Yamanashi, Nagano, Gifu, Shizuoka, Aichi
Hida Furukawa (飛騨古川), a quaint, unassuming town, has become a lot more lively since Makoto Shinkai’s movie – Your Name (君の名は) hit the theater. The town serves as the inspiration behind many iconic scenes from the film! It can be accessed just two stations away from Hida Takayama City, a popular tourist destination in its […]
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Soba noodles are one of the must-try dishes in Japan. But because most restaurants use sauce and broth made from bonito, vegans and vegetarians usually can’t enjoy the noodles when going into a random soba restaurant. So, if you are wondering where to eat in Matsumoto, ensure you stop by Kobayashi Soba (信州松本こばやし本店). It is
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Kappa Bridge (河童橋) is the landmark of Kamikochi. The most important facilities in the area are located close to the bridge, including the Kamikochi Bus Terminal and visitor centers. This part of Kamikochi is almost like a transport hub that allows tourists to gain the necessary information to explore the area and rejuvenate. The suspension
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The World Heritage Shirakawa-gō is now a really popular tourist destination in Japan. Often, people visit this fairytale-like village by catching a bus or driving from Kanazawa. Many tourists take the normal highway. But unbeknownst to them (and us when we first visited Shirakawa-gō), there is also a really scenic toll road that goes through
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Tucked away in the snow-capped peaks of the Gifu Prefecture, Takayama (Hida-Takayama, 飛騨高山) offers a rare glimpse into a Japan seemingly frozen in time. While Tokyo and Osaka race toward the future, this beautifully preserved merchant town invites travelers to slow down among the wooden machiya houses of the Sanmachi Suji district and the morning
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While Nagano City is the capital of Nagano Prefecture, it surprisingly doesn’t have many vegan-friendly spots. So, if you plan to spend a few nights here, check out the restaurants we mention in this article. In addition, stay close to Nagano Station so you don’t need to travel far from your accommodation to the restaurant.
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If you are a big Ghibli fan, Ghibli Park Japan (ジブリパーク) is probably at the top of your bucket list. The theme park is where you can meet characters from classic Ghibli films, such as Totoro from My Neighbor Totoro and Yubaba from Spirited Away! But the problem is you can’t just turn up on
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Karuizawa‘s natural spots aren’t just about waterfalls and lakes. Driving up the Usui Pass, there is a park close to the summit at 1,200m. The Usui Pass Observation Platform (碓氷峠見晴台) in the park is one of our favorite places to visit in Karuizawa. The observation platform offers a spectacular panoramic view of the ragged mountain
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If you are looking to enjoy the stunning nature of rural Nagano Prefecture, Togakushi (戸隠), which receives approximately 150 thousand visitors yearly, will be one of your top options. The village situated at the foot of Mt. Togakushi in Myōkō-Togakushi Renzan National Park (妙高戸隠連山国立公園) is a must-see in Nagano. The small Japanese village has a
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Planning a trip to Togakushi in Nagano? Don’t miss out on the Togakushi Soba, one of Japan’s three great buckwheat noodles. The locals take their soba noodles so seriously that there is even a soba festival held in autumn once a year! Read on for everything you need to know about the Togakushi Soba Festival
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