After seeing this in relation to your Japan in summer video, I think you are spot on with these suggestions and itinerary. Definitely on a future list. Thank you
I did this itinerary (that i put together after a lot of research myself) in the summer but I'd be tempted to try it again in spring or Autumn in the future
Although I really am anti hot weather, your video's highlighting the Akita Kanto Festival could maybe convince me to brave Tohoku in August. I'm a huge lantern festival fan, and damn it all the other places in this video have their own charms. You just keep proving you can never get enough of Japan.
@@NinjaMonkeyguy ww! ... whenever I attend Noh play performances, it's fun to watch some of the audience fall asleep (^_^) ... anyway, I would say Mitsuwadai, Chiba Prefecture is pretty boring ...
@@Collector_Phil hmmm,... if I did not have to be in Japan I would never visit. The country is not terrible but I think it is depressing with nothing but chores and obligations. The tourists seem so happy though ...
The story of the Byakkotai Samurai students at Aizu-Wakamatsu is heartbreaking, and visiting the site is worth a trip to that city for that history (and view across the city) alone. We were lucky enough to catch a full re-enactment display just as it was starting at the top of the stairs (at 1:12 in your video) with a cast dressed in full Samurai costume when we visited.
I may have to check some of these locations next time I go. The festivals look really fun. But I was wondering, could you make a video with tips for renting a car in Japan?
There is nothing like a great festival to see the culture of the country you are visiting. It looks amazing! Thanks for your fantastic knowledge of Japan ❤
@@NinjaMonkeyguy yup , went twice to it since Japan reopened to tourist. Got the inspiration during pandemic when I saw someone mentioned 99% tourists to Japan never venture to Tohoku!
Konichiwa! We just returned from a 13-day first time trip to Japan and I am so glad I found your channel in preparation for our trip!! Thank you for all your advice and tips! I can’t wait to go back and follow this new itinerary you suggest. 🙏
I finally "completed" my own "mixed itinerary" making a "triangle" between Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka (since I really wanted to include at least a week in Kyushu and a night in a nice ferry), I have left Kyoto and Nara only for optional "one day short trips" (from Osaka and also in Tokyo I plan to see some "less tourist" zones and "hop" to other places, again by short "one day" trips... let's hope it will work....😁
Looks good! - Once I get my next trip in July done and dusted I'll be thinking ahead to next year (probably going for a month) and tempted to explore this region.
I need this trip in my life 💯🤩 I think it's perfect for me because I've been down, I've been right up but not in-between , never these places! Love it , the video that was recommended to me at the end was The reason to visit Japan in Summer
Did the reverse golden route last April (Kyoto, Osaka, Himeji, Hiroshima, Shirakawa, Takayama, Fuji, Tokyo) and will be going by regions on my next trips starting with Kyushu hopefully by Autumn then Chugoku by Summer and so fort. Thanks for this idea on Tohoku since I was having a hard time planning for this particular region.
It took a lot of planning on my part to find a route that was accesable by train and worth visiting! I think I finally found it! Your trips sound great, I have some Older videos on those areas too !
We will return to Japan for the 4th time in March and have planned a very similar itinerary: Tokyo - Aizuwakamatsu (3 nights) - Sendai (2 nights) - Matsushima Bay (2 nights) - Morioka (2 nights) - Kakunodate (2 nights) - Ginzan Onsen (2 nights) - Niigata (1 night) - Sado Island (3 nights) - Tokyo. We like to travel slowly, and as we both dont drive, will have to rely on public transport on Sado Island (hence 3 nights there). Thanks a lot for this video, your content is really good !
Im not sure if you have the chance of booking a sado island tour, this is what I would do if i didnt drive and was going there. ALthough you are going for 3 days the island can mostly be reached via driving
Thank you so much for video. I've been three times in Japan: 1. Golden Triangle with Hiroshima 2. Tokyo (travel South Korea + Japan) 3. Fukuoka-Kumamoto-Nagasaki and I planned to go back this year to go North So your video will help a lot Thanks
But now that you posted it.... lol. Our first time in japan was noboribetsu and sapporo and our regreat was not staying there longer. Osaka mainstreet was a no and we skipped kyoto (did nara instead) and tokyo as we were remined why we moved out of major cities such as nyc and miami. Its way too much people, sounds and jumbo lights. Well use this for our summer trip next year and enjoy the north fully. Would love some tea farm recommend
The castle in Aizu-Wakamatsu was really trashed during the Boshin War so I'm not sure how much is original. The forest in Aomori is especially beautiful with buna and hiba trees but there is always the possibility of bear attacks.
I’m on a trip through tohoku now and over the last 2 days at Akita, i’ve seen almost no international tourists. Just amazing At the same time because of less tourism in the area, the locals are not so used to international tourists so prepare yourself with some basic japanese phrases and google translate
Totally worth it! I dont like the crowds so it was great. I created the itinerary on my own… through watching videos/doing research and also just spontaneously wondering around
No different than heading anywhere else away from Tokyo or Kyoto. Language can be a barrier across the whole of Japan but the people are patient and helpful
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After seeing this in relation to your Japan in summer video, I think you are spot on with these suggestions and itinerary. Definitely on a future list. Thank you
I did this itinerary (that i put together after a lot of research myself) in the summer but I'd be tempted to try it again in spring or Autumn in the future
Although I really am anti hot weather, your video's highlighting the Akita Kanto Festival could maybe convince me to brave Tohoku in August. I'm a huge lantern festival fan, and damn it all the other places in this video have their own charms. You just keep proving you can never get enough of Japan.
i can never get bored of the country!
@@NinjaMonkeyguy ww! ... whenever I attend Noh play performances, it's fun to watch some of the audience fall asleep (^_^) ... anyway, I would say Mitsuwadai, Chiba Prefecture is pretty boring ...
Same here haha!! My friend from back in Canada just came for his 7th visit.
@@Collector_Phil hmmm,... if I did not have to be in Japan I would never visit. The country is not terrible but I think it is depressing with nothing but chores and obligations. The tourists seem so happy though ...
The story of the Byakkotai Samurai students at Aizu-Wakamatsu is heartbreaking, and visiting the site is worth a trip to that city for that history (and view across the city) alone. We were lucky enough to catch a full re-enactment display just as it was starting at the top of the stairs (at 1:12 in your video) with a cast dressed in full Samurai costume when we visited.
Yes! Here is my full guide of aizu! th-cam.com/video/XsOV2bUG4Qw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=RxclOxp5S9SScB8i
Fantastic! Saved for my future planning.
Great!
I may have to check some of these locations next time I go. The festivals look really fun. But I was wondering, could you make a video with tips for renting a car in Japan?
These locations are great! I hope I can help out with car rental in a future video
Your recent videos have been stellar, dude! The editing on this one is crisp! Keep up the great work.
Thanks, hopefully others will enjoy too!
There is nothing like a great festival to see the culture of the country you are visiting. It looks amazing! Thanks for your fantastic knowledge of Japan ❤
That itinerary could work well in spring and Autumn too, it doesnt have to be summer :)
Thank you for featuring tohoku. Definitely my new found favorite region!!
Have you visited? tohoku is great !!
@@NinjaMonkeyguy yup , went twice to it since Japan reopened to tourist. Got the inspiration during pandemic when I saw someone mentioned 99% tourists to Japan never venture to Tohoku!
Konichiwa! We just returned from a 13-day first time trip to Japan and I am so glad I found your channel in preparation for our trip!! Thank you for all your advice and tips! I can’t wait to go back and follow this new itinerary you suggest. 🙏
ooh!! it will be a different Japan thats for sure! .. also hope my tips helped ! :)
Thank you for sharing this itinerary. Much appreciated !
Glad you enjoyed it! i hope you can make good use of it and adapt if needed
I finally "completed" my own "mixed itinerary" making a "triangle" between Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka (since I really wanted to include at least a week in Kyushu and a night in a nice ferry), I have left Kyoto and Nara only for optional "one day short trips" (from Osaka and also in Tokyo I plan to see some "less tourist" zones and "hop" to other places, again by short "one day" trips... let's hope it will work....😁
Sounds great! I think you have a good plan! south Japan is great too.. Nagasaki is a fantastic city btw
Looks good! - Once I get my next trip in July done and dusted I'll be thinking ahead to next year (probably going for a month) and tempted to explore this region.
Yes, I think its a good idea to go even further!
Awesome video. Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Taking notes on this now since I will be traveling to Japan first time and interested exploring the less toristy places
Yes, this is a great way to get away from the normal route!
Great help!
I need this trip in my life 💯🤩 I think it's perfect for me because I've been down, I've been right up but not in-between , never these places! Love it , the video that was recommended to me at the end was The reason to visit Japan in Summer
You're going to love it! .. not just for summer btw, this would be great in autumn or spring too when the snow has gone!
Did the reverse golden route last April (Kyoto, Osaka, Himeji, Hiroshima, Shirakawa, Takayama, Fuji, Tokyo) and will be going by regions on my next trips starting with Kyushu hopefully by Autumn then Chugoku by Summer and so fort. Thanks for this idea on Tohoku since I was having a hard time planning for this particular region.
It took a lot of planning on my part to find a route that was accesable by train and worth visiting! I think I finally found it! Your trips sound great, I have some Older videos on those areas too !
@@NinjaMonkeyguy Yes! I did use your videos to plan our trip, from itineraries to travel tips. It's been a big help. Thanks!
We will return to Japan for the 4th time in March and have planned a very similar itinerary: Tokyo - Aizuwakamatsu (3 nights) - Sendai (2 nights) - Matsushima Bay (2 nights) - Morioka (2 nights) - Kakunodate (2 nights) - Ginzan Onsen (2 nights) - Niigata (1 night) - Sado Island (3 nights) - Tokyo. We like to travel slowly, and as we both dont drive, will have to rely on public transport on Sado Island (hence 3 nights there). Thanks a lot for this video, your content is really good !
Im not sure if you have the chance of booking a sado island tour, this is what I would do if i didnt drive and was going there. ALthough you are going for 3 days the island can mostly be reached via driving
Thank you so much for video. I've been three times in Japan:
1. Golden Triangle with Hiroshima
2. Tokyo (travel South Korea + Japan)
3. Fukuoka-Kumamoto-Nagasaki
and I planned to go back this year to go North
So your video will help a lot
Thanks
You are doing it right!
Yay! Yay!
Did you pick Sakata because that's where your twin (Chris Broad) taught English?
Yes indeed lol
But now that you posted it.... lol. Our first time in japan was noboribetsu and sapporo and our regreat was not staying there longer. Osaka mainstreet was a no and we skipped kyoto (did nara instead) and tokyo as we were remined why we moved out of major cities such as nyc and miami. Its way too much people, sounds and jumbo lights. Well use this for our summer trip next year and enjoy the north fully. Would love some tea farm recommend
Nara is awesome, so laid back and peaceful.
This itinerary doesnt have to be done in summer, I tink spring and Autumn would be great too!
Yay!!!
The castle in Aizu-Wakamatsu was really trashed during the Boshin War so I'm not sure how much is original. The forest in Aomori is especially beautiful with buna and hiba trees but there is always the possibility of bear attacks.
Bike renting should be a staple to any type of exploration.
many locations in Japan make it so easy too !
Are the famous "Akita Bijin" included??? 😁😁😁
ofcourse!
I plan to visit but have yet to find any non biased war ww2 museums. Many in China South Korea Germany USA what I can see from online reviews.
Mmm I think that Nagasaki and hiroshimas memorials are “different” all countries will have a bias of some kind ..
I’m on a trip through tohoku now and over the last 2 days at Akita, i’ve seen almost no international tourists. Just amazing
At the same time because of less tourism in the area, the locals are not so used to international tourists so prepare yourself with some basic japanese phrases and google translate
Yea maybe but.. totally worth it huh! How did you find then itinerary?
Totally worth it! I dont like the crowds so it was great. I created the itinerary on my own… through watching videos/doing research and also just spontaneously wondering around
Nice!
How difficult would this trip be for tourists that don’t speak Japanese?
No different than heading anywhere else away from Tokyo or Kyoto. Language can be a barrier across the whole of Japan but the people are patient and helpful
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YES!! indeed
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