Japan’s Hidden Route 2026 - 10 Days Documentary

#japan #hiddenjapan #japantravel Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code LAIS at checkout. Download Saily app or go to: https://saily.com/lais ____________________________ My PowerGrade & LUT Pack: https://lais.store/ If you're a filmmaker, travel creator, or photographer and like the look of my videos, these are the exact tools I use for my travel documentaries. ____________________________ I’ve been to Japan over six times, but the usual spots — Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Mt. Fuji — are just too crowded now. So for this trip, I wanted to explore the hidden side of Japan. Over 10 days, I discovered quiet streets, timeless villages, and serene landscapes you won’t find in typical guidebooks. From the historic streets of Hiroshima and the peaceful island of Miyajima, to the mountain town of Takayama and the traditional villages of Hida and Shirakawa-go. I wandered through Matsumoto with its iconic castle, strolled the charming post town of Narai-juku, walked beneath the giant cedars at Togakushi Shrine in Nagano, met the famous snow monkeys in Yamanouchi, and finished my journey in Tokyo before flying home. Along the way, I discovered local markets, hidden cafes, quiet shrines, and relaxing hot springs — a trip that truly felt like uncovering a side of Japan few get to see. If you’ve been to Japan before and want to see a side of it most travelers miss, this video will show you exactly what to see, where to go, and how to make the most of 10 unforgettable days. ____________________________ Places we stayed at: Hiroshima: https://trip.tpx.lv/5BbyxClE Takayama: https://trip.tpx.lv/R6h3zLZ4 Matsumoto: https://trip.tpx.lv/yRdHtYdg Nagano: https://trip.tpx.lv/vVSrgjaf Yamanochi Onsen Town: https://trip.tpx.lv/HKvbzBQz Tokyo: https://trip.tpx.lv/zxB7FNgn Tokyo: https://trip.tpx.lv/awn1iKnq Hiroshima Orizuru Tower admission ticket: 10% off with my Code: LAISTAHIRXKLOOK https://klook.tpx.lv/wLZKzGrx ____________________________ Chapters: 00:00 intro 00:30 Things to know before arriving in Japan 01:10 sponsor 02:24 Day 1: Hiroshima - Peace Memorial Park, Orizuru Tower 07:44 Day 2: Hiroshima - Miyajima Island, short stop at Osaka Castle 12:17 Day 3: Takayama - Shirakawa-go Village, Shiroyama Park, takayama night walk 16:35 Day 4: Takayama - Morning Market, Takayama Old Town (Sanmachi Suji), Koi fish in Hida-Furukawa 22:12 Day 5: Matsumoto Castle, cozy cafe & charming old streets 24:29 Day 6: Matsumoto - trip to post town Narai-juku, Train to Nagano 28:00 Day 7: Nagano - Togakushi Shrine, Cedar Tree Promenade and Zenko-ji Temple 31:53 Day 8: train to Yamanouchi Onsen Town & its traditional hot spring atmosphere 34:45 Day 9: Yamanouchi - Jigokudani Yaen-Koen (Snow Monkey Onsen Park) 36:27 Day 10: Tokyo - cozy cafe, new rooftop park, hie shrine, best ramen in tokyo ======================= Socials: Instagram:   / laistahir   Tiktok:   / laistahir   Email: [email protected] Shot on DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Links: Music I use from: https://share.epidemicsound.com/jeyxf7 – I use SafetyWing for travel insurance – affordable and flexible. Check it out: https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=2... Disclaimer: The links in our description are affiliate links, if you use them we will get a small commission at no extra cost to you.