【陸の孤島】駅も国道もゼロ　神奈川唯一の村へ

Did you know that just one hour away from the neon lights of Shinjuku, Tokyo, lies a completely isolated village with absolutely NO railway stations and NO national highways? Welcome to Kiyokawa Village, the one and only village in Kanagawa Prefecture. Surrounded by the steep Tanzawa Mountains, this unique area has been historically cut off from major train networks due to its complex V-shaped terrain. In this video, I embark on a journey from Tokyo using a luxury Odakyu Romancecar and a local lifeline bus to explore this hidden "landlocked island." But the journey doesn't go as planned... With the lakeside sightseeing boat abruptly suspended, I am forced to complete a grueling 45-minute walk around Lake Miyagase to reach the massive Miyagase Dam. From taking a steep construction incline to missing the final crucial bus connection, this trip became a true test of survival in the Japanese countryside! Beyond the beautiful scenery and hidden tourist spots, this video also highlights a serious issue: the ongoing public transportation crisis in rural Japan, where vital bus routes face impending abolition. What is life like in a village with no trains? Let's find out! 📌 Timestamps: 00:00 Shinjuku to Hon-Atsugi (Odakyu Romancecar) 01:03 The Lifeline Bus to Kiyokawa Village 02:05 Arriving at Kiyokawa Village Office 03:10 Exploring the Village Center & Lifeline Road 04:22 Shocking Discovery: The 11 PM Late-Night Bus 05:09 Miyagase Lakeside Area & The Suspended Boat 07:14 A Grueling 45-Minute Walk to Miyagase Dam 10:34 Descending the Dam via Incline 11:20 Aikawa Park & Walking with Regret 12:50 Missing the Bus & The Abolished Route Crisis 14:46 Alternative Route: The Beautiful Toriihara Area 16:16 The Real Crisis of Public Transport in Rural Japan #JapanVlog #KiyokawaVillage #MiyagaseDam #JapaneseCountryside #RuralJapan #TravelJapan #HiddenGems #PublicTransit