A Morning at Japan's Mysterious Mountain Shrine
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3 жыл бұрынJapan is filled with mountain shrines. Some hard to get to, some hard to traverse, and some, mysterious and beautiful. While this shrine may be rather easy to access, its all about the journey from when you arrive...
This is Togakushi Shrine in Nagano, Japan.
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@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
**The Start of a New Adventure is here!! This... is Video #1** This adventure is going to be a little... unique (^_-) Thanks to Taiki for joining me on this adventure. Taiki is linked in the description along with other goodies! (including the music source for the video) For behind the scenes secret videos and more, come hang out on Patreon [below] www.patreon.com/TokyoLens
@thempstead 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video, whilst I like the city related ones, one like this in a forest setting I just find calming ... I think it's all the green. It's nice to see it as well as it not the sort of place I'll be able to go to in Japan as I don't drive which limits my access to them.
@alphamike87 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome brother, I'm ready for the experience lol
@melaniejaneprocter5529 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Norm Omg so beautiful I would of spent hour's there taking photos 📷 the stairs would of killed me but the shrine would of been worth it in the end. 😃😍💙💙👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👋👋👋👋
@auberginearcher7610 3 жыл бұрын
Rather than Ghibli, it reminds me of Mushishi! And Taiki, I empathise with your hatred of bugs 😌🙏🏻
@Nynke_K 3 жыл бұрын
So surprised when your companion was not Victor!
@merianamita4921 3 жыл бұрын
This is seriously some beautiful stuff, I mean look at those trees, I'm in awe.
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
A truly incredible space~
@merianamita4921 3 жыл бұрын
@@TokyoLens True 🥺
@TaikiBeaufils 3 жыл бұрын
Intro got me like whaaaat!! It looks super nice ! I’m so happy that we did this together and managed to wake up super early hahaha
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
Taiki!! Thanks so much eh!! Looking forward to the next video already~
@StarWarsFAN123456543 3 жыл бұрын
I can never get past just how beautiful and surreal the scenery is there. These videos just keep bolstering my excitement and cant wait till I can finnally take my trip.
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
It’s going to be an incredible trip when you finally get here
@aleolgicant2495 3 жыл бұрын
Been there 5 years ago, it was full of snow and I was traveling on my own, I loved every second of the journey and I am dying to go back. thank you for bring back happy memories!
@elflass5544 3 жыл бұрын
Norm...wow. Some parts of this video were just heartbreakingly beautiful (the huge amazing trees with sunlight filtering through; the drums in the temple), then juxtaposed with the humorous bits like Taiki looking at his phone un his shirt! Looks like an awesome part of the adventure; thanks for sharing it with us :)
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to get the next video out!!
@oniruelette 3 жыл бұрын
"we are not paying double!" 😂 Priorities
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
Gotta nail those priorities lol
@fruzsinanemeth 3 жыл бұрын
Taiki is me! XD
@ShiroiSakuraChan 3 жыл бұрын
I agree with Taiki on this one lol
@elainesparklemonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Stunning work, Norm. The shrine is always the reward for the hundreds, if not thousands of stairs. Love the bells 🔔 ❤
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much eh!! Definitely gotta go on your next visit!
@elainesparklemonkey 3 жыл бұрын
@@TokyoLens For sure! 🥰
@AverytheCubanAmerican 3 жыл бұрын
The background music is perfect for this peaceful forest. So peaceful and calming. Beautiful forest. Never heard of this place so I thank you for showing it to us
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks eh!! just needed to get the right music for this one~
@dominoplay3712 3 жыл бұрын
@@TokyoLens please please the second track, the name of the artist, i cant find it argh
@thatoneguyinthemiddle1910 3 жыл бұрын
I also can't find it. Please, who is the artist??
@nemisysone 3 жыл бұрын
That place looks incredible: giant tree-lined paths, moss-covered structures that seem ancient, verdant foliage...I agree that it has a Ghibli-esque look and feel to it...I couldn't have said it better myself!!! And then we see the shrine...absolutely beautiful!!! I have to commend you on your camera work for your videos!...you really bring out the beauty and majesty of each place you visit!!! Do you use a drone for those sweeping overhead shots? Superb video!!!
@OpaliChan 3 жыл бұрын
This place looks incredible, even withought you saying it I felt like it was took right from a Ghibli movie.. amzingggg! more like Ghibli took inspiration from the local nature to be more accurate. Love it, I keep adding up places I want to check on my next trip to Japan (if it'll be sometime soon) thank you for showing us these amazing unique places!
@NortherlyK Жыл бұрын
Those trees are absolutely gorgeous. It's fun to go from watching a video about the tiniest house to the wide open woods.
@sweetarchangel6748 3 жыл бұрын
Another magical video ♥ The music you picked to go with the trees at the start was perfect, and those trees look amazing. I can see why people travel there for pics. The shrine itself is very quaint, and as you said - humble. I've always read that it's never about the destination - it's the journey that you take to get there. The people that you meet along the way, the route that you travel, how long or slow it takes you to get there. Life itself is a journey. *adds to list of places to visit*
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
Awww I’m really glad that you enjoyed it as much It actually took me longer to choose the music for this video than it took me to edit it But I’m glad it all worked out! A very worthwhile visit if I do say so myself 😊
@sweetarchangel6748 3 жыл бұрын
@@TokyoLens I always enjoy your videos - they're either informative, fun or a mix of both. And your style of telling a story about each placeis easy on the ears. The music - worth the time to find in my opinion.
@JonathanFantasy Жыл бұрын
Binging through all your videos and just watching this I can tell that no matter how many of these mountain shrines I'd visit, I'd never get tired of those beautiful views.
@Codelinkz_ 3 жыл бұрын
That path to the shrine looks amazing to walk down, would definitely love to go there myself.
@fotodeviant 3 жыл бұрын
Love this video! This place is absolutely stunning!
@diedraunderwood1114 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning! This is keeping me until I can get back to Japan. Thank you so much for all the amazing videos you post.
@LittleThingsinJapan 3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful place!! This type of shrines really make me feel calm and peaceful! Lovely video!
@KirstenReusch 3 жыл бұрын
Love the cedars and redwoods. Love the moss. Love the belled quiet. Love the grandiose torii and views. Absolutely HATE the ninja mosquitos. I get bitten even through repellant. Morning 🌄, Norm. 👋
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
Lol ninja mosquitos for the comment win today lol
@hunterevns Жыл бұрын
Always love coming back to videos like this. This spot pops up online all the time so rather than just the "instagram spot" I appreciate you capturing the rest of its beauty for us to see!
@becks5867 3 жыл бұрын
So beautiful! Thank your for trekking up and down all those stairs so we could enjoy this 💜
@studioROT 3 жыл бұрын
These mini adventures are super inspirational - thanks Norm and Taiki!
@janepork2826 3 жыл бұрын
Such a calm and peaceful song selection for a beautiful video like this. Love it, Norm!
@rao5108 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful place and beautiful shooting! The music chosen for the bgm matches the ambience of the place as well... Absolutely loved this video!
@thienphuongmai445 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for delivered beautiful scenery!!! ❤️❤️❤️
@dattmay Жыл бұрын
In awe of this beautiful forest. So jealous you got to explore it all together.
@adhitamamulyaargawijaya7421 3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou to sharing your videos with us. Its a amazing views.
@Lisa-gq7qh 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful.
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
Loved every second~
@lifeon2wheels86 Жыл бұрын
just love watching your videos. it gives me a peaceful vibe kind of feeling and give me ideas of where to go when I do my Japan trip next year or when ever Japan opens
@tk91802 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome Vid Norm, Great spot.
@ninaschenk4727 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing views! ❤
@dutchiedonuts 3 жыл бұрын
Great way to start off a morning. The scenery was simply beautiful and picturesque. 😱 Great video and thanks for sharing. 🙂👍
@peachesto6643 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful & serene . Thank you so much for filming this. I immensely enjoyed this vid. Norm you don't disappoint.
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching 😊
@capriceg7042 3 жыл бұрын
(#234) this is so cool...i just got done watching Sharla's vlog that she was in the memoria forest. Such beautiful sights!!!
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
🌳 🌳 🌳
@peko7446 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and peaceful. This is the type of places I love visiting in Japan and getting there is half the fun. It's like a mini-vacation within a vacation. I was planning on visiting this shrine for my 2020 Japan vacation when Covid happened. Thinking of doing it this year too, but Japan is still not allowing international tourists just yet. I might have to settle for a 2022 trip. Thank you for sharing this place.
@darkbidoof 3 жыл бұрын
Really been loving the content recently Norm! The beautiful places you've been to, combined with the cinematography and the stories told have made for a really nice respite from the situation in the outside world. Also massively appreciate the switch to 4K for said content, if nothing else because KZfaq doesn't murder the quality as badly as it does 1080p. It really helps bring these places to life through a screen.
@lukiapotato8526 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful places like this on our Earth and people keep focused on other planets... Thank you for unraveling these magical landscapes and allowing us to experience the sights at least once in our lives.
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a kind comment!!
@blockytoast7506 Жыл бұрын
This is absolutely beautiful. Would love to see more shrine or any cool hike really that has ceanary like this. Keep up the grind and thank you for the vids.
@codyzean1 3 жыл бұрын
I recently discovered your channel, your videography is beautiful. I also love that your videos take place out of the cities. Every time I watch a video I think now this is Japan.
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the adventure!! I have a love for road trips And I try to squeeze in a few every year If you enjoy the out of the city stuff There are a ton of previous road trips to catch up on that have some incredible spots If you end up doing a binge, be sure to leave me a trail of comments so I can follow along!
@codyzean1 3 жыл бұрын
@@TokyoLens I already have! My favorite was going through the city of dolls or scarecrows, and visiting the old school that the owner now lives in. I know those sound like weird favorites but their unique, original, and have a story to it.
@Natalia-mi4su 3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are always so peaceful and breathtaking.. I feel so relaxed on every video that i can imagine like i actually was in those places ♥
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much This was a really peaceful morning and I’m glad I could share it
@zmmrzmra6039 3 жыл бұрын
I really want to see more of your content!! Keep up the good work!
@stephenlewis7847 3 жыл бұрын
another awesome video as always keep up the great work
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!
@jonnotay 3 жыл бұрын
Magical and absolutely stunning!! Great video Norm!
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you~
@jmjmblue7987 2 жыл бұрын
The scene and then the music. PERFECTION
@Shanyandao 3 жыл бұрын
Those trees...I couldn’t stop looking a those trees! This looks like straight out of some fairytale, really beautiful! Would love to visit this shrine, but I‘m not sure I would survive those stairs lol
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
It felt weird to keep taking repeated shots of trees Yet at the same time, I couldn’t stop...
@VIRTUALJAPAN 3 жыл бұрын
Dang those trees are crazy crazy amazing!!! How do you find all these hidden gems!!! 😻😻😻
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
😉 time~
@CarCrashf1 10 ай бұрын
100% agree with you mate - when a massive entrance leads to something quite humble (in comparison), it evokes a feeling of satisfaction that is hard to describe. Great video mate
@hermesmcmillan2745 3 жыл бұрын
i am definitly in love with your production style and the places u visit, thank you so much and cheers from the Dominican Republic.
@Mrstella147 3 жыл бұрын
Great content! Keep up the good work!!
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks eh~
@Ren_Brands 11 ай бұрын
Beautiful place Stunning Video.
@leemori7741 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful... that's a good walk The best part is, you share it with us.
@Count-Drekon Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful shrine, it will come on my list thanks norm :)
@jarshaarashi 3 жыл бұрын
I've seen you in Sharla's videos for a long time, and honestly I regret not checking out your channel sooner!! I really love your content and cinematography style. I'm so happy I subbed! 👍👍
@theSeiyuuTranslator 3 жыл бұрын
Found this channel today binge watched all videos..... One of the better vlogger channels.....
@carmenation 3 жыл бұрын
The view the music is everything. I cant wait till I'm able to go back to Japan
@kaibrightwing 3 жыл бұрын
I look forward to your videos about the wonderful place you go to.
@komugi944 3 жыл бұрын
I cannot begin to express my love for these Nature exploration videos in Japan ❤️❤️❤️
@martinmaglica3557 Жыл бұрын
The landscape is beautiful, pefect for a walk!
@MandavePurewal 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Norm, discovered your channel a few weeks back and for the last 2 weeks, I've been absorbing everything you've produced, from the beardless Norm from 6 years ago to young Norm from 15 years ago. First time posting a comment thou, wanted to let you know I've been in a rather dark place for a few months now and your content has helped me focus on what is important.. see I've always been the guy that keeps an eye on the destination and never really paid much attention to the journey, I'm going to change that about me and pick myself out of this rut and make something great of the time I've been given. Thank you. Thank you for reminding me. And please keep the content coming. P.s like you said to the Yoshida brothers, I will see you one day in Japan. That is a promise! :)
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
Such an amazingly kind comment mate Do me a favour... Drop me a DM on Instagram. There’s something I want to do for you~
@kerolz 3 жыл бұрын
i was here in feb 2020, winter time.... ig worthy location...the trees are just magnificent..
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
😊 🌳
@lynda.grace.14 3 жыл бұрын
And no bugs....
@joshuamstark Жыл бұрын
You have such an amazing eye for establishing shots… absolutely gorgeous. Also I read or heard once that the wearing of bells was to keep bears away I believe
@whyisthisathingnow... 3 жыл бұрын
Been looking forward to this :)
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
and its just the beginning.... (^-^)
@perdomot 3 жыл бұрын
Dude, that shot at 2:00 with the trees is amazing. Love places like this.
@amandacn23le58 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! ☺️ I loved all the different shots of the area and the background music/sounds were great. I'm a sucker for good background music/sounds backing beautiful videos. I hate bugs and stairs too but I think I would deal with them just to see all that. Everything looked so beautiful. ❤️
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
lol yea the music took longer than the edit haha glad you enjoyed it that much!
@sleeepylittlesheeepy2474 Жыл бұрын
What a gorgeous path and area!! And ofcourse the shrine :P I kinda miss the crisp sound of walking on such a path and the drums really adds to the admosphere. Also your videos made me take more pictures with my phone, just to train to look at beautiful places and appreciate my enviroment more.
@utaume90 3 жыл бұрын
Feels like venturing to a magical world 😍 Cedar tree forests are so stunning... This place definitely enter my list of place to visit next trip ✨
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
There you are! Lol
@DanOnTheGo1 3 жыл бұрын
this is such a magical spot for lack of a better word. It looks really peaceful :) Thanks for sharing :)
@Stormcrow89 Жыл бұрын
Not going to lie, when you showed the hollow trunk and that gorgeous spring green meadow, I was half waiting for Totoro or some other forest spirit to be there! On another note, those trees! So humbling and mesmerizing….
@noordiamond6308 3 жыл бұрын
I imagine the fresh air, wind blow, birds singing, water river sound, greeny... It's so peaceful 😌
@franco3584 3 жыл бұрын
Norn , Your Upping the Game . Beautiful Video.
@KitLeeYami 2 жыл бұрын
Those trees are so big! So awe inspiring.
@memeranglaut 3 жыл бұрын
I hate YT for not telling me there's a new video - and i have the bell all on and all. As usual - thank you for sharing your time with us Norm. Cant wait to go back to Japan.
@astroboy3507 3 жыл бұрын
I like the music you put to these travel vids Norm!!! 👍
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks eh~ Hope yall are doing well!
@astroboy3507 3 жыл бұрын
@@TokyoLens Yeh man were all good thanks!! Can't wait to get back!!!🤔✌
@bluechip0101 3 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. It felt so magical like Studio Ghibli vibes
@wiz991 3 жыл бұрын
This video is exactly what i was searching for almost an hour
@crizcavalcante2575 3 жыл бұрын
So peaceful place!
@RobbC. 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video Norm, thanks. The only thing I don't like about these kind of videos are that I could watch them for hours, not minutes. Keep up the great work pal...
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
lol well in the case that you are interested, I tend to put more uncut or longer videos up for the full-adventurer tier of my patreon~ would absolutely love to have you over there But more often than not, I keep losing footage for the vids I want to do here on youtube lol its... been a bit of a stress lol
@hifdzispchannel 3 жыл бұрын
Great content, Japan is the best country, thanks for the video
@lupus5339 Жыл бұрын
Japanese Nature never fails to amaze me. Such a beautifull forest with trees ive never seen bevore all that combined with the shrine? Amazing
@chrislessard975 Жыл бұрын
There is something magical about this place. It is amazing.
@LunarRose7 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, I love it. When I am able to get to japan myself I need to visit. Out of shape or not I will visit and hike to the shrine. I love pushing myself to see beautiful sights.
@Brndn_-xj4ig 3 жыл бұрын
How fascinating! I wish I could go to Japan someday
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
Hope you can make it!!
@thewagid 3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so unique, every video makes me inspired to go to Japan. Thank you
@desireethornton3250 2 жыл бұрын
Just added this to the list of places I want to go to. It looks amazing.
@kb15875 2 жыл бұрын
Mesmerizing beauty 🤩
@bkhelen 3 жыл бұрын
I hiked up to Togakushi In winter, snow up to my knees. Amazing place. Best of all enjoyed a good serve of soba at the entrace when I came back down.
@birdsoup4355 3 жыл бұрын
Love the music.
@chelseacarpenter2302 3 жыл бұрын
Your videos make me so excited for my trip Japan! I was supposed to be there early this year, but ya know Rona 😅 BUT I just rebooked my trip for end of Feb/Beginning of March 2022 for my birthday! I'm so beyond excited and I really hope to make it to some of the places you've posted about, this being 1 of them... This video is absolutely surreal and breathtaking 😭😍💜💜 much love from Arizona ❤️❤️
@ohara_na Жыл бұрын
Feel like a magical-otherwordly place, beautiful, very beautiful
@emma_lou1231 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Norm, hope all is well? Another stunning video 😊 cannot wait till our holiday to see all these amazing places in person
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
Until then I’ll keep bringing you along with me!!
@emma_lou1231 3 жыл бұрын
@@TokyoLens 😊 you're videos are the reason we booked ❤ so thank you for sharing
@ivaneunelgocotano1968 3 жыл бұрын
waited for your new video in a long time.
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
Lol it’s only been like a week or so since the last vid!!
@ivaneunelgocotano1968 3 жыл бұрын
Well, I hope for the next video to come out soon. Much love Much love from the philippines.
@poojakenijapan1544 3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are amazing... I am a huge fan of yours.. I am inspired by you and started publishing my vlogs in Japan, as I live in Japan.. You are a great inspiration 🙏
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
cheers~ a small piece of advice... start making content now. even if you dont publish. make something with what you have. make something where you are. make something every day. If you can succeed in consistently making things now, then you have a great shot at continuing that existing success when you come!
@poojakenijapan1544 3 жыл бұрын
@@TokyoLens Thank you sooooo much... That's really helpful ❤️
@pendragnx 3 жыл бұрын
Wow.. my legs hurt just looking at all those stairs you had to ascend.. haha ^_^ .. Great video as always, Norm
@TokyoLens 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
@kristinedetorres1323 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@radiusorbitmonroe6772 3 жыл бұрын
Wowwww peacefully kilometer walk, surrounded by grees & giant trees such an amazing scenery and a humble shrine... Feels like cleared my mind and my soul...❤️🙏
@asialee6326 3 жыл бұрын
..that tree lane is like..some great artist's painting come to life...picturesque..surreal. . .
@janerikkirkerud6804 2 жыл бұрын
I cant wait to go to Japan. I will walk the 8 km post town trail u walked. Just amazing 😌
@jianwei7238 5 ай бұрын
Hey Norm, not sure if you would see this haha but just wanted to say a big thank you for all your videos! I have since taken a few solo trips to Japan and finally made it to this shrine, it has been on my bucket list since I saw this video! Thank you to showcasing it! And glad to report, I made it on Tuesday and it was magical! So thank you again! 🙏🏻
@TokyoLens 5 ай бұрын
I see every comment! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this. And I’m really glad that you enjoyed it. Little moments like this are the reason I keep an eye on my comments section!!
@TheSanarossOne 3 жыл бұрын
"Taiki doubts of the existence of the shrine" - man of little faith hahaha! But it looks like a very exhausting ascension through the mountain. Aren't there hotels or ryokans close by? Because: camping + army of bugs = nightmare.
@Narnendil 3 жыл бұрын
I don't kow if there is anything closer, but I stayed in central Nagano when I visited that shrine. It was easy to travel in between by bus!
@user-rg3uo7lz3e 3 жыл бұрын
Love your vlogs guys... Watching from the Philippines 🇵🇭❤️
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