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 років тому

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

@villegas24 7 років тому

go to Japan

@atsukana1704 7 років тому

FlyingFocs *whisper* it is your destiny destiny

@auntjemima1631 7 років тому

theres no subtitles tho

@FlyingFocs 7 років тому

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

@ambientshrine 7 років тому

..to finally GO ! :-)

@Golias72 7 років тому

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

@Bucketoriley 7 років тому

they mean cars

@ClaudioRCFaria 7 років тому

+cg102 No traditional parachutes, please.

@blackmore4 7 років тому

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

@joannafranks1868 7 років тому

it's dragons, you will rise dragons

@hallowieners 7 років тому

You actually walk their in your astral body, haha.

@ravenstarfall7531 7 років тому

i fucking love this channel

@atsukana1704 7 років тому

Raven Starfall did you have to swear about it though?

@bellekaren5944 7 років тому

Raven Starfall Well they fucking did.

@feetandthong1523 7 років тому

+Atsu Kana fuck yeah wicked channel

@nitecrawler26 7 років тому

Is that Abel from Starfighter in your profile pic?

@ravenstarfall7531 7 років тому

nitecrawler26 yes yes it i

@BryceUrbany 7 років тому

But how did the food taste!?

@NemeNoms 7 років тому

Bryce Urbany I wish they would tell us Q-Q

@frenchbutbetter2639 7 років тому

fishy

@PicuPiee 7 років тому

even beef taste fishy ?

@drivesthecar3247 7 років тому

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 років тому

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

@futchobishh3929 7 років тому

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

@atsukana1704 7 років тому

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 років тому

Yes please do share

@rahatdnk 7 років тому

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

@greatcesari 7 років тому

You must be extremely hostile if you have that much trouble

@mikelong8057 6 років тому

Futcho Bishh Fucking Liberal

@MikeDewey 7 років тому

Beautifully shot & edited.

@liizzset 7 років тому

Mike Dewey ikr.

@vancityguy 6 років тому

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

@landibatt2235 6 років тому

Mike Dewey fake

@roxy27755 6 років тому

vancityguy what anime?

@JPAnor 6 років тому

princess monoke, absolutely stunning, highly recommended

@VladTheImpaler454 7 років тому

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

@9robz 6 років тому

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

@emic138 7 років тому

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

@lavamelon729 7 років тому

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 років тому

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 років тому

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

@blackmore4 7 років тому

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

@FlyingFocs 7 років тому

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

@Ganaha_Celosia_Priskos 6 років тому

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.

@AlmightyUniden 7 років тому

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 років тому

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 років тому

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 років тому

Kenzo Spaulding

@TUKMAK 7 років тому

completely agree

@blackmore4 7 років тому

Great eye candy though.

@tick-tackgirl335 7 років тому

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

@markoslamnik2812 6 років тому

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 років тому

Tick-Tack girl me too!

@kitsune-san739 6 років тому

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

@jtomyhope575 4 роки тому

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.

@bungummie 7 років тому

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

@wdh47211 7 років тому

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

@atsukana1704 7 років тому

Wayne Harris lol no kidding!

@TIMMAYY7 7 років тому

Wayne Harris for "Chinese" food?

@sommerrayne9611 7 років тому

featuring Dad Jokes, 2017

@augustsmith9553 5 років тому

Laughed out loud

@HarelAtias 7 років тому

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

@orenju465 6 років тому

The way she describes this journey is amazing

@auntjemima1631 7 років тому

this is so fuckin magical

@Liliphant_ 7 років тому

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 років тому

Go home please

@moonstonepearl21 7 років тому

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.

@Sergeantpaprika 7 років тому

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

@Dinglebarriez 7 років тому

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 років тому

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 років тому

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 років тому

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 років тому

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

@BlazinNSoul 7 років тому

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. :/

@Tran-ll2it 7 років тому

I got a wonderful spirited away vibe from this

@montana.c1284 7 років тому

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

@sankalpchandrashekhar 6 років тому

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

@Thepetitecook 7 років тому

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 років тому

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

@yivmaiden 7 років тому

The Petite Cook

@McDanger55 7 років тому

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

@ptarmopro 6 років тому

Was the food good?

@augustsmith9553 5 років тому

Yes I forget all about porn

@ugurakpinar904 7 років тому

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

@PianoASeaOfDreams 7 років тому

Love this channel, I hope y'all get the recognition you deserve!

@SupaL33tKillar 2 роки тому

You meant how they went defunct last year? LMAO

@KevinMAbraham 5 років тому

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

@geserae 7 років тому

This reminds me of Spirited Away

@naiyou2840 6 років тому

Spirited Away 😂😂😂

@jonathangoggins9250 6 років тому

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 🦋❣️💮

@josephmathieu2436 6 років тому

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!

@azelinelightblue7321 7 років тому

Simply beautiful,Thank you for this video!

@Muratata16 7 років тому

I FUCKIN LOVE THIS CHANNEL OMG

@zetadroid 7 років тому

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 років тому

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 років тому

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...

@vishnuvenugopal8666 6 років тому

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....

@LivingWalks 6 років тому

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.

@reyhan9590 7 років тому

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

@villegas24 7 років тому

I love Japan.

@jacobmatthews330 6 років тому

This actually brought me to tears and I love that.

@Timtimzi 7 років тому

This travel video was so beautifully created .. I need to visit this place!

@michellefallmoore9821 7 років тому

what is the music for this video

@Lyrei_ 7 років тому

Does anyone know the music used in this video?

@niwlek7490 6 років тому

Christina no

@skawnjk7385 6 років тому

it feels so good when you already went to these places ♡

@67girish 6 років тому

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

@wind7519 7 років тому

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 Рік тому

what are you on about?

@airo8364 7 років тому

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

@niwlek7490 6 років тому

Aaron Ortega no

@blackcatooow 6 років тому

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

@sblum5747 7 років тому

I've been to kyoto and I have to say I enjoyed it more than tokyo although you have to walk a lot. I loved it really, it had this very nice feel to it that made it unique.

@wand94 7 років тому

Can anyone identify the background music used in this clip?

@niwlek7490 6 років тому

Eliquinox River no

@justinothedominicandragon940 6 років тому

Pablo Bustamante this is not the backround music

@patbellytar8475 6 років тому

A real studio ghibli tale

@gobogbabyscratcha.k.a.scam7279 6 років тому

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

@jamerzzt5557 7 років тому

Love the cinematography. It makes the story extra special

@mikec5130 7 років тому

How do they get deliveries????

@atsukana1704 7 років тому

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 років тому

Great point

@kazoosc 7 років тому

. . the same way you reach the restaurant?

@blackmore4 7 років тому

They're telekinetically floated there.

@emilydeleon2224 6 років тому

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

@doctordeath9556 7 років тому

music?

@puffballavada6967 7 років тому

This is beautiful, truly a piece of art.

@acerdone 7 років тому

Stunning editing, I got chills.

@imhere4003 7 років тому

What is the music called?

@tedmedic4950 6 років тому

Sakanaction - Shiranami Top Water

@justinothedominicandragon940 6 років тому

tedmedic4950 not the same song :(

@fruitoson4227 7 років тому

Someone teach her how to use chopsticks

@tonyfeng4780 7 років тому

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

@augustsmith9553 5 років тому

YES

@OAS15 4 роки тому

how is she holding them wrong though

@ianjamil3316 6 років тому

This channel is great!

@rustborocitymafia7069 7 років тому

This is such a gorgeous video all together.

@theshuriken 7 років тому

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

@etiennecouture1552 7 років тому

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

@Ekairah 6 років тому

Yay found it again! \^ ^/ this is one of my favorite videos from great big story 😊

@alexanderkarner6471 6 років тому

Incredible editing and a nice story. :)

@danielavelasco2788 7 років тому

Why am I crying?

@justinothedominicandragon940 6 років тому

Lluvia Im not alone...!

@megancreek4735 7 років тому

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

@Thepetitecook 7 років тому

My dress is from Self-Portrait :)

@letsbebop 7 років тому

aw I loved the little spirit animation - I almost cried!

@restisconfetti9084 7 років тому

I just found a gem YES this channel is amazing

@gabrielwang4321 7 років тому

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

@tonyfeng4780 7 років тому

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

@iLoveTurtlesHaha 7 років тому

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 років тому

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 років тому

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

@unicorn_clouds2141 7 років тому

Gabriel Wang me

@primobfdinmc9355 6 років тому

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

@mayonnaise1271 5 років тому

lul weeb defending a weeb

@BluishHuntress 5 років тому

Japanophile ≠ weebs they're different

@rob541n7 6 років тому

01:07 *Absolutely Stunning* Thank you for sharing this with us.

@shortjohn97 6 років тому

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

@benjamintuck4302 6 років тому

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 років тому

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

@caioatila669 6 років тому

I love it, thanks for the video!

@kattamanchiarjun 7 років тому

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

@lilacosmanthus 7 років тому

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

@caseyaulbach7693 4 роки тому

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.

@januzzell8631 6 років тому

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

@sashasiregar1238 6 років тому

The music elevated the video so greatly!

@feiticeirafatale561 7 років тому

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

@atsukana1704 7 років тому

Mena Suvari that isnt in a gay way right?

@allnaturaldirt 7 років тому

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

@ClaudioRCFaria 7 років тому

+Atsu Kana What if it is?

@blackmore4 7 років тому

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 років тому

shes not italian. shes greek.

@karolineseymour8790 6 років тому

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 років тому

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.

@umakantachhatria7063 6 років тому

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

@GV-wv8uf 7 років тому

I love this so much and I will DEFINITELY go.

@marknakai4685 7 років тому

the owners eyes are pure black

@thomasjansen5921 6 років тому

So basically, she is a weeaboo?

@SafirAksel 6 років тому

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

@Crunchyconservativemamma 6 років тому

Damn emotions. Lol. Love the video makes me so excited for our trip

@gruporespuesta9674 6 років тому

what a nice and special video u´ve made!!! u´re big!!! congrats!!!

@nopadi 6 років тому

Cringy production

@cheese7364 6 років тому

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.

@rosemarierickhaus9313 7 років тому

Sooo amazing. It gives me the creeps... Thank you for sharing.

@PicuPiee 7 років тому

Love You guys, you made me smile. :)

@rikhuntul 7 років тому

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 !

@joelporcaro2977 6 років тому

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

@khelifimohamedzakaria776 7 років тому

the little animations are sooooo great +1

@harrisonsaynor433 6 років тому

This was one of the most beautiful videos ive ever watched

@Mintchoco918 5 років тому

Such a beautiful video!!! Love the creatures in the video.

@kawiirainbownewko 6 років тому

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.