Visiting Japan's Tallest Torii Gate! KUMANO KODO 

That’s such a nice thought that the trees have been watching people for that long.

It'd actually 9 shioris made me smile along with the sound as she was copy pasted 😅

6:25 Me: pffftttt that torii gate doesn't look _that_ big Emma and shiori: _keep walking_

The Kumano Kodo is awesome, there is one point where you are just coming over a mountain and you get a perfect view of the massive tori gate from a distance, and then hike down to see it up close. I can't recommend it enough.

I walked the Kumano Kodo in 2018 from Takijiri to Nachi as a solo traveller with only a smattering of Japanese above basic level. Highly recommend it. I also highly recommend the tourism bureau's services. They really did make it easy for me. All accommodation and food was arranged for me (including bentos for each day). Even though I was hiking solo, I met some great people and was never without company if I wanted it. The hike was not the easiest I've been on and that last day is physically demanding but I think it's achievable for reasonably fit people (you probably want to give yourself plenty of time for the last day where you walk up 4km of steps in one go though). The scenery is amazing and very serene. Getting views of the giant Tori as you hike down from the mountains is amazing and puts it all into perspective. Finishing at Nachi Taisha is amazing. Nothing like getting a beer and ice-cream at the finish. I'd love to do it again but I don't think it would be as great as the first time I did it.

A nice welcome from the kitty cat 😸🥰

I miss Japan so badly. I walked the Kumano Kodo in 2019 (but the Ohechi instead of the Nakahechi). Tanabe has a big place in my heart, I can't wait going back to Wakayama. PS: Don't forget the stamp-book. You can get stamps along each route and collect them all ;-)

I love the idea of gods powerful enough to protect you but not so powerful that they couldn’t actually do it if you didn’t tell them your actual address. Feels more realistic.

omg the timing is unreal!! Just made tea and saw that you uploaded! my day just got 100% better❤️

I live vicariously through Emma's joy

the friendship between you two is so dang cute. please stop it. thank you in advance

Best moment: 6:24 Emma: What‘s this one called? Shiori: Oo-yu-no-hara Me: Noo-i-dunno-hara I love it ❤️😂❤️

2:03 well HemYO to you too!

7:22 soundcloud rapper Emma when 😂🥳

I was watching some kittie videos suddenly left the video after I got the notification of ur video . U made my day

凄いですね！On my first trip to Japan, my friends and I hiked the section of the Kumano Kodo from Hongu Taisha to Nachi Taisha (3 nights, 4 days). It was our first true experience of the Japanese wilderness and staying in a traditional ryokan (including sampling Kaiseki Ryori). The last day was the hardest, but the feeling that washes over you as you cross the mountain range and descent into Nachisan is indescribable. I hope you're able to get back there!

Your videos are so comforting ❤ I'm very grateful for the videos you make. Thank you very much for showing us these beautiful places ! ! !

That waterfall is so beautiful!! ♡ ♡ ♡ The tree you go through at the end is very cool. What a neat area!

Love your videos! Always waiting for new uploads!

Loved the slow shots of all the locations you went to and the music! Looks like a lovely trip 💗

Awesome to have Shiori in the video too. Love these travel videos. Chilled, informative and nice views. Keep the great work going

New fan here! I've been binge watching your videos for the past couple of days and I've loved it. Keep up the great work!

My friend and I hiked most of the Takahechi route in the summer of 2018!! Some of the trail is lovely and some is harder but I really see what you said about the "reborn" aspect of the Kumano Kodo, it was really an eye-opening experience. I hope you'll be able to walk the whole trail soon! Thank you so much for the video it made me nostalgic and happy!!!

I’m watching this with a cup of tea and Kumori and Yuki, my two cats 🐱🐱 Thank you for keeping us connected to Japan even while we can’t be there. I know it’s personally been keeping me going until I can move over next year.

Beautiful area! Love you and Shiori on adventures!

when editing emma voiced over recorded emma perfectly

Love these videos! keep them coming.

Great video Emma, I loved all of shrines, I hope you had fun. It was good seeing Shiori there too.

This is awesome! I saw this pilgrimage on TV years and years ago and ever since have wanted to go. Thank you for reminding me!

I'm always happy after watching one of your videos. Thank you for making them.

I love you added subtitles! So helpful for my Japanese studies. :-)

Love the vid! Many great memories come to mind from when I visited this place 🥰

This was so interesting to learn about! Thanks Emma!

Hi Emma, your background music choices are absolutely great. Keep the good work up!

That place looks fabulous

Love your content ! keep it up 🥰

How scenic and relaxing this was. I really enjoyed watching this

This hike would be a great experience to reconnect with body, mind and soul; something I've been wanting to do

The trail looks so pretty 😍

Thank you for including the quiet of the tree :)

Gorgeous! I especially enjoyed the rebirthing through the giant tree.

This was so cool. I went to many of these places on my trip to Japan a few years ago. Very neat, and such a wonderful experience.

this looks amazing, thank you for sharing it Emma! My friend and I have a "dream trip" where we want to take a long vacation and do a tour of all of Japan, this hike is now on the list for things to do if that trip ever happens!

This video made me feel better, my tummy hurt really bad but your soothing voice helped relax me :)

🙋🏻‍♀️ Happy Sakura season Emma & Shiori! You’re making me miss Japan so freaking much!! Absolutely loved this vlog 💙 Love sent from Arizona 🏜

Hiked the Kumano Kodo a few days after arriving in Japan for the first time, approx. 11 years ago, and it was amazing! Watching this brought back so many memories. 10/10 recommend and I hope I can do it again one day as well.

When you started that music vid with the sick sick beats i choked on my food. Lol Hahaha that was so awesome!

Wonderful video! And I said "Hi kitty.." out loud when the neko popped in!

I would love to be able to do the hike! Thanks for sharing 💕

Loved it!

Loveeee this place !

Hi Emma, thank You for this video. A full-length Kumano kodo is one of the very first things I am intent on undertaking whenever I manage to visit Japan, which, again, high on my life goal list, for professional as well as personal reasons. Let Your wish from the end comes to pass.

Thanks! Great video 👍🏼

I was so lucky to be able to do this hike in 2019, the first thing we did on our visit to Japan - quite intense but amazing to start the trip surrounded by nature. And the onsen at the end of each day...oh yes..

Great video!

This was a very relaxing video.

Oh that part of Japan is so Beautiful, I spent a week in Shirahama about 18 months ago, and it was the most chill place with really nice people, amazing beaches and fantastic hill walks

I love how your sound game is getting more 🔥🔥🔥

ooouuuu there was a smal Natasha sparkle at the End so lovely!

Please make more video's like this! Keep it up Emma!😁👍 can't wait to see your next traffel video. Sorry for my bad englisch.😅

I love your intro jingle!

This makes me so nostalgic for my hike in 2019

Seeing the falls instantly reminded me of Kaaterskill Falls in NY, though it's only 66m and technically a two tier waterfall. When you showed the top of the falls, I paused the videos and thumbed through my negatives to find a photo I took of Kaaterskill falls, to my amazement it was almost identical! Definently going to visit the Kumomoto next time I go to Japan!

This video was great! May have to plan to do the hike when we can finally travel again. And I hope your wish comes true for all our sakes!

Thanks for the links TokidokiT. Really useful information on tackling the walk. On the bucket list of course.....when it's not a pandemic. Looking forward to the Tokidoki Treks...across the Kumano Kodo video series. Put Journey Across Japan to shame.

I love your videos! i hope you are well :) i wish you all the best

those pants! so cool!

Editing Emma is my favourite anime character :3

AHHHHHHHH YES I’M EARLY With it being 1am in Melbourne right now, it’s also pretty early in the day here... ohayou!

I don't know why the ema/Emma jacket pun got me so hard, but I'm still chuckling.

What a lovely location

Very awesome video. Exactly 1 year ago in April, I was supposed to hike the Kumano Kodo, but unfortunately had to cancel the trip. I hope to be able to make the trip happen next year!

Loved that waterfall shot!

Oooh I’ve been wanting to go there for years but I was always unable to fit it in my trip planning. I’m defo gonna check the links out though it looks so amazing there 🥰

Yatagarasu! How I miss Kumano and Kii-Tanabe. Thank you for sharing.

😱😱😱 this place seems surreal! I love hiking so I'm definitely considering doing it in the future. Thanks for the tips and websites! Also, corona guardian lions! 🦁🦁🦁

Great videos. Hope Shiori posts more of her own content, as well.

I love the Kumano kodo. I did the whole thing when I lived in Shingu! I went with a group of 12 people.

Beautiful Shrines

This looks fantastic!! When I visited Japan, I was seated beside someone who had planned to do the kumano kodo.

Gotta love the extra enthusiasm that Shiori adds to a video... ☺

Wow, that's such a beautiful prefecture

Looks really awesome. I wish i can go to places in Japan before the world's end.

I love Editing Emma 🤣 she's hilarious!!

It seems so peaceful 🥺 hope I can go there someday

Japan is so beautiful. Would like to visit one day

Last May I was going to do part of the Nakasendo trail, but then, well, you know. This also looks beautiful and is going on the list for a future Japan extravaganza!

2:25 My new favorite phrase: "Wow, talent!" xD

Beautiful video Emma! I get fomo watching this lol

amazeballs!!!

Emmmaaa I think you're doing a great job and I'm so proud of you ! Also an idea: maybe you could make an outro there at the biggg shrine , but then do a rap dance with the ice cream head on :3

That would be a great route i would love to run. Beautiful

This is awesomee

You should totally go hike the Kumano Kodo one day! It looks like it would be amazing. And to have the Kumano Nachi Taisha as the finish... wow! I just watched Currently Hannah's latest video a few days ago and that also featured Nachi falls and the shrine, but I had never guessed that there was a pilgrim trail there, and it was so nice to learn what the custom associated with the cool hollow tree is!

Aaaww such a sweet wish!

11:55 For AGES! hahahaha! That was adorable!

6:45 😅 So sweet.

Love your Tshirt!

We loved hiking here, we used the tourist website ty book accommodation and luggage transport along with food. It was amazing. We only did 3 days of waking starting at yunemine (sp?) and finishing at the falls. I really recommend it as a destination. The 800m of climbing on the last day w something, especially as it happened right at the start!

You and Shiori make such a good team!