Get away from TOKYO with this DAY TRIP to Nagano and Matsumoto in under 24h

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  • Planning a trip to Japan? Here's a must-do day trip from Tokyo that'll get you out of the city and exploring some of Japan's most stunning scenery and land marks all in ONE DAY!
    in this two for one trip we will explore Matsumoto Castle, a beautiful example of Japanese castle architecture, and is a wonderful place to spend a day if you're visiting from Tokyo. Next, head to Nagano to see Zenkō-Ji Temple, one of Japan's most popular pilgrimage sites with unique atmosphere. It's hard to believe that this day trip from Tokyo will give you a taste of the different attractions and scenery that make Japan such a popular destination!
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    00:00 How to get there
    03:19 Matsumoto Castle
    07:21 Zenkoji / Nagano

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  • @NinjaMonkeyguy
    @NinjaMonkeyguy  ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Have I convinced you to do this double day trip?

    • @Beyondkoester
      @Beyondkoester ปีที่แล้ว

      Of course!! nice trip.

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Beyondkoester glad I convinced you!

    • @AlejandroRodriguez-ch6nq
      @AlejandroRodriguez-ch6nq 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yup originally was just going to the castle and now I’m going to the temple too. Thanks for the heads up

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just make sure you give your self plenty of time and leave early, this one only works if you head off early! @@AlejandroRodriguez-ch6nq

  • @sisterblissuk9253
    @sisterblissuk9253 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love me a nice temple..Zenko is amazing...Thank you for sharing your trip! You are giving me ideas! Keep it coming

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      More to come! Totally worth the trip! Matsumoto too!!

  • @JapaneseJourney
    @JapaneseJourney ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best guest ever man!

  • @FungusUSMC
    @FungusUSMC ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My aunt and uncle are from Matsumoto, and that town is one of my favorite small towns in Japan. When I was stationed in Japan, I was lucky to be able to spend a lot of time with my family there, there really is a lot to do there if people want to get away from the big cities. Lots of restaurants, nightlife, breweries, and even a historical Edo-era shopping street. Agatanomori park is also a great park to just relax in. I really recommend going back during cherry blossom season, the walk along the river and the castle are a sight to see.
    On the stream with NomadicGaijin last month we talked about Iwakuni Castle, I think your viewers would love to see that area and the Kintai bridge. Its also a quick ride to Itsukushima (the famous torii on the water) and Hiroshima too. I know you have a packed schedule coming in up Japan, but if you ever get a chance to go out to Yamaguchi/Hiroshima prefectures, let me know and I can give you a few recommendations out there!

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the insight, I’ve actually been to kintai bridge and certainly want to visit again in the future. I hope to experience Matsumoto in cherry blossom season one day too!

  • @DaSk8taNeo
    @DaSk8taNeo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video, since i am planning a lot of day trips out of Tokyo and wanted to go to Nagano! :) Thumbs up for the editing and choice of music!!

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! I hope this guide really makes it easy for people to visit these awesome locations!

  • @froglady4360
    @froglady4360 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this content! I might need to visit during winter next time. The snow falling looks amazing ❄️

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The snow falling made out he whole Nagano experience so magical! As someone who lives in the med where it doesn’t snow I was really excited too!

  • @jessesnyder5105
    @jessesnyder5105 ปีที่แล้ว

    The red bridge with the black castle is stunning

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      absolutely! its worth the visit any time of the year! stunning place

  • @denniswhite1399
    @denniswhite1399 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love Matsumoto castle took rickshaw ride it was in summer it was so hot poor guy was worn out after taking us kind to drop us at train station after beautiful castle ride.

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Matsumoto castle is one of my favourites and I love that little area

  • @FollowTheSunAustralia
    @FollowTheSunAustralia ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Ninja 🐒 nice castle 🤩👏

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you 🤗 that is my second favourite castle actually!

  • @OnlyOneNights
    @OnlyOneNights ปีที่แล้ว

    Another amazing video, my friend. You're really leveling up your b-roll. It looks awesome. Very cinematic!

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a ton! Learning loads and trying to implement what i know! .. the a roll is a DJI pocket btw but it seems to be ok!

  • @tomsmith889
    @tomsmith889 ปีที่แล้ว

    Throughly enjoyed this video, may have to add this trip to my 2024 itinerary.

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      if you plan your time well you can even include the snow monkeys in Nagano (I was too busy filming so couldnt make it this time) its worth the trip!

  • @denniswhite1399
    @denniswhite1399 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nagano is beautiful went to temples last visit and main street its beautiful I went after seeing monkeys waited for them to get in water but they didnt waited about 2 hours.Nice walk from station to temples

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Did they eventually get in the water?’ You are more patient than me!

    • @denniswhite1399
      @denniswhite1399 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NinjaMonkeyguy No sadly waited for nothing spoke to some photographers said to go early in the morning I was there around 10 even though Feb he said they like it when its colder in the morning .I will try again .

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@denniswhite1399 good luck!

  • @ryansupersticioso
    @ryansupersticioso 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    New subscriber from Philippines here! I have been to Tokyo several times but I havent been to Nagano and Matsumoto!
    Will definitely go there when I come back to tokyo this November!

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for subbing! and yes they are both interesting and refreshing locations to visit! cant wait to hear all about your adventure

  • @ductritran8637
    @ductritran8637 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Next trip I will visit Nagano , somehow I keep missed Nagano after many visiting trip to japan .

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Please do! The temple there is spectacular

  • @user-br9kh9ju2w
    @user-br9kh9ju2w 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Welcome to Matsumoto!!
    素敵な動画をありがとうございます。
    多くの外国人の皆さんに多様な日本文化を楽しんで頂きたいです。
    お待ちしていま~す!!

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the comment !! I love showing Japan :) 🇯🇵

  • @munichachu1
    @munichachu1 ปีที่แล้ว

    I usually LIKE your video 1st, before I start watching. Great video and camera quality. Which camera/lens did you use for this video?

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A combination of the DJI pocket and the Sony a7s3 with Tamron 28-75

  • @jimross7648
    @jimross7648 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I went Matsumoto Jo I had used Nagano as my local staging area. Stayed in an APA for a couple days. Me and a friend spent around six hours at the castle which houses an extensive firearms collection in the museum. They were many more reenactors on the castle grounds. Just as a side note Matsumoto has it's own Teppo Tai ( The Masumoto Gun Corp) which uses actual period weapons in their displays of Hojutsu during spring, summer, and fall. I didn't know about this until I found Matthew Okuhara's brilliant channel Gun Samurai. I need to go back during their shooting season and actually stay in Matsumoto.
    Although stayed Nagano didn't really see all that much taking day trips to other sites. At night we had found a Japanese BBQ restaurant and bar. The 2019 World Rugby Tournament was taking place in Japan and we watched Japan play and beat Ireland. As the only two Gajin in place we were initially treated with polite indifference, but since we cheered for Japan we soon were treated like we belonged. Now I've got to go back here too, and really see the city.

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Whoa! Those displays sound epic! Now even I want to return!

  • @brettgoldspink6895
    @brettgoldspink6895 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There is what I call the Red Temple behind Zenkoji (it is a long walk from Zenkoji temple though) behind Uematsu suburb... Zenkoji Unjoden . It is beautiful in the spring with all of the cherry blossoms. Hardly anyone knows it is there. One time, I took a guest and the helpers on the desk there called a local volunteer to come and explain the story of the artifact being brought to Nagan. It is beautiful inside and has murals telling the story. Admittedly, the guide only spoke Japanese and I had to translate, but when I told my Japanese friends in Nagano of our experience, most said that they had never been inside! And... if you're really good at walking, there is a temple in the forest nearby that is almost made of copper (I can't remember exactly where, but it is a small, round mini temple with a shiny copper roof!) Then, there is Ominejo - the butterfly museum castle on top of the mountain behind both temples. If you're in Nagano for a while (or if you go up to Ominejo), you will see a fenced off road (as you turn right up to the castle) that is unused. If you know how.... there IS a way to access the road and it is a wonderful walk up or down. Wonderful bamboo forests and views across the valley beyond Nagano (looking away from Nagano city). Autumn or spring are the best seasons to do the climb - it was a tradition whenever I went (by myself or with others) to buy Meiji chocolate coated almonds and have coins to use the vending machines outside Ominejo for hot coffee (or iced!). You can take a taxi up there, but I prefer to take a morning or afternoon and walk (at least one way!). The walk up and down will take a whole morning. Then... go to the onsen behind the Kencho to soak afterwards. Nearby (well it was when I was there), is a place that makes their own udon and serves it in a big pot in the middle of the table (called 'nabe') or head to any of the places that serves Shinshu soba (Nagano is famous for). Always head to the top of department stores (as a general rule) for good value and reasonable quality hot food for hungry travellers - don't pay the over inflated prices for some foods offered on the main street!

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fantastic tips here! Thanks for the hidden gems

  • @garyjohnson2351
    @garyjohnson2351 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the Video, do I do Osaka or Nagano?

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Both! Haha they are very different cities with different vibes and things to do,

    • @garyjohnson2351
      @garyjohnson2351 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Ninja Monkey Thank you, so glad you made it to Tokyo. When is your next live feed?

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@garyjohnson2351 I will be going live shortly in a few hours!

  • @QuiltsAndBeyond
    @QuiltsAndBeyond 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When it starts snowing in nagano , if i want to do a day trip to nagano after the temple visit what can i see there

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would Visit Jigokudani Monkey Park. This park is home to the famous hot spring snow monkeys.
      For more ideas
      www.planmyjapan.com/things-to-do-nagano-city-japan/).

  • @towada1066
    @towada1066 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hmmm,... Nokogiri-yama in Chiba Prefecture ... it's extremely beautiful and historical (but the red hawks here are extremely dangerous). During early Meiji Era people destroyed so many statues here and you can still see the damage but the large Buddha survived.

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      thanks for the info

    • @towada1066
      @towada1066 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@NinjaMonkeyguy it's nice ... not many foreign tourists at all ... and the hiking is really healthy ...