Ginzan Onsen Japanese Inn & Winter Village Experience | Notoya Ryokan ★ ONLY in JAPAN
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Published 2022-03-02
HISTORY of Ginzan Onsen ♨️
Ginzan was originally a silver mine in the 16th century until the silver was mined out. It changed to a hot spring town in the 17th century, hidden in the mountains, a long one-day walk from Obanazawa. In 1913, a flood destroyed the town but with local investment, they quickly rebuilt into the village we know today. It has maintained it's Taisho era feel with gas lamps and old wooden architecture, foot bridges crossing all along the Ginzan River.
Where we stayed / visited:
▶︎ Kozankaku Ryokan 古山閣 旅館 ♨️ (Feb 2022) kozankaku.com/
MAP: goo.gl/maps/1ZbDquLxWy4WsYmVA?entry=yt
▶︎ Notoya Ryokan 能登屋旅館 ♨️ (Jan 2020) www.notoyaryokan.com/
MAP: goo.gl/maps/YrF34TMgongKtgc6A?entry=yt
▶︎ Shirogane-yu Public Bath 銀山温泉 共同浴場 しろがね湯 ♨️
MAP: goo.gl/maps/5rMRz4HZQqxhiX3t6?entry=yt
▶︎ Izu Kokeshi Workshop 伊豆こけし工房・工芸館: www.izu-kokesi.gr.jp/
MAP: goo.gl/maps/cBm5fNz7cRpv4jer7?entry=yt
▶︎ Ginzan Onsen Tourist Information Center: www.ginzanonsen.jp/
00:00 Start
01:22 Kozankaku Ryokan
02:00 Ginzan Onsen at Night
02:33 Shirogane-yu Public Bath
03:47 Konzankaku Bath & Dinner
04:53 Where is Ginzan Onsen?
05:20 History of Ginzan Onsen
07:34 Notoya Ryokan Stay
10:50 Notoya Kaiseki Dinner
13:07 Japanese Breakfast
14:30 Kote-e Art
14:54 Kokeshi Factory
17:18 Ginzan Foot Bath
How to get to Ginzan Onsen:
Catch the JR Akita Shinkansen from Tokyo Station or Ueno Station to Oishida Station.
If you are staying at a ryokan, they will have a bus to pick you up. If driving, most ryokan have parking lots 50-100 meters from the tourism office at the village entrance.
★ The ONLY in JAPAN Animated Opening was created for John by D'ART Shtajio dartshtajio.com/
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All Comments (21)
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So wait, you took Kanae & Leo in 2022 and forgot me? Honestly, this is a huge oversight! I haven't been there since 2020 when I live streamed walking through the town.
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The opening scene is just beautiful, it does look like a Ghibli movie!!
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How beautiful! When I picture Japan in the wintertime, this location is exactly what I imagine. And it was lovely seeing the family as well.
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John, you are by far one of my favorite YoutTubers, you look so happy reporting on things in Japan that many of us may never get the chance to experience ourselves, but it's great to see through your lens. Please keep up the great work, your content is by far some of the most entertaining as well as educational!
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I'm just amazed at how much beauty and all the history there is in this country. It just seems such a magical place. I think that Japan is a blessed place as any there is I'm so grateful to you and all who share all this with the rest of the world thank you so much .
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I've been wondering for a long time why it isn't you anymore in the old YouTube channel. FINALLY I've found YOUR channel and I am so happy. Watching the "old YouTube channel" host vs You is totally different. Your vibe, the emotions you put in and the content is pure LOVE. Your love to the amazing country- JAPAN. Keep it up John! Fan from Philippines! ♥
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Incredible cinematography, John. Always lovely to see your family in videos. Keep up the good work!
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Beautiful family and a beautiful town. This one's going on the bucket list for sure. Thanks for the video!
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"My legs like oden. Coming out of the hot soup". You really did look a little well done there. 😂😂🤣 It really doesn't get more picturesque than seeing this onsen village at night. Truly a beautiful and magical place. Great to see the whole family really enjoying the experience!😊
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Always a treat to see lovely Kanae and sweet Leo. I thought this place looked magical but then you showed it at night that just made it even more so. I love that it hasn't changed the old world look. That makes it so much more interesting. Would love to go there someday. Thanks for the tour of this wonderful place.😊
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I love the style of the architecture and the old style lights. It's like you're transported to the past. It really looks magical at night in the snow!
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It looks like a beautiful town that I'd really like to explore in the daytime and relax in the evening. Great artistic presentation, too!
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Your son is impossibly cute! Congrats for the beautiful family you guys built!
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Nice to see Leo having his first official Only in Japan episode on Onsen. Nice to see you and kanae enjoying some quality time too.
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Wow!! Its so romantic and beautiful!! It truly is a winter wonderland!!!!🌨🥰😍😘❤👏🙌👍🇯🇵
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3:09 John you're always so hilarious, love how you stay a big kid always 💕🙆♀️. Thanks for showing us the Onsens of Japa
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Well done John! Thoroughly enjoyable and informative! So lovely to see Kanae and your beautiful son as well! Keep up all the great work and content! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻☺️
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Very beautiful snowy day and amazing scenery, thanx for sharing and greeting from Sweden 🇸🇪
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A dazzling winter wonderland captured perfectly by you, John!!! 🤩 It's not just a walking around the town video but one with depth - the appreciation of Ginzan Onsen History & Japan's Ryokan Culture! I loved my visit in Summer but the onsen town truly looks magical with snow. Defintely need another trip there. Enjoyed eating tofu by the river, curry bread at the end of the town & soba ice cream 🤤 And the highlight for me was a smiley Little Leo having his first covered toes Ashiyu 🤣
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All the snow.. looks so romantic. Glad to see all the family are well and enjoying a nice trip
