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Kanazawa Castle View
A view of Kanazawa Castle's tiled walls and Ishikawa-mon Gate can be had from the row of restaurants and shops near Kenroku-en..
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Kusatsu Onsen Town at Night
The heart of popular hot spring town Kusatsu Onsen is its 'hot water field', Yubatake. Surrounded by shops and restaurants,..
Culture
Visiting an Ama Diver Hut in Toba
Meeting Japan's female Ama divers over a delicious seafood lunch with spiny lobster at Hachiman-Kamado, an Ama diver hut in..
Activities
Visiting Mikimoto Pearl Island
On Mikimoto Pearl Island in Toba you can learn all about cultured pearls and Kokichi Mikimoto, the 'Pearl King'. You can..
Culture
Will You Fight Or Just Watch?
Epic battle between Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen re-enacted every year on the banks of the Fuefuki River in Yamanashi. Participation..
Culture
Crystal Sound Museum
Crystal Sound is a free museum in Shosenkyo with a collection of precious gemstones from around the world. The museum shop is a..
Activities
Shosenkyo Ropeway
Take Shosenkyo Ropeway to the summit of Mount Rakanji, also known as Yasaburodake, for panoramic views of Kofu basin, the Japanese..
Activities
Autumn Colors at Shosenkyo Gorge
Shosenkyo Gorge has magnificent scenery and is famous for autumn color. An easy trail runs along the river from the gorge entrance..
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Accommodation
Amami Onsen Nanten-en
Gary LuscombeA traditional ryokan inn hidden deep within the Osaka countryside. Immersed in history and culture and boasting natural hot-springs..
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Transportation
A Road Trip Through Tohoku
Kim BTraveling around Japan by car offers some unique ways to connect with the country. You can uncover plenty of hidden gems, or even..
Activities
Fujinomiya Trail - Part 1
Elena LisinaFujinomiya Trail is the shortest, though not the easiest, way to the summit of Mt. Fuji. On the way up there were many surprises...
Activities
Fujinomiya Trail - Part 2
Elena LisinaThe descent was harder than the ascent. Even though I wasn't able to climb to the summit, my experience was a precious exp..