I Stayed at Japan's Best Traditional Inn with a Private Hot Spring ⛩️ Feat.  

NOTIFICATION SQUAD: Sorry for the delay in getting this video up! As some of you may know if you follow me on Twitter, it's been something of a bumpy week what with certain demonetisation issues on the Wacky Weekend episode. We resolved them though, so it's a happy ending thankfully! Enjoy Connor and I as we tour this stunning ryokan and be sure to check out our epic Wacky Weekend Winter road trip in case you missed it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SBqCL3AIRZ4.html

This is just a honeymoon series at this point innit?

It's not a Chris and Connor collab without them getting soaked. Whether intentionally like in this episode or accidentally like in the worst hotel in japan episode.

At this point I doubt a honeymoon in Japan would be worth it for Chris since he's going pretty much everywhere with Connor.

Idk why but Connor sniffing the tea and knowing what kind of tea it was BY SMELL is the most British thing I've ever seen.

Ah yes more ‘Boyfriends in Japan ft. baths’ my favourite YT series.

A tip for Connor on the doors not sliding: They sell a special tape in all hardware stores, which you can just stick under the door which will make it slide like a dream.

Hopefully this video won't get demonetised like the other one. The RU-vid overlords must not like connor and his manly body soaking in a bath 😅

I would formally like to apply for the position of DRIP CONSULTANT.

Seeing a vid with Chris and Connor always puts a smile on my face

Connor is like a bottle opener for Chris, that's why he always brings him. Guess he can't _wine_ about it 😂 Connor and Chris always so chill together, I love them. So wholesome xD

My wife and I went to a traditional inn with it's own Hot Spring I couldn't even get into it with my wife because of how hot it was ahahah!

Always a good time when Connor's enjoying himself too much and Chris' reaction is: oh no, Connor's not suffering enough lol

Could someone count how many times chris stayed in a traditional inn with a private hot sping? Seems like he goes there everytime he goes somewhere lol. This man's living life

By this point, I've probably spent more time looking at Connor in a bath/hot spring then I've spent looking my wife in the eyes.

You feel guilty using the onsen, and I feel guilty getting premium content like this for free. Chris, you and Connor make me laugh my rear off each video you guys put out. Your dynamic with Connor is everything. Killer editing and shots as always, even for a second channel, you really put in the work. Thanks for the laughs boys!

The bromance between Chris and Connor is amazing, it shows just how much Chris is the main character of his YTCU (RU-vid Cinematic Universe) lol

the bromance between these two is just too wholesome

their friendship is the most comforting thing to exist

I enjoy these types of videos the most. I know they’re not Chris’ favorite, but just wandering around an area, showing off the amenities with Connor or Natsuki goofing off in the background is great. Doesn’t need edited in narration, exposition or exploding jets, just Chris laughing at a monke in water that’s too hot. 👍

It’s nice when the lads actually get a chance to enjoy themselves unironically, not torturing each other with food challenges or wandering through the woods with inadequate shoes on.

I literally CAN'T get over all the photoshopped pictures of Connor in this video 🤣🤣🤣 they're so great, haha.

The man is pumping out so much content, the abroad studio must've cost a pretty penny

Hopefully that demonetization issue doesn't scare Chris off from including Connor's bath time in the video going forward. It's just not a Wacky Weekend without Connor in the bath at this point!

It’s nice to see Chris treating Connor to nice romantic getaway, happy for the both of you😉

When traveling in Japan, bring your own Connor. Got it.

One of these days, Chris will make a series reviewing every ryokan or onsen of every prefecture.

you should totally take CDawgVA to a place in Japan that focuses on making the best coffee and have him learn from a coffee pro on making the best coffee. and maybe Connor will be able to use some of what he learns from that to make his coffee better ^^

12:44 I like how Connor gets so giggly and excited there, I mean the public onsen looks really amazing.

Chris and Connor, Power Couple!

Connor and Chris are Twitch and RU-vid's favourite couple no doubt

Connor being in a bath 🛀 is a MUST in every single episode of wacky weekend 🤣

Connor: "It's too bad we cannot film us getting naked-" Chris *channeling his inner tungsten rat*: "YES WE CAN."

You are so cute together, my favorite couple on RU-vid!!!

I love the Connor & Chris bromance....put it this way, you seem to like each other and enjoy each other's company rather more than many married couples!

The private outdoor onsen is definitely something I would want in my home if I had stupid amounts of money 😂

This pair is the reason I sub to RU-vid premium. I quite frankly bloody love them together getting up to shenanigans, what’s also nice Connor manages to make Chris smile more than anyone ,that alone deserves a big fat like . Connor tames the grump

As soon as they mentioned jelly, I was expecting a Dr. Jelly cameo. I was not dissapointed.

Do love the chemistry/dynamic between Chris n Connor

I'm glad Chris discovered lofi really fits his videos well.

Connor: Is that an A380 taking off or am I making coffee? Chris: Shows what looks to be a Boeing 777 in the United Airlines Battleship livery Yes, I know it’s super niche and not many would know the difference. Let me be a nerd.

The cutest couple 💑

15:28 Connor is swimming around like an otter!! It’s so nice!

an outdoor private onsen while its all snowy and cold out sounds absolutely heavenly. Chris sure does have good taste in where/when to stay whilst travelling

Why am I reading the thumbnail as "Japan's Best Innit"

Since you guys are in Nagano, I hope you paid a visit to Shiga Kogen Brewing. Some of the best beer in Japan, and good sake too! Well…an idea for next time? (Their porter is fantastic!) 🍻

Whenever I'm feeling dragged through the mud about college or learning Japanese, it's always a pleasure when you or any of the Trash Taste crew upload doing stuff out in Japan. It perks me back up and reminds me what I'm going through everything for. Thanks. 👍

There's a reason table tennis is often seen in smaller places. It's a moderately strenuous experience for not that much space taken up. Plus the pace of the game is quick so even 4 people can enjoy themselves without getting too bored.

Welcome to episode 100 of Chris collecting photos of monkeys in baths throughout Japan

That's so romantic.

Hotel coffee beans - always double to triple the scoop. I don't know why, even in USA, coffee grounds are duller in the hotel industry. Could be older beans, who knows. Thanks for the awesome video.

Was expecting a split screen moment where you see Connor enjoying the onsen with next to him the same image of a snow monkey enjoying their onsen. :3 I'm jealous at your experiences, but glad you share them with us like this too.

you guys are brightening up my good friday!! connor: that sweater… that. sweater!! chris, please knit him another sweater. 🙃 but thanks for the tip about bringing a bottle opener & cork screw for road trips in japan. loved the jetted bath. ok. gonna make some coffee & re-watch this so i can be grateful for my superior cup of coffee. 👀☕️❤️

Stuck at home ill right now, and these videos are really lifting my spirits - amazing as always. Keep up the good work! 😊

At this point, if Connor and Chris suddenly say they are a couple.. i wouldn't even be surprised. The recent the Wacky Weekend got, the more romantic the vibe gets

Watching Connor and Chris together always cracks me up

Seeing Family Mart chicken in the early credits made me cackle like a mad woman.

Finally Chris inside a hotspring in a Wacky Weekend episode, it took time to happen 😅

Connor putting in more water in the coffee is like in a high school cooking class where you double the mixture to get more food. But end up screwing it up terribly 😔

I like this more toned down style of videos just as much as the main ones on AiJ, thanks Chris

I've actually stayed in Yudanaka back in February 2019 at Uotoshi Ryokan. They have a lot of samurai memorabilia in their entrance lobby and a kyudojo attached to the ryokan where visitors can have a go at trying out Kyudo. Just try to not hit any of the koi fish in the pond between you and the target.

I think I might enjoy this video over your snow monkey video, Chris. There's just something about all the comfort and luxury of a ryokan video that makes it so relaxing to watch. Oh and congrats on getting that demonetization issue sorted out with RU-vid.

I'm never disappointed with any of Chris's videos tbh. I know whenever I open one I'll be entertained!

Chris has been in Japan too long. What in the world is a "jet spring wash bath". I sense a future career in writing english on supermarket products.

This feels like such a nice bonus. Chris and Connor content is always welcome

awesome to get two videos out of the one trip! I especially like getting both a classic abroad in japan tightly edited video and a more standard vlog style video where its just hanging out with y'all.

When I watched the wacky weekend video and saw the few seconds of footage of the ryokan in Yudanaka I thought it looked like the place my wife and I stayed at on our first trip to Japan together (actually when I proposed to her!). I was really hanging out for this video to come out so I could double check, and now I'm 99% sure it's the same place. Shibu Onsen Kokuya? We saw the snow monkeys and stayed in Yudanaka, at a 400 year old onsen, with very similar private baths in the room, and a public bath called Issa that looked just like that, and I have a couple of photos of me wearing the exact same yukata that Connor is wearing. It's not totally conclusive, but it's pretty bloody close! Apparently we stayed there 10 years ago (which is genuinely shocking, how has it been that long) but it was definitely one of the best experiences I've had in Japan, and probably anywhere for that matter, even though we went in the middle of summer and it was stinking hot. The baths were beautiful, and the food was great. It was a little bit tricky, because no one at the inn spoke any English, and while my wife had lived in Japan for a few years her Japanese was far from fluent, so we kind of muddled along with a few mix ups, but all in all brilliant. They even arranged for us to go on a bus tour further up into the mountains to see fireflies, which coming from Australia I'd never seen before, and it was honestly magical. Then they sent us on our way with a little package of onigiri and some beautiful fans. All in all an incredible stay, and an incredible coincidence that it seems like you guys stayed there too. Couldn't recommend it enough if people get the chance, and it seems even better in winter.

I can't express how jealous I am of the way you 2 live your life.

14:30 this shot unnecessarily terrifying.

Okay Chris keep flaunting your amazing gateaway w CDawgBF i'm getting jealous rn😒 #BritCouplegoals

I always enjoy both you and Connor during your couple weekend videos - Connor truly needs his own exhibitionist channel...

This is literally the same hotspring that appears in every anime

For someone who showers thrice a week, Connor is weirdly enthusiastic about water activities.

You two have a lot of sinergy, i love it.

When I was younger I always wanted to visit Japan because of all the neon crazy stuff. As an adult I want to visit it due to your channels making me realise just how stunning a country it is.

As you were talking about the coffee Connor made, I was looking at the pot and said to myself "he used way too much water!"🤣 You may have to get an actual barister involved to hold Connor accountable for his crime!

By god i miss the onsen so bad. This video made me want to go back to Japan for another trip like nothing else. Great video.

Love Connor's reaction upon seeing the outdoor onsen. That was adorable! 🥰

Because of Covid, airline strikes, and my “friends” being very uncertain about joining me, going to japan next year is going to be tough. But the good news is that every-time you upload, I find a new place to add to the itinerary. I absolutely love you and your content Chris. This Onsen has 100% made it’s way on my future trip to do list!

The lack of any table tennis footage is disturbing.

wish we got a behind the scenes video after every wacky weekend

Man, I always a good day when these 2 are together ❤

Im so happy I found Chris on youtube, his videos always feel so cozy and real and always are a highlight of my day when i see one, thank you so much Chris, love you man

I've stayed in that ryokan before!! (albeit not staying in the room with the magic private onsen LOL) - still, has to admit I really love that ryokan, the staffs are really nice too, 15/10 will visit again if I got the chance!

For reference, the onsen they visited is not part of the 9 public onsens from what I can tell, but is part of Shibu Onsen Kokuyama, a Ryokan directly adjacent to onsen 9.

I feel like the snow monkeys was the redemption arc for the Curious George chaos 😅 Love the video btw

The narrative arc of Connor learning how to operate a regular-ass drip coffee machine with a grinder on the side

This is what I have always wanted, more Abroad in Japan.

I've managed to get the wife to watch you two finally and she is now hooked so yay!

Love how Connor ALWAYS goes straight for the tea

there's something so amazing about every other youtuber occasionally making fun of Chills

Love seeing you guys together, always fun times!

Oh my, the atmosphere and bath settings are amazing. Imagine coming here with your partner. I can't. 🙃

I love getting to see all the hot springs in your videos Chris! As someone with alot of tattoos, sadly it is an experience I will not be able to have so living vicariously through you is the next best thing. Cheers

I got such a warm and cozy feeling watching this video and I could not stop smiling for the entirety of it. It is always nice watching you two spending time together

Still my favorite channel after all these years Chris. I truly hope that one day I get to visit Japan and explore every single prefecture… a man can dream I guess. One day.

Seriously, your videos bring so much joy and education about Japan, thank you!

I absolutely love your content, and you and Connor's interactions are so entertaining to watch. Great time to be uploaded after I'm done at work :)

congrats on 500k Chris!

I love the quality and effort that goes into your videos. You are one of the few You tubers, that I look forward to watching new uploads. An absolute gem