I absolutely cannot wait to plan another trip to Japan with this new route in mind. Thank you so much for the work that you put into this series and channel as a whole!
We just returned from our first trip to Japan two weeks ago. We did the following and loved it: Tokyo - Kyoto - Takayama - Kanazawa - Korube Gorge - Hakone. We loved Kanazawa the most, but enjoyed things everywhere we went. Such lovely people, beautiful scenery and absolutely fantastic cuisine.
All the three episodes were treat to the eyes. I completely enjoyed the well planned trip through the beautiful country. Thank you for taking us on this journey. Japan is always full of surprises. Arigato Gozaimasu.
Japan Guide was my first and is still my go to website for travel advice for visiting regions of Japan - now up to my fifth (and counting) trip to Japan over the past 2.5 years. I quite enjoyed these videos, however I find them enormously condensed - 7 day journey into three videos? It'd be great if there were individual videos for each particular day so that there's more time dedicated to each location's attractions besides the quick fleeting visit to one or two main attraction and the obligatory (paid/sponsored?) accommodation at the conclusion. Either way, just my opinion... keep up the great work with spotlighting the paths less traveled by foreign visitors!
the same question was in my mind that there should each episode for each day. it would be more excited for the viewers if they ended up with the seven episodes.
Clean air, clean streets, well organized towns with a lovely taste, awesome food, courteous people and very safe and excellent transportation system...
So inspiring. Been to Japan before but obviously did the mainstream tokyo-kyoto pacific route. Was now looking SPECIFICALLY for a more rural countryside Japan trip and this is is EXACTLY what I was longing to see. THANK YOU
just got finished my 3rd episode. This is the best trip ever for the people from outside of japan. The route is really gem for us, im planning to travel in Japan but not able to find that where i need to start from but now i got all the infomation from you and thanks alot, im gonna visit heaven on earth, best place in asia.
I was counting the days to this video be released! The videos are so beautiful, informative, "direct to the point", as always! A must watch for anyone planning a visit to Japan! Thanks, guys, for such great content!
I love japan-guide.com. Every time I go to Japan I depend on the site as a starting point. I do wish they have more info on lesser-known attractions. Also I need more videos of Sam Evans enjoying hot springs haha
Watched all three episodes , Sam Evans charming and inspired, the editing is spectacular and the scenery captured - out of this world! This series is one of the best tours of Japan.
for all who want to go to fushimi Inari: go all the way up and be prepared for tourists…lots of them, at least until you get to the upper half of the shrine, afterwards they get less and you can enjoy it really well
just happened to see your videos of 7 days Japan Tour...love it... when i visit Japan, i will your follow this route....a very relaxing itinerary, thank you Sam😍
I'm SO envious of you!! Brilliant Videos and it's really nice you find unknown towns w such hidden gems. I've always been a Japan fan, but was always embarrassed to admit I'm a Japan-phile till now. Just subscribed. Arigato. -Samantha
Thanks again for the tip about the Hokuriku route. We took it two weeks ago and it was amazing! We stopped also at Nagano on our way to Kanazawa. Nagano is small but also lovely city with the amazing Zenkoji shrine!
Fantastic! I’d imagine it would almost be a completely different trip depending on the season too. Many of those places I have seen but a few to add to the list as well.
Thanks for giving such travel inspiration and tips. Wondering if all these doable during winter period. Will definitely checkout the travel Low Seasons in japan to do this!
You do so much each day - isn’t it stressful? Do you have enough time at each attraction to enjoy it fully? I love this route but I can’t comprehend how you manage all the travel in addition to the attractions every day. The videos are beautifully filmed !! Also i‘m fascinated by how all your shots seem to be devoid of people- do you film at odd times? Thank you for sharing these beautiful shots! Also I would like to ask when you travelled (which time of year)?:)
It really depends on your travel pace and interest in each attraction. This video series was filmed in the same amount of time as shown in the videos, meaning without a video crew Sam would have had time to spare to complete the route. However, it's usually advisable to allow more time than you think you'll need to avoid unnecessary stress while travelling. Also, the video was filmed in early July.
Amazing video and I am definite,y considering taking this new route. The pen,y thing I’m worried about is that the amount of ryokans seem very costly and I’m wondering if anyone knows if there can be alternative accommodations in the given areas of this new gold route? Thank you!
Hi Sam, NOt sure you are still around here... but I watched these 4 years ago and was going to travel March 2020... well that didn't happen. So, I am finally going next month and am debating, as only have 3 nights for route to get to Kyoto. I decided to skip monkey park although love them and go straight to Kurobe then one night in Takayama and one in Kanazawa before heading off to Kyoto. Its a bit of a rush I know. debating whether its worth while to to Takayama or stay in Toyama. Any thoughts would be most welcome. Thanks!
I have a question regarding luggage, if I want to stop just for a few hours on this trip (I have the JR pass you are mentionning), do the stations provide luggage storage?
I just wonder how do we gonna keep our luggage during the trip? We can’t carry the luggage all the way till we finish our day itinerary then only heading to the hotel
I watched this series a couple of times now.. Plus stalking your posts on your website.. Thank you for your info.. My questions is.. Does the local train line covered by the Hokuriku Arch Pass? And how/where can I check the bus fares and the local train line fares (if not covered by the pass)? :D
Some local train lines are not covered by the pass. You can find the details about which areas are covered by the pass here: www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361_arch.html For local train line fares, we would recommend checking a website like Hyperdia!
Good information but also read about it you don’t mention about the daily hotel check in process. I mean we hav to change hotel everyday. Tell us the process
its a nice route but to much from the way to kyoto and to less kyoto/tokyo itself... would only recommend it for ppl who go a lot to japan... otherwise if its your first time just go Tokyo->Kyoto->Nara/osaka-> Hiroshima(+miyajima) with the jr pass
Actually, for our first trip we did the following and loved it: Tokyo - Kyoto - Takayama - Kanazawa - Korube Gorge - Hakone. We loved Kanazawa the most.
This was about the JOURNEY from Tokyo to Kyoto, so the focus was on the route and what interesting things you can see/do along the way. That's why they didn't tell you where to go in Tokyo or Kyoto, but presumably, you would do something in Tokyo before this and in Kyoto after.
V Love-Williams well if you have more time to spend.. but the video used alö 7 days just for the journey... so would not recomend if for a 7 day japan trip if you maybe only have 1 chance to visit this country for a long time
Of course your suggested itinerary is the typical route, and those are all great places, BUT you can easily visit zero of those locations and still find enough interesting and impressive places that you won't feel like you're missing out.
A paradise, lots of trees, beautiful nature, quiet, not crowded tourist destination, no heavy trapic, fast transportation, healty foods.
I absolutely cannot wait to plan another trip to Japan with this new route in mind. Thank you so much for the work that you put into this series and channel as a whole!
We just returned from our first trip to Japan two weeks ago. We did the following and loved it: Tokyo - Kyoto - Takayama - Kanazawa - Korube Gorge - Hakone. We loved Kanazawa the most, but enjoyed things everywhere we went. Such lovely people, beautiful scenery and absolutely fantastic cuisine.
Man i am seeing a million subscribers on this channel from right now. Its so underated and deserve so many views. Guys keep up your work
It's been very helpful for us too when we were travelling around Japan a few months ago and filming for our TH-cam channel
pro tip: watch series on flixzone. I've been using it for watching a lot of movies recently.
Hakusan Heisenji is so beautiful that I almost cried at the sight of the scenery.
Hakusan Heisenji was an amazingly beautiful location!
All the three episodes were treat to the eyes. I completely enjoyed the well planned trip through the beautiful country. Thank you for taking us on this journey. Japan is always full of surprises. Arigato Gozaimasu.
Japan Guide was my first and is still my go to website for travel advice for visiting regions of Japan - now up to my fifth (and counting) trip to Japan over the past 2.5 years.
I quite enjoyed these videos, however I find them enormously condensed - 7 day journey into three videos?
It'd be great if there were individual videos for each particular day so that there's more time dedicated to each location's attractions besides the quick fleeting visit to one or two main attraction and the obligatory (paid/sponsored?) accommodation at the conclusion.
Either way, just my opinion... keep up the great work with spotlighting the paths less traveled by foreign visitors!
the same question was in my mind that there should each episode for each day. it would be more excited for the viewers if they ended up with the seven episodes.
Clean air, clean streets, well organized towns with a lovely taste, awesome food, courteous people and very safe and excellent transportation system...
So inspiring. Been to Japan before but obviously did the mainstream tokyo-kyoto pacific route. Was now looking SPECIFICALLY for a more rural countryside Japan trip and this is is EXACTLY what I was longing to see. THANK YOU
just got finished my 3rd episode. This is the best trip ever for the people from outside of japan. The route is really gem for us, im planning to travel in Japan but not able to find that where i need to start from but now i got all the infomation from you and thanks alot, im gonna visit heaven on earth, best place in asia.
This is just....pure....inspirational.....
I was counting the days to this video be released! The videos are so beautiful, informative, "direct to the point", as always! A must watch for anyone planning a visit to Japan! Thanks, guys, for such great content!
Awesome trilogy. I wish it was longer.
I love japan-guide.com. Every time I go to Japan I depend on the site as a starting point. I do wish they have more info on lesser-known attractions. Also I need more videos of Sam Evans enjoying hot springs haha
Great cinematography and editing, absolutely professional level work!!
👍🏻👍🏻
Watched all three episodes , Sam Evans charming and inspired, the editing is spectacular and the scenery captured - out of this world! This series is one of the best tours of Japan.
This makes me so excited to plan another trip to japan! Love it!
Bet you can't wait! We can't wait to go back there for film more videos for our TH-cam channel!
Oh my goodness, I've fallen in love with Japan!!!!
Love this new golden route in Japan! Thx for sharing!
for all who want to go to fushimi Inari: go all the way up and be prepared for tourists…lots of them, at least until you get to the upper half of the shrine, afterwards they get less and you can enjoy it really well
dude, your video production is really amazing. Adding this route to my bucket list. Great stuff!
Thanks very much! I hope you get a chance to do this trip!
I come to this channel to see shots of Sam Evans enjoying food and I am never disappointed. Can we get a montage of those shots at some point?
Really enjoyed this series!
Thanks for posting this series. Its very informative.😊👍
Love this trip from Tokyo to Kyoto 💕 I might just take this route in May 🙏🏼 Thank you.
would not reccomend it if its your first time
Amazing ! You guys made it easy for me planning my itinerary . Thank you ! Well done
What a great 7 day itinerary - well done! ...we might have to try it on our next visit.
Short vlogs very professionally done, and edited to capture and maintain interest.
Amazing and inspiring series - thank you Sam and team 🙏
I thoroughly enjoyed this series. In fact, I can say the same for most everything that you guys do. Great work!
Thank you very much!
Absolutely wonderful travel and beautiful place. Thanks for your informative vlogs
just happened to see your videos of 7 days Japan Tour...love it... when i visit Japan, i will your follow this route....a very relaxing itinerary, thank you Sam😍
I'm SO envious of you!! Brilliant Videos and it's really nice you find unknown towns w such hidden gems. I've always been a Japan fan, but was always embarrassed to admit I'm a Japan-phile till now. Just subscribed. Arigato. -Samantha
Thank you for the nice comment Samantha! :D
I’m glad you showed the Kanazawa station torii! Great memories!
ダイジェストすぎるよ。映像が綺麗だったから尚更もったいないよ。
Beautiful as usual.
Thx dude Japan 🇯🇵 is Awsome like your channel 😀😀😀😀😀😀 I love this channel and I love japan 🇯🇵 thanks for making this video 😀😀😀😀
More video at each stop would make these far more enjoyable.
The most recomended sam evans....!
Thanks again for the tip about the Hokuriku route. We took it two weeks ago and it was amazing! We stopped also at Nagano on our way to Kanazawa. Nagano is small but also lovely city with the amazing Zenkoji shrine!
Sounds like you had a nice trip. Also, good recommendation with Nagano and Zenkoji.
Fantastic! I’d imagine it would almost be a completely different trip depending on the season too. Many of those places I have seen but a few to add to the list as well.
Kellie Stimson Yep cherry blossom and autumn deserves two trips to japan alone!
Yeah, finally.
Ahhhh kyoto😍😍😍
really well made video
Thanks for giving such travel inspiration and tips. Wondering if all these doable during winter period. Will definitely checkout the travel Low Seasons in japan to do this!
You do so much each day - isn’t it stressful? Do you have enough time at each attraction to enjoy it fully? I love this route but I can’t comprehend how you manage all the travel in addition to the attractions every day. The videos are beautifully filmed !! Also i‘m fascinated by how all your shots seem to be devoid of people- do you film at odd times? Thank you for sharing these beautiful shots! Also I would like to ask when you travelled (which time of year)?:)
It really depends on your travel pace and interest in each attraction. This video series was filmed in the same amount of time as shown in the videos, meaning without a video crew Sam would have had time to spare to complete the route. However, it's usually advisable to allow more time than you think you'll need to avoid unnecessary stress while travelling.
Also, the video was filmed in early July.
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Just amazing.
Is the Japan rail pass valid for this new golden route?
Yes
Amazing video and I am definite,y considering taking this new route. The pen,y thing I’m worried about is that the amount of ryokans seem very costly and I’m wondering if anyone knows if there can be alternative accommodations in the given areas of this new gold route? Thank you!
Looks like a great trip. What do you do with your luggage on each of these legs?
Your videos should be so much longer!!
Hii
Videos are really good but too much information has been missed. Can u share your detailed travel itinerary. It will really helpful.
Yes, the accompanying article series has all the details. www.japan-guide.com/ad/new-golden-route/
japan is a great civilation - good jop Man
Very nice contribution and what an interesting channel. Subscribed. Does someone know the soundtrack: Beginning at 1:38 and 4:43? Realy fits.
Great video!! Would be nice if you could leave the links of the places you stayed so we could book the same ryokans.
what camera did you all shoot with? so nice.
Thanks for the kind words! We use Panasonic GH5s cameras to shoot all our videos.
Love your video Sam! Have a question, does all the route taken for this 7 days trip covered by JR Pass?
Sam what time of the year did y’all film this series? The weather looks nice
The series was filmed in July of last year. Not a bad time to visit, but at times it can be a bit hot.
Hello :) Can you tell me about what hour did mr Evans arrive to Kyoto? Or how long it was to do all the activities before arriving to Kyoto? Thanks!
Hi Sam, NOt sure you are still around here... but I watched these 4 years ago and was going to travel March 2020... well that didn't happen. So, I am finally going next month and am debating, as only have 3 nights for route to get to Kyoto. I decided to skip monkey park although love them and go straight to Kurobe then one night in Takayama and one in Kanazawa before heading off to Kyoto. Its a bit of a rush I know. debating whether its worth while to to Takayama or stay in Toyama. Any thoughts would be most welcome. Thanks!
what happened to the bike? did you have to take it back to the original point of rental or did you leave it somewhere down the road?
Tasty Japanese cruisine.
I plan to Kyoto for 3 days next Apr 2019, how's the budget for accomodations, transportations and meals exactly the same trip as yours? arrigato 🙏👍😍
Hi Sam!! Do you know if in every train station provides a luggage storage service? Thank youuu
Not every station has a luggage storage service however most have coin lockers to store bags.
Doesn't it get expensive staying in all those ryokan within the span of a week ?
Well... yes. Ryokan are expensive =/
Yes, but for the purpose of the video, it's likely sponsored advertising
yeah i would visit tokyocheapo for cheap traveling
may I ask whether the arch pass covers all your transportation covered in all 3 episodes?
I have a question regarding luggage, if I want to stop just for a few hours on this trip (I have the JR pass you are mentionning), do the stations provide luggage storage?
How much is the ideal budget for this 7 day trip from tokyo to kyoto? I also wanted to stay in ryokan type accom 😊
The golden route is also called the beginner's route.
How do we deal with the luggage when following this fast itineray?
I was wondering about the same thing!
Can you provide link to place you stayed in Kyoto? Thanks
Hi , what is the name of the restaurant in Kanazawa because when I search the name on the subtitle its says cloths store
What is the best time of year to make this trip, and about what would be the cost?
Is there a fee for the gardens?
I just wonder how do we gonna keep our luggage during the trip? We can’t carry the luggage all the way till we finish our day itinerary then only heading to the hotel
I watched this series a couple of times now.. Plus stalking your posts on your website.. Thank you for your info.. My questions is.. Does the local train line covered by the Hokuriku Arch Pass? And how/where can I check the bus fares and the local train line fares (if not covered by the pass)? :D
Some local train lines are not covered by the pass. You can find the details about which areas are covered by the pass here: www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361_arch.html
For local train line fares, we would recommend checking a website like Hyperdia!
Thank you soo much!! So helpful!
Good information but also read about it you don’t mention about the daily hotel check in process. I mean we hav to change hotel everyday. Tell us the process
its a nice route but to much from the way to kyoto and to less kyoto/tokyo itself... would only recommend it for ppl who go a lot to japan... otherwise if its your first time just go Tokyo->Kyoto->Nara/osaka-> Hiroshima(+miyajima) with the jr pass
Actually, for our first trip we did the following and loved it: Tokyo - Kyoto - Takayama - Kanazawa - Korube Gorge - Hakone. We loved Kanazawa the most.
This was about the JOURNEY from Tokyo to Kyoto, so the focus was on the route and what interesting things you can see/do along the way. That's why they didn't tell you where to go in Tokyo or Kyoto, but presumably, you would do something in Tokyo before this and in Kyoto after.
Lynn in how many days?
V Love-Williams well if you have more time to spend.. but the video used alö 7 days just for the journey... so would not recomend if for a 7 day japan trip if you maybe only have 1 chance to visit this country for a long time
Of course your suggested itinerary is the typical route, and those are all great places, BUT you can easily visit zero of those locations and still find enough interesting and impressive places that you won't feel like you're missing out.
How much does this trip cost per person?
Where do they store luggage while they visit these spots?
A lot of train stations have lockers of varying sizes depending on whether you want to store a rucksack or suitcase
i keep wonder myself, is take 7 days and i not even see you carry any lagguage. Is it enought just bagpack?
I counted more than 7 days 🤔
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Before he passed away, I first passed away.
My Image: Kanazawa = Golden
I want 😍
Actually, he just three days two nights at Japan to run away from somebody.
Raja nazrin syah is my, Anna Choo husband.
Slow down!
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