Visiting The Closest Japanese Castle To Tokyo: Samurai Stories & Dining With a Geisha
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Discover the world of stealthy samurais, nimble ninjas, and graceful geishas in an ancient castle town just outside of Tokyo.
Shizuka journeys to Odawara, a city in Kanagawa Prefecture steeped in samurai history. After arriving in the city center, Shizuka samples some local cuisine, explores Odawara Castle, and dresses up in a traditional costume.
To wrap up the town tour, Shizuka heads to a special restaurant to sip on sake and feast on an elegant kaiseki meal alongside a geisha.
LOCATION
Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture
FEATURED FOODS
Umeboshi - Pickled plum
Satsuma-age - Deep fried fish cake
Uirou - Steamed rice flour sweets
Sake - Japanese rice wine
Aburi Sashimi - Flame seared fish
Jellied Conger Eel
Irizake - Roasted sake seasoning
TIMELINE
0:00 Intro
01:14 Odawara City
01:53 Umeboshi
01:58 Kinjiro Hiroba
04:36 Kagosei shop
05:06 Satsuma-age
06:40 Uiro Ekimae Pharmacy
07:15 Uiro sweets
08:30 Odawara Castle
12:31 Katana sword
14:52 Ohshimizu
17:41 Sake
17:54 Kaiseki meal
21:01 Shamisen
21:35 Geisha games
23:58 Outro
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This channel should be sponsored by Japan and it's travel industry. You help make Japan a must see destination. Great content.
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Жыл бұрын
Thank you all for your support! We would be nothing without you guys!
This video has overwhelming amount of positivity
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
And they tasted divine too!
Shizuka thank you again for a very enjoyable Sunday treat of the culture and food of Japan 🇯🇵
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Жыл бұрын
Thank you for tuning in!
Love the Samurai culture. You're always a princess to me Shizuka! keep being awesome
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
Princess Shizuka stans!
Japanese history is always a blast with our host and cameraman! I believe the crew is doing good as costume show the times of feel and importance. At that "little bits" of food make me think I can live a longer age there there in Japan! Thank you!
@genocidegrand2057
Жыл бұрын
depends on which part of history. but sure a blast it is
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Жыл бұрын
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What a great place to visit, I would love to see Odawara Castle and see the Armor and Swords!
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
It really is worth!
Japanese culture is overall very fascinating, from food to the architecture to fashion, craftsmanship, there's a lot of beauty to it. I love this type of content that is very informative.
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Жыл бұрын
We are glad to hear that! There is so much to discover when it comes to Japanese culture!
That uiro sweet mochi looked so juicy soft!!!!😊👌🏻 Jeff was a great host!!!! 👍🏻
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
Uiro hit the spot!!! So good!
@astroboy3507
Жыл бұрын
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Cheers to the Japan By Food team, always putting out top their content. Thank you for all your hard work. Also, Shizuoka is an amazing host. She brings such a great energy and her ability to describe the food she tries is amazing. Keep up the good work! Maybe I will be lucky enough to run into you guys when I am there in November.
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Жыл бұрын
Cheers! We really appreciate your support! Hope to see you in November!
I visited this city a few years ago. It was amazing but we didn't have a tour guide that knew so much about the history. Watching this felt like I learned so much, and having the memories of visiting the castle only made me more impressed. I will have to visit again soon.
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
We are glad you could learn! There are so many great stories in Odawara!
The culture and craftsmanship is so intricate and beautiful. Nicely woven the food, history and games. So much to discover.
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
One lifetime is not enough to discover all the amazing things here!
the geisha games are rarely showcased anywhere, really cool to see! the creativity and presentation of the food made me depressed as I eat my fried chicken dinner..
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
They are super cool to hang out with! You can learn a lot about their lives and witness their craft! Food was impeccable ofc!
This is one of the best episodes of this channel
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
We appreciate that! Thank you for watching!
21:42 I guess that explains why the Japanese make many great rhythm games.
A lot of history. And a lot of Fun!
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
YESSSS!
@billshepherd4331
Жыл бұрын
@@JapanbyFood No doubt!
Her Highness Shizuka san, having the time of her life.❤. Great episode team Shizuka.
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
It was super enjoyable!
The satsuma age made me salivate. I definitely want to try that sometime. What a fun day!
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
We recommend! It is really good!
Shizuka should be made into a travel ambassador by Japan she has done so much in terms of tourism through this channel❤ and i love her too😘 What can i say i'm a fan
How fast Japan rose, fell & then rose again is unprecedented, especially for such a small country.
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
We all are!
Your tour guide's so charming.
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
He was so amazing and knowledgeable!
13:28 I thought there was a hair on my screen 😂
Another Awesome Video!! Shizuka-san looks wonderful as always and more prettier day by day 😍 Thank you for much for another amazing video 💖 You guys are awesome ❤ God bless 🙏🏻
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
Thank you always for being supportive!
lovin' the food, the 'fits, and all the fun, definitely have to visit for those amazing views as well, and the Castle and Katana's are very awesome
I am new to your channel but I love it. It surprises me that more people are not subscribed. This is better than tv, your great keep it up
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11 ай бұрын
Thank you for subbing! We hope to bring more quality content to you!
Great video I love the costumes everything about it it was incredible video thank you for sharing Japanese culture with us
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Жыл бұрын
We will keep on sharing! Thank you for your support!
Shizuka is so pretty!
like this its so wonderfull
Shizukaaaaaaa
Very enjoyable
Good afternoon from Kansas City. Shizuka, i always look forward to your videos. You do an amazing job and the camera team is superb. I do not understand why you do not dress more traditional, you looked great. Keep up the good work and i look forward to more content.
As always informative and fun Shizuka !
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
It is a great place to discover!
Shizuuuu yay
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
Yay!
Love it ❤❤
Wow Impressive 😃😃🙏🙏
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
You guys are so awesome! NHK should pick you guys up. You can continue the legacy of "soko ga shiritai". One of the best programs ever :)
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
:D Maybe our next stage!
👘しずかさん鎌倉時代の旅装束とってもお似合いです🙂✨ お座敷遊びも楽しそう👍
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
ありがとうございます！
So much fun and laughter at the end :)
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
It was a fun trip!
i love Shizuka ❤
Shizuka what a great video! 🎎 I was curious how much was the dinner with the geisha’s? 🪭🍱🍶
SHIZZY!!! 😊
So Beautiful............
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Жыл бұрын
Many many thanks!
❤ from 🇵🇭
Katana swords! I was keeping an eye out for Uma Thurman.
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
We would all lose our freaking minds!
Japanese govt needs to hire you, seriously. It'll be great for japan tourism.
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Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support!
24:09 minute video. Lets go!
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
Hope you watched until the end :P
Ma'am explore saitama..... please
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Those two make a cute couple.
Kawaii princess Shizuka ⛩️🏯💮👘 鬼滅 no Yaiba 🫶
I will love to take this tour for my next travel to Japan. But, Do you need to know Japanese to enjoy this tour?
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
You do not need to speak Japanese! The restaurant can even invite an English speaking geisha!
Can i book only the geisha and food portion?
Do you not have sauce with the Satsuma-age ?
この動画の最初で、しずかさんが梅干しを食べたときに、私は唾液が出ました（日本人の条件反射ですが、今の若者はそうではないかもしれません） Foreigner, did you salivate?😁
I don't know...I would feel uncomfortable and self conscious having someone watching me eat. Also feelings of "I'm not worthy" But Odawara looks like a fantastic place to visit
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
It is indeed a very unique concept! However, geishas are so skillful at creating comfortable environment that it does not feel awkward at all!
Shizuka also snapped half the people in the background out of existence.
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
Ups:P
OK but you guys look like you could be related or something haha, like you look like siblings!❤
@JapanbyFood
Жыл бұрын
You think so? :D
@cstain742
Жыл бұрын
Yeah like they both have a similar facial structure, assuming he is also half japanese.❤
Is it: tiger kills old woman; old woman throws away pistol; pistol kills tiger?
Love to dit con me may 😊
He has a Triforce symbol on his samurai breastplate 👌🏾
This is awesome, and as for me I am a black man and seeing how people can come together makes my heart palpitate. Let’s love as God loved us the “LGBTQAI+ community” has infiltrated our church..stand the Fu¢k up and fight…..
Try to be more realistic with your feelings so be more interested in the stuff like really be in aw
Loved Odawara! Absolutely fantastic. We got some spectacular footage and more importantly created amazing memories!