A big thank you to everyone for watching and supporting our videos! ❤Because of you, we have the opportunity to travel and promote these beautiful locations in Japan’s countryside. We’ve just started to move into our new house, so stay tuned for a house tour next video!
Hi guys, delighted to see you engaging with your first ‘company’ for a video. It looks like a great place to stay and also an interesting town to explore. I had seen a couple of videos on Ueda before and it always looked like somewhere that I’d visit if I were to come to Japan. I love the castle towns, the history is always fascinating to me. Congratulations on signing the contract and the impending move into your new home. Very much looking forward to seeing which one you went for 😊 Thank you for sharing this excellent video with everyone, I’m really looking forward to more of Japan away from the bigger cities. Best wishes to the two of you and have a wonderful weekend 🏴🇦🇺🇯🇵😊
Thank you as always for your lovely comment! That's interesting to hear you've seen Ueda in a few other videos. It doesn't have as many historical sites compared to cities like Kyoto, but if visiting somewhere with a more relaxed pace and less crowds is what you're looking for, it's great! Best wishes to you too, have a lovely weekend! 😊
@@RoyandAimee hi guys thank you also for the lovely reply 😊 I forgot to mention that the cherry and apple blossoms are currently out here too. Something I’ve always liked about Japan is all the festivals that take place throughout the year, the cherry blossom festival is obviously a huge thing there and it also seems to have a real air of authenticity to it. There are a few places in the UK that highlight their cherry blossom trees but it’s only a tiny amount in comparison. I also really liked the local pubs you went into as well, the food looks fantastic and I love the intimate atmosphere that they have. 😊
Ooh it’s interesting that you mention apple blossoms as we saw some flowering trees we’d never seen before the other day and we were wondering if they were apple blossoms - most likely! I imagine the UK must have a lot of lovely blooms in spring 🌸 That’s easily one of our favorite things about Japan, how they celebrate each season. It really makes you feel like you’ve enjoyed each year to the full. Yes the pubs were a fantastic mix of local and authentic but still accessible. Sometimes it can be a bit intimidating when the menu is only in Japanese 😅
@@RoyandAimee hi guys, yes spring really is taking hold here now. The bluebells are currently out too (they, like a lot of wildflowers are protected by law), they look amazing when they’re in big patches in the grasslands and woodland areas. One area that is particularly stunning that’s local to me is Whitwell Woods, it’s a only a few miles from me which again is great having it on my ‘doorstep’ 😊 Yes I can imagine it may get a little intimidating in the pubs, your Japanese always sounds so good though and I imagine being willing to learn and speak the language goes well with local people. Have a great remainder of the week.
Bluebells look like a beautiful flower to see. They remind me a little of nemophila here in Japan - the shape and flower is completely different haha but the way they coat the ground in big patches is similar - and spectacular! Whitwell Woods looks like a lovely place to spend some time. We've been trying our best with Japanese! 💪 But yes the Japanese people are incredibly kind and patient so that helps a lot when speaking 😊
I like the interior design of this onsen ryokan. It's traditional yet modern at the same time. I am going to decorate my house under this theme. Thank you for the video!
Thank you so much for watching! Yeah, isn't it such a lovely style? Having a house decorated like this would make the best home atmosphere ever! We should do the same with our new house too 🤔
What luxury in such a beautiful setting. The gardens are gorgeous How lucky you are to get an opportunity to experience this. Lovely area, a must to explore ❤
Hi there! Because the baths are private onsens that means the well known tattoo bans (usually) don't apply. This (usually) only applies to public onsens - also when we were there filming the staff running the Inn were absolutely delightful and very open minded people. I think you'd safely be able to book in and have a fantastic Onsen experience :)
Hi Roy & Aimee, My partner and I have booked our honeymoon trip to Japan from mid June to early July. We want to spend a couple of days in Tokoyo but then hire a van and travel the countryside. What places do you recommend we visit? Is the weather in June still tolerable for hiking? We are outdoor people and love to explore nature and culture.
Hi there! Congratulations on your upcoming wedding and honeymoon! That time of year is usually rainy season in Japan but it varies year to year how long it lasts and how much rain there is. The temperature is warm (around 25-30 degrees celsius during the day) but not unbearable like the end of July and August. The humidity is generally high though. If you’re doing hikes higher up in the alps, you should be quite okay temperature-wise. We did this hike in the central alps at the end of June: ruclips.net/video/fw_iFr7fyZs/видео.htmlsi=B1-SOnIKPdLTBRVl Hopefully it gives you an idea of the conditions at that time of year. If you’re starting from Tokyo, a nice loop you could do is up through Saitama to Gunma, Nagano, maybe Gifu if there’s time and back through Yamanashi where Mt. Fuji is. This will give you a really nice selection of both nature and culture. If you’re doing a shorter trip of just a few days, you could do a smaller loop like around the Mt. Fuji area and Izu.
@@RoyandAimee Thank you for replying!! We appreciate your response. My partner lived in Darwin for 10 years and recently moved to Melbourne (last 2 years) so I'm sure he will appreciate being in the hot and humid again. This will be my third trip to Japan (mostly tourist city activities) and my partner's first.We have something similar planned but in the reverse! We're going for 21 days (2-3) days in Tokyo. We have initially planned to drive from Tokyo towards Joren Falls, catch the ferry across to Ise-Shima National Park, up to Osaka and Kyoto, drive around Lake Biwa into Nagoya, Gifu, Nagano, Gunma and back through Yamanashi. Do you think this is too much? Driving much be too much so our other option is to drive the alps and bullet train to Kyoto/Osaka for 2-3 days. I have binged watched all your countryside and hiking videos and have noted down so many places for us to visit. The '10 BEAUTIFUL Day Hikes in Japan' videos was very useful
@@RoyandAimee Oh 1 more question. What clothes/brands do you recommend for hiking? In most of your videos your both hiking in long sleeve clothing which makes sense. Do you recommend buying when we arrive in Japan or in Australia?
@@lanah7471 Ooh that's so interesting! Roy also lived in Darwin for 5 years so he can definitely relate to it being hot and humid! Hmm it certainly is a lot of places that you'll be ticking off but honestly it depends how fast you guys like to travel. On our very first three week van trip in Japan, we went from Tokyo all the way to the island of Shikoku and back so it's certainly doable. But if you want to spend a few days in each place with less driving, then doing the second option could work too. I'm so glad you've been finding the videos useful! Thanks so much for watching! For hiking gear, we have a mix from the brand Kathmandu that we picked up in Aus, and Montbell, which is a reasonably priced outdoor brand in Japan. Either works quite well. It probably just depends whether you want to be worrying about picking the gear up once you land or having it ready before you leave.
@@RoyandAimee Hi Aimee & Roy, I am looking at a campsite called Hokuryuko Camping Ground and there are blog posts on the TokyoCheapo website but for some reason the webpage will not load for me. Are you able to share the information on those links or give me some information about the site? I have not had much luck with Google Maps or Google.
Hello! You can get there via a 30 minute train from Ueda Station to Bessho Onsen Station. Just make sure to plan ahead a little as the train only comes every ~40 mins to 1 hour.
A big thank you to everyone for watching and supporting our videos! ❤Because of you, we have the opportunity to travel and promote these beautiful locations in Japan’s countryside. We’ve just started to move into our new house, so stay tuned for a house tour next video!
Thank you for your video
It looks so peaceful. My husband and I want to visit all the prefectures so I’ll have to add this onto our list.
Ooh what a wonderful goal to strive for! Have you already visited Japan before then? This one will certainly give you a peaceful stay 😊
We can definitely recommend it! Oooh, how many prefectures have you been to so far?
Hi guys, delighted to see you engaging with your first ‘company’ for a video. It looks like a great place to stay and also an interesting town to explore.
I had seen a couple of videos on Ueda before and it always looked like somewhere that I’d visit if I were to come to Japan. I love the castle towns, the history is always fascinating to me.
Congratulations on signing the contract and the impending move into your new home. Very much looking forward to seeing which one you went for 😊
Thank you for sharing this excellent video with everyone, I’m really looking forward to more of Japan away from the bigger cities. Best wishes to the two of you and have a wonderful weekend 🏴🇦🇺🇯🇵😊
Thank you as always for your lovely comment! That's interesting to hear you've seen Ueda in a few other videos. It doesn't have as many historical sites compared to cities like Kyoto, but if visiting somewhere with a more relaxed pace and less crowds is what you're looking for, it's great!
Best wishes to you too, have a lovely weekend! 😊
@@RoyandAimee hi guys thank you also for the lovely reply 😊
I forgot to mention that the cherry and apple blossoms are currently out here too. Something I’ve always liked about Japan is all the festivals that take place throughout the year, the cherry blossom festival is obviously a huge thing there and it also seems to have a real air of authenticity to it. There are a few places in the UK that highlight their cherry blossom trees but it’s only a tiny amount in comparison.
I also really liked the local pubs you went into as well, the food looks fantastic and I love the intimate atmosphere that they have.
😊
Ooh it’s interesting that you mention apple blossoms as we saw some flowering trees we’d never seen before the other day and we were wondering if they were apple blossoms - most likely! I imagine the UK must have a lot of lovely blooms in spring 🌸
That’s easily one of our favorite things about Japan, how they celebrate each season. It really makes you feel like you’ve enjoyed each year to the full.
Yes the pubs were a fantastic mix of local and authentic but still accessible. Sometimes it can be a bit intimidating when the menu is only in Japanese 😅
@@RoyandAimee hi guys, yes spring really is taking hold here now. The bluebells are currently out too (they, like a lot of wildflowers are protected by law), they look amazing when they’re in big patches in the grasslands and woodland areas. One area that is particularly stunning that’s local to me is Whitwell Woods, it’s a only a few miles from me which again is great having it on my ‘doorstep’ 😊
Yes I can imagine it may get a little intimidating in the pubs, your Japanese always sounds so good though and I imagine being willing to learn and speak the language goes well with local people.
Have a great remainder of the week.
Bluebells look like a beautiful flower to see. They remind me a little of nemophila here in Japan - the shape and flower is completely different haha but the way they coat the ground in big patches is similar - and spectacular! Whitwell Woods looks like a lovely place to spend some time.
We've been trying our best with Japanese! 💪 But yes the Japanese people are incredibly kind and patient so that helps a lot when speaking 😊
I like the interior design of this onsen ryokan. It's traditional yet modern at the same time. I am going to decorate my house under this theme. Thank you for the video!
Thank you so much for watching! Yeah, isn't it such a lovely style? Having a house decorated like this would make the best home atmosphere ever! We should do the same with our new house too 🤔
What luxury in such a beautiful setting. The gardens are gorgeous How lucky you are to get an opportunity to experience this.
Lovely area, a must to explore ❤
Very lucky indeed! We can easily do day trips around the area next time you're here! 🥰
Very nice,
enjoy guys
GOD BLESS you both
always ♥️
Thank you so much ❤️
I like your blue headband, Aimee!😄👍 This video reminded me of the Japanese atmosphere. Thanks, Roy and Aimee!
Aww thanks Ken! ☺️
Glad you were able to soak in the Japanese vibes :D
Dudeeee your Japanese accent is super natural
Did you just "日本語上手" me??? 😂
I hope one day you visit Tateshina … I am envious of the yummy foods !! Enjoy ☺️
Ooh that’s so close to us! I think we’ll definitely get there at some point 😊
Looks amazing 😍 Hope to see more videos like this soon!!
Thanks Jane for the lovely comment! 😊
Such a beautiful place to relax and enjoy. ❤
There were even other people there on a "work-cations"! What a place to work, am i right?
Thank you so much for watching and the lovely comment 🤗
Happy for you guys! And the place looks really nice!
Thank you! 😊
Great video. Thank you for sharing. 👍27
Thank you for your kind comment and for watching!
I was surprised that the man at the izakaya was so native Japanese.
"Native" might be an overstatement 😅 Just enough Japanese knowledge to chat with the lovely locals :D
@@RoyandAimee Your Japanese pronunciation is perfect. The stuffs in Izakaya must have felt the same feeling as mine.
Quick question: are they tattoo friendly? Couldn't find on their website and hoping to have the chance to enjoy an Onsen experience!
Hi there! Because the baths are private onsens that means the well known tattoo bans (usually) don't apply. This (usually) only applies to public onsens - also when we were there filming the staff running the Inn were absolutely delightful and very open minded people. I think you'd safely be able to book in and have a fantastic Onsen experience :)
@@RoyandAimee Thank you! Looking forward to it :)
Hi Roy & Aimee,
My partner and I have booked our honeymoon trip to Japan from mid June to early July. We want to spend a couple of days in Tokoyo but then hire a van and travel the countryside. What places do you recommend we visit? Is the weather in June still tolerable for hiking? We are outdoor people and love to explore nature and culture.
Hi there! Congratulations on your upcoming wedding and honeymoon!
That time of year is usually rainy season in Japan but it varies year to year how long it lasts and how much rain there is. The temperature is warm (around 25-30 degrees celsius during the day) but not unbearable like the end of July and August. The humidity is generally high though.
If you’re doing hikes higher up in the alps, you should be quite okay temperature-wise. We did this hike in the central alps at the end of June: ruclips.net/video/fw_iFr7fyZs/видео.htmlsi=B1-SOnIKPdLTBRVl Hopefully it gives you an idea of the conditions at that time of year.
If you’re starting from Tokyo, a nice loop you could do is up through Saitama to Gunma, Nagano, maybe Gifu if there’s time and back through Yamanashi where Mt. Fuji is. This will give you a really nice selection of both nature and culture. If you’re doing a shorter trip of just a few days, you could do a smaller loop like around the Mt. Fuji area and Izu.
@@RoyandAimee Thank you for replying!! We appreciate your response. My partner lived in Darwin for 10 years and recently moved to Melbourne (last 2 years) so I'm sure he will appreciate being in the hot and humid again. This will be my third trip to Japan (mostly tourist city activities) and my partner's first.We have something similar planned but in the reverse! We're going for 21 days (2-3) days in Tokyo. We have initially planned to drive from Tokyo towards Joren Falls, catch the ferry across to Ise-Shima National Park, up to Osaka and Kyoto, drive around Lake Biwa into Nagoya, Gifu, Nagano, Gunma and back through Yamanashi.
Do you think this is too much? Driving much be too much so our other option is to drive the alps and bullet train to Kyoto/Osaka for 2-3 days.
I have binged watched all your countryside and hiking videos and have noted down so many places for us to visit. The '10 BEAUTIFUL Day Hikes in Japan' videos was very useful
@@RoyandAimee Oh 1 more question. What clothes/brands do you recommend for hiking? In most of your videos your both hiking in long sleeve clothing which makes sense. Do you recommend buying when we arrive in Japan or in Australia?
@@lanah7471 Ooh that's so interesting! Roy also lived in Darwin for 5 years so he can definitely relate to it being hot and humid!
Hmm it certainly is a lot of places that you'll be ticking off but honestly it depends how fast you guys like to travel. On our very first three week van trip in Japan, we went from Tokyo all the way to the island of Shikoku and back so it's certainly doable. But if you want to spend a few days in each place with less driving, then doing the second option could work too.
I'm so glad you've been finding the videos useful! Thanks so much for watching!
For hiking gear, we have a mix from the brand Kathmandu that we picked up in Aus, and Montbell, which is a reasonably priced outdoor brand in Japan. Either works quite well. It probably just depends whether you want to be worrying about picking the gear up once you land or having it ready before you leave.
@@RoyandAimee Hi Aimee & Roy, I am looking at a campsite called Hokuryuko Camping Ground and there are blog posts on the TokyoCheapo website but for some reason the webpage will not load for me.
Are you able to share the information on those links or give me some information about the site? I have not had much luck with Google Maps or Google.
hello guys, how to get from Bessho to Ueda? by bus?
Hello! You can get there via a 30 minute train from Ueda Station to Bessho Onsen Station. Just make sure to plan ahead a little as the train only comes every ~40 mins to 1 hour.