No matter where you look in the world, you won't find beautiful scenery unique to Japan.

I was born and raised in Tokyo, and have never lived in an area like this. But when I see this landscape, I don't know why, but it makes me feel nostalgic.

Ancient walk plus modern day comfort and hospitality - Japan has it all!

I love Japan country very peaceful peaple and clean area ❤❤❤🇯🇵love from Philippines 🇵🇭

My dream is to visit Akita prefecture, I've raised Akitas for 25 years and they are such amazing and loyal animals. I want to see where they originated from. I love the history of Japan and the samurai, their way they build things is just so much different than the western world. It's just all so fascinating. Thanks for sharing your experiences 🙏

I plan to visit some of these places when I visit Japan on my 30th birthday in a little more than a year. Also I live in the country and I much prefer it to the city’s because of the scenery and quietness.

Thank you for taking us on this beautiful hike!! The scenery and the historic buildings was anazing❤

Japan is my favorite country in the world and I love Japanese culture and old Japanese architecture like houses, streets and Japanese historical places and Japan's nature is very beautiful especially the Japanese countryside.... Thank you for sharing these beautiful things with us.❤

I would love to do this but currently suffer with kidney issues. Thanks for the beautiful tour!

3:29 First I thought the waterwheel was turning the wrong way, then I saw the structure on top feeding the water. Strange that they build something to direct the flow of water to the top instead of just locating the wheel in the stream underneath it

Am a Japanese living in US over 40 years, I guess I'm a bit tired of living here in a big city. My heart starts racing when I see those classic (?) Japanese country side. I feel so refreshed that I keep telling myself I have to get back there even for a year or so. In my mind, I'm not Japanese nor American. So, I'm Japrican! Miss those good old Japan more than ever.

Thank You for sharing Japan with us. I am awed by it's utter beauty.

So pretty! I love how they preserve nature!

I am glad that people from the west side of Japan come to the east side of Japan to enjoy and adventure on the hiking trails.

Oh my goodness! that was a very beautiful trail! As someone who loves waterfalls (being deaf, i can really feel the power of them in my body) I would end up sitting there for hours with my eyes closed, just feeling the power of them! The Studio Ghibli movie it felt like was Spirited Away/ My Neighbor Totoro, and it also reminded me of Rurouni Kenshin! The Answer to the question you asked, I have lived in both the city and countryside in America. Both have their good and downsides, like the city has decent internet, close places to shop and eat, but the down side is traffic, crowds, etc while you wont have decent internet or close shopping, places to eat in the countryside, it's very wide open, calming, no crowds, and very little traffic. Thank you for showing us this trail, and another wonderful and beautiful relaxing video! Can not wait for more!

Can you imagine being able to live there and walk around in such a beautiful place everyday? I would love to own one of the shops there and live out my days in such beauty and peace.

One of the most beautiful places in Japan. I was there last March, only up to Tsumago. This brings back good memories.

First. Wow thank you for showing this. I've been depressed because me and my girlfriend broke up and what makes me happy is seeing things like Samurai culture.

Wow, that first village, 43, was so beautiful! I was expecting some peaceful RPG music to start playing and the inn keeper to ask you, "would you like to rest a while? 👉YES NO" 😃👍

If I ever had the opportunity to go to Japan, places like this are what I'd definitely enjoy more of over the big cities like Shibuya. I vastly prefer quieter, more rural areas over the big city. Plus, there's plenty of beautiful nature to take in, so you can feel at peace if you're stressed out and need to step outside for awhile.

There is so much serenity,so much nature in prestine condition,thank you for sharing your trip! I hope to go there one day!

9:50 - I really want to see that same view in person. Looks amazing.

very happy to watch the country side of japan in real eyes , i was totally immersed in it

Great scenery.. going to nature is such a healing

After watching numbers for the whole day... It is great to just see the lush greenery and some historic artechiture and then go shopping then end with a gd meal..... Waaaaaaaa

My friend, you're on another amazing adventure much love be safe have fun for me

I got really emotional while watching this video. It's so amazing how excellent Japan is at protecting its cultural heritage. It saddens me that we couldn't protect ours in my country and ruined all the historical sites with hotels and unnecessary shops. It is something you can never take back. I appreciate you filming this amazing video and also your insightful commentary.

I took this walk years ago, glad to see it still looks the same! I remember I was too late for the return bus from Tsumago-juku, so continued walking to Nagiso where you can take the train back to Nagoya. That's another option if you miss the bus!

Stunningly beautiful scenery! Thank you so much for sharing and allowing me to see this beautiful country with you! 😍

I would like to do the hike on the Nakasendo from Tokyo to Kyoto or Visa Versa. This spot is so lovely, not too crowded and lots of lovely water sounds.

I feel like I was playing Japanese Skyrim in all the best ways. Thank you for this!

Beautiful country , I hope one day to visit Japan .

!!! My best friend, thanks to you, I enjoyed watching... I'm proud of you for developing day by day.

Great video again...I live in the US now but I was born in Japan in a countryside bc my dad worked in a coal mine a long long time ago seeing this video brought me tons of memories and that cold drink is my fav when I visit my family in Sapporo!!!!! Lol! :))

So beautiful 😍 It is like something out of a Ghibli movie! Thanks for showing us this

My wife and I enjoy all of your videos and are now planning a trip to Japan using your videos as a guide. Domo arigato!

The waterwheels and cobblestone walkways are truly priceless, and the landscape is beautiful! Boy would I love to visit!

I really enjoyed this video of your beautiful Japan… thank you for taking us along with you on hike the scenery was breathtaking.

Excellent adventure! I appreciate you filming your walk so we can enjoy the beautiful scenery 😊 Thank you 🙏🏽

Hello EJ. Would love to see more of Samurai culture videos of the old towns and houses. Hard to find content like yours with Samurai history. Would love to see you visit more Hokkaido as well!

Another wonderful video with nature and history! But no ice cold Coke from a vending machine! Samurai suffered... What were the water wheels used for? In America, they were often used to grind grain into meal or flour for making bread, or for power. I live in the country on a farm but I'm only a 30 minute drive from two different cities. We still have good Internet and food shopping nearby, but not the smells and crowds and traffic of a city. I love the peace of country living. Thank you for the summer walk!

The Japanese architecture is my absolute favourite I love everything about it, makes me love Japan a whole lot more great people very fascinating compared to us westerners Thankyou for this great video you have a new subscriber here 😊

It was good to see where samurai used to stop for an icecream or to forward their luggage! Thanks. :)

The most beautiful country in the world has got to be Japan. The best food in the world has got to be in Japan. The best transportation system has got to be in Japan.

One day in my life I hope to visit this country

❤️My no 1 favourite holiday destination👍 Thx for sharing this beautiful place will be sure in my top list to visit when I go to Japan💁‍♂️

Japón... simplemente hermoso . Japón... simplemente hermoso .

Thank you so much for such an entertaining walk. I appreciate you!

I'm planning to do this walk in March next year, so your video has really helped me! Thanks for the information!

Beautiful video. Lovely to experience your hike. 😊

did the same 2 weeks before you did. All that part of the nakasendo is out of time. landscape from magome juku is stunning indeed

Wow this is really lovely, thanks so much for sharing.The place looks beautiful and quiet, a lovely place for anyone who prefer not to stay in crowded places. I really hope to one day visit Japan, but until i can visit, i will watch your videos and experience more of Japan thru your lenses

I was born and raised in this city, Nakatsugawa. Even the local residents like me didn't notic the beauty of Magome and visit often. Thanks to the attention paid by foreign people, we realized how beautifule it is. Thank you.

Visiting Tsumago and Magome was one of the highlights of my trip. It's so beautiful and peaceful, especially after coming from busy Tokyo

Watched all your videos before (and I want more lol), but this recent one is quite different ~ I've actually always wondered where you go during your trips, after you film your transport, there are tourist spots that I would've like to see. Glad that this time you've shown us a walk around, hope to have more like these in the future! ❤

What a GREAT and beautiful , almost documantary, Wow Well done to you Arigato goza mas!! Matanee from Oranda, Amsterdam

I loved your tour, I was fascinated by the waterfall where Miyamoto Musashi used to hang out. I'm currently reading the manga Vagabond so that's why it got my attention lol. Greetings from Catamarca, Argentina

Beautiful place! I love living in the countryside a lot more quiet and peaceful.

Thank you for sharing the beauty of Nakasendo trail and the architecture of the old buildings it is timeless I felt as if I was there on this tour and hike with you of where the Samurai once traveled. The landscape is amazingly beautiful!!!! Appreciate your great video. Thank you again!!!❤

To have a train over this, countryside will be marvellous where u can c samurai & farmers in the rice field

It was great being able to see this hike in summer and not have to also feel the heat and leg pain, lol. Glad you didn't run into any bears! Also finished watching your older videos and noticed it was just your 1-year anniversary last month. Congratulations and here's to another year! 🍻

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing.

Awesome experience!!! Now it's on my bucket list.

Сказочные места ❤

Walked a bit of the Nakasendo this past spring - I highly recommend it! I especially loved Magome-juku and Tsumago-juku. Thanks for the video :)

I like the map. Made me understand the topography a bit. Thank you for a great video content!

The wooden beehive ornament is called a Sugidama, usually hung outside of sake breweries / shops

I would definitely like to do this hike someday. Thanks for sharing.

I really love your videos. This place feels like I'm in a Ghibli movie. I hope one day to visit Japan and be able to see it through my eyes, but for now I thank you so much for showing us around ❤

Great video 👍 Beautiful place ❤ Thank you for the video🙏

Great video. Trekking like this reminds me when I join Scouts.

Thank you for sharing this beautiful journey. Japan is beautiful.

So beautiful please and beautiful view I love Japan my dream is to visit Tokyo Japan someday I live in a city in California

I love japan! And i love the japanese people And of course the food.

I love it. Thanks for sharing it. 👍👍👍😍😍😍

Thank you very much for sharing with us your videos sir. Actually, it is my wish that i can also visit someday the places where you have gone. You made a very beautiful video....

nice trip, hope one day I will do this path with my kids.

Thank you for your humble videos on your channel. A truly first-person experience. Thank you for letting us hear the sounds of environment.

I swear, those Decathlon bags (4:57) are everywhere!!!

Great video, thanks for sharing.

This is just amazing! Thank you for this content - now i have one more destination to visit :D

5:09 Those water wheels are probably more decorative than functional. 17:15 My grandmother had a sewing machine that looks like that from the 60s Are all of the 69 post towns preserved? It's amazing how they made a tourist attraction out of this historical route. Thanks for taking us along.

Discovered your channel a few days ago and I been watching all your videos - so chill and relaxing. Keep up with your content and thanks for sharing the hidden gems of Japan.

I prefer living in the country. Quieter, less traffic, beautiful scenery, and overall less stressful.

Definitely visit this place next time in Japan!

😊😊😊 beautiful ✨ Wish to visit awesome Japan some years

I stayed at Tajimaya in 2020 during the pandemic. It was the only inn open. I had the room overlooking the street. The only other guests were a German couple living in Tokyo. It was SO quiet because there were no people. The only thing I could hear was the sound of water and the swallows 燕. BTW you can actually pick up the Nakasendo from Nakatsugawa to Ochiai and then to Magome. Maybe this autumn I want to walk the portions that include Yabuhara and Narai. It's too hot in the summer but @ 14:10 just past that building, there's a well 井戸 with delicious cold water. Of course, there's another one at the teahouse. The amazing thing about the 旧街道 roads is that some people rode in palanquins 輿. The carriers must have been incredibly fit to carry people up and down those stone paved 石畳 roads!

I really enjoyed this episode! Thank you❤

Thank you very much for sharing Great video Stay safe

I like your videos, I feel like I'm in Japan while watching it. Beautiful. Anyway I've been to Japan. Hopefully to come back again soon.

The historic building definitely look like they belong in this beautiful landscape. I would definitely come here in the autumn. At 35 degrees I can barely move horizontally, let alone on a hilly hike.

This video is AMAZING!!!! ❤ Thank you!!!

Thank you for taking us on such a long, sweaty hike so we could see the beautiful scenery and interesting history! When you said what the temperature was, I couldn't believe you were committing to a hike that long in such heat. This is definitely now on my list of things to do when I am able to go to Japan (definitely in spring or fall!).

What a beautiful views ❤

Thank you for sharing this. I'll be doing the same in a few weeks. This really helps.

Japón... simplemente hermoso 💕

¡Gracias por hacer este maravilloso video! Espero algún día poder realizar este mismo trayecto. Japón es un lugar maravilloso como pocos en el mundo. Ojalá todos aprendiéramos de los japoneses el respeto y el cuidado del medio ambiente para vivir todos en un lugar así. Te mando un abrazo grande y ¡ya soy nuevo suscriptor!

Greetings from Columbus, Ohio. I just found your channel and I love it. You asked if people preferred the city or country and after seeing this I definitely prefer the country. Thank you and have a wonderful weekend.

Your channel is the best. Thank you for showing everyone. Best wishes!

Oh how I would love to visit beautiful Japan! Thank you for the wonderful walk.