Mononoke Forest & real-life “Your Name” lake 🌱 2 days in Nagano | Japan travel vlog

🌿Let's escape the summer heat in Nagano!
Walk through a dreamy "Mononoke Forest," then watch the sun set over Lake Suwa (the real-life inspiration for Lake Itomori in Your Name). And explore Suwa, which truly feels like a hidden gem, with its historic post-town charm, ancient Zen gardens, and sacred shrines.

Hope you enjoy wandering along with us! 🍧

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🎬 Filming dates: July 30–31, 2026

🎞️Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:19 Shirakoma Forest
07:02 Momonoke Forest 11:36 Tateishi Park
16:06 Goju Ban17:39 Jiunji Temple
22:10 Manji Stone Buddha
24:29 Suwa Taisha Shimosha Harumiya
26:28 Fushimiya Residence
28:46 Honjin Iwanami House

📍Spots we visited (In order of appearance)
Shirakoma Forest: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HLwMb4BzFNTozdRF9
Tateishi Park: https://maps.app.goo.gl/r2pXwUBtM6pu5kit8
Goju Ban: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vfC97hmJhK78YYwV9Jiunji Temple: https://maps.app.goo.gl/afgBk6WH3DZxBJ2W7
Manji Stone Buddha: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sPcQDgvYMVQWveC26
Suwa Taisha Shimosha Harumiya: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mEH8oWmAfXbf2cgK6
Fushimiya Residence: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ttAan41qVg9T3Kku9
Honjin Iwanami House: https://maps.app.goo.gl/avqQjJUh1JPC7WdHA

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🍀 About us:
Hi friends! We're Yuki 🇯🇵 and Mei 🇻🇳, an international couple based in Nara, Japan.
As two introverts, traveling usually means finding quiet spots to reset and just take things slow. Through this channel, we share our peaceful trips and cozy moments. We’re so happy you’re here to join us! 🌿

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