Hidden Japan Day Trip | Nostalgic Town, River Views & a Steam Train Ride

Описание: Step away from the busy streets of Tokyo, and discover the quiet beauty of Japan’s countryside.
In this vlog, we take a peaceful day trip from Tokyo to a nostalgic little town called Nagatoro.

Wander through retro shopping streets, try local sweets, and hop on a steam locomotive that runs along the river.
It’s a slow, scenic journey through a side of Japan that’s often missed—but truly unforgettable.

Even though it’s close to the city, Nagatoro feels like a completely different world.
We hope you’ll enjoy this glimpse into “another side of Japan.”

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📍Highlights
• Old-fashioned shopping streets full of charm
• A historic Shinto shrine
• Traditional Japanese sweets and fluffy shaved ice
• The weekend-only SL Paleo Express (steam locomotive)
• Beautiful river views and natural scenery

⏰ Timestamps
00:00 Opening｜A relaxing journey begins on the Limited Express Laview from Tokyo
01:51 Breakfast at a soba noodle stand near Ohanabatake Station
03:54 Visiting Chichibu Shrine｜A peaceful and historic place
06:31 Taking the Chichibu Railway to Nagatoro
08:18 Arriving at Nagatoro｜Shaved ice at “Gallery Café Yamashita” (Asami Reizo)
10:07 Ghibli goods at Nagatoro Poppo
11:07 Strolling down Iwadatami Street｜Local street food at Nagatoro Galette
12:29 Riverboat ride and scenic views at Iwadatami Rock Formations
13:47 Relaxing train ride on the SL Paleo Express steam locomotive
16:57 Lunch at retro diner “Pari Shokudo” and exploring Chichibu’s festival culture
19:20 Coffee break at cozy, retro-style “Koike Café”

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📍 Featured Places & Links
• Soba Noodle Stand (Ohanabatake Station)
秩父鉄道 御花畑駅そば店
• Chichibu Shrine
https://www.chichibu-jinja.or.jp
• Pari Shokudo (Retro-style Diner)
https://parishokudo-chichibu.com
• Gallery Café Yamashita (Shaved Ice / Asami Reizo)
https://www.instagram.com/gallery_caf...
• Nagatoro Poppo (Ghibli Goods Shop)
https://poppo.kanute.co.jp
• Nagatoro Galette (Local Treats)
http://www.nagatoro-galette.com
• Nagatoro Riverboat Ride (Iwadatami Gorge)
https://www.chichibu-railway.co.jp/na...
• Koike Café (Retro Coffee Spot)
https://www.instagram.com/koikecafe?i...