**WE'RE BACK!! And with by far one of my favorite spots yet!! Would YOU Stay Here?? Let me know down below!** - PS - SECRET SECOND VIDEO DROPPED ALONG WITH THIS!! Use Code "LENS" to get $5 off of your first #Sakuraco box team.sakura.co/tokyolens-SC2401 and #TokyoTreat box team.tokyotreat.com/tokyolens-TT2401 today! Experience Japan from the comfort of your own home! - PS... Who caught the secret in the vid? (shhhh lol)

@AmandadeOliveira

3 ай бұрын

❤❤❤ I would've stayed there for sure.

@yossisureta2578

3 ай бұрын

I would looooove to stay🫶🏻 thanks for sharing such a beautiful snow and temple to stay!! Definitely Zelda too lol

@catwatson2795

3 ай бұрын

Definitely would love to stay here

@maqywhaq

3 ай бұрын

I was in Kanazawa a few months ago, and this would've been a wonderful alternative.

@caldxeero

3 ай бұрын

Secret second video 🧐

In this episode: Norm constantly attempts to hurt himself more than he already has. Slipping, tripping, head bonks, we've got it all.

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

😂 the most accurate summary yet 😂

Thank you for suppoting Toyama,Norm! Many places in Toyama are losing customers even though they didn't get damaged heavily by the earthquake. But your video helps their tourism. It makes us want to go there😊✨🙏

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Lemi~ Always appreciate your kind words!

That sea shell underneath to alert of someone trying to sneak in is a cool historical fact

@kevincurrie2052

3 ай бұрын

If there ever was such a place as a ninja proof place, this would be it.

Who wants to visit Japan one day? 🤚🏻

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

lets all rally behind this one!

@AmandadeOliveira

3 ай бұрын

I'm trying to save money to go, but it's really hard😢

@ISCREAMSODAsmr

3 ай бұрын

Nah, just like with Mexico. I'd rather make my area prosperous then foreign nations that don't share my ideas or beliefs.

@normar3773

3 ай бұрын

I WILL see it, one day. 💪🏻🎌🌸

@sarim9574

3 ай бұрын

May you be able to one day! Definitely recommend finding a local who can help you out though! Unless you know some Nihongo 😅😅😅😅😅😅

Having visited many temples, I’m always attracted by the uniqueness of each temple. This temple is a great mixture of good old days such as the retro cooking stove and beautiful details of architecture and moderns such as the comfortable bed room and the co-working space. Enjoyed watching Norm getting lost in the huge maze temple as well! Thank you for sharing the very rare experience😆

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

Have you ever had the chance to stay at one? I think you should try it!! I would love to see the experience from the point of view of a Native Japanese person That maze was...... something else though lol

My temple stay was honestly one of my most memorable moments while I was in Japan. It was absolutely beautiful, being able to pray with the monks and witness their fire ceremony is something I will remember forever. The temple I stayed at was in Koyasan, their 1000 year old temple. We got to go through their graveyard at night and it was absolutely breathtaking! I can't wait to come back! Much love from Arizona 💜💜

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

Ooooo!! So glad to hear it was so good~ Koyasan is one of japans most popular temple stays!! Easy to understand why~

0:56 anything east of Vancouver, they use something much worse than just Salt. They use calcium chloride, rock salt, and magnesium chloride. The South Coast, they use Salt water from the ocean, with crushed rock salt to bring up the salinity levels

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

rough!!

@KrazyMitchAdventures

3 ай бұрын

@@TokyoLens I'm an island boy.. Vancouver Island that is.. Thankfully our winters are incredibly short. Its the salt that is in the air from the wind storms that rusts everything here.

Been having a rough couple of days and this immediately brought a smile to my face. Thanks for being there Norm, your adventures are always an amazing experience and I look forward to each and every one of them. This was truly awesome to watch, could practically feel the magic in the air through the screen.

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

glad I could bring a smile!! Thank you so much for being here to watch and hope that things pick up soon!!

@MrNajibrazak

3 ай бұрын

@@TokyoLens Norm. Just want to say thanks.

And some say: Norm is still traversing the halls of the temple to this day........ Thank you for such an amazing video bud!

"I seem to hurt myself all the time" proceeds to trip down a step a few seconds later. I relate hard Norm 😂

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

😅

I love how excited you get to show off these new places you take us all along to. Thanks for sharing!!! :D

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

You only ever get to visit a new place for the first time… once!! Gotta make the best of it haha

As someone whose winter boots only last two years because of Toronto's love of salt, I'm all for sidewalk watering. This temple looks amazing, I would absolutely love to stay there next time I visit Japan.

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

Gotta wonder how it would play out in torontos temps tho haha Hope you get the chance to visit here!!

@rogerramjetox142pa

3 ай бұрын

Sorry for my ignorance as an Australian, but would the salt act basically like salt water on your shoes? Salt water on shoes occasionally won't do much, but every day, the salt crystals themselves as well as other chemicals in the water dissolved with the salt break down fibres in the shoes. Does the salt even wear away at the soles of proper, thick walking/hiking boots?

@KHainstock88

3 ай бұрын

@@rogerramjetox142pa you've pretty much got it! The soles don't wear down as much, but any leather starts to crack and split, and any fabric will rot through. You can counteract the damage by diluting vinegar and wiping your shoes down with it every day, but it still shortens the lifespan. Salt doesn't work if temperatures drop below (I believe) -30C so colder provinces and cities use sand which is a little better. Toronto is just too afraid of lawsuits, hence the sidewalks being coated in salt for four months

My first trip to Japan was a study tour where we stayed with a host family in Toyama. Toyama and that area will always hold a special place in my heart. Thankyou for showing some of Toyama's beauty to the world ^_^

Toyama featured!!! Something about smaller town backstreets and Shrine/Temple grounds in the snow... Another banger Norm! :3

I love this video. Thank you for showing us your travels 🧳! 🥰

What a beautiful space to stay in! I'm so jealous of that bath. I miss the bath we had in Japan. The mountains and snow are stunning. I can imagine how freezing the morning air was after our stay at Hakuba, waking up to -6⁰C! I'd love to stay there, but it wouldn't be ideal for my family. My child is so loud and she'd be deliberately skidding down the halls. We'd get kicked out 😅😂 But I'd love be to visit the area. I loved the video of the statues that you did previously. It's one of my favourites. 😊

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

Awww thank you so much for those kind words~ 🥰

New Tokyo Lens Vid - always my favorite way to end the week! Beautiful temple, beautifully shot - couldn’t help thinking how many tiny apartments you could fit in that place! Anyone reading this and not subscribed, please do so - let’s get Norm to 1 million subs ASAP!

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

Always too kind 🥰 Thank you so much!!

Such a gorgeous temple! I had no idea they could be so large and maze-like 😲

This is why I'm subscribed, thanks for taking us along!

Thank you for sharing this beautifull temple with us. it was amazing to see

Absolutely amazing! Everything is so beautiful. I hope the area is able to recover from everything.

Thanks for Temple tour tour with all interesting details!

Absolutely stunning! Love the tea room and the tiny door!

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

Gotta love that!!

So, so interesting to learn about Japanese history through architecture! Thank you for sharing with us, Norm!

Japan has always been one of my favorite cultures, thanks for showing me the beautiful country!

I love these adventures you take us on Norm!

Absolutely awesome video. Thanks so much for sharing.

So so so so cool! Thank you for sharing! You’re a joy to hang out with.

Love the video!! and thanks for doing this for Toyama and earthquake places.

That was amazing! Thank you for sharing with us!

Always getting the best feeling and comfort after watching your vlogs of Japan and videos of the places you go to, would love to travel with you one day just exploring unknown and old places of Japan

this actually made me sentimental, the amount of beauty of each room and attention to detail is amazing, thank you for showing us the temple, and I am definitely adding this, to my to do list when I visit Japan!

@rogerramjetox142pa

3 ай бұрын

I have no idea how I'm going to fit in all the stuff I want to see! Norm just keeps showing me stuff I so desperately want to see!

I would love to explore this beautiful place. There are so many secrets, and I adore them all 💜

Happy New Year Norm. I missed your videos and I’m happy to see this one. Hopefully you will be producing more videos regularly. Thank you for shining a light on unique places we are yet to visit in Japan. Have a great 2024. ❤❤❤

Thank you for another amazing video!

Watching this makes me feel like I'm in some exploration video game and Norm is the character I'm playing, lol. I definitely want to spend some days here. It's a unique experience for sure.

What a beautiful and quaint place. I really liked the walk at night in the snow through the alleyways. Beautiful area.⛩️😊

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

loved it too!! Already wish I was back there~

Delightful. Thank you.

Love the elegance of your videos and narrative! Fantastic piece :)

Best line in the video "It's like one giant Zelda dungeon." love the video ❤

Absolutely loved this episode! Also really enjoyed the idea of the juxtaposition of the historic era of Samurai and modern tech. This temple was so well kept. Definitely adding to my Japan bucket list. Thanks!

Such a cool place to visit! Loved the part where we listened to the monk’s chant, as well as learning about things like the seashells! Thanks, Norm 😀

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! now off to the second vid!!

Always a good morning to open yt & find a new post from Tokyo Lens. ❤

Oh, wow! I literally gasped when you opened the window and showed the garden view and the mountains covered with snow. What a lovely image. Thank you so much always for such beautiful thoughtful videos. I will definitely put down this place for next time in Japan.

So Cool!!!! I love that stay!!! Thanks Norm!🥰

Thanks Norman very interesting and beautiful camera shots

Loved the tour,Norm!❤

Love it, I only wish I had the chance to do more of these kinds of trips myself.

Old Japanese architecture is always interesting.

Thank you so much, and thank you to the Temple for allowing you to show the inside of the building. Things and places that always intrigue one and now we're able to explore through you. Thank you!! Many Blessings

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

your dippin dots coming from the sky, is what we call sleet in Oklahoma USA

Oh my the snow looks awesome in the morning and seeing the sleeping area, and other areas.👍

Thank you for this Norm! I ended up watching the secret video before I saw this one. What a beautiful temple. I loved the cranes on the door of one of the rooms. I love how well maintained it is, what a treasure. Congratulations on your soaring subscription numbers....I was with you back in the pre-50k era. I knew you had an amazing channel then, and the quality is still top notch. You are a wonderful person and I feel so lucky to be able to support you and your endeavors. Thank you for bringing all the good you do to the internet.

This was very interesting, and the temple looks amazing and beautiful!

What a beautiful and cool place, def gotta visit this one day!

What a cool temple! I also love how they deal with stopping snow settling on the paths, thats super cool!

I just got the notification for this video, i love these. Japan is so beautiful!

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

Glad to have you here!!

This temple sounds it was built by Ninjas in an a manga. I really enjoyed the video.

That temple is so Gorgeous!!

What an awesome video, Norm! I love the editing and the beautiful music.

Fascinating building! Thanks for the Sakuraco recommendation. I love their jam packed boxes.

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

Me too!

That's a very beautiful place to spend the night. I'm so jealous, I absolutely love that bath!

i love to walk on snow, that is one of the beautiful parts of winter.

Such a beautiful place. I will be staying in Kanazawa and Toyama fo 2 days in April, so excited to experience it!

Thanks for this playful video! In my visits to Japan I had two different temple stays and I remember both as magical experiences. I recommend them to everyone! It is always a pleasure to watch you adventures. Thank you ^^

great video Norm, as always.

Love this! bless up, Norm!

What a beautiful (and huge!) Temple! I still hold onto the hope that I'll get to see Japan one day as it's been on my to see list for ages. Great video, Norm, thanks for showing us round - and watch your head! 😁

Thanks for an interesting video as always

thank you for amazing videos

New video! Day made instantly better!

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

(^-^)

Hey Norm, just wanted to say once more how fun the livestream chase through Tokyo was, looking forward to watching this video as well! 🙏

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

awww thanks so much!! Hope this is just as much fun~

Wonderful video Norm took my breath away when you walked into the temple

Beautiful town and the Temple was absolutly stunning i would love to stay there one day.

What a great video I've watched so much Japan content and I've never seen this type of interesting architecture in a temple. Thank you for sharing

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Awesome video as always Norm.

The scenery when you were walking around at night were immaculate; just enjoying a peaceful stroll through the basckstreets while it lightly snows is such a vibe…

Love watching your videos ❤❤

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much~

Thanks for the video Norm. It reminded me of my first trip to Japan (March/April 2023), where we did stay at a temple in Koyasan. Of all the places I visited, I really miss Japan, and I hope I can go back soon. Until then, I'm looking forward to your amazing videos.

LETS GOOOO NEW VIDEO!!!!! Missed you lots norm :)

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

Glad to have you here!! Thank you!

The temple looks so beautiful in the snow! I'll be in Japan for a few months from mid-March, but the snow should already be gone by then - I love snow and the peace that snow brings. I can't wait to be back in Japan. Thanks for these exciting videos, which definitely make the waiting a little easier!

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

yeah snow will likely be gone by then but I am sure you will have an amazing time!!

That's a cool location. With seeing this, you are understanding the labyrinth houses in manga and anime. I'll do my second japan trip in September this year and I'm collecting ideas where to go, and this is now on my list.

Actually I waited so long for the new Tokyo Lens video, and finally you uploaded it too, thank you for making my day

What an awesome place!! 😃 I'd definitely like to stay there if I'm ever in the area. The room looks comfy, but you're still in this age-old beautiful building. Love it!

That place is so awesome with all the space, rooms,the hiding place for samurai's, the grounds and the samurai tea room.😊👍❤

I missed your videos. Thank you for uploading new one😊😊😊

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for being here for it!

I'm amaze at how they manage to remember every single room without lost in every min, such a beautiful temple!! As always thank you for sharing this with us norm!

I have had so many dreams of being in places like that and am thrilled to be going to sleep now.. Thank you for the recurring dream fuel! You are amazing Norm! Thanks again!

Your videos make me happy when I'm feeling really bad. Thanks for your work.

Thank you, Norm, for your videos. My cat died yesterday and watching this new upload from you made my day a bit better.

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

that is so heartbreaking my thoughts are with you I am glad that you could find a moment of positivity and please stay strong~

That was actually a really amazing temple! Thank you for the hard work and the new video good sir! Greetings fromout the Netherlands~

Hey and thanks for sharing this with us ❤. You take us along to the MOST interesting places. And how's that weather outside🥶 Brrrr

Adding this one to my bucket list for my next trip. heading out for 6months with the new nomad visa. I am so pumped!

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

ooooo!! That new nomad visa is a GEM!! gotta keep me updated on that PLEASE!

@llallewashere

3 ай бұрын

@@TokyoLens Absolutely! I am bringing my doggo, I plan on exploring every minute I am not working.

@blondbum

3 ай бұрын

Ohh I hadn't heard of these. That's awesome!

Whenever we go on adventures with you, Norm, they always almost feel unreal 🤩 thanks for having us along, what a beautiful (and perhaps a bit confusing) temple! Please take care of yourself and lets hope 2024 can be a better year than how it started for Japan.

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words~

I love your content, the mood it puts me in is incomparable to any other creator

What a beautiful space 😍

I really like your solo travelling videos and the way present the solitude while travelling🤩🤩

Thank you Norm for taking us in your adventures and looking forward to see more👋

@TokyoLens

3 ай бұрын

More to come!

The paintings are so beautiful too 👍❤️