I heard you gotta put your name in a drawing to camp/hike at some places in Yosemite / Yellowstone. It's F'd up. As shocked and -- lets be honest, disapointed I was. I'm still gratfeul I could go. Now I know.. & I clearly remembered George Carlin was a god. :) Thanks.
Thank you so much, Terry. Everyone wants to visit the valley. But how many want to go into the mountains? Seperates the men from the boys. On this trip I feel like I stayed with the children. Get 'em next time! :)
Yeah the crowds. Put a bit of a damper on this trip. I don't know why I thought otherwise. You live and learn but I'm still happy I could see such stunning views. Thank you so much, Craig! :)
Incredible beauty in that valley! Cant wait to see it from a mountain peak or two. The monkey looked like he was the boss of that river bank. Would also like to see the river flows during the peak of Spring melt and run off. Awesome get away for you two.
Ugh! The Kamikochi crowds. Don't expect to lose them at elevation either. Especially not in the fall. Mid-week is probably your best bet. Good to see you back in the hills. Gotta catch up on your hot wheels vids.
I always imagined Kamikochi as a magical place. The Yosemite of Japan. It has completely lost its luster. I still would like to go up - and absolutely the landscape is pristine. But honestly I’m moving Yatsugatake range, particularly Akadake higher up my list before I got back to Kamikochi. It was out of control with crowds. Thanks! Rockie
Nice hike! Nice survey. I could remember my trip almost 45 years ago. Nature looks no change but more people now, Hope you will get the ridgeline of Hodaka mountains next time.
Hmmm I'm not so sure I'll ever go back. I'm glad to see it but afterall it's maybe not my style. Hard to avoid the crowds nowdays isn't it? Not just Japan but all over the world. I want to buy my own land in Yamanashi. I found a good one for $20,000. Then notbody can stop me from being alone.
@@rockeastwood I knew you say so. I told you that you'll have many friends there. haha. It's good news that you found a property. I also got good information and I'll visit there and check in December. let's get together sometime.
I'm pretty sure that was the king monkey. Grapefruit balls haha. It's getting harder and harder to find true serenity. I'm buying some land.... F it :) Thank you, Nick.
What a fabulous 2 days Mr. R! Awesome hike even if the campground was a little full! It reminds me of a place called Ennerdale here in the Lakes. I guess the wildlife are used to humans, that monkey wasn't bothered at all! As you rightly say after a long day hiking anything tastes good, that food sure did look yummy though! I'll look forward to your return. Atb Anthony
Thank you so much, Anthony. You're very kind. Trip was good but I'm off for some peace & quite on anther mountain today. Well, I hope I get some peace. My wife will be there afterall ... so we'll see :) haha Thanks again! Rockie
That was awesome 👌
The people though 😳
Seeing the monkey was quite a treat I'm sure.
Thanks for sharing Rockie 👍
I heard you gotta put your name in a drawing to camp/hike at some places in Yosemite / Yellowstone. It's F'd up. As shocked and -- lets be honest, disapointed I was. I'm still gratfeul I could go. Now I know.. & I clearly remembered George Carlin was a god. :) Thanks.
@@rockeastwood 😄amen 🙏
I've got a great story to tell you later on Instagram 👍
You are getting very poetic. A truly beautiful place and you captured it wonderful. Hugs 🤗
Thank you so much. Suzy Q! It was quite the beautiful landscape :) Rockie
What An Awesome Eye Opening Trip, Many Thanks Rockie ! ATB T God Bless
Thank you so much, Terry. Everyone wants to visit the valley. But how many want to go into the mountains? Seperates the men from the boys. On this trip I feel like I stayed with the children. Get 'em next time! :)
Such a beautiful place and great narration. Watching and enjoying as I fall asleep. 💯❤👍
Thank you so much, Arielle it was a GREAT trip. I really appreciate it!
Woah this landscape just beautiful! wonderful shots, 😊thanks for the video. 👍👍 Greetings Up'n'Down-Traveling
Thank you so much! Rockie
excellent video of your hike and campout ( the campground was crowded ), good advice about getting out and visiting the local trails
Yeah the crowds. Put a bit of a damper on this trip. I don't know why I thought otherwise. You live and learn but I'm still happy I could see such stunning views. Thank you so much, Craig! :)
Stunning area! Looks very pristine☺️
Landscape was good. Crowds were bad. It's hard to have it both ways, damn it! :) Thanks.
Incredible beauty in that valley! Cant wait to see it from a mountain peak or two. The monkey looked like he was the boss of that river bank. Would also like to see the river flows during the peak of Spring melt and run off. Awesome get away for you two.
Thank you Randy. I'm off to a different camp right now. Let's cook some steaks! :)
Ugh! The Kamikochi crowds. Don't expect to lose them at elevation either. Especially not in the fall. Mid-week is probably your best bet. Good to see you back in the hills. Gotta catch up on your hot wheels vids.
I always imagined Kamikochi as a magical place. The Yosemite of Japan. It has completely lost its luster. I still would like to go up - and absolutely the landscape is pristine. But honestly I’m moving Yatsugatake range, particularly Akadake higher up my list before I got back to Kamikochi. It was out of control with crowds. Thanks! Rockie
Nice hike! Nice survey. I could remember my trip almost 45 years ago. Nature looks no change but more people now, Hope you will get the ridgeline of Hodaka mountains next time.
Hmmm I'm not so sure I'll ever go back. I'm glad to see it but afterall it's maybe not my style. Hard to avoid the crowds nowdays isn't it? Not just Japan but all over the world. I want to buy my own land in Yamanashi. I found a good one for $20,000. Then notbody can stop me from being alone.
@@rockeastwood I knew you say so. I told you that you'll have many friends there. haha. It's good news that you found a property. I also got good information and I'll visit there and check in December.
let's get together sometime.
@@harrysbushcrat 😊 you were right! I’m free all next week if you are. Let me know. If not another time! I look forward to it, as always. Rockie
Great hike Rocky! Beautiful nature. 👍😁
Thank you so much, Braxx. If anything it was good to burn some calories while enjoying some scenery :) Appreciate it.
Stunning views Rocky! That rice ball, Ume, looked good. Japan is one of the regions I would absolutely love to backpack.
Not my best trip but certainly not my worst :) Ok, I'm out the door for another. See you soon! Rockie
@@rockeastwood have a good trip
@@ssteinschreiber Thank you!
Wayyyyy too many people... but, I get why. Beautiful. The balls on that monkey though, you'd think they'd be knocking on the rocks.
I'm pretty sure that was the king monkey. Grapefruit balls haha. It's getting harder and harder to find true serenity. I'm buying some land.... F it :) Thank you, Nick.
What a fabulous 2 days Mr. R! Awesome hike even if the campground was a little full! It reminds me of a place called Ennerdale here in the Lakes. I guess the wildlife are used to humans, that monkey wasn't bothered at all! As you rightly say after a long day hiking anything tastes good, that food sure did look yummy though! I'll look forward to your return. Atb Anthony
Thank you so much, Anthony. You're very kind. Trip was good but I'm off for some peace & quite on anther mountain today. Well, I hope I get some peace. My wife will be there afterall ... so we'll see :) haha Thanks again! Rockie
great video my friend
Thank you so much, sir. My next camp will be with my polish lavvu? :) Maybe so... haha thanks.
what was the dope song playing right after you ate the umeboshi onigiri @5:42? Great vid bro thx for sharin your epic trip
Thank you Matt. It was just a song off "Epidemic Sound" called Lepitan Falls. Thanks for watching, good sir! :)
Hey mate! Where did you get your food and water and how did you make hot water?
I made my own food except the curry we got at Tokusawa campground. I brought fuel & pocket rocket to boil water from the river.
Have you tried tango fishing 🎣?
No, unfortunately I don't get to fish much nowadays. I'd like to though.
Hello What date did you go there?
That was mid October
@@rockeastwood thank you so much