i cant believe this time last year i was dreaming of moving to japan and this year im here. im still watching your videos. they went from motivating me to move here to now, where they inform my travel decisions now that im here. thank you.
Okay, I won't lie, I literally teared up a bit when the cable car emerged from the tunnel and you could see those trees. That was just amazing! Definitely adding this to my travel list! The garden was really amazing as well. Thank you for sharing your trip with us!
So beautiful! It did look like a scene out of a Ghibli film.The foggy ride up the mountain, the food, the garden with matcha - it all looked heavenly, and I felt relaxed watching this. すごく綺麗な場所をお撮りしてシェアしてありがとうございました。お疲れ様でした。😊
I LOVE the generosity of spirit of Japanese evidenced by the staff member giving you the tickets! One time I returned to Japan after a long sea deployment and I had to get back to Misawa wayyyy up north. I had never done this before, but I was expected to do it by myself, so I was bumbling my way through the process. Everybody from my unit who did the same thing as I took the train from Ueno. So, off to Ueno which was an adventure in itself. As I stood on the main concourse, most assuredly looking totally confused and desperate, a Japanese man in his 30s I would say came up and asked in broken English if I needed help. I was able to get through to him that I needed to get to Misawa on the night train and I had no idea how to do it. This gentleman told me that the ticket to Misawa would cost a certain amount of yen and for me to give it to him. I REALLY hesitated to do that, but something told me that I could trust him so I took a chance. He told me not to move from my spot. As he rushed off, I had a sinking feeling in my gut that I would never see him again and I was wondering what I was going to do. But...perhaps ten minutes later, this TRUE gentleman appeared on the horizon of the concourse with ticket (and change) in hand. He picked up my bag, walked me to the train platform, onto the train, and to my seat. Just writing this down now all these years later, I'm still blown away by his generosity. I truly wonder if it would happen anywhere else.
Rainy days are my aesthetic, and an environment like this with all this beautiful nature and these scared spots in the mountains among the fog and clouds is perfect!
okayy my heart skipped a beat. that place is BEAUTIFUL like heaven. my wish is to go there and take my parents there with me. can't wait to finish collage and start working so I can take my parents to such peace ful place. best video ever
Japan's scenery is unlike anything I have ever laid eyes on. This is one of the reasons I want to visit. Not Tokyo, though I do want to experience that, but it is places like this that I want to immerse myself in. Absolutely stunning.
Thank you so much for sharing this. It is so beautiful and every meal looks so fresh and yummy! Good luck with finishing your calligraphy, looks like it's very difficult!
Who else hits the like button as soon as they open up the video? Very peaceful video :) The scenery and atmosphere of the area indoors and out are so soothing just to look at! I'd never even know such a nice place existed if not for you sharing your awesome experiences and trips with us Sharla thank you!
I wanted to cry during your video.... the landscapes are so beautiful and peaceful. I'm so happy that places like this still exists ! I'm aware that I will maybe never have the chance to go to Japan... so I want to thank you for all the stuff that you share with us 🌟 it's so amazing. 🖤 thank you for your videos !
your trip to Otsu is so relaxing,therapeutic,and magical~ I can't wait to visit this beautiful place one day 💕 please continue to capture these moments for us Sharla! thanks you for your awesome footage and vlogs!!!
I can't get over how stunning and magical this place was. I loved this video so much I bookmarked it so I can watch it again. For some reason it reminded me a little of Akira Kurosawa's Dreams - one of my favorite movies.
I booked two nights in Otsu after watching this video a week ago, and I've just arrived at the cable car coming from Kyoto this morning! Your videos have been such a help for my first time in Japan - travelling solo so it's like having someone here guide me through haha ☺️✨
I really enjoy watching these kind of video's and see wonderfull places of Japan and gorgeous nature! the view from the cable car is amazing, specially wit the fog giving it something mysterious :) Also the garden looked like a wonderfull and peacefull place. I was really enjoying the garden and then BAM :"okay guys this is it, i'm going back home now." ?! I wasn't prepared for that! pffff...........
The attention to every bit of detail and aspects to food and everything else is amazing. I’m part Japanese and I’ve only started taking interest in the language and culture as of late. Thanks for you’re videos, they’re sensational and somewhat comforting, it has a really nice feel with the way you explain everything also. I can not wait to experience all of this and more when I, one day, travel to Japan! You’re Japanese is on point as well 👍
I seriously love these video's you do. Getting to see so many parts of Japan I'll probably never get to experience is just wonderful. This video especially sooths the soul! I love rain and fog and combined with that scenery... just amazing.
Wonderful Japan travel vlog! I teared up a few times it was so beautiful and interesting. When I lived there I use to love visiting Japanese temples when it was raining.
This whole video was so beautiful! I think I much rather would have liked the cloudy/misty weather than a bright, sunny day. The ambiance just through the video was amazing, so I bet it even better in person! Thank you so much for a great video (and LONG too! extra work! ;) )
Sharla, I don't know if you will see this, but I wanted to let you know that my husband and I are traveling to Japan now in part because of your videos! We took the cable car up to Enryaku-ji! It was magical for us! Thank you for all your work to show people Japan!!!
I am so glad you enjoyed your time in Otsu! It is such an underrated city that most people have never heard of, so I am so glad you were able to come and document your time here. Please come again!
Sharla in Japan I know right? Kyoto's cool and all but it's so full of people and everyone has very similar experiences. Otsu is actually older than Kyoto, was the capital of Japan before Kyoto, and just overall has much more charm to it than Kyoto imo. I'm (frustrated no one told me you were coming) but very happy to see people finally beginning to discover what a great city this is. There is much more to Otsu that you have yet to experience, so please come again when you have the chance!
When I was living in Kyoto we would hike up the other side of Hieizan and it took us like 7 hours to get up to Enryaku-ji but it was one of the most magical experiences I ever had. The weather was great and Enryaku-ji's not as crowded as other temple which was nice. We even passed an abandonned ski slope that was creepy as hell and there's a cable car in the Kyoto side as well. I want to go back someday~
This was so fascinating. I love your travel vlogs best - I love getting to visit places I likely won’t be able to go myself through your videos. So fun. 😊
That looks so beautiful! I’ll have to go there someday. Also that matcha 🍵 looks delicious! I love rainy, foggy days like that. I’m from New Hampshire and the cable car ride reminds me of being up in the white mountains as a child and riding up to the summit
Probably my favourite video of yours ever Sharla 💚 So calming and really inspired me. I've had a difficult week, and I have another on its way, but this video rejuvenated me somewhat. Would love to visit here some time xoxo
I just love your videos! I’ve been binge watching them the last couple days since I found your channels. Japan is so amazing. Must add it to my bucket list. Gods blessings always!
I got a traditional japanese lunch in Kyoto last week and I had that sesame tofu... Soooo good! I think I love everything made with sesame (black sesame is my favorite ice cream flavor!)
This video was like a very calm and peaceful meditation. I think I will re-watch it a couple of times. Perfect to come down after a stressful day. And I can totally imagine myself being there. just by watching the clip. So, thanks a lot!!! :)
I have been a silent follower for years but with this video I had the need to express how relaxing and wonderful it has turned out. It's perfect Sharla,thank you sooooooooo much
Loved this video! Really reminded me of my early trips to Japan, especially my trip to Kyoto. I remember drinking matcha at a similar garden in Kyoto and it was such a lovely experience.
I'm totally hitting you up when I come to visit so I can go to places like this!! I love the place with the matcha. I'm definitely going there when I visit!!
So glad you got a good sleep! ♥ Loved this video Sharla! Your videos are so interesting! I can't wait to be in Japan again and I'm so happy I can enjoy it through your videos until then! Thank you for sharing! Happy weekend! XO
Hi sharla I really love your videos and I’m improving my Japanese language thanks soooo much sharla you are the best you tuber I ever found in my life I hope everything goes okay in japan
Wow!! Nice breakfast! Love your videos. I was worried since we are going to Japan during rainy season...this video helped allay some of my fears :-) Thumbs up!!
Being a Rain loving person, this video was pleasing to the soul. Especially all the fog and forest at the top was so beautiful.
Right!. I don´t care for clear days, the foggy ones are the best
I love the rain as well. I would love to walk in the gorgeous forest in the rain
Pluviophiles unite!!!! (pluviophiles are ppl that love the rain to the extent of comfort) :) I dont like sunny days that much
Yes 👌 so yugen
I want to ride that cable car right now. The whole thing reminds me a bit of Spirited Away.
Mari Grey for me it seems more like princess mononoke, the thick woods and the beautiful scenery
or just any Hayao Miyazaki movie ^^
Mari Grey my thoughts exactly! I can’t wait to visit Japan. One day...
Yes!!!!
She didn't get spirited away though and no demons showed up. =P
i cant believe this time last year i was dreaming of moving to japan and this year im here. im still watching your videos. they went from motivating me to move here to now, where they inform my travel decisions now that im here. thank you.
MrShit I’m there are beautiful place in your country you can
Okay, I won't lie, I literally teared up a bit when the cable car emerged from the tunnel and you could see those trees. That was just amazing! Definitely adding this to my travel list! The garden was really amazing as well. Thank you for sharing your trip with us!
Dutchie in England oh, me too, I was like... What is wrong with you!?, it's so beautiful
I did the same thing!! and the fog too made it extra mystical!
OMG ME TOO!
I'm very happy to see this comment, I thought it was strange for me to tear up, (being 20 adult M) so thank you very much for this comment !
Dutchie in England thank you for not lying.
From foreign eyes, your calligraphy work is amazeballs
Trust me even for Japanese eyes, it is!
Just for my mental, emotional and spiritual health, I DEFINITELY need to do this!
Mee too
Cloudy, foggy mountains are absolutely gorgeous ♡♡♡
Heather Danielle it was so mysterious too
That is the most beautiful breakfast I have ever seen 😫
So beautiful! It did look like a scene out of a Ghibli film.The foggy ride up the mountain, the food, the garden with matcha - it all looked heavenly, and I felt relaxed watching this. すごく綺麗な場所をお撮りしてシェアしてありがとうございました。お疲れ様でした。😊
I LOVE the generosity of spirit of Japanese evidenced by the staff member giving you the tickets!
One time I returned to Japan after a long sea deployment and I had to get back to Misawa wayyyy up north. I had never done this before, but I was expected to do it by myself, so I was bumbling my way through the process.
Everybody from my unit who did the same thing as I took the train from Ueno. So, off to Ueno which was an adventure in itself. As I stood on the main concourse, most assuredly looking totally confused and desperate, a Japanese man in his 30s I would say came up and asked in broken English if I needed help. I was able to get through to him that I needed to get to Misawa on the night train and I had no idea how to do it.
This gentleman told me that the ticket to Misawa would cost a certain amount of yen and for me to give it to him. I REALLY hesitated to do that, but something told me that I could trust him so I took a chance. He told me not to move from my spot. As he rushed off, I had a sinking feeling in my gut that I would never see him again and I was wondering what I was going to do.
But...perhaps ten minutes later, this TRUE gentleman appeared on the horizon of the concourse with ticket (and change) in hand. He picked up my bag, walked me to the train platform, onto the train, and to my seat.
Just writing this down now all these years later, I'm still blown away by his generosity. I truly wonder if it would happen anywhere else.
Rainy days are my aesthetic, and an environment like this with all this beautiful nature and these scared spots in the mountains among the fog and clouds is perfect!
I'm loving these videos about Otsu! Ahhh I hope I can visit someday
日本人でも知らないことを公開して貰って本当に感謝します。
Your calligraphy/Kanji looked great, Sharla! :)
okayy my heart skipped a beat. that place is BEAUTIFUL like heaven. my wish is to go there and take my parents there with me. can't wait to finish collage and start working so I can take my parents to such peace ful place.
best video ever
i love how enthusiastically you spoke of the view you could have had. it warms my heart to see this kind and warm optimism.
I love videos with RAIN, TREES, RIVERS, ANIMALS, And SILENCE..................The only sound of Nature.
Japan's scenery is unlike anything I have ever laid eyes on. This is one of the reasons I want to visit. Not Tokyo, though I do want to experience that, but it is places like this that I want to immerse myself in. Absolutely stunning.
the fog makes the trees and landscape look like a zen painting, so fitting. 行きたい !
Wow what a beautiful place
Really loved the views, especially with the rainy weather and the fog/clouds. Also the calligraphy looked amazing.
Gosh the tram ride was so gorgeous!! I can't imagine anything more beautiful or magical. What a wonderful experience, thank you for sharing this!
I was thinking everything looked like a Ghibli movie and then you said that out load 😂👌🏻
Omg hahahhaa, loud. Idk what happened to me x,D (also I speak spanish so maybe I was too distracted)
This seems like the most perfect day! Gorgeous scenery!
一緒に旅行した気分になりました😍英語の勉強にもなりました
Thank you so much for sharing this. It is so beautiful and every meal looks so fresh and yummy! Good luck with finishing your calligraphy, looks like it's very difficult!
Who else hits the like button as soon as they open up the video? Very peaceful video :) The scenery and atmosphere of the area indoors and out are so soothing just to look at! I'd never even know such a nice place existed if not for you sharing your awesome experiences and trips with us Sharla thank you!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW, comming out of the tunnel with the cablecar gave me chills! adding to bucketlist! thank you for showing me this
I wanted to cry during your video.... the landscapes are so beautiful and peaceful. I'm so happy that places like this still exists ! I'm aware that I will maybe never have the chance to go to Japan... so I want to thank you for all the stuff that you share with us 🌟 it's so amazing. 🖤 thank you for your videos !
Sabrina A don’t say never
omg the garden was so beautiful, i want to go there so bad!!
That breakfast looked amazing!
Thank's for sharing your trip!
Amazing Sharla reminds us historical and fantastic side of lost Japan. Appreciate your profound understanding and empathy for beauty of rural japan.
your trip to Otsu is so relaxing,therapeutic,and magical~ I can't wait to visit this beautiful place one day 💕 please continue to capture these moments for us Sharla! thanks you for your awesome footage and vlogs!!!
This entire video was just visually stunning, Japan is so beautiful!
I can't get over how stunning and magical this place was. I loved this video so much I bookmarked it so I can watch it again. For some reason it reminded me a little of Akira Kurosawa's Dreams - one of my favorite movies.
I booked two nights in Otsu after watching this video a week ago, and I've just arrived at the cable car coming from Kyoto this morning! Your videos have been such a help for my first time in Japan - travelling solo so it's like having someone here guide me through haha ☺️✨
The views were so breathtaking, Otsu is a really beautiful place.
You can't beat mountains and fog, perfect combination, especially so with a temple thrown in as well. : )
I know you did this in 2017 and I have watched a lot of your vlogs. This is one of my favorites! So peaceful!
I really enjoy watching these kind of video's and see wonderfull places of Japan and gorgeous nature! the view from the cable car is amazing, specially wit the fog giving it something mysterious :) Also the garden looked like a wonderfull and peacefull place. I was really enjoying the garden and then BAM :"okay guys this is it, i'm going back home now." ?! I wasn't prepared for that! pffff...........
This is one of my favorite videos you have made. I live in a desert and rarely get to experience rain so this was nice to watch.
筆使いが上手！ 書き順も意識してるのがAwesome！
コンテンツの内容が、外国人の方々にも日本人にも本当にありがたい。
I love this kind of cozy,traditional area. Thanks for sharing.
Wow Sharla, your caligraphy penmanship is superb. You have great finger control. Maybe you coud do an entire program on just this skill. Impressive.
Wow the food presentation in Japan is just the best! Everything was so beautiful, I think I might actually prefer the rain and fog.
滋賀に来てくれてありがとうございます🙏🏻😭✨
近江八幡なども昔の街並みが残っていてとても素敵なので是非また来て下さいね♪
This is probably the most peaceful video on UA-cam. Thank you so much sharla. I really needed this.
The attention to every bit of detail and aspects to food and everything else is amazing. I’m part Japanese and I’ve only started taking interest in the language and culture as of late. Thanks for you’re videos, they’re sensational and somewhat comforting, it has a really nice feel with the way you explain everything also. I can not wait to experience all of this and more when I, one day, travel to Japan! You’re Japanese is on point as well 👍
I seriously love these video's you do. Getting to see so many parts of Japan I'll probably never get to experience is just wonderful. This video especially sooths the soul! I love rain and fog and combined with that scenery... just amazing.
Wonderful Japan travel vlog! I teared up a few times it was so beautiful and interesting. When I lived there I use to love visiting Japanese temples when it was raining.
I'm loving these videos. I love seeing parts of Japan off the tourist track.
Thank you :) have a good weekend
I enjoyed a trip to Shizuoka in 5 days of raining because walking around cities and hiking made me warm with a great view.
This whole video was so beautiful! I think I much rather would have liked the cloudy/misty weather than a bright, sunny day. The ambiance just through the video was amazing, so I bet it even better in person! Thank you so much for a great video (and LONG too! extra work! ;) )
Even with the fogginess that view looks like a painting. So beautiful!!!
Sharla, I don't know if you will see this, but I wanted to let you know that my husband and I are traveling to Japan now in part because of your videos! We took the cable car up to Enryaku-ji! It was magical for us! Thank you for all your work to show people Japan!!!
I absolutely love this video Sharla! So relaxing, beautiful and informative too!
This was one of my favourite vlogs you've done. Such a beautiful place I felt at peace just watching you🌻
That cable car was amazing, but not only that. The whole place was beautiful!
It's so cool because there's not much people so it's nice and quiet lol the rain made it so magical
I am so glad you enjoyed your time in Otsu! It is such an underrated city that most people have never heard of, so I am so glad you were able to come and document your time here. Please come again!
+MetalOfHeaven777 I’m so surprised that it’s not a more commonly visited place!!! To be honest I like it a lot more than Kyoto😅
Sharla in Japan I know right? Kyoto's cool and all but it's so full of people and everyone has very similar experiences. Otsu is actually older than Kyoto, was the capital of Japan before Kyoto, and just overall has much more charm to it than Kyoto imo. I'm (frustrated no one told me you were coming) but very happy to see people finally beginning to discover what a great city this is. There is much more to Otsu that you have yet to experience, so please come again when you have the chance!
Very timely, as it seems to be raining almost every day this fall.
WOW!! Another great video Sharla! Such a peaceful video too. I would love to go there!
This was an amazing video! That view from the cable car was so beautiful!
When I was living in Kyoto we would hike up the other side of Hieizan and it took us like 7 hours to get up to Enryaku-ji but it was one of the most magical experiences I ever had. The weather was great and Enryaku-ji's not as crowded as other temple which was nice. We even passed an abandonned ski slope that was creepy as hell and there's a cable car in the Kyoto side as well. I want to go back someday~
Everyday that you put out a video is an enjoyable day thank you Sharla
That matcha tea looked so good. Everything about this video was relaxing to watch, thanks! :)
This was so fascinating. I love your travel vlogs best - I love getting to visit places I likely won’t be able to go myself through your videos. So fun. 😊
Oh sharla! Looking at your face the first thing in the morning is a blessing for the rest of the day!.😌😌
This video was so pretty! I want to visit that garden so bad now. It seems so peaceful. Thanks for showing it! :)
That looks so beautiful! I’ll have to go there someday. Also that matcha 🍵 looks delicious! I love rainy, foggy days like that. I’m from New Hampshire and the cable car ride reminds me of being up in the white mountains as a child and riding up to the summit
Such beautiful scenes and pathways! I would love to go there. Thanks for a great video!!
Probably my favourite video of yours ever Sharla 💚 So calming and really inspired me. I've had a difficult week, and I have another on its way, but this video rejuvenated me somewhat. Would love to visit here some time xoxo
Gorgeous! I always love your adventures Sharla! Keep living your best life ♡
I just love your videos! I’ve been binge watching them the last couple days since I found your channels. Japan is so amazing. Must add it to my bucket list. Gods blessings always!
This was absolutely stunning! It is just so pretty and peaceful looking. Thank you for sharing!
That looked amazing. I would love to experience that someday when I go to Japan. Thank you so much for sharing with us, Sharla.
I got a traditional japanese lunch in Kyoto last week and I had that sesame tofu... Soooo good! I think I love everything made with sesame (black sesame is my favorite ice cream flavor!)
This video was like a very calm and peaceful meditation. I think I will re-watch it a couple of times. Perfect to come down after a stressful day. And I can totally imagine myself being there. just by watching the clip. So, thanks a lot!!! :)
Thanks for such a insightful video, the scenery was amazing!
This looks AMAZING. Sometimes Japan just doesn't even look real it's so beautiful. :)
I have been a silent follower for years but with this video I had the need to express how relaxing and wonderful it has turned out.
It's perfect Sharla,thank you sooooooooo much
+Althein Aw thank you so much! So glad that you enjoyed it☺️
Wow with this foginess the forest really looks magical. Like in mononoke hime 🌿
Geez, is every inch of Japan beautiful??? WOW...and even the breakfast!!
Great vid, Sharla. I hope to see this place soon. Love the beauty of nature.
Loved this video! Really reminded me of my early trips to Japan, especially my trip to Kyoto. I remember drinking matcha at a similar garden in Kyoto and it was such a lovely experience.
Aah another place to add to my bucket list! That breakfast looked beyond amazing!
I'm totally hitting you up when I come to visit so I can go to places like this!! I love the place with the matcha. I'm definitely going there when I visit!!
16:00 I can hear crickets..so relaxing!! Beautiful views 🏞️⛰️
Fancy breakfast is fancy!
Misty mountains are my aestheticcccc
Nice video! I find that Japan is one of the nicest places to do things in the rain~
THANKS FOR SHARING! Looking forward to your next adventure! Have a good one, take care.
So glad you got a good sleep! ♥ Loved this video Sharla! Your videos are so interesting! I can't wait to be in Japan again and I'm so happy I can enjoy it through your videos until then! Thank you for sharing! Happy weekend! XO
So beautiful! The time that went into that fantastic looking meal was well represented:) So lucky I hope to come back one day!
I LOVE rainy days 😍 cuz otherwise it's an average of 35 degrees celsius here all year round. And OMG that breakfast looks SO GOOD! 😋
It is beautiful up there. I loved how it looked with the fog.
Thank you for sharing your experience; it was so peaceful.
Hi sharla I really love your videos and I’m improving my Japanese language thanks soooo much sharla you are the best you tuber I ever found in my life I hope everything goes okay in japan
Thank you for this video- i had ramen while i watched and it made my day.
Wow!! Nice breakfast! Love your videos. I was worried since we are going to Japan during rainy season...this video helped allay some of my fears :-) Thumbs up!!
Looks like rokku mountain in kobe. Really beautiful on a rainy day. This brings back a lot of memories.
that place is... AWESOME !!! one of my dreams if go to japan.. and in the future i hope i realize my dream in that place ! love your videos