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Usually, I shy away from vlog-style travel reports, as they are overtly sensationalist. This video is an exception to the rule. Your easy-going demeanor, the steady flow of useful information and great imagery have been a joy to observe. Please continue vlogging that way, I really enjoy it!
Hi Remi, I completely agree with you about not needing to choose all the places to eat ahead of time. When we visited Japan last year, we ate so well, except maybe at a family restaurant. We would just walk up to a restaurant, check the menu, avoided places with a big lineup, and the food and service turned out amazing.
I watched all your Japan trip video and really appreciate your sharing. I love your narration and easy style. I feel so relaxed watching and as I am travelling to Fukuoka and Kyoto this spring. Your videos came so timely. THank you again
Very well made videos, thank you1 Look forward to following you. Dad is such a trooper - luv him! Thank you Dad! Would love to be your partner when Dad needs a rest. Aloha!
Like others have said, I love your style of vlogging - informative, with soothing music and narration. Kanazawa is such a charming city, we also stayed at the Tokyu Hotel & from LA too 😊
aw thank you! yes, having my dad with me was really special and i'm glad I have all this footage to look back on in the future :) that's so exciting that you're heading to Japan in October! I hope you have the best time!
Kanazawa is on my list for my next trip to Japan next year. last trip was 3 weeks next will be 3 months but I did get to pay my respects and visit the grave of hide San from x japan and one of my favorite comedians Shimura ken San thank you so much for the video.
three months? that's awesome! I really enjoyed my visit to Kanazawa. It was a nice break from the super congested areas in Japan. I hope you're able to make your way there on your next trip!
@Remi Shimazu thank you so much for the reply I hope to travel to alot of city's next time maybe get a job and stay I hope to see more vids of japan from your channel thank you so much for all that you do.
Love your series! I am also Japanese American based in NYC and found your channel when looking for places to eat in Gardena during a trip to LA. Really well produced videos, I hope the youtube algo favors you!
Yesss Gardena! one of best places to get Japanese food in LA! Thank you for coming back to watch my videos and for taking the time to leave such a nice note. It means a lot! Hope you have a good weekend :)
We're choicing Kanazawa over Osaka / Kyoto to avoid the massive number of tourists. A lot of up market hotels and retailers moving into this area which tells me its going to take off. Having the bullet train station helps and that will extend to Kyoto one day
Kanazawa is a wonderful alternative to Kyoto. You'll get a really nice mix of historical and modern design there. Plus, like you said, it's currently wayyyy less crowded than Osaka/Kyoto. I hope you enjoy your time there! :)
What an informative video. How did you manage your luggage travelling from city to city every couple days? Did you use the takkyubin? I will be travelling with a 3 year old in the late spring period to Kyoto/Osaka. It would be amazing if I could visit there too.
I'm glad you found it helpful! We used a luggage delivery service a couple of times. On this trip, we used Yamato Transport but you can read more about luggage delivery services in this blog post: lifestylebyremi.com/japan-luggage-delivery-service-luggagent/ Keep in mind that depending on where you're sending your luggage, it may take a day or two to get to you. When that's the case, make sure you keep enough with you to cover the days you don't have your oversized luggage.
It's a bit too far for a day trip from Kyoto. You'll spend more time traveling and will feel rushed once you get there. I've heard of people making the day trip from Tokyo though! I hope this helps.
Why don't you revisit Kanazawa. Many tourist spots are currently less crowded due to rumors of earthquake damage. (almost no damage actually) You should try Kanazawa's own best miso ramen instead of Sapporo's, available at Taiga, which is just 200 meters from Kanazawa Station.
It’s mostly two prong outlets in Japan! I’ve found that most hotel rooms have one (sometimes two) three prong. So if you need multiple I’d get an adapter. I hope this helps!
ah yes this was so hard to find on the map! Here's their info: Name: 柳屋茶楽 金沢 Address: 1-chōme-3-4 Nagamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0865, Japan Website: yanagiya-charaku.com/index.html
Thank you for this video! We're planning to visit Japan around Christmas and Kanazawa is on the itinerary. Was the cold bitter and uncomfortable? And special winterwear recommendations you can share?
@@remishimazu @remishimazu ty! Im planning my trip in March (around the date and month the video was uploaded) and wondered if I should be prepared for such a freezy breezy weather :) thanks for clearing this up 😊
typically you have to reserve if you have oversized luggage but if you have just a backpack you should be find with regular seating. I had a carry-on bag & a backpack for this leg of the trip (we shipped our oversized ahead to Tokyo) and didn't have to reserve any type of special seat. I hope this helps!
Thank you for this excellent video. We are planning a trip to Japan next month. We want to visit Kanazawa for two nights. My wife is Japanese and from Yokohama but has never been to Kanazawa. You showed and explained several really important things to know than no one else shared. That we could get a hotel room with a washing machine, that there is a bus that goes a circle route around the city and it is reasonable. I also love that you travel with your father. Too many of these travel video’s pretend that they are traveling alone. Thanks again and Cheers!
Miss, good report . helpfull . But my english bad. it is much better clearer by putting text explaining things, places for every one who dont know english
when this was filmed, we both only knew a few key words and phrases to get around. I'm currently studying Japanese and hope to be fluent! I recommend learning key travel phrases before coming to Japan + download google translate and google maps. both will be your best friend when navigating around and translating Japanese characters!
This video was filmed when the government still required masks in Japan. But masks are nothing new in Japan. Japanese people wear masks for multiple other reasons like allergies (Japanese people are prone to hay fever in the spring), when they have a cold (as a courtesy to prevent spreading germs to others especially on public transportation), to keep their faces warm, etc. As of March 2023, masks are no longer required but you’ll still see lots of masks worn. I still wear my mask sometimes on trains and outside because my allergies are horrible in the spring! I hope this helps provide some context to masks in Japan!
Are you planning a trip to Japan? ✨Learn what you need to book BEFORE going to Japan (+HOW to book) here: lifestylebyremi.com/what-to-book-in-advance-japan/
Usually, I shy away from vlog-style travel reports, as they are overtly sensationalist. This video is an exception to the rule. Your easy-going demeanor, the steady flow of useful information and great imagery have been a joy to observe. Please continue vlogging that way, I really enjoy it!
wow thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for taking the time to reach out and leave such a nice note. it means a lot! :)
Hi Remi, I completely agree with you about not needing to choose all the places to eat ahead of time. When we visited Japan last year, we ate so well, except maybe at a family restaurant. We would just walk up to a restaurant, check the menu, avoided places with a big lineup, and the food and service turned out amazing.
It’s so true! I never worry about finding good quality food in Japan.
I watched all your Japan trip video and really appreciate your sharing. I love your narration and easy style. I feel so relaxed watching and as I am travelling to Fukuoka and Kyoto this spring. Your videos came so timely. THank you again
aw you're so sweet! thank you so much. I'm glad you're liking my videos and are finding them helpful! I hope you have a good trip!
Love being able to relive the memories and looking forward to many more.
there will be many more trips in the future! i'm sure of it.
Watching this video while I get ready for the day ❤️. Can’t wait to explore with you when you get here!! (Also, 2.2k SUBS?! YES QUEEEENNNNNNN 🎉🎉🎉)
haha thanks boo! :)
Love the channel! Can't wait to visit Japan again and visit Kanazawa. Thank you for the video!
I'm so glad you're liking my videos! Kanazawa is easily one of my favorite places to visit. I hope you're able to visit soon!
Very well made videos, thank you1 Look forward to following you. Dad is such a trooper - luv him! Thank you Dad! Would love to be your partner when Dad needs a rest. Aloha!
haha he really is! honestly though, most of the time it's me trying to keep up with him! thank you so much for watching my videos! means a lot :)
Added this to my list! great storytelling 🥰 I have so much to learn from you. Thanks!
aw thank you so much! I'm glad my video was helpful and I really appreciate you leaving a nice note.
Enjoyed the episode.
Watching from LA!
i'm so glad! thanks for taking the time to leave a note :)
Like others have said, I love your style of vlogging - informative, with soothing music and narration. Kanazawa is such a charming city, we also stayed at the Tokyu Hotel & from LA too 😊
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy my vlogs. Thanks for taking the time to leave such a nice note!
Thanks for the video. More than anything else I was happy to see your DAD. We are planning an October visit. Cheers
aw thank you! yes, having my dad with me was really special and i'm glad I have all this footage to look back on in the future :) that's so exciting that you're heading to Japan in October! I hope you have the best time!
Kanazawa is on my list for my next trip to Japan next year. last trip was 3 weeks next will be 3 months but I did get to pay my respects and visit the grave of hide San from x japan and one of my favorite comedians Shimura ken San thank you so much for the video.
three months? that's awesome! I really enjoyed my visit to Kanazawa. It was a nice break from the super congested areas in Japan. I hope you're able to make your way there on your next trip!
@Remi Shimazu thank you so much for the reply I hope to travel to alot of city's next time maybe get a job and stay I hope to see more vids of japan from your channel thank you so much for all that you do.
Very interesting 2-day travel vlog.
thank you!! :)
Really nice video, thank you
Glad you liked it! :)
So nice to see native Japan...❤😊👏👋
Kanazawa looks so peaceful 😊
It is so peaceful! Less hectic than the bigger cities like Tokyo.
very nice trips thank you for sharing good experience
i'm glad you enjoyed the video! :)
Love your series! I am also Japanese American based in NYC and found your channel when looking for places to eat in Gardena during a trip to LA. Really well produced videos, I hope the youtube algo favors you!
Yesss Gardena! one of best places to get Japanese food in LA! Thank you for coming back to watch my videos and for taking the time to leave such a nice note. It means a lot! Hope you have a good weekend :)
I love Kanazawa been there twice love the station and beautiful castle and grounds
I loved Kanazawa. I definitely want to go back again soon!
Kyoto Japan is so beautiful like 💯🤝🔔OK my friend
Kyoto and Kanazawa are both really pretty. There’s something about the preserved architecture that’s really peaceful.
It’s a washer & dryer unit. Common in Japan. The tub is appropriate size for Japan.
haha yes. small bathrooms and room sizes are normal! I always tell people to check the square footage of their rooms before booking 😂
We're choicing Kanazawa over Osaka / Kyoto to avoid the massive number of tourists. A lot of up market hotels and retailers moving into this area which tells me its going to take off.
Having the bullet train station helps and that will extend to Kyoto one day
Kanazawa is a wonderful alternative to Kyoto. You'll get a really nice mix of historical and modern design there. Plus, like you said, it's currently wayyyy less crowded than Osaka/Kyoto. I hope you enjoy your time there! :)
What an informative video. How did you manage your luggage travelling from city to city every couple days? Did you use the takkyubin?
I will be travelling with a 3 year old in the late spring period to Kyoto/Osaka. It would be amazing if I could visit there too.
I'm glad you found it helpful! We used a luggage delivery service a couple of times. On this trip, we used Yamato Transport but you can read more about luggage delivery services in this blog post: lifestylebyremi.com/japan-luggage-delivery-service-luggagent/
Keep in mind that depending on where you're sending your luggage, it may take a day or two to get to you. When that's the case, make sure you keep enough with you to cover the days you don't have your oversized luggage.
I love all your videos. I'm watching all of them to help plan our trip in May. Which hotel did you stay at in Kanazawa? Thank you.
thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying and finding them helpful. We stayed at Tokyu Stay Kanazawa :)
ALL I CAN SAY IS "WOW KANAZAWA"
kanazawa is one of my favorite places to visit! it's way less crowded than kyoto and has everything most tourists are looking for when visiting japan.
Merci pour la visite 😊
I like your video. What month did you travel? It seemed quite cold and gloomy.
Thank you!! This video was filmed mid-December. Right before it started to snow in Kanazawa. 😬
Thanks for this video. I'm going in April. I'm just wondering what weather look like in April.
Hi.. Which hotel did you stay in?
Would a daytrip from Kyoto be a bit rushed? or Is a night there needed
It's a bit too far for a day trip from Kyoto. You'll spend more time traveling and will feel rushed once you get there. I've heard of people making the day trip from Tokyo though! I hope this helps.
May I check which season is that?
this video was taken beginning of December 2022!
Why don't you revisit Kanazawa. Many tourist spots are currently less crowded due to rumors of earthquake damage. (almost no damage actually)
You should try Kanazawa's own best miso ramen instead of Sapporo's, available at Taiga, which is just 200 meters from Kanazawa Station.
i LOVE kanazawa and will definitely be back :) thank you for the ramen suggestion! i'll add it to my list!
Are the outlets the same as in US?
It’s mostly two prong outlets in Japan! I’ve found that most hotel rooms have one (sometimes two) three prong. So if you need multiple I’d get an adapter. I hope this helps!
Thanks.
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I cannot find the place where you ate in Nagamachi district, do you remember its name?
ah yes this was so hard to find on the map! Here's their info:
Name: 柳屋茶楽 金沢
Address: 1-chōme-3-4 Nagamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0865, Japan
Website: yanagiya-charaku.com/index.html
This was in january?
this was filmed in December!
Thank you for this video! We're planning to visit Japan around Christmas and Kanazawa is on the itinerary. Was the cold bitter and uncomfortable? And special winterwear recommendations you can share?
What part of the month is this? 11:42
this was filmed mid-December!
Dear Remi, what dates were you in Kanazawa?
this video was filmed mid-December 2022! :)
@@remishimazu @remishimazu ty! Im planning my trip in March (around the date and month the video was uploaded) and wondered if I should be prepared for such a freezy breezy weather :) thanks for clearing this up 😊
Awesome vid! Very insighful. Hotel name is Tokyu Stay - not Tokyo =)
Do u have to reserve special seats for luggage? cause i am a backpacker :0
typically you have to reserve if you have oversized luggage but if you have just a backpack you should be find with regular seating. I had a carry-on bag & a backpack for this leg of the trip (we shipped our oversized ahead to Tokyo) and didn't have to reserve any type of special seat. I hope this helps!
@@remishimazu thank you very much! i hope my travel backpack is not to big then 🤔
Thank you for this excellent video. We are planning a trip to Japan next month. We want to visit Kanazawa for two nights. My wife is Japanese and from Yokohama but has never been to Kanazawa. You showed and explained several really important things to know than no one else shared. That we could get a hotel room with a washing machine, that there is a bus that goes a circle route around the city and it is reasonable. I also love that you travel with your father. Too many of these travel video’s pretend that they are traveling alone. Thanks again and Cheers!
Miss, good report . helpfull . But my english bad. it is much better clearer by putting text explaining things, places for every one who dont know english
Hello, if you turn on the captions (cc) you will be able to read it
Do you or your dad speak Japanese?
when this was filmed, we both only knew a few key words and phrases to get around. I'm currently studying Japanese and hope to be fluent! I recommend learning key travel phrases before coming to Japan + download google translate and google maps. both will be your best friend when navigating around and translating Japanese characters!
Why are you wearing mask??????
This video was filmed when the government still required masks in Japan. But masks are nothing new in Japan. Japanese people wear masks for multiple other reasons like allergies (Japanese people are prone to hay fever in the spring), when they have a cold (as a courtesy to prevent spreading germs to others especially on public transportation), to keep their faces warm, etc. As of March 2023, masks are no longer required but you’ll still see lots of masks worn. I still wear my mask sometimes on trains and outside because my allergies are horrible in the spring! I hope this helps provide some context to masks in Japan!
Kanazawa is so nice.
LOVE Kanazawa. I will definitely be back to explore some more!