It just hit me that this place has been up and running through the Heian period (it opened *before* the Heian period started), the entire Warring States Period, Tokugawa's consolidation of power, the Bakumatsu and Meiji Revolution, and two World Wars. Wowza.
The Romans were still around as well. Throughout its existence the Eastern Roman Empire have managed to recover after they have lost their territories to the Arabs; and had experienced many disasters especially civil wars, the sack of Constantinople in 1204, and the Iconoclasm. They were battling against the Bulgars, Pechenegs, Magyars, Venetians, Croats, Cumans, Arabs, Turks and Normans. It is also mind boggling to think that this establishment was around when the city of Constantinople fell in 1453 and the Portuguese explorers discovered the New World 1488. It's really impressive to think that this establishment have been around for so long.
It's nice to know that despite how the hotel has survived for more than a millennia, they chose to update the look and feel of the place while keeping the traditions. That wooden sign with Aki's name at the front was amazing, and I could only imagine what other notable figures had their names written in those and kept in that hotel.
The reverence, care, and appreciation for old things is a stark contrast with the more western view of wanting the next new thing over and over. I thought the place itself, as well as all the attention to detail was amazing.
@@shaggybaggums Agreed! You can tell that they go above and beyond their guests, regardless of status. Treating all your guests the same way ensures that the experience is something to look forward to and something that’s so impressive that it stands the test of time.
Idki, it made me a bit sad seeing all the renovations. It would be amazing if they would of just updated the original buildings and if they did renovations they would of stuck with the original style. It just kinda takes away from the whole 1,000 year old thing when there’s nothing that remains from that time.
@@rachelcookie321 I get the sentiment of preserving the original and authentic look of the hotel, but there are also standards that need to be upheld and kept up with. You gotta understand that the building has been through a lot of years, and that includes plenty of damage and wear. Then there's the disasters and wars that would have definitely taken a toll on it.
@@41tinman41 I understand that but you can remake it in the original style. Look at other old onsens or old Japanese castles that have been destroyed and rebuilt. They are fixed and updated while still looking like the original building built hundreds of years ago.
The secret is that Japan holds on very tightly to traditions to a fault. Among those traditions is housing design and the use of the most modern of tech possible.
When tourists are allowed back, I would love to stay in a place like this. I enjoy Tokyo but I also would like to see more of the countryside of Japan.
like tbh ive seen it in photos and in anime ofc but it looks so good to even just sit in i barely take baths in the usa (i take showers not to think i dont bathe)
Yeah, my knee-jerk is to agree but then like- if you've lived in a culture where it's so normalized that people look at YOU weird for not being able to do it......
I'm impressed that the Inn is still in business after all those years, centuries. Just imagine the hardship and struggles they had to push through to stand tall till today. I'm astonished by them
Just commenting off the bat to say how cute it is to get your new vid notification 10 seconds after Joey's. I can just picture you two cuties in separate rooms: "I'm hitting the upload button! You ready?" ... "I'm ready!" *clicks simultaneously* 💖
Yeah, that's more than what Americans can say to that. Don't get me wrong. We've been able to preserve a lot of historical stuff over the years, my favorite being the Civil War statues and such, but we haven't gotten everything. I think that this speaks more on the traditional values that the Japanese have on their historical stuff. And with that being said, sometimes the stuff we have preserved gets destroyed and that's depressing because that's apart of American history. It's important to preserve history as much as possible.
I absolutely love the fact that you were so appreciative and respectful of not only the hotel and it’s history, but of the past guests who’ve stayed there as well.
Wow... this looked like such a magical trip... being with friends, history, good food, relaxation and nature. Thank you so much for making this video Aki
It's actually been like a year since I've watched a full aki video. This video was so well put together and I'm more inspired then ever to keep putting money away for a trip to Japan. It's like that was such an amazing simple thing to experience. And it's so crazy how that placed moved and my soul feels like it needs it deeply.
wow, this hotel looks absolutely beautiful!! Thank so much for sharing this experience with us!! Am definitely gonna put this place on my bucket list. I hope future tourists will be respectful and not ruin it for the rest of us.
I really hope to visit Japan one day, learn more about the culture, and explore all the beauty there is. Do you think you’ll ever make a series to help out those who plan to visit? Like main places to go, how to prepare, what to expect and what not?
Woah, this is the coolest experience ever to stay in the oldest hotel in the world. I'm really enjoying seeing content like this Aki, instead of the typical expat stuff. I hope you and Joey are doing well and I wish you both all the best! ~Julie from Seattle.
If I were in Aki's room I would cry. That's the most beautiful view I have ever seen and what a stunning room. 😭😍 One day I hope to visit this place and am able to stay here. 🙏
I’m definitely watching for the plot… But seriously I would love to visit this place and Japan in general, definitely gonna add this on the list of landmarks to visit
This was really cool to see, thank you for sharing your trip with us! I really want to see this place in person now. I don't know if this was intentional or not, but the music you play during the meal scenes is reaaaallly quiet, while the actual audio is normal, so just playing it from my speakers means that those scenes either seem silent or if it's turned up to hear the music then when you start talking it's extremely loud. It's different with headphones on, but just wanted to note it.
Love the beautiful scenery and some cool history behind it, it's amazing that they've had the place running for that long. Happy to see it's still running after the last 2 years too, hopefully it continues to stay that way. The way the onsen was designed is so aesthetically pleasing, even the lighting on the trees and the food got me hungry and I just ate.
I love how you and Joey have matching thumbnails! 💜 You guys are my fav and I love seeing both of your perspectives 😄 Such a beautiful place to visit, I’ll definitely add it to my list 😌
You know what’s really funny? You guys looked so tired on that 3 hour drive, but I do 2 hours in traffic or to visit a nearby hiking trail 😂 The US is so big, that I forget 1 hour can be a lot for some foreigners that visit here 😅 Japan will be fun to rent a car, but I’d be nervous driving on the opposite side.
Tell me why at around 1:50 when Aki falls asleep, I went “GODDAMN HOW IS SHE DRIVING” then I remembered. Japan driver side is flipped compared to the US. LOL
That place is so beautiful and it's awesome you guys got the onsen for yourselves, too. It probably felt really good just being surrounded by nature like that.
World record certificates exist online and getting a new one wouldn't be hard, its more of an achievement, if you ever lose the paper you could always order another peice of paper
man been a while since youtube recommended you, been a while since I've been here, been mostly watching meme vids and vr vids, nice change of pace and good to you see again aki
Honestly them letting you open up that door gong(was it that?) Was probably even more of an honor. Since the Guinness thing can be reprinted but the other thing had actual history "in it".
I'm from Finland and not going in the hot springs all at once confuses me greatly 🤣 Totally valid, but I wouldn't even have thought about. Love the video, looks like an awesome place to visit!! 💖
8:40.. I prolly don't need to mention what I want to point out... that aside, nice vlog! got that rare vibe that you could take the ultimate nap with the river ambience
Damnnn one beautiful place to stay, steeped in history. I really want to go there now, but no way! The food looked really good and like, it's beautiful! Such a good video including the camera angle to hide the girl bits. Glad you shared this.
I like how both you and Joey put your videos out at the same time and you both used thumbnails for all the degenerates. Male and female alike. Equality.
This was a great video. Id love to visit this hotel when i finally travel to Japan. also love how exicted you were when you suddenly mentioned you saw a deer. it was very cute!
I was watching Reins videos yesterday and she has a cyst on one of her vocal cords and has lost her voice hopefully she gets better soon you should send her some flowers 🌺🌹
I would love to visit the world, but I’m like young and have no money, but I can’t wait until then. Japan and France are my must go countries before I die.
I loved how pretty it looked me and my friends plan on going to japan in 5 or 6 years but we don't speak Japanese so I'm learning but I only know a little like simple words but this looked so fun and pretty!
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"If two vegans get in a fight is it still called a beef?"
No... It's called a beet...
Nice 👍
I think a beet is what two vegans drop when they spit rhymes
Pretty sure it's called a stir fry, lol. I'll let myself out....
@@coffeedudeguy Vegan raps are called beets
I thought it was beyond beef
It just hit me that this place has been up and running through the Heian period (it opened *before* the Heian period started), the entire Warring States Period, Tokugawa's consolidation of power, the Bakumatsu and Meiji Revolution, and two World Wars. Wowza.
It’s amazing!
The Romans were still around as well. Throughout its existence the Eastern Roman Empire have managed to recover after they have lost their territories to the Arabs; and had experienced many disasters especially civil wars, the sack of Constantinople in 1204, and the Iconoclasm. They were battling against the Bulgars, Pechenegs, Magyars, Venetians, Croats, Cumans, Arabs, Turks and Normans. It is also mind boggling to think that this establishment was around when the city of Constantinople fell in 1453 and the Portuguese explorers discovered the New World 1488. It's really impressive to think that this establishment have been around for so long.
Look at the global scale, this place existed throughout the entire Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Industrial Revolution
@@pegarange Did . . . did you not see the username? 😅
wow
“Akidearest and Friends”
should be a series in itself
YES ESPECIALLY SINCE IT REFERENCES THE INTRO
With special opening of everyone hitting her logo.
akidearest of friends?
Is gonna be Joey and Co. yelling and been crazy for an entire episode 🤣
I ABSOLUTELY AGREE
Japan is such a beautiful place, wish I could've explore more when I visited
Yo how r you
dang a flopped comment? how rare!
That's a disgustingly low likes for someone like you!
Here let me give you one, good Sire!
How the frick did you have the time to go in Japan? I thought you have no life and just comments on people’s videos……..
Jk
I'll go to Japan someday and sleep at the internet cafe
It's nice to know that despite how the hotel has survived for more than a millennia, they chose to update the look and feel of the place while keeping the traditions. That wooden sign with Aki's name at the front was amazing, and I could only imagine what other notable figures had their names written in those and kept in that hotel.
The reverence, care, and appreciation for old things is a stark contrast with the more western view of wanting the next new thing over and over.
I thought the place itself, as well as all the attention to detail was amazing.
@@shaggybaggums Agreed! You can tell that they go above and beyond their guests, regardless of status. Treating all your guests the same way ensures that the experience is something to look forward to and something that’s so impressive that it stands the test of time.
Idki, it made me a bit sad seeing all the renovations. It would be amazing if they would of just updated the original buildings and if they did renovations they would of stuck with the original style. It just kinda takes away from the whole 1,000 year old thing when there’s nothing that remains from that time.
@@rachelcookie321 I get the sentiment of preserving the original and authentic look of the hotel, but there are also standards that need to be upheld and kept up with.
You gotta understand that the building has been through a lot of years, and that includes plenty of damage and wear.
Then there's the disasters and wars that would have definitely taken a toll on it.
@@41tinman41 I understand that but you can remake it in the original style. Look at other old onsens or old Japanese castles that have been destroyed and rebuilt. They are fixed and updated while still looking like the original building built hundreds of years ago.
I believe you guys were living one of those obligatory bathhouse episodes of nearly every anime ever made.
Waiting for the beach episode now.
The winter sledding episode
Lol
@@shreyamishra6310 I think Aki already has a beach episode somewhere
What sorcery allows Japan to look both modern and ancient at the same time? That hotel is a dream destination!
ye it's pretty nice also just gave you like 69 *nice*
@@Paul20661 Ayyyy
The secret is that Japan holds on very tightly to traditions to a fault. Among those traditions is housing design and the use of the most modern of tech possible.
I’m definitely here for the beautiful forest…
*starts sweating* /lh
Yes good human the greenery really caught my attention
Awooga
@@TheGalacticCat is that an lh or an ih
@@sentienttoast1319 lh
When tourists are allowed back, I would love to stay in a place like this. I enjoy Tokyo but I also would like to see more of the countryside of Japan.
Same
They do at least for me
@@kcchew5172 same i went to japan a few months ago
onl downside is a place like this will be supr expensive
Ive been to japan twice and have never gone to tokyo. My family always visit the countryside areas haha
I would KILL to visit this hotel. So beautiful and historically important!
For sure for sure
can i come too if im the one killed?
@@shinronin7312 no-
you can't bro you'll get arrested and won't be able to visit
@@dsmp_xx7612 why? 😭😭😭
I love the evolution of the channel. From being Otaku related contents to full blown Japan culture.
Aki: The world's oldest-
Everyone else in the car: *S H E E S H*
SHEEESH
SHEESH
I hope to go to Japan one day and experience an actual Japanese Hot Spring and more.
You and me both, just gotta wait for THE DAMN BOARDERS TO OPEN
You and me both tho I have been to a hot spring I wanna go to Japan
like tbh ive seen it in photos and in anime ofc but it looks so good to even just sit in i barely take baths in the usa (i take showers not to think i dont bathe)
Sameeee
@@ebindelgado9660 OPEN UP THE LAND OF WANO
Aki's face when she dipped into the water, I'm glad I'm not the only one who makes that face when the core temp gets a shock like that.
The part with emma being covered by the rocks was so funny!
That was some anime censorship at work right there
Lmao
Editor-chan working hard on that sequence.
I could NEVER bathe with a friend no matter how close we are. But that aside I died when Aki got excited about Deer 🤣🤣
That's a different culture for you.
Same
Yeah, my knee-jerk is to agree but then like- if you've lived in a culture where it's so normalized that people look at YOU weird for not being able to do it......
@@nirestrunk4923 I think it's funny how relevant you pfp is to the video.
As long as It's a female I have no embarrasment in doing so. Even if we only met for 1 day.
I'm impressed that the Inn is still in business after all those years, centuries. Just imagine the hardship and struggles they had to push through to stand tall till today. I'm astonished by them
Just commenting off the bat to say how cute it is to get your new vid notification 10 seconds after Joey's. I can just picture you two cuties in separate rooms: "I'm hitting the upload button! You ready?" ... "I'm ready!" *clicks simultaneously* 💖
me and my brother did this once lmao
lol how cute
Awwwwwww that is so cute >\\\\
Sadly it's very unlikely. Dont want to ruin the fun so I won't explain why :P
I bet they were competitive about it too
aki looks so at home in this aesthetic, i think she may secretly be from another era lmao
I'm with you on being blown away by the historical significance of the place and how absolutely beautiful.
Japan knows how to preserve and continue historical things. It wasn't always great,but it happened.
Yeah, that's more than what Americans can say to that. Don't get me wrong. We've been able to preserve a lot of historical stuff over the years, my favorite being the Civil War statues and such, but we haven't gotten everything. I think that this speaks more on the traditional values that the Japanese have on their historical stuff. And with that being said, sometimes the stuff we have preserved gets destroyed and that's depressing because that's apart of American history. It's important to preserve history as much as possible.
@@ravenfelter3055 Absolutely. So many things are being discovered just now. It could rewrite history.
@@MiyukiZero True.
I absolutely love the fact that you were so appreciative and respectful of not only the hotel and it’s history, but of the past guests who’ve stayed there as well.
Im always jealous of you guys going around japan and having fun. But that makes me happy because you guys are happy. Love you guys!
This is so beautiful! I really miss Japan 💖
Is it a good place to live?
@@Party-Rocker no, no, if you wanna be depressed just go there, just bunch of fucking introverts there
@@blastysdandelionhair4240 oh I’m Japanese and Korean but I’ve never been there :(
@@Party-Rocker well now you know, There's alot of sex/human trafficking tho 💀🤞
@@blastysdandelionhair4240 oh- 💀
Aki: i don't really drink.
Joey: LET'S GET FUCKED UP!!!
I love her videos so much, so glad I rediscovered her.
When Aki just repeated, "we saw a deer yesterday," she looked like an innocent kid with her eyes brightly beaming
This is so good, loved seeing them all go on vacation, seems like it was rejuvenating
It crazy how old that hotel is like damn the fact it been open for that long is crazy considering all the stuff thats happened in that span of history
Wow... this looked like such a magical trip... being with friends, history, good food, relaxation and nature. Thank you so much for making this video Aki
It's actually been like a year since I've watched a full aki video. This video was so well put together and I'm more inspired then ever to keep putting money away for a trip to Japan. It's like that was such an amazing simple thing to experience. And it's so crazy how that placed moved and my soul feels like it needs it deeply.
wow, this hotel looks absolutely beautiful!! Thank so much for sharing this experience with us!! Am definitely gonna put this place on my bucket list. I hope future tourists will be respectful and not ruin it for the rest of us.
I really hope to visit Japan one day, learn more about the culture, and explore all the beauty there is. Do you think you’ll ever make a series to help out those who plan to visit? Like main places to go, how to prepare, what to expect and what not?
I live near a river and just hearing the river there, so peaceful and relaxing
I just think its adorable that they put your name down on the board
just think of all the history this hotel has been through
Woah, this is the coolest experience ever to stay in the oldest hotel in the world. I'm really enjoying seeing content like this Aki, instead of the typical expat stuff. I hope you and Joey are doing well and I wish you both all the best! ~Julie from Seattle.
If I were in Aki's room I would cry. That's the most beautiful view I have ever seen and what a stunning room. 😭😍 One day I hope to visit this place and am able to stay here. 🙏
Aki’s excitement is so infectious - too adorable ❣️
I’m definitely watching for the plot…
But seriously I would love to visit this place and Japan in general, definitely gonna add this on the list of landmarks to visit
This was really cool to see, thank you for sharing your trip with us! I really want to see this place in person now.
I don't know if this was intentional or not, but the music you play during the meal scenes is reaaaallly quiet, while the actual audio is normal, so just playing it from my speakers means that those scenes either seem silent or if it's turned up to hear the music then when you start talking it's extremely loud. It's different with headphones on, but just wanted to note it.
Love the beautiful scenery and some cool history behind it, it's amazing that they've had the place running for that long. Happy to see it's still running after the last 2 years too, hopefully it continues to stay that way. The way the onsen was designed is so aesthetically pleasing, even the lighting on the trees and the food got me hungry and I just ate.
I love how you and Joey have matching thumbnails! 💜 You guys are my fav and I love seeing both of your perspectives 😄 Such a beautiful place to visit, I’ll definitely add it to my list 😌
You know what’s really funny? You guys looked so tired on that 3 hour drive, but I do 2 hours in traffic or to visit a nearby hiking trail 😂 The US is so big, that I forget 1 hour can be a lot for some foreigners that visit here 😅 Japan will be fun to rent a car, but I’d be nervous driving on the opposite side.
Just watching this was a great experience! Thanks for taking us along, Aki.
Well I know where I'll go next time out there...
This looks like such a nice, relaxing place. Thanks for sharing Aki!
Wow! That hotel is beautiful! I'm SO glad you and your friends got to stay there.
Always love to see Emma tag along in your videos 💙
Such a beautiful location, it can't put into words how lovely it is to see something kept going for so
many years, far too few such things these days.
Tell me why at around 1:50 when Aki falls asleep, I went “GODDAMN HOW IS SHE DRIVING” then I remembered. Japan driver side is flipped compared to the US. LOL
Lol, I thought it was normal my whole life. But then I learned that in the us it’s flipped lol
That place is so beautiful and it's awesome you guys got the onsen for yourselves, too. It probably felt really good just being surrounded by nature like that.
Hey Friends! Will never get old
FR
Wow, what an adventure!! I'm glad you got to share your experience with us!
This is the most mature and lovely video you’ve ever made. A little Aki is growing up
I hope to see more cooking videos in the future. Maybe Aki's specialty vs Joey's pasta Genovese
This is the *most* road-trip I’ve ever seen and it’s hilarious
the view from the room 6:20 is so beautiful
I am so appreciative of how you handled the interview and the respect of where you were! Thank you for showing us this! How neat!
World record certificates exist online and getting a new one wouldn't be hard, its more of an achievement, if you ever lose the paper you could always order another peice of paper
My best friend has one and I can concur 😊
@@slinkywhippetOoh, what world record certificate do they have?
this place is BEAUTIFUL. thank you for sharing the experience with us!
I've enjoyed similar places, but newer. Like 300 years old. An amazing experience that never fails to reset the soul. So jealous....
As someone who has never been to Japan, it's amazing that this looks exactly like what anime has made me believe it to be like.
I HAVE THIS BOOKED ON MY JAPAN TRIP!!! I'm soooooooo excited 😭😭
Much love from Arizona ❤️❤️
Hopefully Japan is open by the time you plan to go
@@rachelcookie321 I was supposed to go March of 2022 but we had to push it to March 2023 so here's hoping 🤞🤞
How was it??
@@SkarlettWeb it was absolutely amazing! Japan was absolutely breathtaking and beautiful. I miss the onsens
That looked so awesome!!!! Such a great part of history, an wonderful benefits of the hotspring... beautiful setting.. thank you for showing us..
Is it just me or does Aki say "I usually don't drink, but I will for the sake of video" in almost every video lol
Drinking sake for the sake of the video
man been a while since youtube recommended you, been a while since I've been here, been mostly watching meme vids and vr vids, nice change of pace and good to you see again aki
Your japanese handwritting is so good!! You’re really going at it with the japansese! がんばって! 💪
Aaww! This looks awesome! You seem like a very humble person Aki & gracious to your hosts
That is so Beautiful and it looked very peaceful,when tourists are allowed back I would love to go there!
Wow what a gorgeous place, thank you so much for sharing it with us!
If I decide to go visit Japan one day, that is the kind of places I would want to visit, regardless of the price. Stunning 😍
These type of aki videos are so relaxing to watch imo
Honestly them letting you open up that door gong(was it that?) Was probably even more of an honor. Since the Guinness thing can be reprinted but the other thing had actual history "in it".
How beautiful! I would love to visit a ryokan one day, I'm glad you all had a fun time!
The 53rd in line sounds straight out anime even with him inheriting from family, man what a legacy
Nice to see Emma with you. I miss her videos. Has she done any brand new videos lately???
I'm from Finland and not going in the hot springs all at once confuses me greatly 🤣 Totally valid, but I wouldn't even have thought about. Love the video, looks like an awesome place to visit!! 💖
8:40.. I prolly don't need to mention what I want to point out...
that aside, nice vlog! got that rare vibe that you could take the ultimate nap with the river ambience
Damnnn one beautiful place to stay, steeped in history. I really want to go there now, but no way! The food looked really good and like, it's beautiful! Such a good video including the camera angle to hide the girl bits. Glad you shared this.
Loved the hotel and the nature around it. Lovely video Aki
That elevator scene 🤣🤣🤣
Doors closing
"OK bye"
"OH nooooo"
18+k views in under an hour! Girl this content is killing it!
The hotel may be 1300 years old, but it looks nine
Please your honour
Really liked this video. Thanks to you and the hotel I can now view more in-depth a place I never knew about
*THEY UPLOADED AT THE SAME TIME*
Couple goals! 💑
Impressive that aki managed to film them being in the onsen while being sfw. Must have been more difficult than for Joey.
I like how both you and Joey put your videos out at the same time and you both used thumbnails for all the degenerates. Male and female alike. Equality.
This was a great video. Id love to visit this hotel when i finally travel to Japan.
also love how exicted you were when you suddenly mentioned you saw a deer. it was very cute!
I was watching Reins videos yesterday and she has a cyst on one of her vocal cords and has lost her voice hopefully she gets better soon you should send her some flowers 🌺🌹
Aww Aki’s writing is super cute! Great job!
I would love to visit the world, but I’m like young and have no money, but I can’t wait until then. Japan and France are my must go countries before I die.
thank you for uploading
I wanna go to the hotel & eat those delicious foods & the hot spring . Ah this video makes me wanna go to Japan more !
omgggg! I loved Keiunkan! Really want to go again xD Glad you guys stayed there~!
Emma saying "Oh no..." as the elevator door closed just G O T M E .
I love how funny your intro is and I love your videos! That hotel is so cute too!
The scenery is absolutely gorgeous! I hope I can come here with my husband someday~ 🤩💙
Omg- that room is beautiful, the tatami flooring is gorgeous, and the futons and cute!
Aki: [literally says anything]
The gang: SHEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSHHHHHH
I loved how pretty it looked me and my friends plan on going to japan in 5 or 6 years but we don't speak Japanese so I'm learning but I only know a little like simple words but this looked so fun and pretty!