Japan’s Best-Kept Secret - What's really going on here? 🇯🇵

Most people think they know Japan — but hidden deep in the mountains of Shikoku Island lies a version of Japan almost no one ever sees. A place that feels lost in time… where mist covers vine bridges, tiny villages cling to cliffs, and silence tells stories of the past. This is the Japan you didn’t know existed. We set out with almost no plan — and what we found was beautiful, strange, and at times, genuinely eerie. Join us as we explore the mysterious Iya Valley, one of Japan’s most isolated regions — and uncover a side of Japan travel that feels worlds away from Tokyo or Kyoto. 🇯🇵 Hidden Japan. Off the beaten path. Untouched. If you love cinematic travel, undiscovered places, and real adventure, this is for you. Traditional Japanese Guesthouse - https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/guesthouse-kazurabashi.en.html?aid=7957812&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2 Joel's Socials Instagram: @joelfriendy (www.instagram/joelfriendy) Facebook: https://facebook.com/joelfriendtravel TikTok: @joelfriendy (www.tiktok.com/@joelfriendy?lang=en) Twitter: @joelfriendy Website: www.joelfriendy.com Emilia's Socials Instagram: @emiliabeattie (www.instagram/emiliabeattie) TikTok: @emiliabeattie (https://www.tiktok.com/@emiliabeattie) YouTube - @Emilia Beattie Car rental savings - https://www.discovercars.com/?a_aid=joelfriendy Best Travel card - https://revolut.com/referral/joelg5nz] Travel Credit Card - https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/referral/platinum-charge?ref=jOELFWXN7&CPID=100503717 USE JOEL94MB to get $5 OFF eSIM with Nomad - SUPPORT US! 💸 Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/joelfriendy?locale.x=en_GB My Travel Insurance - https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=joel&utm_source=joel&utm_medium=Ambassador Other Travel insurance - https://www.truetraveller.com/?tag=4472 Book Transport - https://www.bookaway.com/?offer_id=34&aff_id=2318 KIT LIST Our 360 Camera - https://www.insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_term=INRZ943 Our action camera - https://www.insta360.com/sal/ace-pro-2?utm_term=INRZ943 Our Drone - https://amzn.to/3PwZxo9https://amzn.to/3PwZxo9 Our camera - https://amzn.to/3FKm8GH Our Wide Angle lens - https://amzn.to/3GJTnez Our all-around lens - https://amzn.to/3AmjRQL Our super-long lens - https://amzn.to/3FKxMkP Our Small Vlogging Camera - https://amzn.to/4h9jzAY Our microphone - https://amzn.to/3tHwLHH My phone stabiliser - https://www.insta360.com/sal/flow?utm_term=INRZ943 Our waterproof bag - https://amzn.to/3tE9WVq Our headphones - https://amzn.to/3WhG6U5 Filtered Water Bottle - https://amzn.to/33XnbWX Joel's map on my wall - https://amzn.to/3uPMc3o Joel's Backpack - https://amzn.to/33BAoUV *THIS IS THE BEST Our Music - https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/b6mplx The links above are affiliate links and may give me a small amount of money if you decide to purchase anything after clicking these links. 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Heading into the wild 4:55 - Abandoned rural village 7:15 - A very weird statue… 8:40 - We couldn’t believe this… 12:55 - Creepy village 16:35 - Double vine bridge 19:00 - Our final spot in Shikoku