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Why You MUST VISIT This Ancient Village in Japan 🇯🇵 (Takayama & Shirakawa-go)



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In this video, we share why you must visit this ancient village in Japan! We’re talking about Shirakawa-go, a fairy-tale village of traditional thatched-roof houses in the Gifu Prefecture in Japan. The way that the villagers here in this Japanese countryside lives together and helps each other is a heart-warming reminder of how important it is to have a community. We also visit a neighbouring city called Takayama which has a bustling morning market and has one of the most well-preserved old towns in Japan.

LOCATIONS FEATURED:
📍Relax Hotel (Takayama Station): https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/relax-hostel-takayama-station.en.html?aid=8046225&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
📍Miyagawa Morning Market: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qYEB2RBdWXvWRgRH9
📍Funasaka Sake Brewery: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MdoY1LRxw851Wf6W7
📍Shirakawa-go: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ybV84aM9YMR4iHxEA

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Video Breakdown by Chapters:
0:00 – We’re in Takayama
1:10 – Enjoying the Morning Market
5:58 – Must try Hida Beef!
7:10 – Takayama Old Town
10:45 – We made it to Shirakawa-go!
15:16 – Exploring a Gassho-style house

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19 Comments

  5. Camino de Tokio

    The Chinese character for “Yui” is 結. So, you can understand what it means since you’re a Chinese Canadian, I think.

    I love this video.

  6. biggsvac

    Thank you for the videos. I haven't explored that area since the flip phone era. I only had paper maps and poor translation books back then. Will go back again in 2024

  7. Dominic Hill

    It was so funny to see the water hit Note in the face at the beginning of the video. Flora and Note you two should visit the Sky Tree Tower, but you both left Tokyo. It would be nice to see you both visit Osaka.

  10. Pang-Ngia Vang

    Flora and Note, I am so happy that you finally made it to my favorite country to vacation in the world!!! The reason why Japanese fruit and beef are so expensive because they are totally out of this world!!! By the way, you guys need to visit Gujo-Hachiman, Gifu. Besides eating Japanese beef, don't leave Japan without eating Rikuro cheesecake in Namba, Osaka. There are two lines at this shop. Make sure to get in line with the freshly bake cheesecake and eat it right away at the shop when they are nicely warm. Order coffee to go with them! Happy eating!!!

  11. Lada Yuen

    It has been on my list to visit Takayama and Shirakawago for years. Last year i went to Tsumagome and Naria Juku the post towns of Nakasendo trail. And a vibrant Gion where ancient temples and shrines are. And cycling along the philosophers path. And Dotonbori. I hope you two have the time to visit more great places around Japan. I reckon you both are already in love with Japan. 😅❤❤

  12. Lada Yuen

    How cute…..You two were fascinated in the sewerage water at Shirakawa-go. How clean it is.😅 This is because Japan are very serious in looking after environment of how to dispose their rubbish and waste including sewerage systems where every household must treats the sewerage waste through sophisticated system before letting it out. In many towns they even have koi fish swimming in the gutters and rain water drains around towns likes in Gifu prefecture.❤❤❤ i love it.

  16. LOSTBOYS TRAVELS

    Hey guys my friend and I will be coming to Koh Samui around the 5th or 6th of September 2024. I love seafood, what's a good place? Would be cool if you guys just happing to be in town to meet.

  18. francine janine sarmiento

    Your travel vlog takes me to places I've only dreamed of visiting. Your enthusiasm for exploration is truly remarkable! By the way, have you checked out the new v4 Bento Bag and the Ikigai Backpack from NomadLane? They seem like they'd compliment your travel style perfectly.

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