high looks really good but it also seem scary to be that high. Those photographers at the very edge are so dedicated and brave and it makes me wonder how long they've been doing that to not feel fear. Old backstreets have this strange refreshing feel to them whenever I watch your streams just walking along it. I don't know why but it makes me feel like I wanna walk around aimlessly outside, too.
There are so many stingers lol. That's why one should never stop watching until youtube recommends the next video.
Love the ways of Norm while cooking nabe, just tearing up the cabbage with the hands 🙌
I was trying to find this video for the past day to rewatch it. You have no idea how MUCH I love that Gujo Hachiman area, it looks like everything I expect out of the japanese countryside. So beautiful, both in nature and in architecture, just reminds me of some anime movies I adore. Just because of the area, this is prob on my top 5 favorite Tokyo Lens Videos, not even joking.
Oh my goodness! There is so much in this video, all the views are stunning! You caught a wild Mitch! I loved the comeback of cooking with Norm! The fence is definitely for giant cows! And I must complain and express my upset at what Mitch did to a slice of pizza 😢 😆
That statement about castles was so accurate! Unless it is a super fancy castle like Heimeji, or you have a historical interest in it, they really are a part of the landscape!
Some of my favorite travel moments are those ones when you pause to talk to a stranger about something you don't understand. Always interesting.
Great video! So much talent with the shots you captured. The ending scene at Costco is so contemporary
Absolutely awesome video of an equally awesome place. Loved my adventures in Gujo a few years back but this really makes me want to return. The people there were unbelievably friendly - we couldn’t work out why more people don’t visit the area. The livestream was great too.
What an amazing place! And that camper rocked!
I love the Costco pizza eating outro! lmao! Beautiful work, Norm!
what an excellent slice of life shot at the end
Great video, I liked music you used too
What a video! 1. That view! Wow! 2. Those are some good scissors 3. That river side!
It's just bombarded by amzingness. bam love bam love bam love!
Im having an amazing time watching this… it’s so beautiful
Norm your timing is perfect and man those views thanks for letting us tag on
I love your cinematography. I also loved the dynamic between you and Mitch that I went searching for the live stream. Binge watch time 👀
Haha I loved the photos at the end :D Gujo hachiman is gorgeous!
this trip with mitch looks to be a banger. cant wait to see the full one.
Also that hiace-based RV looks to be huge....I'm more comfortable with the smaller kei-car type you got last time.
Norm your adventures always make me smile and feel a little jealous! Hi from Australia 🇦🇺
That is the single coolest camper/rv vehicle I’ve seen. I so very much want one. Also those fences are for snow/wind