If you have come to Yufuin for its onsen and the spectacular scenic view, then Yufunogo Saigakukan (柚富の郷 彩岳館) is the onsen ryokan that you don’t want to miss! Almost all accommodations at Yufuin have onsen for their customers to enjoy. But there are only so many spots in the area that come with the […]
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Obuse is a lovely town in Nagano Prefecture, famous for its delicious chestnuts and ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai from the 18th century. And it is also on the way to Jigokudani Monkey Park (=ﾟωﾟ)ﾉ. While the main street of Obuse is within a 10-minute walk from Nagano Dentetsu’s Obuse Station, to really explore Obuse properly,
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Ōhara is one of our favorite destinations in Kyoto. If you want to escape from the hustle and bustle in the city center, then spending a night in a rural village would be a good idea! But because most restaurants are closed at night, if Wappa-dō is fully booked out, it means you have nowhere to
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While many are unaware of this, Shiga Prefecture, next to Kyoto, has a wealth of national treasures and cultural properties! Starting from Mt. Hiei to the temples in the Sakamoto area, Ōtsu is the city for a day tour destination with spots that are rich in history and culture. To make your visit more memorable,
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Close to Tsuta-numa pond, there is a ryokan, Tsuta Onsen Ryokan (蔦温泉旅館). It is the best and only accommodation to stay in the area if you want to see the famous Tsuta-numa sunrise scenery. In addition, its onsen pool which is directly built above the source of the onsen. So unlike most of the onsen
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Located around the middle between Suiren-numa Pond and Tsuta-numa Pond, Yachi Onsen (谷地温泉), which has a history of more than 400 years, is one of Japan’s Three Secret Onsen (日本三秘湯). The other two are the Iya Onsen (祖谷温泉) in Tokushima and Niseko Yakushi Onsen (ニセコ薬師温泉) in Hokkdaidō.
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Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter during the day is awesome, but nighttime is even better with the beautiful lights lining the walkways and historical buildings! So why not spend a night at this amazing destination in Japan? The atmosphere here at night is completely different from the vibe during the day, especially with lesser crowds!
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If you are looking for accommodations that provide a complete view of the Seto Ōhashi Bridge and the Seto Inland Sea, then you may want to consider the Washu Blue Resort Kasago (WASHU BLUE RESORT 風籠かさご). Not only is it the only resort in Mt. Washu with a natural hot spring source, but folklores also
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Coming to Kurobe Gorge does take a bit of time from Tokyo or Osaka. Walking between platforms with bulky luggage is also a hassle to get to the next connecting train. But soon after you get off the train, you will realize all the hustle you have just been through is worth it because the
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When we travel, there are various methods of choosing the accommodation we will stay at. But have you ever been in a situation where you only realized the hotel you just stayed at has this awesome facility, such as a private bath with a great view that you didn’t utilize during your stay because you
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