Absolutely. As someone who have studied carpentry, I just love traditional japanese crafts, including their homes. Hope you feel refreshed after your stay.
Yes I would love to it's right up my alley, my getaways consists of log cabins fires, lots of cooking and most importantly Peace quiet and silence❤ "Thank you" Great video!
This was great. My partner and I love watching your videos and each one just gets better and better. Sorry you’re having a rough time, glad you’re taking care of yourself.
I got to stay in a machiya and it’s literally the most memorable stay I had in Japan! I’ll never forget opening the sliding door to the garden, sitting on the floor and listening to the rain. 🌧️ 💙🍵
The style of the house is from the Showa era. They probably kept the original form of the traditional Japanese house and renovated it to make it more practical. This kind of house is rare in modern Tokyo.
This is ほっこり af! What I love about these types of stay is, unlike a hotel stay, you get to imagine what it must be like to live there and really なじむ with your environment. You are so in your element here, so awesome to see.
Just a quick shoutout to your cinematography skills; I'm assuming just you, just 1 camera, you really made some fun and interesting shot choices and transitions! Looks like you had a lovely time, take as much of it as you need and all the best for the holiday season and the new year!
Thank you, that makes me so happy! Just me, my camera & tripod 😆 Never done anything like this before, but I definitely want to experiment with it more in the future :)
The beauty of Kyoto’s machiya is conveyed so wonderfully! The fusion of tradition and modernity in the space is truly soothing✨. Next time I visit Kyoto, I’d love to stay in a machiya. You’re mecha bijin!
I love Kyoto... I know it gets a bad rep for overtourism, which is understandable; but there are so many areas that are just as gorgeous as the tourist spots, and completely empty. You just have to take a day and wander around.
Ahhh. This was so Fruits Basket/shojo anime I can't. I don't blame you at all for wanting to do this for you, I would too. I thought about owning one before you mentioned it, but I hope you can someday! You seemed right at home (also I had fun "welcoming" you back with my limited Japanese each time you got back from being outdoors. I'm glad you enjoyed it! Can't wait for the Osaka content. Be well, Sara.
I LOVE Kazariya. My cousin introduced that place to me back in 2007. I was able to go back in 2019. If I’m not mistaken, Kazariya was founded in 1656 which means it was around for over 100 years before Europeans discovered Australia. Wild hey? Hope you’re feeling better soon. Breakups are hard so lots of warm fuzzies your way.
What a lovely home! This reminds me of my old apartment in Toyonaka City, just outside of Osaka. The building was fairly nondescript from the outside, but the interiors were styled much like these old houses. It was a 2LDK, I think. The two bedrooms and living room had tatami floors and it had a combined kitchen/dining area. I lived on the second floor of the two-story building. The kitchen windows overlooked the neighbor's beautiful garden. We didn't get to sit in it, but it was still a pleasure to see. The living room side had the balcony and overlooked the neighborhood street. For heat in the winter, there were pipe outlets in the walls where you would put a hose for a gas heater. I remember in the winter reaching out from under my covers to turn it on and wait a few minutes for it to heat up the room before getting out of bed. And then in the bathroom I had a small electric heater set with a timer to turn on in the morning roughly about 30 minutes before I planned to get up so that it was warm by the time I got there. The unit did not have a heated toilet seat, so I was glad to at least be able to heat up the room. I miss the Japanese-style bathtub. It wasn't fancy, but you could fill it all the way to the top and let the water spill over the sides and into the drain in the floor. It was so relaxing! And, man, I really miss the kotatsu we had in the living room! I think the building was constructed maybe in the 80's? Unsure if it was before or after the new earthquake construction codes were in place. I went back for a visit this summer and walked through my old neighborhood. My fist time back in about 15 years. That apartment building was torn down and now there is a children's kindergarten there. Life goes on, but they were some great memories. We're all wishing you much happiness and success, Sarah! This machiya house seemed like a great way to unwind and reflect. I think I would love to try something like this sometime. Thanks for another great video.
Looks like a great place to stay for a week and explore the area, casually cycling through the neighborhood and just taking life slowly and peacefully. One for the list when I next visit Japan.
When I visted Japan for the 1st time in Sept, I stayed solo in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. Of the 3, Kyoto was the most relaxed and spiritual for me, especially hiking by myself through Fushimi Inari at night.
Thanks for your videos. I find them so informative and inspiring. They are very helpful in my research in preparation for my month long trip to Japan next Spring/Summer.
Wow, what a beautiful place. So serene and cozy. Sorry to hear you have been having a hard time, but it looks like you found the ideal place to recharge.
So beautiful and cozy! The rain really added a lovely vibe as well. It's good you could get away and have some you time. You also reminded me that I have all the ingredients for agedashi tofu so I'm going to make it this week!
I love having a lovely solo stay at a lovely place and indulging in yummy foods. My only addition to make this an absolutely perfect weekend would have been a good book :) I hope you do some more "treat weekends" :)
I hope you are okay 🤗 We have been back from our trip for about three weeks,I’m really missing Japan and can’t wait to come back. Kyoto was just amazing.
This whole video was very pretty and moody, great job. Your videography is getting really good, it's obvious you've put a lot of effort in. Hope you're feeling better soon, wishing you a great 2025!
Sorry to hear that you’ve been having a rough time. Still, at least your transformation into the living embodiment of the low-fi hip-hop beats for studying girl is progressing on schedule!
I've been watching your content for a while... and this is a great idea! Will try to add a stay in a lovely, traditional Machiya!! 2025 is MY year for visiting Japan and I can't wait!! Thanks Sara for this great idea ☺😍
I'd love to stay in a machiya someday! The closest I've been was a very nice ryokan. I'd also like to see a video showcasing your collection of hats, you have so many cool ones XD
Kyoto is very nice and makes for a perfect getaway from Tokyo. I know many love Tokyo, but I prefer small villages, or places with not so much hussle and bustle.
@@seerasan The end of your video you mention going to Osaka. It's one of my favorite places for exploring food. My next Osaka visit isn't until April for the opening day of the world expo. I look forward to your next video and also when you begin to explore the quieter side of Japan. I can talk all day about my love for villages and hiking in forests in the north, but I digress. I don't want to bore you.
Such a cute place to stay! Sorry to hear your stressed in Tokyo but its good to get away and its a plus that you took us with you! That food looked great too.. I love warm brownies with Ice Cream..and have you tried Bacon Brownies?? MMM…..
Kyoto city is colder in winter and hotter in summer than Osaka,I reckon. steep stairs reminds me of My grandfather's house where my mother was born and raised in Ikeda city,Osaka prefecture,Japan😅 cheers
been watching you for a really long time, you totally leveled up on the cinematography please do a video in japanese again your last one motivated me to study so much
Thank you for posting. We are planning a family trip for our first visit to Japan in July ( yes we know it's going to be very hot) and one of the cities will be Kyoto. You videos really help us prepare for our trip!
A hinoki-buro is a luxury that you don’t find too often, even in Japan. Must have smelled great! Me envious of the bath, and scared of the stairway 😅. Speaking of, have you had a yuzu-buro? (Bath with yuzu citrus peelings added to the hot water). Think that you’d enjoy it. Sorry to hear that you’ve been having a rough spell. Hope that you were able to recharge and rejuvenate. Happy Holidays!😊
This looks lovely! Extremely cosy. I hope you found the sweet spot between taking care of yourself and vlogging! Didn't you also use to live in Kyoto? (In a modern building, I'm sure)
If you haven't been - go to a shop called Dintora in Nishiki Market for the best Schichimi. We load up each year and take it home to australia. It's awesome on everything, but especially avo on toast! ;)
Great looking Machiya House! Very steep steps! Bread looks very tasty. I think winter cold must be something same like in Finland. There is sometimes strong wind, which increases feel of coldness. Delicious looking cooking! Korean work and text books arrived during this week. I think skill to recognize Korean alphabets and pronunciation would be great skill to learn.
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Hello from Kyotoooo! Get cosy with some matcha & enjoy the 2nd December vlog! 🥰🎄 Would you like to stay overnight in a machiya too?
Absolutely. As someone who have studied carpentry, I just love traditional japanese crafts, including their homes.
Hope you feel refreshed after your stay.
Yes I would love to it's right up my alley, my getaways consists of log cabins fires, lots of cooking and most importantly Peace quiet and silence❤
"Thank you"
Great video!
Easily!
Wonderful recharge home.
Electronic detox!
Book time.
I LOVE renovated Machiya, definitely the best way to experience Kyoto 😍 also this video has the perfect cozy vibes 🍁
This was great. My partner and I love watching your videos and each one just gets better and better. Sorry you’re having a rough time, glad you’re taking care of yourself.
Thank you so much 🥰 happy to hear they’re improving!! Happy holidays 🎄✨
Your videos have such a lovely moody vibe. Every time I watch one of your videos, I immediately miss Japan so much.
Sorry to hear about your rough time :( All blue skies coming soon and your content has been fire! Here's to 100K and Merry Christmas!
Always so happy to see you posted another video! Love watching them after work, really relaxing in some way 🙂!
It’s truly amazing just how incredibly thin the building materials they used in Kyoto are
Red yellow Autumn leaves colours just pops ...we were surprised there were still quite a lot of it in early Dec when exploring around Kyushu
I got to stay in a machiya and it’s literally the most memorable stay I had in Japan! I’ll never forget opening the sliding door to the garden, sitting on the floor and listening to the rain. 🌧️ 💙🍵
Your cinematography in this is really well done! I thought about staying at one in Kyoto but decided to try it on my next trip instead 😊
Thank you so much 😍 definitely stay in one, it’s a magical experience!
The style of the house is from the Showa era.
They probably kept the original form of the traditional Japanese house and renovated it to make it more practical.
This kind of house is rare in modern Tokyo.
This is ほっこり af! What I love about these types of stay is, unlike a hotel stay, you get to imagine what it must be like to live there and really なじむ with your environment. You are so in your element here, so awesome to see.
Just a quick shoutout to your cinematography skills; I'm assuming just you, just 1 camera, you really made some fun and interesting shot choices and transitions! Looks like you had a lovely time, take as much of it as you need and all the best for the holiday season and the new year!
Thank you, that makes me so happy! Just me, my camera & tripod 😆 Never done anything like this before, but I definitely want to experiment with it more in the future :)
I always add all your recommendations of coffee shops and restaurants so I can try them when I go back to Japan and it never disappoint ! Thank you ❤
Aw I hope you enjoy trying them all when you get to visit ☺️💜
Incredibly cozy vibes. Thanks for bringing us along.
The beauty of Kyoto’s machiya is conveyed so wonderfully!
The fusion of tradition and modernity in the space is truly soothing✨.
Next time I visit Kyoto, I’d love to stay in a machiya.
You’re mecha bijin!
Hope you're okay buddy,I get to Tokyo for the first time next week and your videos have been very informative. Thank you from the UK
Notification Squad! Machiya are a nice vibe accommodation! This place looks like it’s been renovated well!
So speedy! 🔥 It was a super comfortable home to stay in!
I love Kyoto... I know it gets a bad rep for overtourism, which is understandable; but there are so many areas that are just as gorgeous as the tourist spots, and completely empty. You just have to take a day and wander around.
Great video. We had 5 weeks in Kyoto looking after a friends cats. Absolutely loved it!
What a great place to unplug/unwind from all the holiday hustle and bustle- sipping chamomile tea as I chillax to this.
Always love watching your videos. It makes me want to go back even though i was just there this summer. You’re tops in my book!
Ahhh. This was so Fruits Basket/shojo anime I can't. I don't blame you at all for wanting to do this for you, I would too. I thought about owning one before you mentioned it, but I hope you can someday! You seemed right at home (also I had fun "welcoming" you back with my limited Japanese each time you got back from being outdoors. I'm glad you enjoyed it! Can't wait for the Osaka content. Be well, Sara.
Beautiful! Glad you were able to get some 'you time' after everything you've been thru. And the Moomin "Little My" mug! 🤩
Awesome video, Sarah. Love your channel and content. Hang in there - sunnier days ahead!
This was awesome! You definitely did that place justice, wonderful filming and editing! Wishing you happy holidays!
Also that baguette is super cute
I LOVE Kazariya. My cousin introduced that place to me back in 2007. I was able to go back in 2019. If I’m not mistaken, Kazariya was founded in 1656 which means it was around for over 100 years before Europeans discovered Australia. Wild hey? Hope you’re feeling better soon. Breakups are hard so lots of warm fuzzies your way.
The house is gorgeous 😍😍😍 I live in kyoto why am I just hearing about these gorgeous Machiya homes???
What a lovely home! This reminds me of my old apartment in Toyonaka City, just outside of Osaka. The building was fairly nondescript from the outside, but the interiors were styled much like these old houses. It was a 2LDK, I think. The two bedrooms and living room had tatami floors and it had a combined kitchen/dining area. I lived on the second floor of the two-story building. The kitchen windows overlooked the neighbor's beautiful garden. We didn't get to sit in it, but it was still a pleasure to see. The living room side had the balcony and overlooked the neighborhood street. For heat in the winter, there were pipe outlets in the walls where you would put a hose for a gas heater. I remember in the winter reaching out from under my covers to turn it on and wait a few minutes for it to heat up the room before getting out of bed. And then in the bathroom I had a small electric heater set with a timer to turn on in the morning roughly about 30 minutes before I planned to get up so that it was warm by the time I got there. The unit did not have a heated toilet seat, so I was glad to at least be able to heat up the room. I miss the Japanese-style bathtub. It wasn't fancy, but you could fill it all the way to the top and let the water spill over the sides and into the drain in the floor. It was so relaxing! And, man, I really miss the kotatsu we had in the living room! I think the building was constructed maybe in the 80's? Unsure if it was before or after the new earthquake construction codes were in place. I went back for a visit this summer and walked through my old neighborhood. My fist time back in about 15 years. That apartment building was torn down and now there is a children's kindergarten there. Life goes on, but they were some great memories.
We're all wishing you much happiness and success, Sarah! This machiya house seemed like a great way to unwind and reflect. I think I would love to try something like this sometime. Thanks for another great video.
Looks like a great place to stay for a week and explore the area, casually cycling through the neighborhood and just taking life slowly and peacefully. One for the list when I next visit Japan.
Glad to see you feeling better. My trips to Japan always help me when I'm down so I hope your Kyoto trip gets everything going right for you.
When I visted Japan for the 1st time in Sept, I stayed solo in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. Of the 3, Kyoto was the most relaxed and spiritual for me, especially hiking by myself through Fushimi Inari at night.
So beautiful and peaceful. I watched this with a hot tea and hot water bottle in my arms. Perfection
Great choice 🥰☕️
this was an enjoyable episode of Sarah's life...i liked it alot. simple things... that are new.
Enjoying the regular and entertaining content.
Thanks for your videos. I find them so informative and inspiring. They are very helpful in my research in preparation for my month long trip to Japan next Spring/Summer.
That place looks like a cozy dream. Have fun in Osaka! 👀
Your stories are always so well thoyught out and very poignant. Your strengths are vast! May you have a wonderful holiday season!!
Wow, what a beautiful place. So serene and cozy.
Sorry to hear you have been having a hard time, but it looks like you found the ideal place to recharge.
Heading back to Kyoto and Osaka next summer after 5 years since the last trip and can't wait. Soba looked so good.
Always love the design of machiya homes. Looks like such a peaceful community in Kyoto too! 🙂
Beautiful. Amazing. Appreciate you and the channel. Merry Christmas.
So beautiful and cozy! The rain really added a lovely vibe as well. It's good you could get away and have some you time. You also reminded me that I have all the ingredients for agedashi tofu so I'm going to make it this week!
I love your vlogs .... you're real
A great getaway vlog. That brownie looked tasty. TFS
Love the video, it looks like you put a lot of effort in it. Also the dinner that you made looked soooooo delicious
Enjoyed your chilled vlog and checking out a traditional town house. Take care of yourself Sarah, love your content. X
Loved everything about the way you shot 8:02 to 10:48. The rest of the video was good too, I just particularly liked that section.
I love having a lovely solo stay at a lovely place and indulging in yummy foods. My only addition to make this an absolutely perfect weekend would have been a good book :) I hope you do some more "treat weekends" :)
love how cozy and homey your videos are
I’d love to stay in that townhouse it looks so peaceful and beautiful! I hope they aren’t too crazy expensive!
Quiet parts of Kyoto are gorgeous , my favourite city on earth..would love to stay in a Machiya , beautiful ...
I hope you are okay 🤗 We have been back from our trip for about three weeks,I’m really missing Japan and can’t wait to come back. Kyoto was just amazing.
Hope your year ends well. Your so charming you're sure to get an even nicer relationship soon. Love from Ireland
Same dream!🤩 as long as you can get that traditional japan living style feeling🙏enjoy for all of us😉🙂
This whole video was very pretty and moody, great job. Your videography is getting really good, it's obvious you've put a lot of effort in. Hope you're feeling better soon, wishing you a great 2025!
Sorry to hear that you’ve been having a rough time. Still, at least your transformation into the living embodiment of the low-fi hip-hop beats for studying girl is progressing on schedule!
Your videos are such great vibes 💜 ありがとうございます
I've been watching your content for a while... and this is a great idea! Will try to add a stay in a lovely, traditional Machiya!! 2025 is MY year for visiting Japan and I can't wait!! Thanks Sara for this great idea ☺😍
This was so lovely! Living vicariously through you 😊
I'd love to stay in a Machiya house. It would be sooo relaxing after being surrounded by tourists all day 😊
I'd love to stay in a machiya someday! The closest I've been was a very nice ryokan. I'd also like to see a video showcasing your collection of hats, you have so many cool ones XD
I’m Japanese dude.
Your Japanese when you talk sometimes sounds like very cute 🥰
Keep enjoying in Japan 🇯🇵
Kyoto is very nice and makes for a perfect getaway from Tokyo. I know many love Tokyo, but I prefer small villages, or places with not so much hussle and bustle.
The longer I live here, the more I agree! I'm excited to explore the quieter side to Japan next year (hopefully) 🥰
@@seerasan The end of your video you mention going to Osaka. It's one of my favorite places for exploring food. My next Osaka visit isn't until April for the opening day of the world expo. I look forward to your next video and also when you begin to explore the quieter side of Japan. I can talk all day about my love for villages and hiking in forests in the north, but I digress. I don't want to bore you.
This is so awesome. I would love to stay at one someday! Thanks for sharing your experience ❤
The tamago-don looked delicious!
“I would really enjoy my invitation to meet with Sarah for a 2 day stay, she’s vibrant and soft on the eyes”
Looks fun and cozy. I would stay for a week to really relax and enjoy.
love your videos sarah keep up the amazing work. one day I hope to make it to japan
I could watch your videos for hours ☺️
Such a cute place to stay! Sorry to hear your stressed in Tokyo but its good to get away and its a plus that you took us with you! That food looked great too.. I love warm brownies with Ice Cream..and have you tried Bacon Brownies?? MMM…..
Kyoto city is colder in winter and hotter in summer than Osaka,I reckon.
steep stairs reminds me of My grandfather's house where my mother was born and raised in Ikeda city,Osaka prefecture,Japan😅
cheers
been watching you for a really long time, you totally leveled up on the cinematography
please do a video in japanese again your last one motivated me to study so much
Thank you for posting. We are planning a family trip for our first visit to Japan in July ( yes we know it's going to be very hot) and one of the cities will be Kyoto. You videos really help us prepare for our trip!
You said once that you'll show us your new skills with your new japanese knife after 1 year and that was last year. Show us !!!
Beautiful cozy place
Cute place! I would stay in one, but kind of worried if mosquitos come in often cause no mesh screening on the windows
You can close all the windows if that’s what you’d prefer! But yeah this particular place didn’t have a fly screen 🥲
A lovely distraction for a few days, keep these coming🥂
soo many cozy vibes :)
A hinoki-buro is a luxury that you don’t find too often, even in Japan. Must have smelled great!
Me envious of the bath, and scared of the stairway 😅.
Speaking of, have you had a yuzu-buro? (Bath with yuzu citrus peelings added to the hot water). Think that you’d enjoy it.
Sorry to hear that you’ve been having a rough spell.
Hope that you were able to recharge and rejuvenate.
Happy Holidays!😊
I haven’t had the luxury of trying the yuzu-buro yet! Next time I have a private bathtub I’ll give it a go!!
No idea when this was filmed. At the beginning you said you were having a tough time lately. I hope you're doing better now.
I feel like you and Sharla in Japan could make an awesome collab.
Great vid!
Gambare, it's close to 100K!
Thank youuu! ٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶
6:20 really cool place! The porcelain wall tiles remind me of portuguese/brazilian older architecture
Great that you are really enjoying yourself. It really comes across the video. I have enjoyed your videos on cafes. Any chance you will do one on tea?
This looks lovely! Extremely cosy. I hope you found the sweet spot between taking care of yourself and vlogging! Didn't you also use to live in Kyoto? (In a modern building, I'm sure)
If you haven't been - go to a shop called Dintora in Nishiki Market for the best Schichimi. We load up each year and take it home to australia. It's awesome on everything, but especially avo on toast! ;)
Oh! They sell Shichimi soft serve ice cream as well!
Shichimi soft serve?!! That's sold me, I wanna try that so much!! I will be sure to check them out!
i LOVE your jacket omg
13:11 SAME 😭
You like like a giant in there! Getting LOTR vibes :)
True, I do look too big proportionately 😂 average sized Aussie in a traditional Japanese home haha
I have the same mittens as you but in blue I got them in tokyu hands. Nice vid x
Matching mittens ✨ I love these so much! Lost my first pair, but had to replace them cause they’re the best! ☺️
Hi Sarah, nice video. Could you please list the names of the sauce you used in your onion/egg bowl and the seasoning you like on your soba? Thanks.
Is this like what us Americans would call an AirB&B?
That's what it's called all around the world 😉
Supper looked delicious!
Awesome Vlog tour #1
I love love kyoto. One thing I do not love though is the staircases in those homes. They're built so weird.
Great looking Machiya House! Very steep steps! Bread looks very tasty. I think winter cold must be something same like in Finland. There is sometimes strong wind, which increases feel of coldness. Delicious looking cooking! Korean work and text books arrived during this week. I think skill to recognize Korean alphabets and pronunciation would be great skill to learn.
There is no video without Sarah saying ''I'm hungry'' 😂 Love your Japan stuff, stay strong 👊
She's so adorable
Kyoto was fun. But I need more time there on the next trip.