Bullet train up to the Japanese Mountains 🇯🇵

Today we are leaving the vibrant, bustling streets of Tokyo and heading up to Japanese mountains. It'll be a 2-hour journey up to the village of Nozawaonsen, sitting at just over 1000m. There, we will be skiing for two days (and it'll be my first time!).
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
2:31 - First time on Japan's bullet train
13:28 - Journey up to Nozawaonsen
18:30 - My traditional hotel room
28:30 - Local noodle restaurant
31:14 - Coffee break
33:50 - Exploring the mountain village
43:35 - Ramen time
48:04 - Local pub
52:36 - Conner interviews me about Japan
Today starts off leaving my capsule hotel in Tokyo, one which I'd spent the previous 4 nights in. I then headed towards Ueno train station where I would meet the guys and we would take the bullet train up to Liyama. It was my first time on the Japanese high-speed rail, it was an enthralling experience.
We arrived at Liyama station by midday however we still needed to take a further 30 minute taxi before we arrived at our respective hotels in the ski village of Nozawaonsen.
I then checked into my hotel. At $50 USD per night, it was one of the cheapest hotels in the village. It was my first time staying in a traditional Japanese room so it was fun to learn new ways of doing things.
After settling in we explored the village, venturing into shops and eating locals snacks. By then it was dinner time where I tucked into some chicken broth ramen, which was incredible! Myself and Conner rounded off the night with a beer & chat in one of the many pubs/bars in the village.
📍 Ueno station: 7 Chome Ueno, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0005, Japan
📍Nozawaonsen ski resort: 7653 Toyosato, Nozawaonsen, Shimotakai District, Nagano 389-2502, Japan

Пікірлер: 88

  • @user-mh8mg6dm4z
    @user-mh8mg6dm4zАй бұрын

    ようこそ日本へ!55年前にスキーに行った民宿と焼肉屋がまだありびっくり!

  • @Shoujotai-1983
    @Shoujotai-1983Ай бұрын

    ようこそ日本へ❤🇯🇵  日本に遊びに来てくれてありがとう。💮🗾🗻🏯☺️ Welcome to Japan! ❤🇯🇵  Thanks for coming to visit us in Japan.💮🗾🗻🏯☺️

  • @user-ww7ws8pp2u
    @user-ww7ws8pp2uАй бұрын

    何もかもストレートでほんとおもしろいリアルで楽しい❤

  • @gabel4277
    @gabel4277Ай бұрын

    This dude is so westy, walking around eating😂😂😂 Kevin spacey looked so annoyed sitting in the middle of a conversation on the train😂😂😂

  • @chikawatson
    @chikawatson15 күн бұрын

    Your excitement is infectious! Hope you had fun!

  • @MK-ng3zs
    @MK-ng3zsАй бұрын

    I think it would be a little noticeable if you were filming on KZread in Japan 🤥 I think there are some people who are concerned about privacy... I like videos like this from foreigners, but I think it must be difficult to take them! How would you like to record the audio separately later? I'm rooting for you 📣

  • @miclala7900
    @miclala7900Ай бұрын

    If you want to take video in a restaurant, you usually have to get permission first. Until recently, there were a lot of pranksters and nuisances from KZreadrs, and it even led to police involvement. As a result, it's inevitable that the number of places where photography and video is prohibited has increased 😭So, when you go into a shop or restaurant, ask first if it's okay to take videos, and then do so if it's okay.😊

  • @LiquidKnees

    @LiquidKnees

    Ай бұрын

    Yup. He went straight into a grocery store in another video, plus tried to tip a restaurant in another. Clearly Oli has no ill-intentions. But with tourism on the rise in Japan, and the increase in lack of respect for certain areas and customs, it's only a matter of time before more bans are implemented and ruining it for everyone else. This comment isnt necessarily meant for Oli, rather to encourage people who wish to visit Japan to simply watch a video of things you *shouldn't* do in Japan.

  • @Mwoods2272

    @Mwoods2272

    Ай бұрын

    @@LiquidKnees There is a move to ban live streamers in Japan. The government will be pushing for this.

  • @OliBarrettTravel

    @OliBarrettTravel

    Ай бұрын

    I hadn't heard about that until I'd already left Japan. Understandable that there's a lot of worry around foreigners filming then. I hope it's clear for everyone to see that I mean no harm and only want to show Japan to the world.

  • @miclala7900

    @miclala7900

    Ай бұрын

    @@OliBarrettTravel 😉yes, we understand you, Oli😉 I hope you will come back to Japan again. And hope everyone would know more some information before they come👍✨

  • @User-123hGyder

    @User-123hGyder

    Ай бұрын

    To be clear, this is not just about foreign youtubers, but also Japanese youtubers as well. I do not know if all Japanese KZreadrs get permissions before they film and in fact I doubt that. In the meantime, not everyone like it when someone just film randomly and post it online and it is available to view from all over the world whether they be Japanese or not. It is not just a move in Japan. Yes, there may be more restaurants and tourist spots that will have sign to show filming is not allowed but I hope to voice it is not just Japan but other places too.

  • @n7d2
    @n7d2Ай бұрын

    意外にもお店が沢山あるんですね。 面白かったです。

  • @kygsaj
    @kygsajАй бұрын

    Don't worry about anything! Cultural differences are everywhere. You look like you are having a wonderful trip and many Japanese want you to have great memories in Japan. Just enjoy!

  • @---sz4qz
    @---sz4qzАй бұрын

    honestly I’m quite impressed with your view on how we Japanese handle things. right we dare seldom force things to fit in with our way, but rather just leave and have them feel 'incorrect’ by keeping the way we do. seeing this reserved manner as polite or respectful may sound a bit funny to me. not saying we’re mean or two-faced, still we do so just for it’s been efficient on this island short on resources and full of natural disasters. comments on filming permission and such do have a point but you look paying enough attention to others. they’ll just tell you not to do when they really bother after all. anyway, enjoy skiing!

  • @rototo5586

    @rototo5586

    Ай бұрын

    貴方方の歴史的人間性を考えて頂きたく願います。 又日本国を無資源であるという事も貴方自信滑稽です。

  • @user-ew4pg2xm8y
    @user-ew4pg2xm8yАй бұрын

    おもしろーい!この動画大好き❤日本に来てくれて有難うございます。

  • @Nekotukai_Cat_Videos
    @Nekotukai_Cat_VideosАй бұрын

    こんにちは。旅のレポートが新鮮で楽しく動画を見させていただいてます。私たちの文化風習を尊重しようという心がけに感謝です。

  • @jaime38amor
    @jaime38amorАй бұрын

    Wow, I'm Japanese grew up and lived there until 26ys old but never been to Nozawa Onsen so it was so fascinating to see everything you were seeing and I can imagine myself to be very excited to look around and takin everything in to experience what you did. I can't wait till go back to visit Japanese one day in the future. So for that reason, every second you pan the camera and talking about what you were looking at and experiencing was equally so interesting and made me thrilled. I enjoyed everything with this video as I did with the previous ones. I'm glad to see you were enjoying the stay in Japan.

  • @OliBarrettTravel

    @OliBarrettTravel

    Ай бұрын

    Happy to hear you're enjoying them 😊

  • @kygsaj
    @kygsajАй бұрын

    I really like your videos!! Thank you for coming to Japan😊

  • @Enpitsukezuri3590
    @Enpitsukezuri3590Ай бұрын

    交通系のプリペイドカードを作っておけばどこでもそれで支払えますよ。それから、セブンイレブンでは、クレジットカードの所を押して支払えます。

  • @user-xv2ct1sh6l
    @user-xv2ct1sh6lАй бұрын

    This is the season when the temperature difference is big and there is a lot of pollen scattering 😷🌲 I want you to take care of your health. have a nice trip! ⛷☃⛷☃

  • @imadasi0331
    @imadasi0331Ай бұрын

    I think this is the vlog of a real foreign traveler. It is interesting to watch as a Japanese. I'm looking forward to your next video!

  • @T69SUKI
    @T69SUKIАй бұрын

    私は大阪に住んでいます! あなたの動画が大好きです! ぜひ大阪にも来てください! 日本へようこそ! 楽しい旅行を🎵

  • @OliBarrettTravel

    @OliBarrettTravel

    Ай бұрын

    We shall be there soon 😎

  • @user-qz6zl7pf4c

    @user-qz6zl7pf4c

    16 күн бұрын

    ​@@OliBarrettTravelか🎉すん

  • @rabbit07236
    @rabbit07236Ай бұрын

    Welcome to Japan!

  • @user-qj6ni8ei1p
    @user-qj6ni8ei1pАй бұрын

    おやき、美味しいよね

  • @OliBarrettTravel

    @OliBarrettTravel

    Ай бұрын

    It's lovely!

  • @greenrosebluebird
    @greenrosebluebirdАй бұрын

    Wondering in Nozawa area! I again enjoyed your adventure. Shinshu is a kind of nickname of Nagano prefecture. Nagano is famouse for Soba, apple, miso, river fish, growing wasabi plants, iceberg lettuce and many many more. So many people come from faraway to eat Nagano's soba. Try real soba, not udon! Also oyaki bun is Nagano people's soul food. I recommend you to visit Matsumoto to see Matsumoto castle. One of the oldest and prettiest castles existing in Japan, must see.

  • @wigglygecko6052
    @wigglygecko6052Ай бұрын

    I love your japan videos. I will fly to japan in 1 month for a 2 week vacation and your videos are perfect for hyping me up. Keep up the great work!

  • @AlexMacGregor
    @AlexMacGregorАй бұрын

    Japan is class

  • @user-ds2lm8uz6s
    @user-ds2lm8uz6sАй бұрын

    Nice video

  • @OliBarrettTravel

    @OliBarrettTravel

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks :)

  • @user-zp8qt8ee4z
    @user-zp8qt8ee4zАй бұрын

    新幹線🚄に乗る前に、駅の売店で、日本全国で作られたお弁当🍱が売っています。❤❤最高に美味しいですよ。外の景色みながら、駅弁を食べる。最高なので一度、食べて見て下さい👋👋

  • @mirandansa
    @mirandansaАй бұрын

    47:15 About the language... Apart from the superficial similarity of certain characters, Japanese is fundamentally different from Mandarin. Mandarin is closer to English in terms of word order, whereas Japanese is closer to Turkish and Finnish in terms not only of word order but also verb conjugation, vowel harmony, etc. Sound-wise, Japanese is similar to Hawaiian: every syllable ends with a vowel (if not "n"). This vowel-heavy nature of Japanese gives western people the impression that the language is spoken "fast", but the actual speed at which words/concepts are uttered is not fast, it's just the vowel-to-word ratio that is high. Languages in hotter regions tend to have this ratio, because vowels help release excess body heat (and vice versa, as in Russian, a consonant-heavy language in a cold region). Another evolutionary reason for the high vowel ratio in the case of Japanese may be that it makes each word easier to make out or differentiate than ending it with a consonant (as in English, which can be rough and hard to make out in a noisy environment or over a bad line), as this correlates with the Japanese considerate culture: when you make/utter something for other people, you make it easier for them to consume/hear it -- the bento-ifying of words.

  • @user-fy5no1id4n
    @user-fy5no1id4nАй бұрын

    I'm Asian. Americans are also good at praising, it's like a fixed sentence, and I don't know what the real intention is, so sometimes I think it's scary. When I come to a foreign country, of course I feel uneasy, so I don't want to live in a few days.

  • @User-123hGyder
    @User-123hGyderАй бұрын

    I think everyone is different and their sense of fitting in. In the melting pot of US or Europe, some immigrants feel they have totally fit in after a few years but still some may never feel they have been completely fitting in even after living there for 30 years. Unless you try that yourself, you will never completely know how YOU may feel. Also, yes, it could be different how you may will feel depending on which country you immigrate to. Personally living in Canada for almost 25 years, still I don't feel I have fit in completely. You may feel better just because there are significantly more immigrants so you are not alone but that does not necessarily mean you have fit in, it is just increasing the feeling of you are not alone. Yes, you may feel more if you immigrate to Japan so it may not even be the same level, but just a thought.

  • @NoLifeStarCraft
    @NoLifeStarCraftАй бұрын

    Nobody talks about this, but Japanese notes are quite stiff, so folding them makes handing them over awkward if you don't make an effort to flatten them like at 19:32. It's not good to hand cash over folded anyways--makes the cashier's job harder.

  • @wynn3077

    @wynn3077

    Ай бұрын

    Yeah they don’t like their notes folded or defaced . Some of the coins they use are such low value they hardly worth keeping.

  • @annettepeacock967
    @annettepeacock967Ай бұрын

    Just love your travels and excitement, enthusiasm for all you experience in Japan. Hope you feel better soon. I’m going in May but going with a tour. It’s an inspiring to see how you react to the culture. Thank you so much looking forward to more adventures.😊

  • @OliBarrettTravel

    @OliBarrettTravel

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you! Have fun on your trip there :)

  • @annettepeacock967

    @annettepeacock967

    Ай бұрын

    I am seventy eight and have always wanted to visit Japan, but things got in my way, so this is one off my bucket list! Only wish I could have traveled there solo, but still looking forward to the guided tour of this incredible country. Looking forward to meeting many Japanese people, love the way of life there.

  • @user-dy4qn4eu8u
    @user-dy4qn4eu8uАй бұрын

    The mountains of Yamagata City are also waiting for you.

  • @user-zp8qt8ee4z
    @user-zp8qt8ee4zАй бұрын

    日本の新幹線🚄は、世界一です。地震が多い日本で一度も、人身事故ありません。世界一の新幹線🚄です❤❤

  • @ekoprihastomo
    @ekoprihastomoАй бұрын

    establishment forbid camera can be because of they want to protect their customers privacy, not necessary they don't like camera due to sudden influx of foreign pranksters, Chinese little pinks and annoying streamers, unfortunately some establishment start to forbid camera use despite that, if you can ask politely in Japanese some can be persuaded to allow shooting kinda up there for language skill but if you can speak Japanese some will take that as a sign that at least you know the basic of acceptable Japanese manner

  • @Pitman33
    @Pitman33Ай бұрын

    I like your vlogging camera setup. What are you using? Did it come with the hands-free mount? Osmo action 3 or 4?

  • @OliBarrettTravel

    @OliBarrettTravel

    Ай бұрын

    I'm using the Osmo action 4. I bought the neck mount separately from Ulanzi.

  • @user-jr8tu7bi2o
    @user-jr8tu7bi2oАй бұрын

    温泉、おんせん😊😊

  • @dbbentertainment8134
    @dbbentertainment8134Ай бұрын

    From one Brit to another. These vlogs should be called “Bear Grylls survives Japan”. I’ve never met someone who sounds so much like Ramsey and Bear mixed

  • @OliBarrettTravel

    @OliBarrettTravel

    Ай бұрын

    First time I've heard that! haha

  • @user-kj1zk3xu2n
    @user-kj1zk3xu2nАй бұрын

    せっかく日本にきたのですからのんびり日本を満喫してほしい。世界中に発信しているのはわかりますが、もったいないですよ

  • @mollygrubber
    @mollygrubberАй бұрын

    Dude, I like your enthusiasm, but you should really investigate the cultural norms there. You break a social taboo every 30 seconds lol.

  • @ronald3134
    @ronald3134Ай бұрын

    Don’t mean to come across as a dick. But for someone who’s KZread is based around travel videos you don’t really seem to know much about where you’re travelling. The other video where you were blatantly recording everyone’s faces while they minding their own business in the ramen restaurant and also the chefs while cooking without even asking. Also tipping is a big no no in Japan, I think this is known worldwide and walking straight onto a shinkansen and sitting on the first seat you could find too. Kinda super basic things that should be common knowledge to not do, obviously you mean no harm but all these things could’ve been prevented by the tiniest research.

  • @wildreeds

    @wildreeds

    Ай бұрын

    Google him. Just found out he's a paid apologist for China... as in he and his father are employees of the Chinese government 😝

  • @NoLifeStarCraft

    @NoLifeStarCraft

    Ай бұрын

    Even weirder is him trying to tip despite being a Brit and having lived in China for 3 years.

  • @wynn3077

    @wynn3077

    Ай бұрын

    @@wildreeds At least he’s been keeping away from his father who’s even worse.

  • @wynn3077

    @wynn3077

    Ай бұрын

    There’s plenty of info on how to get around Japan and where to stay etc. A little research would have been helpful.

  • @Mwoods2272
    @Mwoods2272Ай бұрын

    That's hilarious, I watched that same segment on that TV show.

  • @yh2979
    @yh2979Ай бұрын

    Well you should enjoy the weak yen while it lasts. The last time I was in Japan 1USD equalled 70JPY and everything was a lot more expensive there.

  • @aviewer9516

    @aviewer9516

    Ай бұрын

    When I was in Japan a few decades ago, the exchange was completely flipped. It was like 1USD = 60JYP - so I totally understand. I want to go back while the Yen is weak - haha!

  • @yashswi958
    @yashswi958Ай бұрын

    what camera are u using? nice video 👍😊

  • @OliBarrettTravel

    @OliBarrettTravel

    Ай бұрын

    I'm using the DJI Action 4, good piece of kit

  • @user-vn9lm6cy6j
    @user-vn9lm6cy6jАй бұрын

    アキバのメイドカフェに入らなかった人ね 善良な人柄なのかも

  • @user-xl4ub4kz2n
    @user-xl4ub4kz2nАй бұрын

    Welcome to Japan🇯🇵🌸👘🥷⛩️

  • @user-gc6gj7sc6h
    @user-gc6gj7sc6hАй бұрын

    気になるのは1人で歩いてる時はまだしも、新幹線の車内とかで撮影用に延々と話し続けているのは周囲の迷惑にならないのかな? ユ―チュ―ブならアフレコ使うとか工夫して、大勢の人が留まっている公衆の場所では考えた方がいいのではないかな?

  • @DeepClearEyes4

    @DeepClearEyes4

    Ай бұрын

    電車でシーンとしてるの日本くらいらしいぞ 四六時中ペチャクチャ喋るわけでもないのに周囲の迷惑ってさ・・・日本人は気にしすぎだと思う

  • @user-ui7nv4ji6g

    @user-ui7nv4ji6g

    29 күн бұрын

    @@DeepClearEyes4逆に日本だからこその注意なんだよなあ

  • @user-qj6ni8ei1p
    @user-qj6ni8ei1pАй бұрын

    芸者の人形じゃないのに、、😂

  • @OliBarrettTravel

    @OliBarrettTravel

    Ай бұрын

    Oops... showing my ignorance again 😂 Could you tell me what it is?

  • @sakurasakuhigashi1994

    @sakurasakuhigashi1994

    Ай бұрын

    @@OliBarrettTravel They don't dance, sing, or play musical instruments, so they don't look like geishas. I think they are normal children because they wear casual kimonos and their hairstyles are simple. (I used google translate🫠)

  • @user-qj6ni8ei1p

    @user-qj6ni8ei1p

    Ай бұрын

    @@OliBarrettTravel 芸者じゃなくて、小さな女の子の木の人形ですね 日本では「こけし(KOKESI)」って言います。 素朴なお人形です。

  • @NanaChan-pl4cz
    @NanaChan-pl4cz28 күн бұрын

    体調大丈夫ですか❔早くなおって、日本をEnjoy出きるといいな

  • @user-jr8tu7bi2o
    @user-jr8tu7bi2oАй бұрын

    日本語を勉強して日本人の友だちつくってね😊😊

  • @user-sf8yp8il5e
    @user-sf8yp8il5e29 күн бұрын

    I'm commenting in Japanese, sorry. I don't think there would be many people who would be offended by home movies that were just enjoyed by the family like in the past. Now that the Internet has become so popular, isn't it natural to feel anxious and disgusted about being left in a video you don't know how it will be used in a place you don't know about? In a world where good intentions were common, we wouldn't have to worry about that, but unfortunately there are many people who take advantage of it. Even if you share the footage with the world without any editing, In this world, there are people who misuse the footage by adding false subtitles to it based on the footage. I think it is almost impossible to completely erase data left on the Internet. Please respect others and other countries before insulting them. Anyone can do it just to live there, but if you want to fit in, make an effort to blend in and respect it. Sorry for the drunken nonsense. Also, I'm using a translator, so sorry if my English is weird.

  • @kaipearson2465
    @kaipearson2465Ай бұрын

    that bar looks so fucking cool man

  • @danwong2191
    @danwong21914 күн бұрын

    Bruh was so hard to watch. I mean he gets the gaijin pass, but jeez. Cmon bro do some research

  • @fiorella3470
    @fiorella3470Ай бұрын

    Hello Oli, I think you need a winter coat

  • @OliBarrettTravel

    @OliBarrettTravel

    Ай бұрын

    Haha yes, I could have done with one although you'd be surprised how warm the fleece is!

  • @user-js7ps3in9w
    @user-js7ps3in9wАй бұрын

    日本語のアプリを使うべきです。

  • @arinashakhova8808
    @arinashakhova8808Ай бұрын

    Omg why didnt you researched before...it is sometimes so uncomfortable to watch you in this blog. Please do us a favor a research more!

  • @anmidori6824
    @anmidori6824Ай бұрын

    一般人を許可なく顔を晒しすぎ! 仲間以外の撮影には配慮してほしい。