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Visiting The Closest Japanese Castle To Tokyo: Samurai Stories & Dining With a Geisha



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Discover the world of stealthy samurais, nimble ninjas, and graceful geishas in an ancient castle town just outside of Tokyo.

Shizuka journeys to Odawara, a city in Kanagawa Prefecture steeped in samurai history. After arriving in the city center, Shizuka samples some local cuisine, explores Odawara Castle, and dresses up in a traditional costume.

To wrap up the town tour, Shizuka heads to a special restaurant to sip on sake and feast on an elegant kaiseki meal alongside a geisha.

LOCATION
Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture

FEATURED FOODS
Umeboshi – Pickled plum
Satsuma-age – Deep fried fish cake
Uirou – Steamed rice flour sweets
Sake – Japanese rice wine
Aburi Sashimi – Flame seared fish
Jellied Conger Eel
Irizake – Roasted sake seasoning

TIMELINE
0:00 Intro
01:14 Odawara City
01:53 Umeboshi
01:58 Kinjiro Hiroba
04:36 Kagosei shop
05:06 Satsuma-age
06:40 Uiro Ekimae Pharmacy
07:15 Uiro sweets
08:30 Odawara Castle
12:31 Katana sword
14:52 Ohshimizu
17:41 Sake
17:54 Kaiseki meal
21:01 Shamisen
21:35 Geisha games
23:58 Outro

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38 Comments

  5. Revilo Lanza

    Shizuka should be made into a travel ambassador by Japan she has done so much in terms of tourism through this channel❤ and i love her too😘
    What can i say i'm a fan

  10. Cal Native

    Shizuka thank you again for a very enjoyable Sunday treat of the culture and food of Japan 🇯🇵

  14. Annu Nakian

    How fast Japan rose, fell & then rose again is unprecedented, especially for such a small country.

  15. EleventyFive

    I visited this city a few years ago with my girlfriend. It was amazing but we didn't have a tour guide that knew so much about the history. Watching this felt like I learned so much, and having the memories of visiting the castle only made me more impressed. I will have to visit again soon.

  16. C stain

    OK but you guys look like you could be related or something haha, like you look like siblings!❤

  18. 01 Seiyer

    この動画の最初で、しずかさんが梅干しを食べたときに、私は唾液が出ました（日本人の条件反射ですが、今の若者はそうではないかもしれません）
    Foreigner, did you salivate?😁

  20. Zarak Khan

    Japanese culture is overall very fascinating, from food to the architecture to fashion, craftsmanship, there's a lot of beauty to it. I love this type of content that is very informative.

  25. acenewark

    The culture and craftsmanship is so intricate and beautiful. Nicely woven the food, history and games. So much to discover.

  28. Xinyang Huang

    the geisha games are rarely showcased anywhere, really cool to see! the creativity and presentation of the food made me depressed as I eat my fried chicken dinner..

  30. Jay Spot

    Cheers to the Japan By Food team, always putting out top their content. Thank you for all your hard work. Also, Shizuoka is an amazing host. She brings such a great energy and her ability to describe the food she tries is amazing. Keep up the good work! Maybe I will be lucky enough to run into you guys when I am there in November.

  31. Lalo Landa

    I will love to take this tour for my next travel to Japan. But, Do you need to know Japanese to enjoy this tour?

  33. clsybear

    Great video I love the costumes everything about it it was incredible video thank you for sharing Japanese culture with us

  35. zagros qazy

    Try to be more realistic with your feelings so be more interested in the stuff like really be in aw

  37. xxCablexx

    lovin' the food, the 'fits, and all the fun, definitely have to visit for those amazing views as well, and the Castle and Katana's are very awesome

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