2 Weeks in Japan: Ultimate 2025 Travel Guide 🇯🇵 | Would You Try This Trip?

2 Weeks in Japan: Ultimate 2025 Travel Guide 🇯🇵 | Would You Try This Trip?

We set out to travel around Japan with the 
goal to go beyond the usual tourist route while still experiencing the most famous sites. If 
you’re looking for a more interesting itinerary, this video is for you. Hello bears. Over the two 
weeks, we slept in a Buddhist temple, saroke in a tiny town, hiked the old samurai trail, flew 
to a remote island, and even stepped into a ring for a sumo fight. This is the kind of Japan 
you don’t usually see in a travel guide. Let’s go. [Music] And what better place to start our two 
week adventure than Osaka, the city of lights and amazing food. Dive into Osaka’s unexpected 
moments, even experience just how insane a baseball game can get. And trust us, Osaka set 
the bar high. Portuguese are back in Japan. [Music]   Hotels in Osaka are very affordable, even in the 
city center. And every hotel provides amazing pajamas, full dental set, and of course, toilets 
with seat heating and water jets. Trust me, we need this in the western world. Um 
station. Imagine everybody in your city deciding to cummute at the same time 
and so much food everywhere. [Music] Oh, is this pure? Shinsakai feels like a time machine. This 
area was built in the early 1900s with influence from New York and Paris, but over 
time became a nostalgic pocket of Osaka’s past. Old school arcades, weird mascots. 
Which one you want? [Applause] [Music] Don’t worry, the entertainment district 
is alive since the Edo period. Originally lined with theaters before evolving 
into the now lit food paradise. Best thing to share with friends is hot pot. We ended up in a hidden bar. Kamba. Kamba. Kamba. Let’s check out nice local 
cocktail specialties and very cool vibe. Compai. Are you making a video? It’s coming. What happened? What’s 
the name of the team? I have no clue, but they wear white. Buffalo. Buffalo. Yes. 
You think Americans love baseball? Well, Japanese love it even more. The game was 
boring, but the atmosphere was great. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Like in the US, drinking and eating 
is as important as the game. Next, we stopped by Gins for some glasses. They made 
custom lenses in 30 minutes for a very good price. Japanese efficiency is next level two dot clusters   which is clearer. What is the speed 
limit 80 kilome per hour? [Music] Most of Japan’s historic buildings 
gone. Osaka, once a merchant city, was almost entirely destroyed during the World 
War II bombings. Earthquakes and fires over centuries also played a part in reshaping the 
city. What you see today is mostly rebuilt, but the spirit remains. Let’s 
[ __ ] the camera and enjoy. True Japanese. I need one of these. 
[Music] Namba’s back streets are food heaven. Tons of tiny isizakayas. What Osaka 
is really famous for. I think they might. Do you know which one is this? 
I have no clue. Go for it. really nice. You my favorite. [Music] Oh my god. Really nice. [Music] and tempura, some buckwheat, wasabi, and some 
sauce. Oasaka was a perfect start to taste Japan’s flavors and vibe. In our trip, we balance between 
cities and nature. And now we take a train to the mountains of Koasan, the center of Buddhism 
in Japan. established the Shingong sect of esoteric Buddhism in 816 with the hope of bringing 
peace to Japan. [Music] The journey to Quest is a nice train ride through lush valleys and the 
cable car that pulls you up into the clouds. Welcome to Coasan, the spiritual 
heart of hesetary Buddhism in Japan. Home for the next two nights. Fukuchi in temple. 
This isn’t just any stay. This is a shukubu, a traditional temple lodging. But 
there are rules to follow. First, you need to leave your shoes at the entrance to 
jump into local sandals. [Music] I have to admit, the place is like a labyrinth. You definitely 
need a map to find your room. [Music] [Music] Let’s I like it. It’s very cool. 
And look, there is a toilet here. Okay. You think it’s a massage thing 
or We also had to change to Yucatans, an outfit that fits perfectly the vibe. [Music] Most temples offer the Japanese 
bathing experience once it’s a place dedicated to relax and heal while you’re 
sitting in hot spring water. And here you don’t need to worry about what to wear because 
simply you are not allowed to wear anything.   You need to go bat naked. Thus, 
most of them are segregated. Dinner is traditional Buddhist feast called 
suji royori. This is completely plant-based, offering new flavor combinations for meat 
eaters like us. Okay. And then tea, soup, and this is okay. Thank you. We should start 
with this one. The food was beautifully prepared and was surprisingly delicious, 
even if we had no idea what some of the   ingredients were. What do you think this is? 
Matcha salt. That’s really awesome. Not this. [Music] If you know what is this one, 
let us know in the comments. [Music] They are stone candles illuminating the 
path in the cemetery of very interesting name that I forgot. After dinner, we venture 
into the misty night to visit Okonuin Cemetery, Japan’s largest and most sacred 
graveyard with over 200,000 tombs. It is also the resting place of 
the legendary monk Kobo Daiishi   who established Coasan as a spiritual center 
as early as the 9th century. That’s very nice. It was magical to fall asleep in our 
temple room while listening to the   light rain with smell of wet wood and 
warm lights through rice paper doors. Morning comes very early in Koasan. At sunrise, 
we joined the monks for a sacred ritual. Cameras were not allowed, but trust us, it was 
powerful chanting, a spiritual wakeup call. Good morning. Sticky. Breakfast is another masterpiece 
of Buddhist cuisine. Simple,   pure, and surprisingly filling. Who 
imagined that tofu can taste so good? Kuasan is part of the famous Kumano Codo 
pilgrimage route. And so it starts from cars and the temple to Bit Kika to the rat. We are only 
doing a small section today, but even this short walk through the forest feels like stepping back 
in time. The first one. The first sacred stone, babe. And do you see these stone statues? 
Another one. These are actually markers and they are placed every few hundred meters along 
the trail to help pilgrim stay on the path. Sounds are quite fun. They are 
different. They are Japanese sounds. It is beautiful colors. And you can find over 100 temples 
in Koasan. And temple hopping is a   whole experience. Each temple has 
its own history, its own vibe. [Music] We love the atmosphere 
of the current complex temples. This guy is completely high. Look at his eyes. Oh 
my god. You cannot see that. This one is calmer. [Applause] [Music] [Music] [Music]   We realized you don’t need to go to Kyoto to see the red gates and we also 
found the guy who paints them. But it’s not just temples and spirituality. It’s   worth to discover the modest 
little town of Coasan as well. Do you want coffee? But after all that walking, we have earned some 
food. Hello. Hidden on a quiet side street, we find this tiny sushi spot 
with absolutely delicious food. The presentation was a bit rustic, 
but the taste was amazing. [Music] So, what was the place? It was my favorite was 
filled like it’s an internet phenomenon cuz it’s in the middle of nowhere, but it has good ratings. 
So, everyone that and for a good reason. Yeah. And it was not sushi. It was It was with a bit of 
rice. Have a nice day. Our time in Quasan comes to an end with one last peaceful breakfast. 
Time to go to Kyoto. Should be an easy ride, right? Well, Japan had other plans for us. 
Trains in Japan are famously on time. So, when we got hit with a delay, 
we knew it had to be serious. [Music] So, we made it to Kyoto. It was not easy. 
Trains were delayed, which is awkward. This is Japan. It’s not supposed to happen. We 
already checked in. And we are going to a   place where I’m very excited to Mishi Mishi 
Market. Nishi Markets, which is right here. After 2 days of plant-based Buddhist cuisine, 
we were craving seafood and headed straight   to the Nishiki Market. The 400 years old 
market is often called Kyoto’s Kitchen, selling everything in over 100 food 
stalls. The street food here was amazing. This is the fried crab. Very good. Eat the bottom. Done. And this pizza. Since Kika is from Portugal, 
she’s a seafood snob. And even she was satisfied. Just look at these giant oysters. [Music] 
It’s one of the biggest you ever had. Mhm. They were practically the size of my face. They 
are very nice. No, but they’re not as tasty as the Portuguese one. Agree. [Music] We also tried 
baby octopus. Almost fell. Try it. Give it a try. I almost ate the fruit. Sorry. It 
was delicious. It’s a must try. [Music] Next, we hoped in a very crowded bus heading 
toward Gillon, Kyoto’s most famous historic district. Gillion is what you imagine when you 
think of traditional Kyoto. This is the place where memoirs of the geisha basically comes to 
life. We started right at the edge of Kon at the Yashaka Shrine, one of Kyoto’s most beloved 
spiritual sites. It’s also an excellent place to cool off with our first shaved ice of the 
trip. It’s nice with the fer condensed milk. Okay, moving on. Just a short walk away is 
Hokanji Temple that was built originally in the sixth century. It is known for its 
iconic five-story pagoda and it’s one   of Kyoto’s most photographed 
landmarks for a good reason. The old streets are cute, but 
be warned, the crowd is huge. So many tourists. And did we see geishas? 
Well, not exactly. More like hundreds of tourists dressed as geishas in rented kimonos. 
By sunset, we reached Kioa in UNESCO rated site and one of the best viewpoints in Kyoto. 
Its massive wooden terrace overlooks the entire city. There is something magical 
about watching the sunset from here.   You can’t help but wonder who stood here centuries 
ago seeing the exact same pink sky. As night fell, we ditched the map and just wondered. [Music] 
This is the streets with the lanterns which has a lot of little restaurants hidden and marked 
with this lantern. And we checked most of them. Kyoto tip. Always book your dinner spot in 
advance. We learned it the hard way. Every time we asked for a table, the staff just 
smiled. We basically got a full walking tour of Kyoto’s restaurant scene before finally 
finding a place. Strong wasabi. No, wrong. What’s him? It’s probably he. Hi. ready. We started day two early to beat the heat and 
the crowds at one of Kyoto’s most iconic spots, Fushumi Inari Taisha. And despite we arrived 
before 8:00 a.m., it was already busy. Ready? From the first gate, it’s a 4 km hike to Mont 
Ineri, passing through thousands of vibrant tour gates. Respect to whoever maintains this. 
Each gate is hand painted just like the ones we saw in Quoasan. Okay. So, what’s this place 
about? Fushimi Iner is dedicated to Inari, the god of rice and prosperity and dates 
back over,300 years. And it’s a real hike. Not everyone got the memo. We saw people doing 
this in rented kimonos and wooden sentinels. As we climbed higher, the crowd slowly thinned 
and some stretches were surprisingly quiet, even peaceful. [Music] The top made it to 
the top. By the time we reached to the top, the heat was full on. We were drenched, exhausted, 
but honestly, it was worth every step. If you’re visiting in summer, trust us, come as early as 
possible. It’s not all sweat, it’s water. Okay. After a quick refresh at the hotel, we crossed the 
city to visit Tenri and the nearby bamboo forest is a UNESCO verted site. Originally built 
in the 14th century, the garden design was absolutely breathtaking. One of the best examples 
of traditional Japanese landscape we have seen. And then the famous bamboo forest. We are not sure 
if we saw more bamboo or more people. It’s a short walk, very photogenic, but after a few minutes, 
we were ready to escape the crowds. At this point, we were templed out. We were hot, tired, 
and ready for the next Kyoto experience. food and drinks. Let’s go. The Camo River Bank 
is pretty cool. Perfect place to have a beer by the river or in one of the local bars. Cool 
vibes. After drinks, we had dinner plans in an awesome beef place. I think it’s romantic. 
And I also think that when you’re drunk,   it’s very difficult to navigate in the small 
streets. I would. I’m not drunk. Later. Yes. [Music] How is it? Let’s see who is here. Here we 
learned Kobe is not on the top of the beef chain. So today we are eating the three big beefs. 
Can you explain what we have here? Matusaka beef ki beefato. [Music] Voila. [Music] First lifet looks like we’re 
in Hungary. Yes. Smells so good. [Music] He’s having sex with food sex. Sorry. What did you just say, Valins? We are on everybody 
talks about Kobe, but that was the the least amazing. It was amazing. No, I agree. [Music] 
Then we went back to the bars by the river. It was fun. Okay, Kyoto is a must in your first Japan trip. 
It’s beautiful, but we had enough of the crowds and the temples. That’s why our next stop is the 
Nakasendo Trail. A trail used by federal lords, samuris, and merchants during the edo period. 
And first we speed it up in the shin kansen, even reaching 280 km per hour 
before we finally slowed down. [Music] We arrived to Magumapos town at 600 
m elevation. It is the 43rd town out of the 69 on the full trail and the most busy 
and touristy out of the ones we visited. At the end of the beautiful narrow town, 
the path starts where we disappear for 8 kilometers in the deep forest. Yes, 
birds. They said you need to make them know you’re around. We are around. Okay, 
girl is going to go on the bamboo side. I need to talk about bears. Yes, there are actual 
bears in the forest. Not often seen but real. Mostly Asian black bears who are not looking 
for trouble. But if you meet them with cubs,   you can have a problem. The Japanese solution are 
beer bells. Sorry, bear bells to let them know you’re here. They don’t eat me. Sounds like a good 
plan. You can find them every few hundred m. And it’s basically saying to the bears, hey, I’m here. 
Please don’t eat me. Hello bears. [Music] This point is 77 777 m above sea level. A power 
spot of the happiness of the happiness. The green thing. I like marijuana. Through 
the hike, we came across something you don’t expect on a trail like this. a tea house 
just sitting in the forest and it’s run by volunteers from Tumago who serve up 
free tea and pickles to passing hikers. [Music] It’s raining. Purify yourself. [Music] little bridge. From this point, we started 
to ascend and the little stream next to us slowly turned into a river. [Music] Luckily, 
the clouds also disappeared as we got close to Tumago. Tumago was one of the first towns 
in Japan to be protected and it shows. But it’s not a museum. People leave here. The 
silence isn’t created. It’s just how it is. This town is so gorgeous. 
Proper Japanese Alpine style. Now we were heading to a tiny bus stop. By 
the way, you can reach all these little post   towns by public transportation. It’s a bit of 
a hustle and hiking is a lot more fun. We made it. Cheers. Japanese beer. After we took a 
train to Kizo Fukushima, another post town that is by far not as well preserved. [Music] 
You can find accommodation also in Sumago, but they are quite limited. So for us, a 
perfect alternative was an onsen in the forest, new hotel, new pajama in the mountains. 
This place was almost completely empty. So we had both the indoor and outdoor 
spa only for us. [Music] Nature sauna. What is the name of the station? Yabahura station. 
From here, it’s a steep climb over the Tori Pass, the highest section of the Nakasando trail. Looks 
like a busy town. This part is less visited. So, we were not surprised we were the only tourist, 
but we were definitely amazed that we did not see a single soul. Only an old man who invited us to 
his garden. What happened? Nice guy offered us a cucumber. Nice old guy. His own planted cucumbers. 
That’s true. This is your color type vibe. Yes. And this is my type of day. Finally, we go to the 
forest for some shade. In the Edo period, this was considered the toughest section of the trail 
because of blizzards and bandits hiding in the forests. This hike is a lot more quiet. We didn’t 
meet anyone until we arrived to the top. [Music] Interesting. Here at the peak, a shrine and a 
surprisingly not red to gate was waiting for us. We have some company. It’s funny in Switzerland 
this means cows. Like this floor, green floors. [Music] Long time ago, a villager who had no 
children found an abandoned baby in the tree hole. He looked after the baby and they lived happily 
ever after. It said that you will be blessed with baby if you make tea with the tree bark. Fallen 
scared me of infertility to give luck in Europe. You are here. And where are we going? N station. 
We will pass another thingy. Another viewpoint. The toilet. We might go. Yeah. [Music] Did 
you realize we are hiking with only small backpacks? Obviously, it’s not all our stuff 
for 2 weeks. Japan has an amazing service. Hotels transport your luggage for a small fee to 
your next accommodation. So we sent our luggages from Kyoto to Matsumoto already. So we only 
had to carry clothes for 2 days. [Music] No, I’m not. [Music] Ah, I can see it. You can gohead 
to cut the web. Huh? This where the view is. And yamo. Even the bears speak 
Italian. They don’t attack like   this. They attack like this. And no bears. I mean, it’s good, but it’s bad. At the end, 
we didn’t have a bear encounter. There was a big noise at some point in the bushes. Kika thinks 
they were bears, but I’m not convinced. [Music] As we enter the little town, do you have any words? 
The Alpine program is over. Well done. We reached Naray once the richest town on the trail. 
Long street, dark wooden houses, stillness everywhere. [Music] For lunch, we stopped in a 
traditional familyrun restaurant. Got the tempura and I got the bears. Jesus Christ. Believe you’re 
going to eat that. bears. Let’s go. He’s crazy. Not even surprised anymore. It’s actually very good. It has a 
lot of seasoning and sauce. Yeah, it’s very good. You should try 
it. I’m not going to. Five. [Music]   Okay. [Music] I brought the corn. Make a right here. Now we are on our way to Matsumoto for 
a surprisingly fun and a bit crazy time. Now it’s time to discover the 
famous castle, Katakoy Castle,   which means cool castle, the 
crow, the black castle. This one quick history. The fortress was built in the 
16th century, and it’s one of Japan’s most well preserved castles that avoided fires, wars, 
and earthquakes. So you can still appreciate the original materials. Let’s stop for a second. 
What do you think this castle looks like? You are absolutely right. It looks like Darth 
Vader’s helmet. And it’s not far from the truth. George Lucas was actually inspired by samurai 
armor when he designed Darth Vader’s outfit. I told you Matsumoto doesn’t have a lot of foreign 
tourists, but they have a lot of Japanese ones. Okay. [Music] But there is one recommendation. Don’t come on a   Saturday on a summer weekend. It 
will be completely full. [Music] The castle was nice, but now we are ready for a   Saturday drink. [Music] Let’s have 
a sake. No, we are in the sake in [Music] number two. It’s really nice. [Music] So, what do I think 
of Matsumoto? I think it’s really a mix of old and the new. It’s like Matsumoto. Matsumoto. 
Matsumoto. Matsumoto. Downtown Matsumoto. As we went into the modern city center, we 
bump into something we didn’t expect. Japanese October Fest in August. It didn’t 
make much sense. October Fest in Matsumoto. But they definitely kept the 
important German elements. Beer,   sausage, and bad music. Big time party. Big 
time party. You want drinks or foods first? Wish chopsticks. Fearfest in Japan. The 
food section had a Japanese twist with some amazing seafood that reminded us 
we are still not in Bavaria. Now we are ready to go to the bar area of the town. 
As eating and drinking different isakayas, we realized Matsumoto is ready for Saturday night. [Music] Hello. [Music] Go back to your home. [Music] Each time I find myself laying flat 
on my [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] The night ended in total chaos. 
I even felt enchy dance moves. So why did we want to show this Matsumoto 
experience? If you look at it alone,   it might not be the most iconic town in 
Japan. Matsumoto was a fantastic experience, giving us a better pictures of Japan’s 
culture beyond the known temples in the   big cities. And what’s next? Have you ever 
heard of the beautiful Nijima Island? It’s a hidden paradise that even many Japanese have never 
heard of. Though it’s technically part of Tokyo, the small island offers unique activities like 
the volcanic sand spa night on sun by the sea, special food scene, or the secluded surf beaches 
without anyone else around. If you are searching for a true island adventure in Japan, you 
might not need to go as far as Okinawa. [Music] First, where is Nijima? It’s part of the ISU 
Islands, floating only 160 kilometer away from Tokyo. Getting here is part of the adventure. 
Either you can take an overnight ferry or take a short flight from the tiniest airport 
ever from the biggest city in the world. Ready for a tiny plane? The airport felt like 
a bus station and the plane was not bigger than a bus. This islander window seat hint. 
[Music] We flew above a few other islands, but Nijima’s beauty stood 
out already from the plane. [Music] From the airport, a free shuttle bus took us to 
a tiny little street, but in a tiny little house, we had a tiny Airbnb room. [Music] On Nijima, 
forget about taxis or Uber. The best way to get around the island is by renting a rusty 
old bicycle. It works perfect. [Music] We immediately cycle to the best beach for sunset 
right next to the open air onen. [Music] The yunohama onen is very special. First, it looks 
like a Greek archeological site. It’s open for 24 hours a day. It offers fantastic scenery and very 
uniquely in Japan, it is mixed gender. So we could enjoy it together with Kika under the night stars 
and with the sound of the crashing wave. [Music] It’s dinner time and the last open 
restaurant had a very interesting   menu. Saw some horse meat sashimi. 
Not what we expected in Nijima. It smells really bad that fish, but 
it doesn’t taste very good as well. Very good. It’s amazing. I love it. Early morning we headed to the Habushira beach 
which is famous for two things. It’s 7 km long sand beach and for competition surfing. We were 
not lucky with the second as there were no waves. No surfing today though. But the 
beach was empty and absolutely beautiful to hang out. [Music] As it’s 
a long beach without surveillance, you need to watch out for the currents. 
They are quite powerful. [Music] When we were leaving the beach, we learned an 
unfortunate news and we faced the dilemma. We had a return flight for the following day, but a 
typhoon was approaching the island overnight. It felt risky to take our tiny plane with typhoon 
conditions, jeopardizing our next and last stop on our trip. We made a tough decision to 
change our flight to the last one today, allowing us time to still visit the coolest 
sites. coming with the bicycle to the airport. Ever done that before? We only had to agree at the   airport verbally to change our 
flight. No paperwork. Done deal. Next, we headed to the more protected beaches   on the west for an easy swim 
in the crystal clear waters. It said on a clear day you can even 
see Mount Fiji from here. [Music] Before leaving, we tried one last experience   that Nijima is known for. The 
sand spa or Sunabaru. [Music] As a kid, could you imagine any better job? 
Playing in the sand and burying people. Someone who is doing it professionally. The heat 
builds up slowly, but it’s intense. You like it? A butterfly. [Music]   The short trip to Nijima felt 
like a holiday in our holiday.   If you’re looking for a real beach 
experience and you are short on time, I don’t think there is anything 
better you can find close to Tokyo. Now we are shifting gears and flying to Tokyo. For 
the next days, we will discover this mega city, go to the biggest tuna action in the world, eat 
cheap or expensive, and enjoy the night life. It’s going to be Tokyo is a mega city. And due to many options,   you can easily overlook some of the great things 
it offers. Life-threatening food, sumo fights, traditional architecture mixed with crazy 
nightclubs and karaoke or the best immersive museum. And we took the challenge to experience it 
all only in 5 days. Not easy. And to accomplish, we had to move around and stay in different 
parts of the city. Let’s go, Tokyo. [Music] After landing from Nijima Island, our first 
accommodation was near the Taranon Tower in Minato district. It’s a business area with great 
views to the Tokyo Tower. [Music] It was busy like no other city, but it did not feel chaotic. We 
started in a traditional Japanese restaurant, and despite the crazy crowd, they made you feel 
like a guest. After serving exceptional food, the chef walked outside with us, 
saying, “Thank you for our visit.” The next morning, we aim for an 
ambitious breakfast at Suki Fish Market, a place that is on top of every 
travel list. [Music] Let’s try this. [Music]   It’s clearly focusing on tourists, but some 
of the more hidden parts offer awesome food options. What do we have? Can you 
explain? Patty, tuna, sea urchin, fish, Japanese omelette, uh, wasabi, uh, 
ginger and rice on the bottom. Perfect. Was it your favorite experience? By 
far not, but it’s totally worth it. Right after, we headed to the famous 
Shinjuku area to stay in a traditional onsen. It’s a fantastic place to relax 
in the middle of the busiest area of   Tokyo with a great night view. [Music] And 
Shinjuku by night is not so chilled. So, we filled up with some food before we 
experienced the famous night life. We started in the entertainment district, Kabuko, 
which is Tokyo’s version of Time Square. Some Tokyo craziness. Find Godzilla. 
Find it. Where is it? It’s an area that is not guarded by police, but by Godzilla. You cannot miss Golden Guy, which used 
to be the red light district that was   turned into 200 bars in the 70s. The tiny 
bars are as big as a small hotel room, and the atmosphere is largely impacted by 
the people who are in it. It is visited   equally by locals and tourists, giving 
an interesting vibe. We’re happy. [Music] [Music] Bye-bye. Bye-bye. Bye-bye. Bye-bye. girl with friends. Tokyo by night. Must be morning. What’s 
the time? I don’t know. 4 4:37. Next day, we started extremely early because we were heading 
to the largest tuna auction in the entire world that starts at 5:00 a.m. Everybody was ready at 
4:30 to guide us where to go, which is cool. Yes, they’re really nice in Japan, actually. You cannot 
really go inside the auction, so you watch it from above. Luckily, a broker stepped by and explained 
us what is actually happening. I’m a a dealer here. They are uh making three lines. They are 
all from Northern Close to Ireland. Okay. Ireland. Where are you from? Portugal. Portugal. Oh, close 
to your country. Yes. Because long distance boats can go back to Japan when the freezer was full. 
Okay. It needs at least 10 months. Awesome. And those ones, do you know where are they from? Uh 
they are different species. They are from all all   over the world. The three lines there are blue fin 
tuna frozen blue fin tuna the biggest okay biggest tuna and it’s it’s the best tuna most expensive 
before them you guys tuna they are not not so expensive do you still like tuna after dealing 
with it so many times I I used to like tuna I eat uh a lot of tuna before but not anymore because 
I I get sick of tuna Understand? Where are you from? From Hungary. Hungary. Yes. No. No. See 
part goes to the supermarkets. This part is okay. It’s good. It goes to uh hotels, hotels 
and restaurants. This part goes to the easy isayas which is cheap. And this is the cool 
which goes to upscale restaurants. Austral go back to this. Yeah. Okay. Every 
restaurants are good here. Okay. 6 a.m. sushi. Why not? We had a breakfast 
here, but not too heavy as we had lunch plans in a luxury restaurant in 
the luxury area of Tokyo, Ginsza. [Music] The famous restaurant was preparing with 
precision the highest quality dishes. It was very nice restaurant to try, but we 
prefer the vibe of the izakayas. [Music] Have you ever heard of Tim Labs? This was 
one of our favorite experiences in Tokyo. There are two of them and everyone 
recommends the borderless exhibition. [Music] [Music] The borderless exhibition is a 
must in Tokyo. Don’t miss it. [Music] Next morning we started with some 
interesting food. After trying Buddhist cuisine in Koasan, eating be lars in the Japanese Alps, and 
lately eating horsemeat sashimi in Nijima, it’s time for the infamous toxic fugu, the puffer fish 
that can easily kill you if it’s not prepared the right way. And the drink the drink is cocktail of 
puffer fish collagen jelly with fresh juice. Yes, it’s a risk, but I would not try anywhere else 
than Japan. To get a license, it takes 2 to 3 years of practice with maximum Japanese precision. 
I felt okay. I’m going to try it. Oh my god. I think the skin is very chewy, but it’s 
nice. I think the sauce is awesome. [Music] Nice. But like the skin, it’s chewy and stuff. 
[Music] Let’s put it on the grill. [Music] It’s really funny that it moves. Not like 
meat moving. Grilled drink. Drink is obviously the best, but the the bread was 
nice. Philly and the skin was very good. [Music] I hope he survived. He did the 
puffer fish on my buck at least. Well, the taste is okay and it’s an 
experience. He’s happy. I am happy. We are at the most photographed place in Japan, 
the Shibuya crossing. Every green light feels like a flash mob as over 2,000 people can cross 
at the same time. Crazy female category is crossing the finish line and she made it. 
Brilliant performance. Thank you so much. Another famous spot that is a must try is a 
24-hour open giant Donkey Hotel mega store. This is the ultimate crazy shopping experience. 
It’s definitely a must. It really shows cultural difference. [Music] Still in Shibuya, 
it’s worth to visit Harajuku neighborhood, especially Takashida Street where you 
can find some pretty bizarre stores. So, we cancel the museum program. You want to go 
here instead? No. And after we eat some bacon, we also visited the Bohemian and hipster Shimokita 
Zava district. It’s full of vintage stores and secondhand records. It’s fun if you look for 
a different face of the city or for a haircut. [Music] Still feels like a flash with umbrellas. 
Visiting Shibuya at night is also a must. The crossing is still crazy that is fun to watch from 
one of the rooftop bars with a drink in your hand. Few streets away. Shibuyo has its own golden guy   vibe at Nonby Yokucho. It feels 
more young and less touristy. [Music] And the real night life starts 
after midnight when the metro system stops and everyone who stays takes 
it seriously. So we did. [Music] Everyone was super friendly. Was a good party. It was a very good party. 
Why? Cuz the music was awesome. You know, I would come back tomorrow, the day after, 
tomorrow, every day. Today, we are shifting gears for a Tokyo time travel. While much of 
the city was reduced to ashes in World War II, a few places like Asakusa partially survived, 
bringing you back to the Edo period. This means traditional buildings, restaurants, and sumo. 
We went for a sumo exhibition as there were no real tournaments at the time of our visit. It was 
a lot of fun as we could even go inside the ring. [Applause] What’s your name? Who do you think will win? 
Me or the sumo master? I’m from Hungary. [Music] [Applause] Wonderful. [Music] Go. [Applause] The second bet is more difficult. We have a rugby player from New 
Zealand. Will he win the fight? [Applause] [Applause] where you start with the misle. No, I think but 
it’s cool. We see the the new city now. It started to rain. Yes. the pagoda and you can see the sky 
tree or at least what is not under the clouds. Hey, sorry it was a joke is really cool and 
more chill. It’s more like Kyoto. Chilly. We didn’t care about the rain. We 
had to see Senzo G at night. [Music] Thanks to the rain, we could observe 
its beauty without the big crowd. Perfect sightseeing weather. 
Too bad has the umbrella. Look at the sky tree is coming back in 
Tokyo. There are three main viewpoints, Tokyo Tower, Shibuya Sky, and Sky 
Tree. And we chose the last one   because it’s the tallest and easy 
to access from Asakusa. [Music] It was interesting to connect all the 
locations we visited by metro and it also felt like a look back to the last days we spent 
in Tokyo. But hey, it’s not over yet. [Music] We went to see the night life of 
Asakusa as well. Starting with   some games and ending up in karaoke again. Yay. [Music] [ __ ] for California. [Music] Last light breakfast. And the sky started to cry 
as we were packing to leave. Tokyo was great. Some people love it, some people hate it. For 
us was just perfect time and we enjoyed every single second. Beyond the unique experiences, 
we love the people we met. They were so nice and friendly to us. Join our next trip around the 
world in Mexico, Polynesia, or Africa. And let us know in the comments what we should visit next 
time in Tokyo. Thank you very much for watching. [Music] [Applause] [Music]

2 weeks in Japan packed with food, temples, islands, sumo, and neon nights. A real 14-day Japan itinerary that goes beyond the tourist trail.
Two weeks. Seven stops. One goal: experience Japan beyond the guidebook.
In this full travel vlog we bring together our entire Japan journey — from neon cities to hidden islands, from ancient trails to sumo rings. It’s not just a list of things to do, but the story of what it’s really like to travel across Japan.

📍 Where we went:
Osaka – first impressions, street food, baseball & nightlife
Koyasan – sleeping in a Buddhist temple & night walk through Okunoin cemetery
Kyoto – temples, shrines, and the city’s timeless traditions
Nakasendo Trail – hiking the old samurai route through the mountains
Matsumoto – castle life & alpine flavors
Niijima Island – surfing, volcanic onsen, and island life
Tokyo – tuna auctions, karaoke, sumo, and neon nights

🎌 Along the way we ate pufferfish, joined a sumo fight, hiked through rain-soaked forests, and even flew to a remote volcanic island. We mixed Japan’s most famous sights with experiences most travelers never try.

🗺️ Chapters in this Japan Guide Vlog:
0:00 – Japan beyond the usual itinerary
0:35 – Best of food or baseball in Japan? Osaka!
6:03 – Sleeping in a Buddhist Temple in Koyasan
14:37 – Should you visit Kyoto?
23:18 – Hiking the ancient samurai trail – Nakasend
32:01 – Coolest Castle in Japan and Nightlife in Matsumoto
36:42 – Tokyo’s Okinawa island is Niijima
43:10 – The city that has it all.
1:00:20 – SUBSCRIBE for the next trip!

👉 If you’re planning 2 weeks in Japan, or just looking for inspiration beyond the tourist trail — this video is for you.

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