I’m so glad you noticed it. It’s so far from places like the supermarket and school, you really give up a lot to work here. It’s a beautiful spot to enjoy hot springs but I can imagine hard to live. To do a 5 star classy job too says so much about the ryokan’s culture here.
This ryokan is a true testament to the phrase, changing with the times, and adaptability. Another great video. I watched the other episode by another TH-camr, but I liked this one because it was more personable. I especially enjoyed seeing Kanae and Leo, enjoying family time. Very sweet. ❤️😍🥰
Lasted since 705 AD. Fantastic feat despite upheavals of one kind or the other. When you stick to your core business, the chances of success are there.
The production value of your videos is so high. The highest of any of my subscriptions by far. It's painful that you get so few views. It's clearly a sign that TH-cam is failing it's creators and viewers.
I need to post more and I’ll be finding some help with camera and editing this year to do that. Thank you for the sincere words and I’ve got many good stories coming up, many already filmed.
@@onlyinjapan I'm sure the IMPOSSIBLY rapid growth of AI will reach TH-cam soon and will get the right content to the right users. I'm certain your efforts will pay off. I cannot wait for the future. :)
@@nunodeazevedo The AI TH-cam uses is rather old tech by AI standards, and you really have to "game" it to get it to suit your tastes. Even then, when they change something you might need to start again (a bit.) Make sure to tell TH-cam AI that you are not interested in a video, or even not to recommend a channel if you know it's content you will NEVER like. Liking and disliking videos helps as well. I hope you don't mind me trying to be helpful. :)
John I tell everyone I know about this channel in the hopes that they will come here and get hooked on your content the way I did. I really enjoyed the music you chose, especially during the stay experience. You honestly deserve way more attention for the work you're doing here. When I watch your videos I get motivated to learn more about Japan and I think that is why you are a great teacher.
Another great video, John! Amazed after this many years, you’re still able to find a hidden nugget like this. Great production value as always! How do we get your more subscribers?!
I'm really amazed that the ryokan was able to continue operating despite all of the events that has happened: numerous natural disasters, succession issues, among others. I think it would be really cool to say that you've stayed at the oldest hotel in the world. Do they display the Guinness award in the hotel grounds?
I can’t get enough of this story. I feel like your making this story a bit short. But I love stories like this, with such long history. I would of loved to see the inside of the old hotel. But if its gone, its gone.
I’d have to do 1 hour or more to cover all 1300 years 😂 there are more old things in Japan than maybe anywhere else to tell stories about. I think this channel has a reputation for getting to the historical roots a bit more than others who might see it being boring. Nothing is boring if you have rocking music in the background 👨🏼🎤🤙
The stories you find are always so amazingly good. I've been watching your content for at least seven years and you still blow my mind. How do you do it?
Very informative and fun to watch. I'm amazed with the history and also on how important the water source was along with the focus to run the hotel. Amazing indeed.
I absolutely love your videos Mr. Daub! Always very informative and entertaining! Can’t wait till the next one. I’ll be visiting Japan this summer, and I hope to run into you, take it easy.
Ryokans are one of my most favourite things about Japan. The first is undoubtedly the Japanese people. They are marvellous. A Ryokan has Onsen & wonderful Japanese people working there. Therefore it's a 'must do' for every trip to Japan. The history & location of Keiunkan excites me. I will certainly try my best to visit.
I love open air hottubs, etc. The contrast between chilly air and hot relaxing water is the best. If you've never felt a cool winter breeze rush past your shoulders as you sit in hot water, you need to some day.
Please do! Very friendly staff and the baths and food are wonderful - it really is an adventurous getaway to Japan’s southern alps! The village next to it is really nice for lunch, world heritage recognized cafe there.
Hello John! I have been following your journey across Japan since 2015. Your family is so beautiful and I feel so emotional time has passed by so quickly. I am now 21 years old and I am finally starting to plan my trip to Japan. Hopefully soon after I graduate from university. Thank you so much for all the videos and resources that will help with my journey too.
What an amazing place. Just to stay somewhere with so much history but then you have the hot spring baths and that beautiful view. Absolutely stunning.😊
just a small correction. Tokugawa Ieyasu was not Japans first shogun. The first shogun (if we go by its role from the Kamakura and to the end of the Edo) was Minamoto no Yoritomo.
Yes. He’s one of the samurai who stayed here. There were so many VIP over the history. I think it’s best to focus on the big one (Tokugawa and Anayama (because of the gong) and leave some space for you to learn more when you arrive. 13 min on 1300 years is not enough to do it justice. I need 1 hour!
Seriously wow, I would love to stay at this beautiful hotel and it shows great respect he had for the current owner of the hotel. He choose him because he was the best for the job, it just suxs that it couldn't b a direct family member not that the current owner isn't great
Seems like a magic place, so much history, would love to go there. Even if there was no successor from the family who run it for so long to take over the hotel, are there is any in the staff from the family working there?
None. I think the younger generation want to do other things and that generation is less than a century ago. I cut out parts about Kawano-san’s own family. I think if they don’t want to continue, it’s easy ti understand why. He spends so much time here. Far away from them - it’s a hard thing for people in the 21st century to live in what is like the 18th century location in some ways. No supermarkets. No stores. NO SCHOOLS, the commute is quite far I believe. There used to be one in the village I showed the drone shots at the end but it’s been abandoned and taken over by another business I believe. I did a live stream with Kanae and Leo walking through it over a month ago.
im so envious.....i would like this Ryokan too....u dont need to stay in the Tourism-centers the nature and so is beautyful. u can do so much for ur Health in the Nature there i think and for People who live in big Citys that would be a Oasis of Quite and Comfort^^
@@onlyinjapan Tom outsources most of the editing of his videos. There's a tweet of one of the guys who edits for him and he said the editing workload was like 75% for the editor and 25% for Tom. Editor finishes his edit and sends it to Tom who does the final cut.
Unfortunately for a tourist like me, this gorgeous place is pretty much unreachable. Too bad. The problem is it's quite far from any train station so the only option is to rent a car. Considering that Japan has left-hand traffic, I doubt many people will try to get there. I guess it's a great place for locals.
There’s a bus from the train station. If you call the hotel, they’ll help you. Staff speaks English. Never give up! Adventure isn’t supposed to be served on a tray and presented to the adventure seeker. Adventurers seek adventure!
Either way? What is the “either way”? Weeks ago is less than 2 and I filmed this in January 😂 it’s not a race - unless you think I lost, then it’s a tragedy.
1) all the water coming from the tap is ONSEN 2) there is a bathtub in all the rooms, you can make your own 3) there’s a bath you can reserve which I showed on the 1st floor. there are two of them down there.
There is a bus (90 min) from JR Minobu Station. It’s on their website in English too. I added it to the video description - but by car is the best. I don’t think the bus runs often. A taxi would cost some money but if you’re staying more than a night, it’s not a bad investment to relax. It’s better that it’s far from the station, it means there are less people and those who make the trip are rewarded with its awesomeness!
The original hotel - I believe is the bath cave 😂 but it’s more about it being in operation, not a physical location. Hotels are a business. This is also the second oldest continuously operating business in the world.
Oh, so the original structure got destroyed. I was wondering how can a multiple structure that looks like a contemporary designed building became the oldest hotel in the world. My bad. The business itself is the oldest still in operation. I get it now. 😅
52 generations of the same families. The business has evolved to meet demands of the time over time, which is why they’re still in business. The structure, the cave - is still there. The weather source, is still there (weaker which is why they needed a new one in 2005) but the top bath is all from the original source and the 1F bath is mixed. This is what I learned but it wasn’t so relevant to the story. Heck all water sources underground are probably ancient, geothermal hearted. On another note, 5km is a 1200 year old tree. It’s on Google maps. I cut that scene, but it is a remarkable stop to me. The tree has “seen” a lot, people passing it by including Tokugawa Ieyasu.
@@onlyinjapan ikr. Cool story. Thanks for featuring them. I'm just surprised it lasted this long considering they're in a remote place and not a very touristy spot but still people come. 💯
Such an interesting history! I really enjoyed musical choices as they fit the episode perfectly and really added to the stories being told. Thanks John! 👍♨
John, I have been following your channel for years! You never fail to highlight Japan in a way that makes the county and its people, relatable but really providing a feeling of connection to others. From different prefectures, towns, cities, islands and history. I have learned so much. I wish the new owner continued success and I hope to one day visit his Ryokan.
Thank you so much for watching for so long! I really loved making this and everything I put up - Japan is so awesome as a home (for 25 years) 🏡 and I’m glad we can share it together here ٩(^‿^)۶
@@onlyinjapanhey John I’m also a long time follower of your channel. I served as a marine in Okinawa for 3 years and I would absolutely love seeing you do a bunch of videos on the ryukyu islands if possible. Thank you 🙏
Thanks for the awesome video John great as always! I am definitely adding this to my bucket list! If I had known about this earlier I would of tried to squeeze it into my trip in a few days.
Excellent historical video! So much information in this episode, plus the video clarity is fantastic. Thank you for educating us about this treasure! 💞💞💞
The ultimate example of business resilience 👏👏 what an incredible history
Wow, the dedication the owners and employees have for this place is simply amazing to see.
I’m so glad you noticed it. It’s so far from places like the supermarket and school, you really give up a lot to work here. It’s a beautiful spot to enjoy hot springs but I can imagine hard to live. To do a 5 star classy job too says so much about the ryokan’s culture here.
@@onlyinjapanno it just means that Japan had been brutal with survival and racists.
This ryokan is a true testament to the phrase, changing with the times, and adaptability. Another great video. I watched the other episode by another TH-camr, but I liked this one because it was more personable. I especially enjoyed seeing Kanae and Leo, enjoying family time. Very sweet. ❤️😍🥰
Simply amazing, and thank you for all you do for us. That water pressure was absurd, and testament towards how blessed they are with their location.
They are trying to get the record for most water pressure I think 😂 💦
A masterpiece! History, cultural tradition, economic case history - all woven together with superb editing.
Just wow. 😮1300 years old. Literally over a milenia. Another perfect example of what you can find "Only in Japan". 👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽
Yet another fantastic episode! Thank you very much for keeping us excited to return to Japan!
Lasted since 705 AD. Fantastic feat despite upheavals of one kind or the other. When you stick to your core business, the chances of success are there.
The production value of your videos is so high. The highest of any of my subscriptions by far. It's painful that you get so few views. It's clearly a sign that TH-cam is failing it's creators and viewers.
I need to post more and I’ll be finding some help with camera and editing this year to do that. Thank you for the sincere words and I’ve got many good stories coming up, many already filmed.
True, they are always promoting and recomending trending goofy videos
And Yes John u love your videos get them flowing ;) if I was a good editor I would offer my work and move there hehehe
@@onlyinjapan I'm sure the IMPOSSIBLY rapid growth of AI will reach TH-cam soon and will get the right content to the right users. I'm certain your efforts will pay off. I cannot wait for the future. :)
@@nunodeazevedo The AI TH-cam uses is rather old tech by AI standards, and you really have to "game" it to get it to suit your tastes. Even then, when they change something you might need to start again (a bit.) Make sure to tell TH-cam AI that you are not interested in a video, or even not to recommend a channel if you know it's content you will NEVER like. Liking and disliking videos helps as well.
I hope you don't mind me trying to be helpful. :)
John I tell everyone I know about this channel in the hopes that they will come here and get hooked on your content the way I did. I really enjoyed the music you chose, especially during the stay experience. You honestly deserve way more attention for the work you're doing here. When I watch your videos I get motivated to learn more about Japan and I think that is why you are a great teacher.
Another great video, John! Amazed after this many years, you’re still able to find a hidden nugget like this. Great production value as always! How do we get your more subscribers?!
I'm really amazed that the ryokan was able to continue operating despite all of the events that has happened: numerous natural disasters, succession issues, among others. I think it would be really cool to say that you've stayed at the oldest hotel in the world. Do they display the Guinness award in the hotel grounds?
They do, they let me take it outside for the opening 😂 it’s at the reception desk.
Survived word war 2!
Aka workd oldest hotel even to tokyos robotic attractions all ready to go, even as long lasting as Native American lands
It's definitely withstood whatever Murphy's Law could throw at it.
@@larrylaffer3246 yet building was remade like the Buddha statue south of Kyoto n east of Osaka
I can’t get enough of this story. I feel like your making this story a bit short. But I love stories like this, with such long history. I would of loved to see the inside of the old hotel. But if its gone, its gone.
I’d have to do 1 hour or more to cover all 1300 years 😂 there are more old things in Japan than maybe anywhere else to tell stories about. I think this channel has a reputation for getting to the historical roots a bit more than others who might see it being boring. Nothing is boring if you have rocking music in the background 👨🏼🎤🤙
The stories you find are always so amazingly good. I've been watching your content for at least seven years and you still blow my mind. How do you do it?
came here from the recent stream. great video john
Very informative and fun to watch. I'm amazed with the history and also on how important the water source was along with the focus to run the hotel. Amazing indeed.
Glad you enjoyed it
I absolutely love your videos Mr. Daub! Always very informative and entertaining! Can’t wait till the next one. I’ll be visiting Japan this summer, and I hope to run into you, take it easy.
I really appreciate this Video! It's nice to learn some history about Japan!
Ryokans are one of my most favourite things about Japan. The first is undoubtedly the Japanese people. They are marvellous. A Ryokan has Onsen & wonderful Japanese people working there. Therefore it's a 'must do' for every trip to Japan.
The history & location of Keiunkan excites me. I will certainly try my best to visit.
Wow!! The hotel has witnesses so many era and still stand. No words can describe it.
incredible! Great story telling once again John!
I love open air hottubs, etc. The contrast between chilly air and hot relaxing water is the best. If you've never felt a cool winter breeze rush past your shoulders as you sit in hot water, you need to some day.
Loved it. I certainly will try to stay there when I come to Japan
Please do! Very friendly staff and the baths and food are wonderful - it really is an adventurous getaway to Japan’s southern alps! The village next to it is really nice for lunch, world heritage recognized cafe there.
Great and high quality info. Thank's John.
Greetings from Romania !! 👍👍
Thanks! Just talked with my friend in Cluj! I hope we can visit soon. I need more Țuică ٩(^‿^)۶ and good sarmale! 🇷🇴
awesome video !
what a awesome spot, that natural hot water is so cool lol id for sure go try look in that cave
Wow amazing!
Hello John! I have been following your journey across Japan since 2015. Your family is so beautiful and I feel so emotional time has passed by so quickly. I am now 21 years old and I am finally starting to plan my trip to Japan. Hopefully soon after I graduate from university. Thank you so much for all the videos and resources that will help with my journey too.
Looks so relaxing. Looking for my next trip to Japan.
What an amazing place. Just to stay somewhere with so much history but then you have the hot spring baths and that beautiful view. Absolutely stunning.😊
Sounds like a place that would be an honor to visit and stay for a few days/week.
interesting. i hope they continue to stay in business for a very long time.
Your videos are informative. Please keep them coming more frequently
lovely
Such a wonderful narrator and editor, love these episodes, suits you John
This business must live forever
Adding to my visit list for next year! Thank you 🥰
this should be added to my life's bucket list 🙏
I'd loved to work there❤. It's history is truly impressive!
just a small correction. Tokugawa Ieyasu was not Japans first shogun. The first shogun (if we go by its role from the Kamakura and to the end of the Edo) was Minamoto no Yoritomo.
Great and interesting video John! so much history there!!! would be great the spend a weekend there...
Such a great video John!😍
the hotel exists even before Takeda Shingen (Lord of Kai Province aka today's Yamanashi Prefecture)
Yes. He’s one of the samurai who stayed here. There were so many VIP over the history. I think it’s best to focus on the big one (Tokugawa and Anayama (because of the gong) and leave some space for you to learn more when you arrive. 13 min on 1300 years is not enough to do it justice. I need 1 hour!
Wow, amazing! A definite must visit!
Fantastic video JD!
Wonderful work. Thanks for sharing it. ✌️
Seriously wow, I would love to stay at this beautiful hotel and it shows great respect he had for the current owner of the hotel. He choose him because he was the best for the job, it just suxs that it couldn't b a direct family member not that the current owner isn't great
I love your intro. This was similar to the intro you had when you had about more than a million subscribers.
Seems like a magic place, so much history, would love to go there. Even if there was no successor from the family who run it for so long to take over the hotel, are there is any in the staff from the family working there?
None. I think the younger generation want to do other things and that generation is less than a century ago. I cut out parts about Kawano-san’s own family. I think if they don’t want to continue, it’s easy ti understand why. He spends so much time here. Far away from them - it’s a hard thing for people in the 21st century to live in what is like the 18th century location in some ways. No supermarkets. No stores. NO SCHOOLS, the commute is quite far I believe. There used to be one in the village I showed the drone shots at the end but it’s been abandoned and taken over by another business I believe. I did a live stream with Kanae and Leo walking through it over a month ago.
nice hotel john,kanae and leo
Amazing 👏 Japan is unique & beautiful country, ❤ keep it up..
I should ask my cousin to go there while he is at japan!
This is amazing 👏
11:14 In India people remove their footwear and wash their feet before entering the home and temples it is considered as good manners.
Always like John’s edited video more!
Great video 😊
im so envious.....i would like this Ryokan too....u dont need to stay in the Tourism-centers the nature and so is beautyful. u can do so much for ur Health in the Nature there i think and for People who live in big Citys that would be a Oasis of Quite and Comfort^^
What a beautiful place, I would love to stay there in the future 😍🥰
That's a really awesome place
love your videos
Tom scott just did a video on this, I wonder if there was a youtuber event or something?
He must have been there right after me! He edited faster 😂 great video, slightly different angle.
@@onlyinjapan Both wonderful videos! 😅
@@onlyinjapan Tom outsources most of the editing of his videos. There's a tweet of one of the guys who edits for him and he said the editing workload was like 75% for the editor and 25% for Tom. Editor finishes his edit and sends it to Tom who does the final cut.
Someone peacefully sleeping during their hotel stay:
John: AND HOW THEY SURVIVED FOR 1300 YEARS!
Who sleeps at 2:30pm esp with all the delivery trucks rolling in 😂 I should have done it at dawn!
I'll get to stay there, one of these days.
looks like a micro-city from above!
Amazingly Wonderful!!!🇯🇵🍜⛩️🌸🌸🤣💜🥰
Tom Scott be looking different
i really love japan
I would never want to use the indoor bath. It's so gorgeous outside.
Did they misspell "Nishiyama" on the certificate?
que buena esta la nueva intro
The story of this ryokan reminds me of the anime Hanasaku Iroha. I recommend watching this anime if you like the story of this ryokan.
on the GoPro it will Say Leo's Adventure Cam By Daddy Daub
Unfortunately for a tourist like me, this gorgeous place is pretty much unreachable. Too bad. The problem is it's quite far from any train station so the only option is to rent a car. Considering that Japan has left-hand traffic, I doubt many people will try to get there. I guess it's a great place for locals.
There’s a bus from the train station. If you call the hotel, they’ll help you. Staff speaks English. Never give up! Adventure isn’t supposed to be served on a tray and presented to the adventure seeker. Adventurers seek adventure!
Cute son!! Growing so fast.
He is! He loves the onsen and hiding in the closet of the rooms 😂
tom scott did a video of this hotel weeks ago 😁 either way lovely video as usual, Arigato
Either way? What is the “either way”? Weeks ago is less than 2 and I filmed this in January 😂 it’s not a race - unless you think I lost, then it’s a tragedy.
So is he the owner or just the CEO? Does the family still own it?
Do they have a private onsen?
1) all the water coming from the tap is ONSEN 2) there is a bathtub in all the rooms, you can make your own 3) there’s a bath you can reserve which I showed on the 1st floor. there are two of them down there.
I would love to stay but would be interested in the price range of the room you stayed.
At least four bags of rice.
did he got the right of only in japan chanel?
?? I own the trademark to ONLY in JAPAN so … yes? I don’t understand the question.
Incredible! How would one go here if they didn’t own a car?
There is a bus (90 min) from JR Minobu Station. It’s on their website in English too. I added it to the video description - but by car is the best. I don’t think the bus runs often.
A taxi would cost some money but if you’re staying more than a night, it’s not a bad investment to relax. It’s better that it’s far from the station, it means there are less people and those who make the trip are rewarded with its awesomeness!
Hotel Del Luna real version 😅
The logo changed?
The channel changed, I don’t make content for the old channel anymore. This channel started in 2020.
I always like it when john takes off his clothes......
Oh my, I heard that. The first episode on the channel was probably your favorite 😂
how much is it tho?
What the name of this hotel I want to go here
It’s in the description of the video and in the first 5 seconds 😂 and I think I say it about 25 times.
But here you go: KEIUNKAN 🏨 慶雲館
when you’re so obtuse to time you’ve forgotten how long it’s been
So I'm confused...this isn't the original hotel?
The original hotel - I believe is the bath cave 😂 but it’s more about it being in operation, not a physical location. Hotels are a business. This is also the second oldest continuously operating business in the world.
Fifty Second CEO - CEO for a 50 seconds
If 1300 years were condensed to maybe a day, it may be less than that 😂 (who wants to do the math?)
🎉
Oh, so the original structure got destroyed. I was wondering how can a multiple structure that looks like a contemporary designed building became the oldest hotel in the world. My bad. The business itself is the oldest still in operation. I get it now. 😅
52 generations of the same families. The business has evolved to meet demands of the time over time, which is why they’re still in business. The structure, the cave - is still there. The weather source, is still there (weaker which is why they needed a new one in 2005) but the top bath is all from the original source and the 1F bath is mixed. This is what I learned but it wasn’t so relevant to the story. Heck all water sources underground are probably ancient, geothermal hearted. On another note, 5km is a 1200 year old tree. It’s on Google maps. I cut that scene, but it is a remarkable stop to me. The tree has “seen” a lot, people passing it by including Tokugawa Ieyasu.
@@onlyinjapan ikr. Cool story. Thanks for featuring them. I'm just surprised it lasted this long considering they're in a remote place and not a very touristy spot but still people come. 💯
2回泊まったことがあります。値段はそこまで高くありませんが、温泉も食事も部屋もサービスも、どれも一級品でした。とても良かったです。また泊まりに行きたいです。
Such an interesting history! I really enjoyed musical choices as they fit the episode perfectly and really added to the stories being told. Thanks John! 👍♨
John, I have been following your channel for years! You never fail to highlight Japan in a way that makes the county and its people, relatable but really providing a feeling of connection to others. From different prefectures, towns, cities, islands and history. I have learned so much. I wish the new owner continued success and I hope to one day visit his Ryokan.
Thank you so much for watching for so long! I really loved making this and everything I put up - Japan is so awesome as a home (for 25 years) 🏡 and I’m glad we can share it together here ٩(^‿^)۶
@@onlyinjapanhey John I’m also a long time follower of your channel. I served as a marine in Okinawa for 3 years and I would absolutely love seeing you do a bunch of videos on the ryukyu islands if possible. Thank you 🙏
Thanks for the awesome video John great as always! I am definitely adding this to my bucket list! If I had known about this earlier I would of tried to squeeze it into my trip in a few days.
Excellent historical video! So much information in this episode, plus the video clarity is fantastic. Thank you for educating us about this treasure! 💞💞💞
Wow ! What an amazing legacy, over 1300 years old ! Definitely a bucket list place to visit! Best wishes on many many more years success!
Splendid episode, thank you for continuing to make these gems for us!
Lovely video! What it takes for a business to remain for 1300 years, and a wonderful place to stay today. 👍
I love how you always show such traditional amazing places that dont get put out often!! Keep up with the great videos 😁
Thank you for sharing this with us! It's now become one of my favourite videos.