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A Spirited Journey to Kyoto’s Most Isolated Restaurant

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Fuyoh Kobayashi is a master calligrapher and owner of the famed Shoraian restaurant in Japan. Located in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Shoraian is perched on the edge of a mountain overlooking the Oi River and can only be reached by foot. To call Shoraian simply a restaurant sells it short. Visitors come as much for the celebrated food as they do for the sense of peace that this spiritual, otherworldly setting offers.
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@FlyingFocs 7 лет назад

Why do I keep watching stuff that makes me want to go to Japan?

@villegas24 7 лет назад

go to Japan

@atsukana1704 7 лет назад

FlyingFocs *whisper* it is your destiny destiny

@auntjemima1631 7 лет назад

theres no subtitles tho

@FlyingFocs 7 лет назад

ArrowHeart oh I know. I've got some years to prepare if I go the path I'm thinking.

@ambientshrine 7 лет назад

..to finally GO ! :-)

@Golias72 7 лет назад

"It cannot be reached by traditional means".....walking......surely the MOST traditional means of travel.Looks lovely though :)

@Bucketoriley 7 лет назад

they mean cars

@ClaudioRCFaria 7 лет назад

+cg102 No traditional parachutes, please.

@blackmore4 7 лет назад

Yes, I was a bit disappointed that she didn't float there.

@joannafranks1868 7 лет назад

it's dragons, you will rise dragons

@hallowieners 7 лет назад

You actually walk their in your astral body, haha.

@ravenstarfall7531 7 лет назад

i fucking love this channel

@atsukana1704 7 лет назад

Raven Starfall did you have to swear about it though?

@bellekaren5944 7 лет назад

Raven Starfall Well they fucking did.

@feetandthong1523 7 лет назад

+Atsu Kana fuck yeah wicked channel

@nitecrawler26 7 лет назад

Is that Abel from Starfighter in your profile pic?

@ravenstarfall7531 7 лет назад

nitecrawler26 yes yes it i

@futchobishh3929 7 лет назад

I'd like to salute this channel for being 1 of maybe 5 on RU-vid I can comment on without it somehow turning into an argument about race or politics

@atsukana1704 7 лет назад

Futcho Bishh usually at least with this channel, sometimes they may not intend for it to be that way but the people they interview will have an agenda when they speak. Like that one motorcycle rider lady, she was kinda sexist the way she spoke

@vetmed2777 7 лет назад

Yes please do share

@rahatdnk 7 лет назад

Futcho Bishh why do i get a feeling that you want it somehow turn into an argument about race or politics

@greatcesari 7 лет назад

You must be extremely hostile if you have that much trouble

@mikelong8057 7 лет назад

Futcho Bishh Fucking Liberal

@BryceUrbany 7 лет назад

But how did the food taste!?

@NemeNoms 7 лет назад

Bryce Urbany I wish they would tell us Q-Q

@frenchbutbetter2639 7 лет назад

fishy

@PicuPiee 7 лет назад

even beef taste fishy ?

@drivesthecar3247 7 лет назад

PicuPiee yes, if the cattle have been fed fish meal as a protein supplement, beef can taste fishy! It is a very sad thing!!

@senau4351 7 лет назад

i actually ate here and its known best for its Tofu banquet in winter. A 7 course meal all with tofu as the main ingredient. Just saying, i've never liked tofu before but just sitting next to the river, watching the snow fall was absolutely breathtaking - made the tofu taste even more divine

@MikeDewey 7 лет назад

Beautifully shot & edited.

@liizzset 7 лет назад

Mike Dewey ikr.

@vancityguy 6 лет назад

Silver Chopsticks You haven't watched a certain anime...

@landibatt2235 6 лет назад

Mike Dewey fake

@roxy27755 6 лет назад

vancityguy what anime?

@JPAnor 6 лет назад

princess monoke, absolutely stunning, highly recommended

@VladTheImpaler454 7 лет назад

"some secrets ill always keep"...except from the internet of course

@9robz 6 лет назад

I've been laughing for the past 5 minutes. Thanks XD

@AlmightyUniden 7 лет назад

I feel like the point of view of the food blogger is completely irrelevant to this story. You could erase her from the piece and the video would still be about Japan and the culture. Presenting the blogger as the center piece in the beginning takes away from the actual subject

@0chibijulie0 7 лет назад

Uniden i dont know. it explains her journey and why she was there. a unique experience for her that she wanted to share 😊

@Animatone 7 лет назад

Uniden ana is "All Nippon Airways" which is Japan's airline so I guess she is a character to like convince you that even you could go there (and fly ana)

@florgonzalez5891 7 лет назад

Kenzo Spaulding

@TUKMAK 7 лет назад

completely agree

@blackmore4 7 лет назад

Great eye candy though.

@Ganaha_Celosia_Priskos 6 лет назад

I've visited this place and I will say, it truly feels like a whole different world. Just walking to this restaurant and the whole experience makes you feel like you've time traveled into the past. The scenery is beautiful and peaceful, the food is exquisite, and the entertainment is one of a kind. I recommend everyone to visit this place. I had a talk with Kobayashi-San while I visited and learning about her story was really nice as well.

@emic138 7 лет назад

i really wish there was less of the blogger here, and more about the exquisite setting, the food, and the calligraphy. 😔

@lavamelon729 7 лет назад

nothing Why? She's the narrator. You wouldn't be able to understand any of what's going on in the video without her.

@emic138 7 лет назад

It could have easily, and much more effectively, been narrated by the Japanese proprietress, with subtitles. The blogger was extremely irrelevant, in my opinion.

@lavamelon729 7 лет назад

nothing Well I'm pretty sure she was the one who made the trip.

@blackmore4 7 лет назад

And cut the sex eye-candy from the wooo-spiritual eye-candy? I'm more than happy about the combo.

@FlyingFocs 7 лет назад

nothing maybe they figured "no one will watch a video in ALL subtitles with the only woman being old." Shows what they know.

@jtomyhope575 4 года назад

Visited this restaurant a few months ago. I'd been to Arashiyama before, and it truly is a peaceful place, with the river and mountains there that somehow make you feel calm. The food was great, and not expensive at all. Only double digits for the full course we chose. Very recommended! They were the nicest women there as well.

@tick-tackgirl335 7 лет назад

l think i am going to to put this place on my bucket list. The video itself made me feel so calming.

@markoslamnik2812 6 лет назад

Tick-Tack girl I was in Japan but I never heard of thus place but I would recomend it to you but go in the peaceful parts and the gardens of peace.go there it is fun.and nice.

@shaezra5788 6 лет назад

Tick-Tack girl me too!

@kitsune-san739 6 лет назад

I agree such a feeling of calm and peacefulness is so foreign to me that I haven't felt like this since the day I had my first companion by my side until he past away Friends to the end I would always say I still remember her smile till this day

@Dinglebarriez 7 лет назад

I honestly think the perspective from the vlogger's point of view, the short film style shooting and cartooning takes a lot away from this place. The food and the environment speak for themselves. Instead of the quality ingredients letting their flavours shine, they've been doused in too many sauces and dressings. Imagine this same video without the cartoons and narration.

@TUKMAK 7 лет назад

I agree, they do so well with the way they make their other videos, this definitely takes away from it, it was distracting, they should show the place for what it is, and then we can go there, and have our own kind of experience

@ClaudioRCFaria 7 лет назад

I think they definitely should lose the cartoons. The narration doesn't bother me as much, but it could be sparser. Longer intervals with soft music only would enhance the images and even what little narration remained.

@jchinckley 7 лет назад

I disagree. I think the fvlogger and the animation was great and added a whimsical touch accenting the owner's hobby of calligraphy. It made me want to go there when I go to Japan in the future.

@savannahonthemoon 7 лет назад

This is how I felt. The cartoons completely took me out and distracted me from the story being told.

@BlazinNSoul 7 лет назад

Roxanne Haveman You except one part of the culture you need to accept all of it. Not pick and choose just because something you don't like feels out of place. There's many Japanese that would take offense to your comments. So next time be a bit more respectful of those who have a different approach, just saying. :/

@bungummie 7 лет назад

I'd love to go there someday. the hike looks lovely

@Thepetitecook 7 лет назад

Thank you so much Great Big Story and CNN for this incredible adventure in Japan! I feel super lucky and grateful to have been part of this magical and unforgettable experience. Andrea

@BreadCatMarcus 7 лет назад

The Petite Cook That's awesome! I hope to try this one day.

@yivmaiden 7 лет назад

The Petite Cook

@McDanger55 7 лет назад

The Petite Cook where did you get your top from?! it's amazing.

@ptarmopro 6 лет назад

Was the food good?

@augustsmith9553 5 лет назад

Yes I forget all about porn

@Liliphant_ 7 лет назад

I'm Japanese, living in the US, these videos make me miss my homeland so much which I haven't returned to in years

@shamsm9086 5 лет назад

Go home please

@wdh47211 7 лет назад

This makes me wanna go to Japan......oh forget it....I'll just UBER to PF Changs tonight.

@atsukana1704 7 лет назад

Wayne Harris lol no kidding!

@TIMMAYY7 7 лет назад

Wayne Harris for "Chinese" food?

@sommerrayne9611 7 лет назад

featuring Dad Jokes, 2017

@augustsmith9553 5 лет назад

Laughed out loud

@ugurakpinar904 7 лет назад

The big question is... How much is that dinner cost??

@orenju465 6 лет назад

The way she describes this journey is amazing

@HarelAtias 7 лет назад

I've been watching this channel everyday for a week now. the quality is absolutely incredible!

@zetadroid 7 лет назад

Did she go to the red shrine arch at 5am? There's absolutely no way that place is not crowded with tourists and locals alike.

@tams805 7 лет назад

There's no way almost everywhere there isn't crowded. As this was sponsored by ANA though; they probably cordoned off parts of the areas briefly.

@nothingissimpleRATM 6 лет назад

We went there today at about 6:30 and we only saw about 50 other people on the entire trek and plenty of photo/video opportunities with noone in them...

@auntjemima1631 7 лет назад

this is so fuckin magical

@sankalpchandrashekhar 6 лет назад

Thank you @Great Big Story for all the beautiful videos. My day begins and ends with your channel. I find it therapeutic.

@dillonolvera5183 7 лет назад

My neighbor lives in Japan- he goes there once a year for 3 months straight for summer break, he sends me pictures of the sun set and of the cultures....it's amazing!

@Tran-ll2it 7 лет назад

I got a wonderful spirited away vibe from this

@naiyou2840 7 лет назад

Spirited Away 😂😂😂

@jonathangoggins9250 6 лет назад

It’s amazing how some eh ok more than most things we may get to see if we are luck are more felt from the heart than so pure and satisfying to the soul just illuminating the mind with a calming embrace...absolutely fabulous Tu Sha 🦋❣️💮

@moonstonepearl21 7 лет назад

This is the first video I've seen on this channel, and I'm very impressed. This location was beautiful and this video was so well done. It was a relaxing experience to watch.

@xyriusd832 7 лет назад

things like this make me cry because it's so beautiful. what a breathtaking place. I think every human should have this in their everyday life. how can anyone be angry and hate life living this way....

@geserae 7 лет назад

This reminds me of Spirited Away

@Muratata16 7 лет назад

I FUCKIN LOVE THIS CHANNEL OMG

@josephmathieu2436 6 лет назад

Just got into Great Big Story, and this is my first comment on this channel. But I just wanted to say you guys do incredible, wonderful work! Keep it up, you guys! The videos always make me smile and, amazingly, even the comments on this channel make me smile!

@montana.c1284 7 лет назад

This is my new favorite channel and I can't stop watching videos from here. They deserve way more subs

@villegas24 7 лет назад

I love Japan.

@fruitoson4227 7 лет назад

Someone teach her how to use chopsticks

@tonyfeng4780 7 лет назад

I thought i was the only one who was bothered by it.. my OCD is showing.

@augustsmith9553 5 лет назад

YES

@OAS15 5 лет назад

how is she holding them wrong though

@KevinMAbraham 5 лет назад

the story line, the cinematography, the editing, the music, the everything are perfect 🖤

@rockono4 5 лет назад

I actually cried a little at this, just how unbelievably beautiful Japan and Japanese people/culture really are..

@wind7519 7 лет назад

Aside from her food blogging lifestyle, which is as firstworld privileged as you get, I do appreciate her understanding of what makes Japan so special, in harmony with modernity, culture, and spirituality.

@violasses Год назад

what are you on about?

@Lyrei_ 7 лет назад

Does anyone know the music used in this video?

@niwlek7490 6 лет назад

Christina no

@BJBorah3 7 лет назад

Japan is an incomparable land full of mystery, nature, culture, magic, tradition. Wish I was born there.

@Belldandy722 7 лет назад

If I walked to that restaurant, I think I'd cry the whole way from how beautiful the path is and how serene I'd feel. The walk there would be enough for me.

@patbellytar8475 6 лет назад

A real studio ghibli tale

@theshuriken 7 лет назад

I dont want Sadako coming while I am enjoying my meal..

@67girish 7 лет назад

You are doing a great work by documenting unique things... Thank you for the visual pleasure.

@kattamanchiarjun 7 лет назад

I am watching all the videos of this channel. This channel needs more subscribers for sure.

@michellefallmoore9821 7 лет назад

what is the music for this video

@reyhan9590 7 лет назад

this video so beautiful. my body's shivering 😱😱

@kawiirainbownewko 6 лет назад

Kobayashi-san seems like such an amazing woman. I'd love to visit here, I feel like I could just forget everything and just be surrounded by peace and happiness.

@joelporcaro2977 7 лет назад

The wonderful spirit animations totally brought me back to Spirited Away. What a fascinating place.

@megancreek4735 7 лет назад

I can't be the only one who wants to know about her dress. Anyone know the designer or anything?

@Thepetitecook 7 лет назад

My dress is from Self-Portrait :)

@mikec5130 7 лет назад

How do they get deliveries????

@atsukana1704 7 лет назад

mike c not only did I wonder that but I also am wondering if this place is so secluded how do they get regular money?

@mikec5130 7 лет назад

Great point

@kazoosc 7 лет назад

. . the same way you reach the restaurant?

@blackmore4 7 лет назад

They're telekinetically floated there.

@emilydeleon2224 7 лет назад

mike c they might have a middle man that only kobayashi san knows the location of

@marimokid9985 7 лет назад

how this video was made seems like a teaser, where you'd be pulled to go there and experience it on your own. I think that is what the main point: the emotions, spiritual and emotional. and even a video won't capture how special it is

@gobogbabyscratcha.k.a.scam7279 7 лет назад

Ive been on a GBS video spree, and I just found out about this channel and already subbed.

@wand94 7 лет назад

Can anyone identify the background music used in this clip?

@niwlek7490 6 лет назад

Eliquinox River no

@JUSTINOELDRAGÓN157 6 лет назад

Pablo Bustamante this is not the backround music

@airo8364 7 лет назад

The music sounds so familiar! This is going to bother me until I find out the artist and song name! Anyone know?

@niwlek7490 6 лет назад

Aaron Ortega no

@umakantachhatria7063 7 лет назад

Wao its like a spiritual journey,respect for japan from India for their culture and traditions.

@rikhuntul 7 лет назад

This channel is so good , it contains many knowledge such as food,culture,wildlife and others ! Every kids in this world should watch every video in this channel to improve their knowledge I love this channel very much !

@danielavelasco2788 7 лет назад

Why am I crying?

@JUSTINOELDRAGÓN157 6 лет назад

Lluvia Im not alone...!

@etiennecouture1552 7 лет назад

I wonder who the cameraman is No credit at all and he made the trip too

@sashasiregar1238 6 лет назад

The music elevated the video so greatly!

@ArbiterofMankind 7 лет назад

Why doesn't this channel have over a million subs, that just boggles my mind.

@gabrielwang4321 7 лет назад

2:30 what tf, who holds their chopsticks like that?

@tonyfeng4780 7 лет назад

As soon as i saw it.. it started bothering me... My eyes twitched..

@iLoveTurtlesHaha 7 лет назад

Gabriel Wang Not every one do things like you. Being ignorant is so terrible. To think, that someone doing something as mundane as holding a utensil triggers you, is really sad.

@gabrielwang4321 7 лет назад

I never said it "triggered" me I just wanted to point something out that was in the video that stood out to me

@tonyfeng4780 7 лет назад

It isn't being ignorant, we all have some form of OCD on things. Sorry if my OCD offended anyone.

@unicorn_clouds2141 7 лет назад

Gabriel Wang me

@imhere4003 7 лет назад

What is the music called?

@tedmedic4950 7 лет назад

Sakanaction - Shiranami Top Water

@JUSTINOELDRAGÓN157 6 лет назад

tedmedic4950 not the same song :(

@tawnkuimi-uru7212 7 лет назад

I am getting old now and the dreams of my life are becoming compressed. Before I pass from this plane of existence, I will visit and experience that which is Japan. And now I have found the focal point of my journey. I absolutely must experience this place. My soul will not rest until I do.

@16voltsteve 3 года назад

I tried to find the music for this. All I could track down was the composer's name, Richard J. Birkin. He composed it specifically for this short, but it doesn't look like it's for sale on any albums. I do greatly appreciate it though, every time I watch this short again and again.

@primobfdinmc9355 7 лет назад

"I've always been fascinated by Japanese culture" What a weeb

@mayonnaise1271 6 лет назад

lul weeb defending a weeb

@BluishHuntress 5 лет назад

Japanophile ≠ weebs they're different

@doctordeath9556 7 лет назад

music?

@eimietionko3125 6 лет назад

This channel promotes these hidden and beautiful places to be discovered and explored .😊😊😊 nice video .

@acerdone 7 лет назад

Stunning editing, I got chills.

@benjamintuck4302 6 лет назад

Could have done without the animations. Not everything Japanese is a Miyazaki film. Imagine if everything American were labeled with Teen Titans Go or Rick and Morty or Mickey Mouse. By making this have just one interpretation they have diminished traditional Japanese culture to one person's artistic contribution. The animations detracted from the natural beauty of the place and made the video less traditionally Japanese. I agree with other commentators and felt the narration was intrusive as well. The style of this channel is traditionally to not show the narrators in the videos and to have them interact with the subjects of their videos to get them to speak about length about their special attributes.

@oopopp 7 лет назад

FORGET the RESTAURANT.... I just want to camp out in that bamboo forest....

@shortjohn97 6 лет назад

This video is extremely beautiful, from the way that was shot to the way that was edited^^

@harrisonsaynor433 6 лет назад

This was one of the most beautiful videos ive ever watched

@lilacosmanthus 7 лет назад

Seriously. This is not Princess Fucking Mononoke. Stop adding unnecessary animations. Kyoto's ethereal as is.

@karolineseymour8790 7 лет назад

I find the spirited world dancing etc a bit disturbing. While I love the japanese culture and some of the food and artistry, the spirited themes are very unsettling and dark. A nice restaurant but what was on the menu? Also if this place is so isolated, how do people find it? A bit strange. Some travelers may be too old to walk a distance to eat and watch the elderly dance and chant.

@ChloeVilar 6 лет назад

The whole reason for the location is the spirit aspect. Shinto beliefs focus on how there is a spirit within everything, within nature, etc. That's why there were the animations that there were. You could perhaps appreciate it more if you did some reading on Shinto beliefs. I certainly enjoyed the video knowing the belief system behind the representations and the reason the location of the restaurant is so special.

@kiayaplews8593 3 года назад

I love the legendary characters... I wonder who animated that, and if Great Big Story has ever made other videos with "two worlds" such as this?

@mikenewman6745 2 года назад

been here because of this video, very very very much worth it. I cannot recommend it highly enough!

@caseyaulbach7693 4 года назад

Food looks amazing and all, but all the mumbo-jumbo about "divine spirits and ions" is simply modern day snake oil. It is clear this woman (or whoever did the English translation) doesn't have the slightest idea of what an ion is, and is using it as vague buzzword to insert creationism mythology to describe what can easily be explained as serenity and tranquility. I love hiking and Japanese food but I might have to pass on this restaurant if I have to dine with a bunch of obnoxious Karens as they compare stinky essential oils.

@feiticeirafatale561 7 лет назад

Yeah, Japan is great, but I love this cute italian women :D

@atsukana1704 7 лет назад

Mena Suvari that isnt in a gay way right?

@allnaturaldirt 7 лет назад

original commenter is probably one of those guys who use girls' pics for some reason lmao

@ClaudioRCFaria 7 лет назад

+Atsu Kana What if it is?

@blackmore4 7 лет назад

Oh no, one of the few channels where race, religion and feminism aren't being screamed about and a gay Caitlyn Jenner row is brewing. ;)

@MrSpotface 6 лет назад

shes not italian. shes greek.

@Sergeantpaprika 7 лет назад

This is such a beautiful video. I really felt the energy of the place, you captured it so well.

@januzzell8631 7 лет назад

What an amazing looking place! No words .... that was beautiful - thank you

@marknakai4685 7 лет назад

the owners eyes are pure black

@thomasjansen5921 6 лет назад

So basically, she is a weeaboo?

@SafirAksel 6 лет назад

this is probably the dumbest comment i have ever read in my life

@AlexanderRojasMoreno 6 лет назад

I am going to be there in two weeks to celebrate my partner's 30th Birthday! :D Can't wait! Stunning video.

@blackcatooow 7 лет назад

I'm getting chills from just hearing and watching this. I'm definitely going to find this place

@nopadi 6 лет назад

Cringy production

@LivingWalks 6 лет назад

We've just started doing mainly UK natural sound and sight video walks and it's lovely to find someone doing a similar thing in parts of the world we may never get to visit. I've subscribed and very much look forward to seeing more.

@restisconfetti9084 7 лет назад

I just found a gem YES this channel is amazing

@jacobmatthews330 6 лет назад

This actually brought me to tears and I love that.

@ghostshooter6242 4 года назад

This cannel deserves more views Its purely positive

@jamerzzt5557 7 лет назад

Love the cinematography. It makes the story extra special

@kotoriimbued2340 7 лет назад

Japan is so beautiful, I think I'm just gonna go back there and live there.

@Reorks911 Год назад

There are alot of beautiful remote olaces in asia not just japan. Looking at the video you can feel how special this restaurant is. Thank you for sharring.

@nyonyopraia 7 лет назад

another video that made my day busy. Browsed for a cheap flight to KIX.

@julianpenuela5489 4 года назад

Reminds me of spirited away 😍

@vishnuvenugopal8666 6 лет назад

what a great channel urs is.....great angles....perfect conveying techniques....great narration.....perfect story selection....... hats off to the people behind this hardwork.... subscribed after watching first video....

@snakeeyes4767 6 лет назад

I will visit Japan once for sure,,, always in awe of this place

@xchiise 6 лет назад

this lady just precisely described my feelings about japan that I didn’t have a way to express for so long at the beginning of the video.

@natalijacakovan174 7 лет назад

I don't know why but when the mountains and the river came up i teared up a bit.

@lark3186 6 лет назад

This is the happiest youtube channel :)

@dirtystuff1452 7 лет назад

2 weeks is not enough to explore Japan 😢 its the only country that i feel safe and welcomed. Experienced Japan this summer, now i want to experience it in the other 3 seasons. In all my sincerity Arigato gozaimasu nippon!