20 Things To See From Tokyo That You’ve Never Heard Of – All Doable With Public Transport!
Need some weekend or daytrip inspiration in or around Tokyo that ISN’T the usual places? Look no further! Thank you TCVB (Tokyo Tourism) for taking me on a whirlwind of a week long trip, discovering all of these amazing and unique places.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro
00:17 – Togakushi Shrine hike
01:22 – Zenkoji and the surrounding area
01:55 – Make your own shichimi
02:14 – Traditional Monks Cuisine
02:15 – A bar run by monks
03:48 – Archery on horseback experience
05:00 – Kobuchizawa by e-bike
05:28 – Bonus round! 3 extra spots!
06:24 – Sorano Hotel
07:04 – Cinema with “explosive sound”
07:42 – Hike with a view of Mt Fuji
09:30 – Underrated area of Tokyo
10:03 – Boardgame cafe
10:21 – The wildest restaurant you’ll ever see
11:21 – Jindaiji Temple
12:01 – Jindai Botanical Gardens
12:53 – Luxury Sauna in the forest
14:11 – Outro
Yabusame Horse Riding: https://mercure-fukuokamunakata-resortandspa.jp/en/plan/1105/
Cinema City: https://cinemacity.co.jp/
Sorano Hotel: https://soranohotel.com/en/
Satologue: https://satologue.com/
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33 Comments
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素晴らしい女性ですね。
Hope your trail race went well! Mt Ishiwari is something I haven't heard of 👀 might have to check it out next time if I can't squeeze it in before I move back to Australia
This will definitely be super handy for my next trip, probably 2026
The horseback archery day out sounds blooming awesome! Not sure I could trust myself with a bow and arrow, never mind the horse riding. These places look great and very scenic. Great watch as always.
I think we're gonna need a bigger microphone.
This could not have come at a better time for me, I’m going to Tokyo this month
This couldn't be more ON POINT ! We're going to Japan for the Hatsumode and we can't wait to visit all those <3
The title is definitely not click bait! All the suggestions are fantastic, I’ve learnt something new even if I’m already familiar with Tokyo 😊
TWO VIDEOS IN 9 DAYS? You're spoiling us Hannah. 😂
I saw you climbing Yarigatake in NHK WORLD!
Thank you as always for your efforts. I wish this had come out in October as a few on your list I would definitely have done when I was in Tokyo November. However, now on my November 2025 list. I miss that Bing Bong at the crossings already!!
My son (15) and I dream of going to Japan and we love watching you videos. So thank you for the great content and congrats on your engagement.
Moose Hills Burger, longish day trip around the back of Mt Fuji, off the beaten trail.
I need the 'photoshop is not responding and neither will I' poster 😂
見せ方が洗練されているし、何よりも映像が素晴らしいね。どこも行ってみたくなってしまった。
When I stayed at Sorano Hotel, I was able to use the infinity pool for free because I had signed up to the loyalty rewards program on their website, which is completely free.
Love all your videos but these ones are my favorite. I send every single one to my brother – who lives in Tokyo, and his wife, who is Japanese lol; and they always have new places to go. And naturally I have a bottomless list thanks to you for whenever I get to visit!
Honestly this could’ve been a longer video or a series!! Great recommendations as someone living in Tokyo :))
It's good to hear about some different places! When I went to Jindaiji it was their annual drama market & there were SO MANY food stalls. Walking there from the station, it was really good to see just chill suburban streets too.
Hanna I F love ya!
What I thought when you said you pay 190,000 for a small apartment in Tokyo. Why not live in Nagano? I built a 50 tsubo house and pay quite a bit less than you pay for rent! And I'm a 7min train ride from Nagano station.
Thank you for the interesting list.
Been to Japan many times and I wouldn't have discovered Tokaguchi Shrine without her Travel Guide (IT'S WORTH IT). I hiked it in Winter all the way to the top…slipped a few times but worth it! Got some amazing photos, but not as much snow in mine…
偶然ですが、この動画とのカップリング番組として、Mt. Yarigatake: Explore the Pinnacle of Japan's Dream Peak – Let's Trek Japanを拝見致しました…極上の登山体験と山岳風景を堪能したあなたに思わず嫉妬しました…素晴らしい体験でしたね…..
I need this! Thank you!
Hanna, have you heard about Manganji Onsen Kawayu? This spot is totally for you 🙃
Nicely done highlighting the hidden gems along with how to prepare and what to expect !
3:54 Hannah looked like a natural as a Yabusame warrior !
Loving the frequency of #CurrentlyHannah episodes ! Hannah does a fantastic job in her research and providing the needed information through the eyes of a first-time tourist .
Yeah a great day trip from Tokyo is catching a train to Osaka!
Visited Togakushi Shrine this spring thanks to your guide. One of the most amazing experiences, and had great soba up there in the town!
This list could easily have been divided over half a dozen videos. It felt a little compressed and I wish there was more information on how to get to certain places.
I wouldn't have said that Nagano is "around Tokyo".
Love your content. Doesn't feel phony or fake. In a content topic that is so over crowded at the moment yours really does stand out. Hopefully going to be able to go in the next couple of years.
very interesting and varied list! I only know about Tokaguchi shrine (from you) and the Sorano hotel.