Solo Traveling to a Japanese Historical Village | Shirakawa-go in Heavy Rain
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 พ.ค. 2024
- I'm going to travel to Shirakawa-go, one of the most famous historical villages in Japan. It's known for Gassho-style house.
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I've been watching these videos for a while now and something has just occurred to me (why I like them so much!) - there is NO background music or anything, just the ambient sounds of wherever you're at. Whether it's the sounds of a bus driving along the highway or the rain, there's nothing to interfere with the experience. Thank you!
I also enjoy that exact same thing💖
I agree. And this video was particularly good because of the rain
And the typed commentary is the perfect addition. Tasteful slightly humorous but educational and fun. I love that it's not just asmr its educational asmr.
100% love these videos for the amazing videography, respect for the community and absence of background noise. Just pure enjoyment ❤️
And also a good way to avoid copyright claim. Audio copyright is so unmercifully cruel. If you dare using a copyright music, all monetization goes to the music maker as if your video is just a $hit.
the rainy weather makes it even better
Agreed, as someone that lives in Las Vegas where it's sunny 99% of the time, this rain scenery in an beautiful old village surrounded by mountains was absolutely spectacular.
The scenery is stunning. The weather added atmosphere. Excellent piece of work.
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Ikr
my exact feeling. but, i lived most of my life in a desert area.
"This is not rice"😀 We are all lucky for your sense of humor! You do not speak much in your videos but we very well understand you. Much love Solo San!
Thank you for doing the trip despite the horrible weather. It only added to the atmosphere. So calming 😊
This is why I want to go to Japan! Not because of anime, but... because of the scenery and things like this.. The weather and the way everything is so green, and when it rains.. amazing to see ~ This video is excellent! Thank you for sharing with us!
Funny thing. This village served as a inspiration for an Anime.
I think the rain is gorgeous, I spent a lot of my life in the high desert. I'd love to visit Shirakawa-go one day, during a rainstorm like this even. It's so serene, quietly beautiful, everything seems to gently teem with life. It's so somber and peaceful. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Funny you bring this up. I lived in the beach and desert areas of Calif for 32 years, and then moved to the coastline of the Pac NW…..and I am FASCINATED by the rain and the sounds of it. I have been here now in the Pac NW for 30 years and I LOVE IT. It’s green, wet, and gorgeous.
Bro this youtuber can't talk
The transition from the sound of pelting rain to sizzling food 🔥🔥🔥
I love rainy days. Also, thank you for showing us the structure of the thatched roof from the inside. That was very interesting to see.
I missed you. I cannot watch all now. Eating and need to clean up work outside.
God Bless.
The town was gorgeous. I'd love to live in a house like that
The scenery in the mountains was breathtaking, even in the rain.
"Let me explain.... This is not rice" I LOLd!
Recommend EVERYONE to go here. We loved visiting Shirakawa-go. Lots of history. The artistry of these Gassho houses is beautiful. Love the roofs. Got to watch one roof being replaced. Beautiful anytime you go. But very pretty with snow on them. The water system in case of fire was very cool too. People are super sweet. We ate at an udon place. Tiny. The restaurants are great! Their ice cream is sooooooo good.
Shirakawa-go becomes even more beautiful when it snows.
Between this and CB Media in Thailand, my SE Asia travel plans are completed 😁
That village in the mountains was like something out of a painting! And that beef looked so delicious!
I always love your videos.
They are very truthful. Your sense of humor is fantastic. This video is a favorite of mine now. Even in the rain Japan is so beautiful. I'm hoping to travel to Japan soon. Your videos are perfect
And now I'm very hungry after this video
That beef looks amazing. Glad you got to try it.
The houses were beautiful.
I've read about this sort of in-house village sericulture -- people living on the ground floor would find their daily lives accompanied by the soft sounds of the silkworms munching on leaves upstairs.
The mist on the hills is so lovely - thanks for the great video
Well done for such good videography in the rain! I would have water, fog and smears all over the lens!
What a beautiful village! I think the rain made the scenery even more colorful, especially the green rice paddies. Sorry about your feet, but thank you for taking us along to this most interesting place.
I love Japan and the people of Japan .lots of love from Maldives 🇲🇻.
Shirakawa-go was an absolute treat when I went in 2014. It seemed to also be off-season, there was barely anyone around apart from our group. There was a green tea station and a small side room where you could just sit down, look out of a big door and enjoy the calm scenery while drinking some tea. It was probably the most serene five minutes I ever had the pleasure of spending. Marvelous place.
I feel like this is such a good format, it combines the experimental "solo travelling in one city" videos, food tour, and also train videos. This is like 3 STJ videos on ONE video.
That village may be a huge tourist draw, but the rice fields are so beautiful in full growth like this. The rain on green-growing rice fields is so beautiful.
All of the above! The thickness of the thatched roof is like nothing I've ever seen. The scenery was so peaceful and relaxing. And....the BEEF, of course! Thanx for taking us along on your journey, STJ.
The sound of rain was relaxing to hear and the scenery was gorgeous! Thank you for taking us on this wonderful adventure! 😊
Yes, loved the rain sound and of course the rice plants love it too!
The Gassho-style homes are gorgeous and the scenery is breathtaking. Also, I LOVE RAIN, so for me that was a charming bonus. :) :)
IKR! Thank you! I thought i was the only one here who loves rain. The fog, especially, made a little safe cocoon out of the village, the rain cutting off outside sound. Just like a fairy tale. 🤗
When all the travel barriers are down you really must host a travel group once or twice a year. You have such a good eye to have a nice vacation without running around trying to do everything.
I watched another You Tuber who was a travel agent and his followers talked him into hosting a cruise. We attended his first trip and there were just over 115 who went on the cruise so he not only got his trip for free but also another room for his family members.
I love the rain. Japan is so clean and beautiful 😍.
Love your videos. Keep 'em coming.
The rain makes it look even greener - so beautiful.
Japanese carpentry is always so pleasing. That floor upstairs, those railings, the room dividers, just everything. If I was a gajillionaire I would surround myself with that beauty and simplicity.
Steeper roofs are sometimes necessary with thatching. It depends. Snow is definitely a good reason for them to be so very steep.
The weather makes it so atmospheric!! Love it! 💕
Its like having a personal tour guide! Exploring places I am not able to travel to is such fun! And the food, looks so yummy...
I think the rain added a serenity to the beautiful village.
I also think next time I watch you eat a meal I’m going to have to wear a bib or towel around my neck because I’m always slobbering. The meat looked amazing!
We were there in 2016 for a "Higurashi" pilgrimage. I had no idea at the time, and this was my introduction to, UNESCO Sites. It was snowing when we were there. We came from Kyoto. The tunnel the bus went through right before we got there was SOOOO long. I was hoping you went that way, but no. I can't wait to go back.
The rain just makes it more like Hinamizawa lol. From what I've seen the village is very tourist friendly, but how was your trip? Would it be enjoyable to visit if I don't speak fluent Japanese?
@@razzKey In Japan in general, pretty much everything is in English. Especially the cities. This is a World Heritage Site. They expect tourists and are designed for it. Places that were under construction/renovation when I was there look really good in the video. I STRONGLY suggest the observation point he couldn't go to. You'll recognise the view immediately.
I would love to see Japan again. I doubt it will happen.
You may feel the rain took away from the video, but it did not. I love the rain. We like to go to the mountains here in the winter and love it when it gets rainy and foggy. Beautiful Gassho-style houses. Are there places where people can spend the night in one? Are there people living in any of them in that village?
Hello Carole how are you doing and how’s the weather over there? I was going through comments when I came across your post.. I would love to be a friend, would be nice if you can add me up, i hope you don’t mind?
Hello Carole how are you doing and how’s the weather over there? I was going through comments when I came across your post.. I would love to be a friend, would be nice if you can add me up, i hope you don’t mind?
Not easy to film in such heavy rain. I appreciare your enthusiasm!
Wow this is the best one yet! Sorry for the rain but the sights were amazing. Reminds me of a trip we took in Germany to an old restored village, full of history also. Keep up the great videos, and thank you!
Hey 😊 I'm from Germany, may I ask you which city you visited?
@@need_chocolate Schwarzwälder Freilichtmuseum
Beautiful area, and museum.
@@mytkc66atbat25 I'm not sure if I've been to the Freilichtmuseum before, but I've been to the Black Forest many times and I can only agree with you, it's really, really beautiful there 😊
This is awesome. Thank you so very much! Your videos bring me peace.
Everything in Japan seems so masterfully built and so incredibly beautiful. I LOVE these videos, when you share your culture along with travel and food. Thank you.
I love historical villages, and especially seeing the cultural history of a different place than my own land. Thank you so much for going, and indeed taking us along, even on such a rainy day. The rain sounds made such a lovely ASMR...so relaxing. And funnily enough, it's a rainy day here today, too lol. I always enjoy your videos, and this was nice for a change. ♥
I absolutely love the history of preserved villages. I like to imagine what life was like when it was a busy active place. Was the Wada house once a private home or a business ? Thank you for sharing this amazing village with us ! I'm sorry for your soaking feet; but, it was a lovely video. 😀
The Wada house was once a private home and still is, though the private portions are not open to the public. It's about 160 years old.
@@shirokumakogyo 160 years old! I shouldn't laugh, but I'm from the UK, that's normal here. My aunt's house is 600 years old!
@@feiryfella 160 is very old in Japan, where houses were made mostly of wood, paper and straw (The Three Little Pigs!! The only stones were typically in the foundation, with the beams perched on top of them), and where fires, earthquakes and other natural disasters are common in most parts of the country. In the modern age, with cheap, modern construction materials, the assumption has long been that your house won't last much beyond your 30-year mortgage, which is why Japan is one of the few markets in which most homes actually LOSE most of their value over time. That seems to be changing a little, slowly, but talk of new "100-year homes" is coming from only a handful of builders.
@@feiryfella Due to seasonal temperature differences and high humidity in summer, condensation tends to occur in Japan and building materials do not last long. Nails in particular rust easily and corrode the wood around them. However, if stone or brick construction is used, people cannot withstand the heat of the Japanese summer due to poor ventilation.
They are also less resistant to earthquakes than timber.
Therefore, materials with good air permeability, such as wood and paper, were suitable for building materials in Japan. Naturally, however, the lifespan of wood as a building material is far shorter than that of stone or brick.
Temples and shrines have adopted and developed construction techniques that do not use nails. However, this method requires skilled craftsmanship and is expensive to process.
Gassho-zukuri thatched roofs are relatively long-lasting but require a great deal of labour to construct, so they declined after tiled roofs became more common, and now cost between USD 80 000 and 150 000 to replace.
In an ageing and less populated village, they would not last for 100 years without protection as a cultural asset.
@@roadfox808 Very interesting! Thanks!
I love the atmosphere the rain and thunder and mist over the trees gave this place, sorry you got rained on but thank you for showing us 😄
What a fabulous place! Even in the rain, with those low clouds, just made the green just look so vibrant. The sound of the rain from inside the house was wonderful too. Thank you so much for going on the trip in the rain.
Even though most people like the sunshiny post card picture perfect weather for a trip, I've always found that when it rains or the weather is poor, you get the real look and feeling of a place. It's also nice to have a hot cup of tea (or sake in this case) and a snack to appreciate the subtle beauty of a destination.
Hello from Canada 🇨🇦. Thank you for bring us to a beautiful historical village, Solo-san. I feel like I am touching Japanese history though the video and my mouth kept on asking me to get some food like the dishes that you had.
Please continue sharing, I am learning a lot from you and I do get excited once there is an adventure happening.
The inside of the Wada house was beautiful, and the rainy weather just added a little mystery and tranquility.
Solo san, I enjoyed it more because of the rain and thundery conditions. Such beautiful scenery too!
The local tofu and mountain vegetables looked delicious, as did the beef. Great video, as always. ⛰️🌧️
Very beautiful in the rain and flat light.
I'm a med student, and the days just b4 an exam are so hectic, whenever i feel saturated I just put on one of your vids in between study sessions. The simplicity in your vids is just amazing, I dont feel like I'm in an enclosed room, bent over a book anymore. Huge fan of yours.
What a beautiful area! Like something from a film. The rain just added to the atmosphere. We loved seeing both the village and the restaurant. Cooking the meat reminded me of going to eat Korean BBQ with friends here in my own city. However the meat was not as high quality as that. That meat looked delicious. 🤩
I like the Gassho-style houses it's like a blast from the past.... ♥️👍
The voices of history whisper through the village, seeking the ear of those inclined to hear them, as the rain taps out a staccato rhythm...
Personally, I think rainy weather like this is very nice. Especially for places like this. It creates a really wonderful ambience, and inspires poetic thoughts. This was a great way to break up your usual content. I've noticed the non-ferry videos usually don't get as many views, which is really a shame. People don't know what they're skipping over.
Agreed. I too think that the rain adds a lot to the impression of this village - simply by way of illustrating how much less control about our environment we used to have in ages past.
Staccato?
@@educationforblind6362 A musical term. I recommend looking it up if you want to know details. The way I understand it, it is a way to (for lack of a better word) emphasize single notes. To make them distinct in a way, compared to a more "flowing" melody.
@@ranekeisenkralle8265 this originally from latin.
@@ranekeisenkralle8265 not really used as musical term.
It makes me happy how much you order and how much you eat. It’s always one of my favorite parts of your videos 👏🏽😃
Thatch roofs and dancing fish flakes... another great video.
This video is your masterpiece.
Thank you for taking me and my family so far from home.
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YES!! I have been waiting and hoping that you would start to showcase some of the beautiful countryside of Japan 😍 it’s soo special and peaceful! can’t wait to see more!
The village is the most beautiful place I have ever ever seen!
I had the pleasure of visiting Shirakawa-go and Takayama back in February 2020. The village was packed! I do love the Gassho houses though. Personally, the highlight of my trip was staying at a small ryokan in Takayama, managed by a very lovely old couple and who I assume their kids. Their English is understandably very limited but I could really feel the hospitality, they were very accommodating and to say they was kind is an understatement. If I ever got the chance to visit Japan again, I would surely stay at that place again. I hope they’re doing well.
The scenery was beautiful, especially in the rain. The rice plants were so green! The houses were simply impressive, and the food has my mouth watering!
I really enjoyed this the rain the scenery the food, loved how there was a sprinkle of English around that is encouraging would love to visit Japan thank you for your time from Australia
Very beautiful village... calm, clean & peaceful... thanks for sharing 🤗🤗🤗
Being from Canada and already familiar with certain characteristics of the Northern parts of Japan, I had already figured out the riddle before it was even asked! 😁
😅 Same here, near Lake Superior (two counties away from Canada)! 👍🏼😎✌🏼
These are my absolute favorite style of houses.
Your way of seeing the world is so awesome. I really enjoy every minute of it!
I really liked seeing the interior of the Gassho house, the elaborate construction with ropes. Domo for this tour. :-)
The rain was a plus! Very atmospheric. I loved the thunder and the inside of the house.
Love ❤️ the beautiful village ❤️ 😍 its stunning thank you for going on such a rainy day for us , beautiful food as well , x
This is one of my favorite videos because even with the bad weather you still went out to the village to see those gorgeous, historic homes! This makes my introvert heart happy so much. The look of the houses is so unique, I hope to see them one day also. Thank you for these videos, they make me so happy
I think Japan is the most beautiful country in the world. Loads of beatiful places. I would love to go there one day
The mist and rain really added to the atmosphere of this place. The rice paddies looked so unbelievably green. (Whether that was worth having wet feet all day, only you can decide.)
Beautiful scenerie! And a wonderful trip. Mothwatering food.
A great Solo Travel video again, domo arigatou!
And please send some of this rain to Europe!
Beautiful trip! The rain just makes it more real - mountain towns are often like that, after all, since it what makes them green and beautiful. That beef!
Great video as always. Thank you for taking us on your adventures.
Beautiful rain and delicious food 😋 what a wonderful perfect day❤
The gassho-zukuri houses are wonderful. I visited Wada house myself. They are ingenious. With the irori fire inside, the roof collected smoke. The main trade of the Wada family, who built the house, was textiles (so it was both a private home and a business, really). They kept the cloth in the roof; the smoke protected it from the moths. Brilliant!
Next time you visit Takayama, I recommend you visit the Museum of Modern Art there. It is full of treasures; I won't say any more as I don't want to spoil the surprise. You can get there from the station in a London bus. Yes, you read that right, in a _London_ bus!
Its proper name is 'Hida Takayama Museum of Art' and it seems it may be closed now, which is a tragedy if true.
Thankyou for taking me to shirakawa-go on a mini virtual break. For 28 mins i get to escape to somewhere beautiful.
Great place to visit. And with the rain, it's still nice. Thanks for sharing your trip. 👍
i believe the rain makes the food taste even better and overall the experience of landscape and atmosphere
the scenery at the village , the houses in the village and the dinner part of the video :) ty for sharing your experience with us :)
It is a beautiful area. Added atmosphere was the weather. Great work 🥰🥰
It didn't rain since a month in my city so the sight of the rain and the sound of it felt so refreshing.
The balance between meals time and scenery time was great.
Thanks for sharing your travels :)
I wanna go see that place one day.
The rain made it even more beautiful! I like the ancient village, very green and relaxing, and also the scenery around and the cute houses. Thank you for making us travel.
Love to solo travel through Japan 😊
Great trip and tour on this video. Even though you visiting on rainy season, but I think visiting during rainy season has more traditional vibe on it.
STJ you are an amazing person …. I’ve been following you around Japan for over a year and I know more about your wonderful country from you than from any tourist guide book. Each and every time I am experiencing being there in person ~ you have a true gift and thank you for sharing that gift with all of us 🙏. [Oh, btw, I now love the Japanese curries you adore and I have learned how to make Katsu Chicken Curry myself as here, in Brittany 🇫🇷, it’s not very well known 😉]
I enjoyed all of it! Thanks for taking us along!
Oh my word how wonderful. You can feel the history. I thank you my faraway friend for this latest trip . My list grows ever longer.
The travel prices around Japan are astonishingly good … a bus ride of similar length, although in a much less comfortable bus, and probably only getting you *kinda near* your destination and then requiring that you book a Lyft, in the U.S. would easily cost you 5x to 10x what you paid to reach Shirakawa-go.
Love this style of video, thank you!
I know that visiting here with pouring own rain may not have been the most fun for you - but I certainly enjoyed watching it and having the relaxing rain and thunder sounds. This is one of my favorites from your channel!
That was just stunning, amazing and wonderful!! Thank you!!
We loved everything in this video. Thank you and keep up the awesome work!!
I liked all of it and I learned a lot, thank you for taking us along 🙂