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Shirane Shrine – A Quaint Guardian Shrine of Kusatsu Onsen

If you are after some quietness during your time at Kusatsu Onsen, Shirane Shrine (白根神社), which is north of Yubatake, could be the spot you would want to visit. The shrine that enshrines Yamato Takeru (日本武尊), a semi-legendary prince of the Yamato dynasty, also has a few promenades for an easy stroll in its precinct […]

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The Ultimate 14-Day Central Japan Alps Autumn Itinerary

While many travelers flock to the “Golden Route” of Tokyo and Kyoto, the true soul of Japanese autumn lies in the Chūbu region, the rugged, cultural heart of Central Japan. Spanning from the towering peaks of the Japanese Alps to the spiritual hubs of the Nagano highlands, Chūbu offers a dramatic landscape of fiery maples

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