Beyond Tokyo: My 11 Favorite Lesser-Known Spots in Japan

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

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5 Comments

  1. Chris, what I would like for the next live stream is: A complete guide to Air BNB. What are they? How to book them? Where they typically are? And how different are they from hotels.

  2. I climbed Fuji in 2004, my favorite part was the wooden hiking stick they give you, which gets a stamp burnt into it for each station along the trail that you make it to. I still have that hiking stck today, I consider it the ultimate souvenir of Japan. If you haven't already Chris, you should do it.