Beyond Tokyo: My 11 Favorite Lesser-Known Spots in Japan
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Japan is one of my favorite countries to travel to and having been there for 15 times, we've managed to explore quite a bit of this country.
And so, in this video, I'm going to share with you some of our favorite 11 best lesser-known destinations in Japan, really getting off the beaten path outside of the standard Tokyo day trips.
Nara, you can totally take a train, too. We're going to go to the next spot on our list, number six, which is another spot that you can take a train to.
All right, fellow explorers. Always great hanging out with you. As usual, I won't say goodbye because I'll see you in the next video.
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Think you’ve seen all of Japan? Think again. While Tokyo and Kyoto get all the glory, the real magic happens when you hop off the beaten path. In this video, I’m taking you to 11 of my absolute favorite "hidden gem" locations—from retro seaside towns and volcanic peaks to ancient samurai villages and geothermal wonderlands. Whether you're a first-time visitor looking to escape the crowds or a seasoned traveler looking for your next adventure, these spots prove there is so much more to Japan than just neon lights and busy intersections. ✅ Watch the full videos of each of these destinations in this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOVadUHX1B-ItFDygvdF2A853JOEYS8NH TABLE OF CONTENTS: 00:00 - Introduction 00:56 - Atami 07:00 - Ito and Izu (Mt. Omuro) 12:05 - Fuji Five Lakes 19:07 - Yamadera Temple 26:12 - Nara 33:01 - Ouchijuku 39:07 - Beppu 43:57 - Shirakawa-go 49:32 - Kanazawa 54:34 - Nagano (Snow Monkeys) 57:22 - Naruto Whirlpools 1:01:22 - Conclusion & Q&A 😀 Yellow Productions Merchandise: https://shop.yellow-productions.com/ 😀 WHEN'S THE NEXT LIVE STREAM? Sign-up for e-mail notifications of future scheduled live streams here: https://update.yellow-productions.com 🚀 My travel video gear: Main Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo - https://amzn.to/3H5MjL3 Microphone: DJI Mic 3 - https://amzn.to/3JUvcQT 2nd Camera: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - https://amzn.to/4gpyms3 Simple Microphone: RØDE Wireless Micro - https://amzn.to/4oxyLLx Day Bag: Pacsafe LS250 Anti-theft Shoulder Bag - http://amzn.to/2h0YCNt 🔔 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: chris@yellow-productions.com