Hidden Japan | Exploring Wakayama’s Ghibli-like scenery, onsen towns & local food | JAPAN VLOG

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 22:00:57 +0000

In this vlog, I’ll be taking you to Wakayama, my favourite part of Japan so far, with Ghibli-like scenery and amazing food. We'll be visiting the coastal town of Tanabe, following the pilgrimage route in the Kumano Kodo area, and exploring Japan's oldest hot spring town, Yunomine Onsen. I hope you enjoy!

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(00:59) Arrival into Wakayama city, vegetarian meal, maple leaves garden
(03:39) Arrival in Tanabe, exploring the coast, dinner and accommodation tour
(07:31) Local bakery, Tokei Shrine, Kizetsu Gorge, farmer’s market, cute cafe, beaches
(17:20) Local bakery, giant gingko tree, mysterious shrine and teahouse surrounded with maple leaves
(23:41) Kumano Gongu Taisha and world’s largest torii gate
(26:27) Airbnb and special ‘tea dinner’
(29:03) Yunomine Onsen - Japan’s oldest onsen
(35:53) Watarase Onsen

Here’s a list of places I’ve visited with Japanese names, so you can find them easily:
精進cafe ふぉい 城北店 https://maps.app.goo.gl/dkAEtdCHdve7QhTF7
Atelier茶房〜旧いこら茶屋〜 https://maps.app.goo.gl/4DoUN8rJbf9rPFvC7
野中の一方杉 https://maps.app.goo.gl/jzLXb3Yb3rtcUbW17
茶の香 https://maps.app.goo.gl/nFjzvJPGRhReVBXG7