Among the destinations good for a day trip from Fukuoka‘s city center, Yanagawa is one of our favorites. The city, which flourished as a castle town during the Edo period, retains the atmosphere of old Japan. It is crisscrossed with a network of canals and is known as the Town of Water (Mizu no Machi, […]
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If you want to visit a shrine in Yanagawa, Mihashira Shrine (三柱神社), located on the northern outskirts of Yanagawa Station, is a good choice. Not only is the shrine a religious and historical spot, but a large part of its precinct has been turned into Takahatake Park (高畑公園). It is now a popular destination for
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If you take the Normal Yanagawa River Cruise Course, the cruise finishes near Yanagawa Tachibana-tei Ohana (柳川藩主立花邸 御花). The spot where over 400 years of history and nature blend together is the must-visit in Yanagawa. Surrounded by a moat, like a castle, the complex was the villa of the Tachibana clan (立花家) that led the
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Yanagawa River Boat, also known as Donkobune (どんこ船) or Kawakudari (川下り), is a must-do in Fukuoka‘s Yanagawa City. Sitting on the traditional boat, you can spend a relaxing time gazing at the weeping willows, seasonal flowers, and beautiful white-walled townscape from the river. Depending on the season, you may also be able to see ducks
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In an age where travel and dining are becoming more inclusive and diverse, the number of vegan restaurants in Tokyo that use no animal-based ingredients is seeing a steady rise. It is becoming easier than ever for everyone to enjoy delicious meals with peace of mind. Because there are so many options, here are four
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TWG Tea (TWG Tea 自由が丘) is a Singaporean tea shop with several branches in Japan. The one in Jiyūgaoka was their first shop in Japan and has a tea salon attached. Like other tea shops that sell high-quality tea leaves, TWG Tea’s packaging is sophisticated, making it a good option for both gifts and personal
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If you have a few days in Tokyo and are already tired of the mainstream areas, such as Shinjuku and Shibuya, consider allocating a day to Jiyūgaoka (自由が丘). The neighborhood named Liberty Hill has a relaxed atmosphere. In addition to famous sweet shops and stylish cafes, many of its boutique shops sell items in the
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If you have a day in the stylish town of Jiyūgaoka, shopping is something that you will inevitably do. With so many boutique stores lining the sides of the streets, which ones are the most-go? If that’s your question, read on! Jiyūgaoka has several good shops scattered throughout the small town. You wouldn’t want to
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If you go past JIYUGAOKA de aone and walk along Maple Street, you will see Tecona Bagel Jiyugaoka (テコナベーグル 自由が丘) on your left. Its stylish entrance will draw you in, and you will wonder what shops are there at the far end of the courtyard. However, the signboards at the gate would have given some
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If you want to live like a madam for a few hours, Royal Crystal Coffee (ロイヤルクリスタルコーヒー) is the best place to visit in Jiyūgaoka. The cafe housed in a Western-style house that would appear in period dramas is opened by the founder of Doutor Coffee, a Japanese coffee shop chain. The building is where Toriba
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