Folk Village hopping in Japan! (Shirakawago, Hida)

We had the 3 most incredible days in and near Takayama, Japan. We visit Shirakawa-go, a picturesque mountain village, historic Takayama, and the fun Hida Folk Village near Takayama. We try Hida beef for the first time (watch Heather actually become speechless!), witness Japan's glorious autumn leaf colors, and try our hand at a few traditional activities. An amazing 3 days! THANKS FOR WATCHING - you're the best (yes, YOU)! Tip jar💚 https://paypal.me/talesfromourpocket ☎️ OUR UBIGI ESIM SERVICE: https://go.ubigi.com/Z6X3Bz **Use code TFOP10 to save on your first purchase!! We stayed here in Takayama (fantastic value!!): https://expedia.com/affiliate/mxruBux Our Shirakawa-go hotel had western style beds: https://agoda.tp.st/KNK1B3DR ________________ 🎉ALL OUR FAVORITE THINGS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/talesfrom... 📸 TECH GEAR: https://www.amazon.com/shop/talesfrom... 🧳 FAVORITE TRAVEL ITEMS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/talesfrom... *If you purchase something using these links, our channel may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks!!* In case you like skipping around: 00:00 Shirakawa-go, Japan 01:49 Gassho Houses 04:33 Hachiman Shrine 05:00 What's a croffle? 07:03 Shirakawago Snacks 08:18 Shirakawa-go Gassho-Zukuri Minka-en 12:29 Is Gasshozukuri Minkaen worth visiting? 15:50 Stay overnight in Shirakawago 16:25 This changed our travel (seriously) 17:47 Takayama 19:10 Miyagawa Morning Market 20:26 Takayama Old Town 23:11 Trying Hida Beef for 1st time! 28:51 Takayama Yatai Museum 32:05 Fall in Japan 33:10 Shiroyama Park 34:25 What is Bill doing? 37:15 Hiking excitement 38:55 Hida Folk Village 39:39 Folk Games are hard! 41:41 Getting crafty 45:55 Takumi Shrine 48:00 Shirakawa-go vs Hida Folk Village 49:04 Our favorite bloopers, ever! #japantravel #japan #takayama #shirakawago #hidavillage #hidabeef #japanvlog #ubigi ATTRIBUTIONS Shirakawa-go winter footage from:    • Shirakawa-Go Ogimachi | 白川郷 Gifu Prefectur...   Winter road photo: By tsuda - near Ainokura, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Roof repair photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported, 2.5 Generic, 2.0 Generic and 1.0 Generic license. Sanno Matsuri Festival, float lifting footage: Hie Shrine Sanno Matsuri Festival 2024 "Mikoshi Charge! Courtesy Visit to Takashimaya!"    • 日枝神社 山王祭 2024「お神輿突撃！高島屋表敬訪問！」みんな大好き高島屋！お買い...   Sanno Matsuri Festival, Street footage: Hie Shrine Sanno Matsuri Festival 2024 "The Shitamachi Joint Procession Departs!"    • 日枝神社 山王祭 2024「下町連合渡御出発！」中央通りを埋め尽くす大連合渡御！！ ...   All above videos licensed via Creative Commons: https://support.google.com/youtube/an...