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One of the most beautiful places in Japan is found on Hokkaido, Japan’s northern main island. We visit Hakodate the island’s second largest city behind Sapporo. Hakodate was one of the first ports to open to the west, and today is a popular cruise ship destination full of history and beautiful scenery. We visit the Hakodate Public House, Goryokaku Castle and the Hakodate Ropeway. Many consider Mt. Hakodate to have the best mountain view in Japan with its 360 degree view and the Hakodate Ropeway. Come with us as we discover the best hidden gems of Japan and less touristy places of Japan.

Links:

Uncharted Japan:
Hakodate Public Hall: https://hakodate-kokaido.jp/
Hakodate Ropeway: https://334.co.jp/en/
Goryokaku: https://www.city.hakodate.hokkaido.jp/docs/2014011601161/
Goryokaku Tower: https://www.goryokaku-tower.co.jp/
Former British Consulate Hakodate: https://www.fbcoh.net/
Noboribetsu Hells: https://noboribetsu-spa.jp/spot/spot0034/
Hakodate Ship Ferry Mashu Maru: https://mashumaru.com/
Hakodate Brick Warehouses: https://hakodate-kanemori.com/
Lucky Pierrot: https://luckypierrot.jp/shop/hakodatest/
Hakodate Ekimae Yokocho: https://hakoviva.com/shop-area/#square_side
Hakodate Orthodox Church: https://www.orthodox-hakodate.jp/
Hakodate Catholic Church: https://motomachi.holy.jp/
Hakodate St. Johns Church: https://www.nskk-hokkaido.jp/church/hakodate.html


Credits:

Maps: Google Maps
Soundtrack: Epidemic Sound
Interior images of churches: (see websites above)

#japan #japantraveltips #hokkaido #hokkaidolife #hakodate #offthebeatenpath #japanesecity #noboribetsu #shinkansen #bulletrain #sapporo

Japan is known for hot springs spas, also known as onsen towns, and Gero is considered as the best or one of the very best. We visit this amazingly friendly and delightful town located in the Hida Valley between Nagoya and Takayama. It makes for a great day trip or overnight stay. Explore the historic Gassho Mura with its Shirakawago houses and indulge in one of the many sweets shops scattered throughout the town. We’ve not come across another town in Japan with so many specialty sweets.

Links:

Uncharted Japan: https://unchartedjapan.net/
Gero Town Visitors Center: https://www.city.gero.lg.jp/site/kanko/
Gassho Mura: https://www.gero-gassho.jp/
Gero Pudding: http://www.gero-purin.com/
Gero Onsen Museum: https://www.gero.jp/museum/
Mellon Bun Shop: https://mori-komichi.net/
Yunoshimakan Ryokan: https://www.yunoshimakan.co.jp/
Onsen Temple: https://www.onsenji.jp/

Credits:
Maps: Google Maps
Soundtrack: Epidemic Sound

#japantraveltips #japan #gero #onsen #offthebeatenpath #nagoya #nagoyajapan #spa #hotsprings

Explore the Japan Alps and Nagano in this video from someone who grew up living there every summer. Nagano is convenient to get to from Tokyo on the shinkansen and is home to one of Japan’s three most famous templese: Zenkoji Temple. Just outside Nagano are the Japan Alps and little known town of Togakushi with its amazing shrines and national parks. Then there is Lake Nojiri for stunning scenery looking up at Mt. Myoko and Mt. Kurohima with the stunning Naena Falls nearby. Best of all, this place is off the beaten path and not covered up with tourists.

Links:

Uncharted Japan: www.unchartedjapan.net
The LAMP Outfitters: https://lampinc.co.jp/nojiriko/
Mokki House: (email us for direct contact)
Nojirko Line: https://www.nojiriko.co.jp/
The Lumber Jack Restaurant: https://nojiriko-lumberjack.jimdofree.com/
Zenkoji Temple: https://www.zenkoji.jp/
St. Cousair Winery: https://www.stcousair.co.jp/valley
Togakushi Shrines: https://www.togakushi-jinja.jp/about/index.php#a01

Credits :

Maps: Google Maps
Soundtrack: Epidemic Sound

#japantravel #nagano #naganoprefecture #offthebeatenpath #japanalps #zenkoji #japan #japan #japantraveltips

We give you the inside scoop on Osaka Expo 2025. The biggest event in Japan in 2025 and we were there. From the many pavilions, concerts, ticketing and reservations, watch our full length video for all the details.

Our first impressions of Expo 2025 take you to the best pavilions, give you the best tips and things to know before visiting Expo 2025. Osaka Expo 2025 is unlike anything else in Japan. It’s the top event in all of Japan for 2025 and we were there early on! Ticketing, Expo ID, pavilion reservations, food, phone chargers, and more are all things you need to know before you go.

Be sure to check out our other videos on off the beaten path places that few foreigners (and even many Japanese nationals) do not know about! We have 164 years of continuous family history in Japan, and that gives us an edge that you can enjoy!

Links:

Uncharted Japan: https://unchartedjapan.net/
Official Expo 2025 Site: https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/
Best Hotels for Expo 2025: https://youtu.be/dRxFybkKTCA
Expo Tickets Explained: https://studio.youtube.com/video/hLQn1cmIGQI/edit


Credits:

Soundtrack: Epidemic Sound by license

#japantravel #expo2025 #osaka #osakajapan #japantraveltips #offthebeatenpath #tokyo #dotonbori #expopavilions

We visit the most incredible wooden toy museum in Japan along the famous Nakasendo Trail in the Kiso Valley. Drive with us from Magome to Tsumago as we stop in to explore a toy museum like few others. This is the Kiso Toy Museum and it is full of surprises for the whole family. Go off the beaten path and discover toys the way they were meant to be before electronics.

Links:
Uncharted Japan: www.unchartedjapan.net

Credits:
Maps: Google Maps
Soundtrack: Epidemic Sound #japan

#japantravel #nakasendo #offthebeatenpath #japantraveltips #nagano #naganoprefecture