Staying in a Real-Life Storybook, Exploring Nachi & Shingu, Wakayama | JAPAN VLOG

Staying in a Real-Life Storybook, Exploring Nachi & Shingu, Wakayama | JAPAN VLOG

I took a trip to the quaint town of Shingu and booked a peculiar house with a mystery story imbued into it. Here, you’re invited to dive into the fictional tale behind the house and use its unique contents to unravel the mystery.

This immersive journey also lets you experience the quiet, local charm of Shingu – far from the usual tourist path, it’s a peaceful glimpse into everyday life in the Japanese countryside.

I also made a trip to Nachi, a town 30 minutes away from Shingu and had a magical experience at a wish-granting tree.

This is for my fellow bibliophiles and lovers of all things whimsical 🤍 I hope you enjoy

Storybook Airbnb/accomodation mentioned:
Official site https://www.kamikura-hideaway.art/
Booking through Airbnb https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/45426635

00:46 Airbnb tour and mystery story of the place
06:29 Kumano Nachi Taisha, grant-wishing tree
11:11 Hiking down to Nachi waterfalls and lunch
13:41 Benten Island, Kumano Café, Nanki Kumano Geopark
15:47 Shingu beach and dinner (Japanese/Italian fusion cuisine)
17:55 Returning home to read the mystery story
18:43 Sunrise at Kamikura Shrine
21:44 Morning stroll around Shingu town and Kumano Hayatama Taisha
23:41 Famous bell-shaped cake
24:58 A mysterious mail for me?
26:27 Local cuisine – Narezushi and Mehari-zushi
27:59 Hananoiwaya Shrine, Shishiiwa, Onigajo cliffs
30:21 A modern izakaya

Travel date: 9-11 December 2024

(Nothing in this vlog has been sponsored and everything is my personal opinion)

Other places mentioned
Kumi https://maps.app.goo.gl/MQnrJunT6mp1booY6
Benten Island 白蛇弁財天 https://maps.app.goo.gl/hbnnvoFknzrZzyJy9
Kumano Cafe https://maps.app.goo.gl/cbbwLTqU7Lto4XBe9
王子ヶ浜 (Shingu Beach) https://maps.app.goo.gl/6X3f2WrqkZZ4FHDS7
KAIHAMI CARNE https://maps.app.goo.gl/pxeHRzcJdrAqSwX6A
Kobaido https://maps.app.goo.gl/PGFGsMb1hN81LcNL9
Toho chaya https://maps.app.goo.gl/waYh1x4rUExMqJqx5
blanc https://maps.app.goo.gl/22sWH948H4SmFcre7

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