Visiting The Closest Japanese Castle To Tokyo: Samurai Stories & Dining With a Geisha
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Discover the world of stealthy samurais, nimble ninjas, and graceful geishas in an ancient castle town just outside of Tokyo.
Shizuka journeys to Odawara, a city in Kanagawa Prefecture steeped in samurai history. After arriving in the city center, Shizuka samples some local cuisine, explores Odawara Castle, and dresses up in a traditional costume.
To wrap up the town tour, Shizuka heads to a special restaurant to sip on sake and feast on an elegant kaiseki meal alongside a geisha.
LOCATION
Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture
FEATURED FOODS
Umeboshi - Pickled plum
Satsuma-age - Deep fried fish cake
Uirou - Steamed rice flour sweets
Sake - Japanese rice wine
Aburi Sashimi - Flame seared fish
Jellied Conger Eel
Irizake - Roasted sake seasoning
TIMELINE
0:00 Intro
01:14 Odawara City
01:53 Umeboshi
01:58 Kinjiro Hiroba
04:36 Kagosei shop
05:06 Satsuma-age
06:40 Uiro Ekimae Pharmacy
07:15 Uiro sweets
08:30 Odawara Castle
12:31 Katana sword
14:52 Ohshimizu
17:41 Sake
17:54 Kaiseki meal
21:01 Shamisen
21:35 Geisha games
23:58 Outro
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@bitratebrawler. 11 ай бұрын
This channel should be sponsored by Japan and it's travel industry. You help make Japan a must see destination. Great content.
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
Thank you all for your support! We would be nothing without you guys!
@deadplex3995 11 ай бұрын
This video has overwhelming amount of positivity
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
And they tasted divine too!
@calnative4904 11 ай бұрын
Shizuka thank you again for a very enjoyable Sunday treat of the culture and food of Japan 🇯🇵
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for tuning in!
@mikerguitarwolfgaming4206 11 ай бұрын
Love the Samurai culture. You're always a princess to me Shizuka! keep being awesome
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
Princess Shizuka stans!
@SOAR-OF-AVEM 11 ай бұрын
Japanese history is always a blast with our host and cameraman! I believe the crew is doing good as costume show the times of feel and importance. At that "little bits" of food make me think I can live a longer age there there in Japan! Thank you!
@genocidegrand2057 11 ай бұрын
depends on which part of history. but sure a blast it is
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
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@gradybrowning3976 11 ай бұрын
What a great place to visit, I would love to see Odawara Castle and see the Armor and Swords!
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
It really is worth!
@zarakkhan5524 11 ай бұрын
Japanese culture is overall very fascinating, from food to the architecture to fashion, craftsmanship, there's a lot of beauty to it. I love this type of content that is very informative.
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
We are glad to hear that! There is so much to discover when it comes to Japanese culture!
@astroboy3507 11 ай бұрын
That uiro sweet mochi looked so juicy soft!!!!😊👌🏻 Jeff was a great host!!!! 👍🏻
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
Uiro hit the spot!!! So good!
@astroboy3507 11 ай бұрын
@@JapanbyFood 👌🏻
@rbfndz 11 ай бұрын
This is one of the best episodes of this channel
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
We appreciate that! Thank you for watching!
@Eleventy_Five 11 ай бұрын
I visited this city a few years ago. It was amazing but we didn't have a tour guide that knew so much about the history. Watching this felt like I learned so much, and having the memories of visiting the castle only made me more impressed. I will have to visit again soon.
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
We are glad you could learn! There are so many great stories in Odawara!
@jayspot8894 11 ай бұрын
Cheers to the Japan By Food team, always putting out top their content. Thank you for all your hard work. Also, Shizuoka is an amazing host. She brings such a great energy and her ability to describe the food she tries is amazing. Keep up the good work! Maybe I will be lucky enough to run into you guys when I am there in November.
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
Cheers! We really appreciate your support! Hope to see you in November!
@yangh87 11 ай бұрын
the geisha games are rarely showcased anywhere, really cool to see! the creativity and presentation of the food made me depressed as I eat my fried chicken dinner..
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
They are super cool to hang out with! You can learn a lot about their lives and witness their craft! Food was impeccable ofc!
@headphonz777 6 ай бұрын
21:42 I guess that explains why the Japanese make many great rhythm games.
@billshepherd4331 11 ай бұрын
A lot of history. And a lot of Fun!
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
YESSSS!
@billshepherd4331 11 ай бұрын
@@JapanbyFood No doubt!
@revilolanza1874 11 ай бұрын
Shizuka should be made into a travel ambassador by Japan she has done so much in terms of tourism through this channel❤ and i love her too😘 What can i say i'm a fan
@toualee1430 11 ай бұрын
13:28 I thought there was a hair on my screen 😂
@acenewark 11 ай бұрын
The culture and craftsmanship is so intricate and beautiful. Nicely woven the food, history and games. So much to discover.
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
One lifetime is not enough to discover all the amazing things here!
@roshanshrestha3836 11 ай бұрын
Her Highness Shizuka san, having the time of her life.❤. Great episode team Shizuka.
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
It was super enjoyable!
@pinkskies8128 11 ай бұрын
Your tour guide's so charming.
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
He was so amazing and knowledgeable!
@-DirtyShoes 11 ай бұрын
The satsuma age made me salivate. I definitely want to try that sometime. What a fun day!
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
We recommend! It is really good!
@annunakian8054 11 ай бұрын
How fast Japan rose, fell & then rose again is unprecedented, especially for such a small country.
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
We all are!
@jesserull9015 11 ай бұрын
I am new to your channel but I love it. It surprises me that more people are not subscribed. This is better than tv, your great keep it up
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@xxCablexx 11 ай бұрын
lovin' the food, the 'fits, and all the fun, definitely have to visit for those amazing views as well, and the Castle and Katana's are very awesome
@Celeste77789 11 ай бұрын
Another Awesome Video!! Shizuka-san looks wonderful as always and more prettier day by day 😍 Thank you for much for another amazing video 💖 You guys are awesome ❤ God bless 🙏🏻
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
Thank you always for being supportive!
@henrilindroos6434 3 ай бұрын
like this its so wonderfull
@cookingwithfluffytiny4371 10 ай бұрын
Very enjoyable
@thejessta 11 ай бұрын
Shizukaaaaaaa
@clsybear 11 ай бұрын
Great video I love the costumes everything about it it was incredible video thank you for sharing Japanese culture with us
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
We will keep on sharing! Thank you for your support!
@jlnocal559 11 ай бұрын
Love it ❤❤
@Bad_Karma1968 11 ай бұрын
As always informative and fun Shizuka !
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
It is a great place to discover!
@KB24rooney 11 ай бұрын
Shizuka is so pretty!
@kevino7560 11 ай бұрын
Good afternoon from Kansas City. Shizuka, i always look forward to your videos. You do an amazing job and the camera team is superb. I do not understand why you do not dress more traditional, you looked great. Keep up the good work and i look forward to more content.
@Cheatmuh 11 ай бұрын
Shizuuuu yay
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
Yay!
@rossfukumitsu3360 11 ай бұрын
Shizuka what a great video! 🎎 I was curious how much was the dinner with the geisha’s? 🪭🍱🍶
@benjmin1542 11 ай бұрын
Wow Impressive 😃😃🙏🙏
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@mohammedsheikhabdullahalma2174 11 ай бұрын
So Beautiful............
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
Many many thanks!
@marcotixxx 11 ай бұрын
i love Shizuka ❤
@richardcooper 11 ай бұрын
So much fun and laughter at the end :)
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
It was a fun trip!
@victorlui5955 11 ай бұрын
SHIZZY!!! 😊
@tatsuya8597 11 ай бұрын
👘しずかさん鎌倉時代の旅装束とってもお似合いです🙂✨ お座敷遊びも楽しそう👍
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
ありがとうございます！
@51nw 11 ай бұрын
You guys are so awesome! NHK should pick you guys up. You can continue the legacy of "soko ga shiritai". One of the best programs ever :)
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
:D Maybe our next stage!
@Mindanaw 11 ай бұрын
❤ from 🇵🇭
@vanderley3 11 ай бұрын
Japanese govt needs to hire you, seriously. It'll be great for japan tourism.
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for your support!
@JSPRKL 11 ай бұрын
Katana swords! I was keeping an eye out for Uma Thurman.
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
We would all lose our freaking minds!
@djcar781 7 ай бұрын
Ma'am explore saitama..... please
@champepang6824 11 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@a.j.baylon8193 5 ай бұрын
Those two make a cute couple.
@nghiatrinh2639 11 ай бұрын
Kawaii princess Shizuka ⛩️🏯💮👘 鬼滅 no Yaiba 🫶
@evenmoreevil 11 ай бұрын
24:09 minute video. Lets go!
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
Hope you watched until the end :P
@justlalox 11 ай бұрын
I will love to take this tour for my next travel to Japan. But, Do you need to know Japanese to enjoy this tour?
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
You do not need to speak Japanese! The restaurant can even invite an English speaking geisha!
@TheKenshin76 11 ай бұрын
Do you not have sauce with the Satsuma-age ?
@LauraC369 9 ай бұрын
Can i book only the geisha and food portion?
@01seiyer74 11 ай бұрын
この動画の最初で、しずかさんが梅干しを食べたときに、私は唾液が出ました（日本人の条件反射ですが、今の若者はそうではないかもしれません） Foreigner, did you salivate?😁
@zZiL341yRj736 11 ай бұрын
Shizuka also snapped half the people in the background out of existence.
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
Ups:P
@panathenaea 11 ай бұрын
I don't know...I would feel uncomfortable and self conscious having someone watching me eat. Also feelings of "I'm not worthy" But Odawara looks like a fantastic place to visit
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
It is indeed a very unique concept! However, geishas are so skillful at creating comfortable environment that it does not feel awkward at all!
@cstain742 11 ай бұрын
OK but you guys look like you could be related or something haha, like you look like siblings!❤
@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын
You think so? :D
@cstain742 11 ай бұрын
Yeah like they both have a similar facial structure, assuming he is also half japanese.❤
@peterram9 11 ай бұрын
Is it: tiger kills old woman; old woman throws away pistol; pistol kills tiger?
@nathanielmills4678 11 ай бұрын
He has a Triforce symbol on his samurai breastplate 👌🏾
@DYLANNGUYEN-qd8nv 11 ай бұрын
Love to dit con me may 😊
@DexteraeDominus 10 ай бұрын
This is awesome, and as for me I am a black man and seeing how people can come together makes my heart palpitate. Let’s love as God loved us the “LGBTQAI+ community” has infiltrated our church..stand the Fu¢k up and fight…..
@zagrosqazy3798 11 ай бұрын
Try to be more realistic with your feelings so be more interested in the stuff like really be in aw
@dreamsnotthings 2 ай бұрын
Loved Odawara! Absolutely fantastic. We got some spectacular footage and more importantly created amazing memories!
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