Ultra Fast Train Ride to Kumamoto, Japan ๐ฏ๐ต
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I travelled from Nagasaki to Kumamoto by Shinkansen (the Japanese bullet trains).
Actually, my whole journey was one Nishikyushu Shinkansen, one limited express train, one Kyushu Shinkansen and then a local Kumamoto tram. It sounds like a long and stressful journey, with 4 different trains, but it was very fast, comfortable, and the connections were easy.
I stayed at a hotel that’s right beside the main shopping arcade in Kumamoto. Every city in Japan has an area like that, with pedestrian-only streets that have a covered roof. You get a lot of the benefits of shopping in a mall, but still feel like you’re shopping and eating in regular streets.
I stayed at ‘CANDEO HOTELS Kumamoto Shinshigai’ in a $75 “business room” that had a massive desk. This was their cheapest room, and was only available for 1 person staying in the room. Their regular rooms were more like $100 – $120 a night and didn’t have a proper desk. I was pretty pleased to have gotten more for less, as the large desk was the most important feature for me.
After exploring the streets of downtown Kumamoto I enjoyed some Wagyu beef. I thought I was ordering a steak meal but it turned out to be a rice bowl with thinly sliced Wagyu on top. Not what I was expecting, but it tasted incredible and I cleared the bowl pretty fast.
Back out in the Shimotori shopping arcade, or ‘shotengai’ as these areas are known as in Japan, I went hunting for a sweet Japanese treat for dessert. I found a stall selling Taiyaki, which are the fish-shaped cakes that are a popular street food in Japan.
It’s a simple food, just a chewy pastry with something sweet inside as a filling. The original filling is the azuki red beans, which I love, so that’s what I went for. The ladies at the stall made my one fresh, which I think is the best way to enjoy this snack. All warm and soft.
I went out in the evening to do some souvenir shopping and ended up in a gacha (Japanese capsule machines) shop. My luck wasn’t great getting the exact items that I wanted, so I left and looked for a proper shop where I could just buy what I want. And what I wanted was a cute Kumamon plushy. Kumamon is the mascot for Kumamoto city and is well loved all over Japan.
The next day I visited Kumamoto castle, where I enjoyed some more local delicacies, such as basashi, sushi made from raw horse meat. Yum yum! And something a bit more appetising, the Ikinari Dango, which is like a mochi but with a thick slice of sweet potato inside. It’s a local specialty of the Kumamoto Prefecture.
The castle grounds were interesting to explore but the main building has been turned into a museum, rather than being decorated how it would have been back in the day. Not everywhere in Kumamoto Castle is accessible as they’re still repairing it from the major earthquake in 2016, and it’s going to take many years until that work is complete.
Back in shopping arcade area, I tried some unique items from Japanese McDonald’s, including the Garlic Shrimp Burger, Milky Pie, and edamame salad.
0:00 Leaving Nagasaki
2:27 1st Shinkansen
4:55 Express Train
10:54 2nd Shinkansen
14:23 Kumamoto Tram
18:21 Kumamoto Hotel
35:44 Wagyu Beef Bowl
41:21 Japanese Taiyaki Dessert
49:19 Gacha Capsule Machines
56:20 Kumamon Plushy
59:47 Raw Horsemeat Sushi
1:02:57 Ikinari Dango – Kumamoto Dessert
1:06:44 Exploring Kumamoto Castle
1:21:37 Melon Ice Cream
1:26:46 Japanese McDonalds
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Counting the number of 'guys' being said in such a long video is a challenge!
This is a treat my man…. Outstanding. Loved this….
Fav part was your delight in demolishing that shrimp burger from micky-Dโsโฆ youโre awesome! Thx for describing the temperature of weather, and the flavour & texture of foodsโฆwe get such a โcompleteโ experience travelling with Yer Man! Lovin ya from ๐จ๐ฆโค๏ธ
Hey Dale which country are you planning to visit next? Please consider exploring Eastern Europe or the Balkan countries as they have so much to offer.
My man: "it's all cutesy stuff for chicks" lmao
Pure video On is much brighter and better ๐
Dont mind what anyone says if you enjoy eating on the run then do what Dale likes to do dont let others control your next move.
Keep up the good vlogs.
I miss the whiney complaining viewer voice! lol
Thanks ๐
Watch and learn fellow indian.
I don't care how good your horsemeat is, I DRAW the line at HORSE meat! Just gross!
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What a country
Nice to see you letting everyone know about the extra changes per person on the video. You replied to my message and now everyone will know! Still trying to find good hotels for 3 people that don't charge an arm and a leg all throughout Japan! Starting to look at more Airbnb's.
Stop horsing around! ๐, great vid bud
Better than Netflix.
Dale are you covering durga puja of Kolkata?
Please try
Ahh, the food growl is back, love it!
Yer man is back on the adventures! Go on, brother. Keep enjoying it. Awesome stuff! These Japan vlogs are the ๐
Am i the only one who likes the old camera more?
scottish face with horse meat ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
Please explore your country too sir
Harold boldier whea you
If you ever got the time to try Mcdonalds in japan again, be sure to try their milkshakes!
Can you send me something from a gotcha machine?๐
Hi dale. Come back to india. Missing ur india vlogs
Dale lovely brother๐ why don't you visit Naruto park in Japan n Mt Fuji
Hitting the hot spots ๐
Yer man was doing advertising more than vlog today ๐
Enjoy watching the videos. Keep living your best life ๐ ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
In Switzerland a 2min delay is considered huge. I get the Japanese!
You ever gonna come to the US?
Hello my yer man. You made laugh๐ when I seen how you arranged all the plush toys on your desk. They all looked cute. Good to see you. I hope you keep enjoying your time. See you in the next video. Take care! โก
Canโt get away from adverts these days.. have to watch about 100 per video now dales advertising during the videoโฆ YouTubes done.. they try to make it so you canโt bare to use without premium which I refuse to pay.
Bit shouty for japan but i guess its ok ๐
you should hunt for the one piece statue in kumamoto it's scatter around kumamoto because it's the birthplace of the one piece creator, it's famous there.
Dale knows how to stock the mini bar with the best ๐ฏ๐ต snacks!!!๐๐
1:35:05 Why did my head dodge when the camera fell ๐คฃ
15:11 that guy is creepy.
53:57 Amatersu ๐๏ธ
I just pissed my self laughing when you said about riding a horse then eating one. Bahahaaa the was gold there. Lovely jubley. Bhaahahahahhaha
The Japanese won't tell you off they are too polite but do you see them eating, drinking or smoking while walking?
1:29:01 they are obviously tourists ๐คฃ
Dale, you have to go to Indonesia again, especially to the Medan area. You have to meet the children who have helped you.
Thanks Dale for new video & new experience in Japan, Fantastic Cheers Mate
Eating Horse?…. I'm gonna say ( NAY ) = Nothing lol …love your trips Dale๐๐ผ.
I love you dear Daleโฃ๏ธ
Just imagine when he goes to a finer spot that sells the same thing