Eating Japanese sweets is a must to fully appreciate a Japanese hot spring town, and Unazuki Onsen has a couple of nice traditional confectionery makers that we recommend. Each of them has a few signatory sweets that are worthwhile for a try. Although the raw ingredients are more or less the same, the confectioner at […]
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As you approach Kurobe Gorge Railway‘s Unazuki Station, you will inevitably notice the three-story building that looks like an inn opposite the road. While it does look like a nice place to spend a night, it is actually a museum (only on the ground floor). You can learn about the mechanisms of hydroelectric power generation
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The most convenient spot to indulge your body in the nice hot spring of Unazuki Onsen is Yumedokoro Unazuki (湯めどころ宇奈月総湯). The public bathhouse is close to Unazuki Station, in the same building as the Unazuki Onsen Information Center. Opened in 2016, it is one of the newest hot spring facilities in the hot spring town.
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Just a short train ride from central Tokyo, Kichijōji is widely celebrated as one of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods to live in, and it is quickly becoming a haven for plant-based foodies too. While finding strictly vegan options in Japan can sometimes feel like a challenge, Kichijoji offers a vibrant mix of cozy cafes,
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Planning a memorable day trip from Tokyo to Tokorozawa? If you are searching for the best things to do in Saitama with kids (especially things to do in Tokorozawa), look no further than Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park (所沢航空記念公園). Spanning a massive 50 hectares of lush green space, this vibrant park is built directly on the
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No trip to Tokyo for a Studio Ghibli fan is complete without tasting one of the iconic, officially licensed Totoro Cream Puffs (トトロのシュークリーム) from Shirohige’s Cream Puff Factory Kichijōji (白髭のシュークリーム工房 吉祥寺店). Tucked away near the vibrant Inokashira Park, the Shirohige Kichijoji branch is the perfect, convenient pitstop to pair with a visit to the nearby
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The Hakusan Shirakawa-go White Road (白山白川郷ホワイトロード) is the ultimate scenic drive between Kanazawa and the historic village of Shirakawa-gō, but it is far from a standard highway. It is a specialized, automobile-only tourist route packed with sheer cliff drop-offs, free open-air footbaths, and iconic spots like the 86-meter Fukube Falls. Because the 33.3 km toll road
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The mountains from Arashiyama to Kameoka have some of the most spectacular scenery in Kyoto. To adore the scenery that changes each season, the best seats are provided by Sagano Scenic Railway (嵯峨野観光鉄道). The company’s Sagano Romantic Train runs along the Hozu River (保津川), which flows through the scenic Hozu Gorge (保津峡). Especially during the
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Narita Airport is one of Japan’s major airports. If you are a budget-conscious traveler, you will want to look for cheap deals or consider budget airlines. While these options may be cheaper, the flights often arrive at or depart from Japan in the early mornings or late at night. What this means is that you
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The Chūbu Region (中部地方), located in the center of Japan’s main island – Honshu (本州), is one of the most scenic parts of Japan. The best thing about the Chūbu Region is that many of its stunning destinations are located quite near each other. And there are multiple discounted transportation tickets and passes for you
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