Planning a day trip to Karuizawa from Tokyo? Add the charming SNOOPY Village in Karuizawa. This charming facility combines an exclusive gift shop with a delightful themed cafe, offering a perfect blend of retail therapy and relaxation inspired by Snoopy and the gang. Discover the cute desserts menu and merchandise before your visit!
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Although it is located in a residential area, the taste and atmosphere of Aizu Coffee Club (会津珈琲倶楽部) have rightfully earned it a reputation. It is the best place in Nanukamachi (a station from Aizu-Wakamatsu Station) to enjoy a nice cup of coffee. Not only does the cafe offer coffee brewed from high-quality beans, but the
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If you like the world painted in a picture book, you will love everything about Kichijōji Petit Mura (吉祥寺プティット村) in Kichijoji! Visiting Kichijoji Petit Mura is like walking into a magical world! It is a mini fairytale-like village with a cat theme. It is the best cat cafe in Tokyo to visit. Apart from the
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While Kichijoji is located in Tokyo, it still retains its own unique vibe. If you are unsure about things to do in Kichijoji, consider visiting the unique cafés and dessert spots hidden within the urban jungle. Stop by any of the places mentioned below and take a rest from your exploration of the area. We
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Dazaifu is a popular day trip destination from Fukuoka. After exploring Dazaifu Tenman-gū‘s huge precinct, a break in a nice cafe is always a good idea. If you are unsure which one to visit, here is a list of unique and fascinating cafes near Dazaifu Station and the shrine for you to consider.
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Jiyūgaoka is commonly known as a town in Tokyo where people with sophisticated tastes gather. Although it is not in Tokyo’s bustling area, the township of Jiyūgaoka still incorporates the capital’s ever-changing trends. At the same time, it is also a relaxed part of the capital city, where time seems to flow more slowly, allowing people
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If you are from Europe, you might have heard of Dalloyau (ダロワイヨ), a long-established French royal purveyor. This is a place where you can not only enjoy sweets but also experience French food culture and history. The renowned patisserie traiteur with over 20 stores in Japan has its flagship store in Jiyūgaoka. While retaining the
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Inokashira Park in Kichijōji is a great urban park to enjoy nature. You can easily spend a couple of hours in this vast park. But the longer you stay there, the emptier your stomach will get. Many locals or travelers would grab a picnic mat and food to picnic on the park’s lawn or benches.
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A nice cafe to stop by in Nanukamachi is Aizu Ichibankan (會津壹番館). In addition to its good coffee, it is a spot related to the guy printed on the old Japanese 1,000 yen notes (the new one was issued in 2024). The guy with the curly hair was named Noguchi Hideyo (野口英世). He was a
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Aizu-Wakamatsu is Aizu region‘s biggest city. Besides the area where Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle is located, Nanukamachi nearby is also worth checking out. Once a lively area until the late 19th century, the town preserves the historical vibe. In addition to shopping for local specialties and taking photos, it has a couple of cafes and restaurants perfect
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