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hakone in autumn sounds beautiful! may the weather kami-sama (god) be on your side, and may you get a beautiful view of the momiji!! 🙏

ありがとうね、レイちゃん　:’）一緒に日本語勉強をできたら、いいね〜

thank you maitatoy!! for hearing me and for being a source of joy in my life too :>

できるよ！あきらめないと、あの夢を向かって！

thank you! it seems so scary, but many ppl seem to share the same sentiments as you haha 🤞

looking forward to your basday vlog LOL

Thanks so much, that really means a lot! 😊 What’s been making you feel nervous about the trip though? Let me know if you wanna know more about the place - I’d love to help if I can!

@@weejyworld Oh, getting around in general, the language barrier etc :) We'll have been to Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto by the time we get to Karuizawa though so I am also hoping by then we'll be much. more comfortable navigating.

​@@Heynowrcp ohh yes i totally get that - even with a bit of Japanese under my belt, I felt a little anxious about getting around and communicating my first time there 😅 but honestly, I think you’ll do fine! the places you're visiting are generally pretty friendly to non-Japanese speakers, and most people there know at least some basic English. plus, in my experience, Japanese people are super helpful and patient! 💕

hi, yes! i was there from 9 - 11 Apr :)

i was there from 9 - 11 Apr! which are the popular attractions you're planning to visit? for hakone shrine, i reached at 7am and it was just me and another couple thank goodness haha

hi timothy! i'm so glad to hear you enjoyed the video 🥰 will you be driving or taking public transport? and what's your previous stop before hakone? i'm asking because i think that would influence where you might want or can go in hakone within a day!

@@weejyworld im planning on taking public transport (both while in Hakone and coming from Shibuya, Tokyo)!

@@timothyvales4555 hmm perhaps the hakone shrine, hakone sightseeing cruise and mishima skywalk? i'm not sure if it'd be possible for you, but try to reach hakone shrine by 8am latest to avoid the crowds! if not, consider heading over at sunset - i read online that the view is great and there would be much less ppl as well among the places i introduced in my vlog, i think i would deprioritise owakudani and the old tokaido road/ amasake tea house if i only had one day to spend in the area!

@@weejyworld Good call on sunset at the Hakone shrine! Dont want to be with the crowd if I can help it... Thank you for the advice!

@@timothyvales4555 no prob! lmk if it's really less crowded at sunset so i can share this tip with others more confidently haha

i thought the other parts were cuter LOL

yeah~ I can't wait to go back again!

thank you for watching them~ 😌

hehe thank you!

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hello! this was during the 2nd week of april :)

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yassss! i would have spent all my money there if not for the self-imposed budget!

hehe thank you!

it was a mild, savoury soup - i don't really know how to describe the taste because it was the first time tasting something like that! and i was the only one who enjoyed it hahaha 😆 THANKS FOR WATCHING ❤︎

hello! we paid 47,520 JPY for one night, and an extra 5,500 JPY for the BBQ equipment including charcoal

@@weejyworld how about the wagyu beef and other food u used to bbq?

@@jerng1352 hello! the BBQ equipment charge doesn't cover the food we ate in the video - we bought it in the supermarket at a separate cost :) however, you can get BBQ ingredients through them too! it starts from 5000yen for a set for 2 - 3 ppl. you can check out the prices under the "BBQ ingredients" section on this page: shakushi--gc-com.translate.goog/optional-service/?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

thank you maitatoy! 😘

aww, thank you! your comment is so sweet 🥰 i try to capture my experiences just as they are, and i'm glad you enjoy it hehe

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go!! you won't regret it~

ikr?? i would go again

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wow that's amazing! in the sense that they have managed to preserve the place really well 🤯

hello! the outdoor onsen is located within Onsen Guesthouse Tsutaya, which was where I stayed in hakone! :)

aww, thank you!

nope, not for the onsens in tatsuya ryokan! but their onsens were empty on both nights i visited, so... i hope that might help make it less intimidating for you!

hello! it was called restaurant ran, but according to google maps it seems to have closed down a few months back that’s why i didn’t include it in the video… here’s the google map link in case it helps: maps.app.goo.gl/dkb9uuPyv8rnkwQs5?g_st=ic

@@weejyworld awww Issok. Thanks for tellinggg

hello! i saw mount fuji around 10am that day :) hope you get clear skies when you visit hakone in may!🤞🏻

ikr!! i loved it sooo much 🥹 i can send you the airbnb link if you want it!

hope you get to go japan soon!! 🤞🏻

aww i’m glad to hear this video has been helpful! :’)

nice! yayy i’m glad you’re visiting yanaka ginza, it definitely deserves more love and attention haha

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hello! yes, this was in April 2023 and it was pretty cold. i can't remember the exact temperature for sure, but i think it ranged from single digit to less than 20 degrees celsius. also, it was really windy at some parts, which made it feel even colder than the forecasted temperature!

omggg that's really cold! for some reason, hakone tends to end up much colder than expected... i'm traveling back to the area this month, and i'm packing much warmer clothing this time haha

yes i definitely enjoyed my time there! hope you get to go again soon :)

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@@ctsh7528 As a digital marketer, I have analyzed that the channel is not fully optimized.

I actually clicked on her video because of that clean thumbnail so u r wrong there bro

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@@TwoFourFramesthis guy comments this on lots of channels it’s just a copy paste comment. He’s just trying to get some freelance design work I guess lol

yes, that's possible! there's a luggage section where you can place your luggage, and i had a large 26" luggage with me :) if you can, i would recommend going early so you're the first few in queue to board the train! sometimes there might not be enough space in your cabin's luggage deposit area, so you'll have to place your luggage in another cabin. going early helps to avoid that!