The Old Karuizawa Ginza Street (軽井沢銀座通り) in the Karuizawa old town is the must-visit spot when you visit Karuizawa. The 750-meter-long street starts from the Kyū-Karuizawa Bus Stop (旧軽井沢バス停) to Nite Bridge (二手橋). Lined with long-established shops that preserve both traditional and trendy boutique stores, it is the center of Karuizawa for sightseeing. Even if […]
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Planning a day trip to Karuizawa from Tokyo? Add the charming SNOOPY Village in Karuizawa. This charming facility combines an exclusive gift shop with a delightful themed cafe, offering a perfect blend of retail therapy and relaxation inspired by Snoopy and the gang. Discover the cute desserts menu and merchandise before your visit!
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Although the chances of finding a vegetarian or vegan bento box in Japan’s train stations are close to zero, there are a few places that offer vegan bento boxes in big cities like Kyoto. Gen (玄 gen) is one of them. It also has gluten-free bento boxes! While Gen isn’t particularly close to Kyoto Station,
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Plan your escape to Lake Towada (Towadako in Japanese, 十和田湖), the majestic caldera lake nestled in Japan’s beautiful Tohoku region. A premier destination within Towada-Hachimantai National Park, this spot is renowned for its stunning autumn foliage and the famous Oirase Gorge. From a scenic boat cruise on the deep, clear waters to hiking past dozens
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The 14-km Oirase Gorge (Oirase Keiryū, 奥入瀬渓流) in Aomori Prefecture is known as one of Japan’s most scenic spots. No matter which season you visit Oirase Gorge, you will definitely be amazed by its beauty. Apart from the artificial walking tracks, the entire valley remains in its original form. The virgin forest, the rocks, big
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Extend your exploration of Japan’s rural landscape from Amanohashidate to Ine Bay (伊根湾)! Also known as Ine no Funaywa, the quiet Ine fishing village is located in the northern part of the Tango Peninsula (丹後半島). Along Ine Bay, where the waves are calm, a unique townscape is formed by the type of private houses called
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Kawaguchiko (河口湖) in Mount Fuji are one of Japan’s top tourist destinations for a day trip from Tokyo. But because the lake at the foot of Mt Fuji isn’t located in Tokyo’s city center, you may be wondering how to get from Tokyo to Kawaguchiko Station. Thus, read on to discover the best way for
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How to go to Mount Fuji/Kawaguchiko (河口湖)? You can get from Tokyo to Mount Fuji by train. If you want to take a direct train from Tokyo to Kawaguchiko, the Limited Express Fuji Excursion train is the best option. To accommodate the large number of passengers traveling from Tokyo to Mount Fuji, JR East Japan
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Uji City Botanical Park (宇治市植物公園) is a spot where a variety of flowers bloom throughout the year. In fact, it is a hidden gem of cherry and plum blossoms that is not far from Kyoto’s city center. In early summer, you can even visit the park at night to see many fireflies dancing! You will
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If you plan to visit Japan’s most picturesque train line, the Tadami Line, you will most likely take a brief stop somewhere near Nanukamachi-dōri Street. The street that isn’t far from Tadami Line’s starting point, Aizu-Wakamatsu Station, is deal for a break before or after exploring Aizu’s stunning nature. In addition to the tasty food,
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