Whether you are a regular visitor or are discovering Minoh Park (箕面公園) in Minō City in Osaka for the first time, the Takimichi Hiking Course (滝道ハイキングコース) should be on your itinerary. Completed in 1886, this well-maintained 2.7 km course (which takes around 40 – 50 minutes) starts at Hankyū Minoh Station (阪急箕面駅) and ends at […]
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Whether it is a competition, a match, a game, or just a bet, if you want to win, come to Katsuo-ji Temple (勝尾寺) in Osaka‘s Minoh City! There is a simple ritual you can do to pray for your success. Moreover, the temple’s scenic precinct complement its cultural property nicely making it one of the
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The famous Oirase Gorge and Lake Towada are probably the mainstream destinations of Aomori Prefecture. But if you just take the JR bus from JR Aomori Station straight to Yakeyama (the entrance of Oirase Gorge), you are missing quite a few scenic ponds!
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There are a couple of stunning ponds between Hakkōda Ropeway and Oirase Gorge, and Tsuta-Nana-Numa Ponds are the most famous. These ponds are stunning, and a promenade links them for you to take a relaxing stroll. In addition, a ryokan is located close to them, which allows you to adore the astonishing sunrise scenery in autumn!
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While you might know of or have been to the beautiful Oirase Gorge, did you know that there are other scenic spots in the area, such as Hakkōda Ropeway (八甲田ロープウェー) or Tsuta-Numa Pond (蔦沼)? Onsen ryokans which have a long history, are also scattered in this part of Aomori Prefecture. So read on to find
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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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Yakeyama area (焼山) is said to be the entrance to the stunning Oirase Gorge (or the goal if you are coming from Lake Towada). As a base for visitors to rejuvenate from hiking and trekking, the area has a number of restaurants, ryokans/hotels, a ski resort, and even the most temperamental Ginkgo in Japan!
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Lake Towada (十和田湖) isn’t just a beautiful lake that straddles both Aomori and Akita Prefecture in Northeastern Japan. Whether you prefer water sports, stroll around the virgin forest, or just like to eat, Lake Towada is a destination for everyone!
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Lake Towada’s beauty can certainly be appreciated from the lakeside. Although the lakeside view that you will get from the Lake Towada Pleasure Boat ((十和田湖遊覧船)) is a completely different level, it will definitely be a memory that will last a lifetime (=ﾟωﾟ)ﾉ. Once you board the boat, you will be introduced to a 50-minute scenic
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