7 Days through Japan’s Mountain Towns, Spring 2026

#japan #nagano #takayama #travel A lot of you asked about my color grading 🙏 Cinematic LUT pack + TwoClick PowerGrade here: https://lais.store/ These are the exact tools I use for my travel documentaries. ___________________________ In this travel documentary, I’ll show you how to spend 7 unforgettable days in Japan’s mountain towns — from the thatched-roof village of Shirakawa-go and the preserved streets of Takayama, to the koi-filled canals of Hida, Matsumoto’s majestic castle, the cedar forests of Nagano, and the snow monkeys of Yamanouchi. Whether it’s your first time visiting Japan or you’re returning for something quieter beyond the big cities, this itinerary takes you through some of the most beautiful places in the Japanese Alps — blending historic towns, nature, local food, and slow travel into one unforgettable journey. 7 Days in Japan’s Mountain Towns, Spring 2026 - (Nagano, Takayama, Matsumoto & Shirakawa-go) __________________ Hotel we stayed at: Hotel Takayama Station: 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 __________________ Chapter: 00:00 Intro 00:23 Day 1: Shirakawa-go & Takayama City 04:50 Day 2: Exploring Takayama & trip to Hida 10:27 Day 3: Exploring Matsumoto City & Castle 12:44 Day 4: Narai-Juku Post Town & Exploring Matsumoto 15:52 Train to Nagano & Stay 16:15: Day 5: Nagano: Togakushi Shrine, Cedar Tree Promenade & Zenko-ji Temple 20:08 Day 6: Yamanouchi Onsen Town, Exploring the Town & Japanese food 23:00 Day 7: Jigokudani Yaen-Koen (Snow Monkey Onsen Park) ======================= Links: Instagram:   / laistahir   Tiktok:   / laistahir   Email: [email protected] Shot on Sony A7C II & DJI Osmo Pocket 3 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. #dji #mypocketview #djipocket4