Join me on an exciting journey as we uncover Tohoku’s hidden gems in just 48 hours! From the Matsuo Mines in Iwate Prefecture to the stunning Yamadera in Yamagata Prefecture, let me take you on a whirlwind tour of some of the most unique and breathtaking sights in Northeastern Japan within 48 hours.
Guiding me in half of this itinerary is Quinlan from GoNorth Japan, who’s expertise allows many people to experience the very best of Tohoku!
Contact Quinlan for guided tours here: https://gonorth.jp/services/local-guidance/
GoNorth Japan Channel: https://www.youtube.com/gonorthjapan
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Tips for Travel:
・ Get the JR East Pass. It will save you a lot of money for Shinkansen and Train expenses: https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/pass/eastpass_t.html
・ Expect potential delays for local trains outside of Tokyo, especially in the winter season.
Itinerary:
・ Tokyo to Morioka Station: 2.5 hours – Shinkansen
・ Drive to Matsuo from Morioka Station: 30-40 minutes – Car
・ Morioka Station to Sendai Station: 1.5 hours – Shinkansen
・ Sendai Station to Yamagata Station: 1.5 hours – Local Train
・ Yamagata Station to Yamadera Station: 15 minutes – Local Train
・ Climb up Yamadera: 45 minutes to 1 hour
・ Yamagata Station to Tokyo Station: 3 hours – Shinkansen
Notes:
・ If you plan on visiting Matsuo Mines, be aware that you will park at your own risk. Please explore safely. Take only memories, Leave only footprints.
・ Walking up Yamadera in the winter can be dangerous due to the ice on the stairs. Rent shoes from the temple at the entrance, or bring your own. Climb slowly and safely!
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My Gear
➤ 📷Camera: Canon EOS R5
➤ 📸Lens: 15-35mm RF 2.8 & Canon 85 EF 1.2
➤ Tripod: Peak Design Carbon Fiber Tripod
➤ Editing: Lightroom Classic
https://frameoftravel.com/gear
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Special Thanks!
Johannes of Japanese Journey for motivating me to create videos and supporting me through the process: https://www.youtube.com/c/JapaneseJourney/featured
Charly, Thank you bro for your advice!
Tsunemori & Kaminari, Thanks for always having my back!
And everyone who has supported me on this journey so far!
Shoutouts to the Patreon Crew!
・ Bill Fulton-Lahti
・ Gabe
・ Faenor
・ Th.Fol
・ Tim Hemptstead
・ Nathan Wendel
Consider joining: https://www.patreon.com/frameoftravel
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📍Locations: Yamadera, Yamagata Prefecture & Matsuo Mines, Iwate Prefecture
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35 Comments
Frame of Travel is back! Let's make the first video of 2023 a good one!
Thanks for your patience all this time, I aim to hit the ground running with videos and streams this year! More Travel, More Frames, MORE VIDEOS!
I'll be working on the next one very soon!
Leave a comment and let me know your favorite part of the video or if you would be brave enough to explore these ruins!
Also special thanks to Quinlan for inviting me out to Iwate and guiding me throughout the area!
You seem to have visited a lot of the places I went to back in November. So great seeing the contrasting views. Did you manage Aizu as well?
Great video Victor! Such a beautiful location with the snow creating that soft white blanket. Look forward to more 😁
Nice to see a video of the two greats together. Didn't expect a video of you two together when I suggested to you on Twitter to ask him for Northern ideas
Great video, can really see that you've grown as an editor! The ruins were great but my favorite part was Yamadera. The climb was definitely worth it! I hope you get the shot next time!
Loved the video. Would love seeing more Collab between you and Quinlan
Turns out you take the absolute best, most beautiful b-roll! Not super surprising based on the photos you take, perhaps, but a lot of it still made me go ooh and ahh :). And it was wonderful to see your happiness at Matsuo! Not unlike how I felt seeing the footage from Yamadera. Having visited there once on a summer's day, I love it there too and it's wild how different and yet equally beautiful it looks in the snow! I do think I'd bring my microspikes for the stairs though – so much more relaxed that way 🙂
Amazing views, and great video! Excited to see what you have in store for this year. ✨
Fantastic video. Yamadera was definitely my favourite part, what a beautiful place. Thank you for making the climb up for everyone's benefit.
Truly another great vid , loved the country shots in the snow and happy to see u out and about doing vids !
Lovely.
I'm not a big fan of snow (I left Ohio for a reason lol), but I'm glad you guys had fun out there!
Victor, such a great video! Stunning visuals, really entertaining commentary, beautiful editing and music. Really enjoyed seeing you in front of the camera more this time. I hope your work gets the huge audience it deserves.
Great video & incredible views! You forgot to show the snacks though 👀😂
Victor vlogggg hell yeah🎉🎉 So glad you made it up to Tohoku for some epic adventuring 😀
Beautiful place, great video! thanks for the dedication…
Love it! I definitely need to see more of Japan! Can't wait for more!
I want to snowboard on it
I have no courage to climb stairs with steps that turned into a "fall to possibly death"
Anyways… great video!
Beautiful video!!
Beatiful video! I wish you'd talk more about Matsuo mines, it would be great to hear some history behind them.
Some nice snowy locations.
You certainly got some great shots for this video! Yamadera is on my list.
I'd love to see the contrast between the views in the winter and a different time of year… or maybe every time of year? 😀
I was in awe with the images of the mine–especially the interior shots of the snow covered wood shelving. I've seen videos of Yamadera but, nothing compares to what you captured! Absolutely stunning. Looking forward to more videos. Thanks
cant wait for another video!!!
Awesome vlog! 🙂 I feel cold just watching it!
Amazing video Victor, well done! Loved it. Actually watched it with my family. we started watched pewdiepie's Japan Vlogs and everyone loved those but tonight you were on! Keep up the great work man I'm sure 2023 is going to be a great year for you. Looking forward to more vids!
Well shot, really enjoyed that Victor. Keep 'em coming.
Well worth the wait for the video man! And love the verdict!
Looking forward to the next one!!
Awesome stuff as usual. Glad to the adventures on YT.
Great Video Victor, really enjoyed the contrasting views of the different places you visited. Looking forward to the next video.
Beautiful video 🙂 i love winter so much!! Sadly, we didn't get much snow where i'm from this year :'(
At least i can live vicariously through videos like yours! Haha ❄
Great video Victor! Loved the urban exploring. Yamadera looked so amazing! Loved seeing the train come into the station from he mountaintop!
Thank you for the awesome video~
I've seen you in a bunch of people's chats and you were so wholesome especially when you raided Ian a bit ago
Thank you for all your hard work, Keep it up m(_ _)m
I hope your having a lovely day, Have a wonderful rest of your week, Be safe and Take care out there wherever you are (^=W=^)7
And you too fellow viewer ^-^