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which best and affordable onsen for foreigners?
Basically, the Onsen is not that expensive, it's more like affordable. It depends on where you ar...
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Answered 7 days ago
What are the most important places to see?
shrines, temples, nature, and ordinary people's lives in Izakaya (Japanese pubs) at night :)
Answered 9 days ago
what is the best day trip from Tokyo?
Hi! Please refer https://hubjapan.io/questions/best-day-trips-from-tokyo.Depends on the season, you can find so many different options!
Answered 10 days ago
What can I do in Tokyo during the winter?
Tokyo will be extremely beautiful with all the Christmas lights in the town. There are many famous places such as Marunouchi, Omotesando, etc and people visit those places to enjoy beautiful lights.Some places are listed here:https://hubjapan.io/articles/7-places-to-see-beautiful-christmas-lights...
Answered 10 days ago
What are the best things to do in Tokyo on a Monday?
I'm not sure if there is anything particular about Monday. Maybe take a train during rush hour? Japanese train on rush hour is terrible but it might be fun to experience at least once!
Published 11 days ago
11 Major Festivals in Kamakura to Experience History & Culture
Undoubtedly one of Japan’s most historic towns, Kamakura is a place where you can immerse yourself in history and culture. Aside from sightseeing around its monuments, temples, and shrines, travelers shouldn’t miss participating in its numerous festivals, which are held in various places all yea...
Answered 13 days ago
which best and affordable onsen for foreigners?
Staying in onsen ryokan costs roughly ¥10,000 ~. It can go higher if it's nice, new, big room with private outdoor onsen bath, etc. You can find low price ryokan starts from ¥10,000~ at most onsen districts such as Hakone, Atami, Kusatsu, Beppu, etc.
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Answered 13 days ago
which best and affordable onsen for foreigners?
Basically, the Onsen is not that expensive, it's more like affordable. It depends on where you are going to visit, but how about trying to start off Oedo Onsen Monogatari (in Tokyo)? It's not an authentic type of Onsen, but it's more like amusement type, however, the good point is that you can tr...
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Answered 15 days ago
where can i try hot spring during winter with snow landscape
Pretty much everywhere in Niigata Prefecture, Tohoku Region and Hokkaido. Especially Nyuto Onsen in Akita Prefecture is famous. Hakone gets snow sometimes so if you are lucky, you can experience snow with onsen in Hakone, too.
Answered 15 days ago
What are the "must see" sights near shinjuku. Thank you.
It depends on your interests.Shinjuku Gyoen Park is beautiful to take a walk if it is a sunny day. If you like bar hopping, head to Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, or Shinjuku Sanchome District. There are tremendous amount of bars there.If you would like to get the great city views, visit New York Ba...
Answered 16 days ago
what are the most amazing but unknown places to take 7- and 10-year old boys in Tokyo?
Maybe museums? Like Miraikan in Odaiba (https://www.miraikan.jst.go.jp/en/), National Museum of Nature and Science in Ueno. (http://www.kahaku.go.jp/english/)Ueno Zoo is also very big and enjoyable. There are two Giant Pandas may be rare to see in other countries. There are also video game cafe/b...
Published 19 days ago
10 Best Spots to Enjoy Sakura Viewing in Tohoku’s Sendai City
This city up north is no stranger to natural beauty. Nicknamed as the City of Trees, Sendai is an urban center that boasts of numerous tree-lined avenues, shrines, and parks. Come spring time, like the rest of Japan, it awaits that brief time period when pink cherry blossoms (sakura) take over t...
Answered 24 days ago
How many days should I stay in Kyoto? This is my first time.
I would say four days. I personally spent time in Kyoto three days and basically was able to see almost all the points. However, if you can take additional 1 day, that would be perfect I guess.
Answered 25 days ago
Where in Japan do they make robots?
It depends on the robot you are interested, but how about the university? I bet there are many different organizations, laboratories and companies make various kinds of robots, but I bet it's the easiest to ask for the universities among them. Good luck!
Answered 27 days ago
What places in Kanto is the best?
It really depends on your interests, in Kanto Region, we have cities like Tokyo, Yokohama and also traditional districts like Kamakura, Kawagoe, Nikko, Sawara, etc. For nature, Minakami, hiking in mountains in Chiba or Ibaraki (like Mt. Tsukubasan or Nokogiri-yama), we also have beach in Kujukuri...
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Published 28 days ago
16 Best Onsen Ryokans In Nikko To Enjoy A Slow Vacation
The enchanting city of Nikko is a place that invites travelers to slow down. Its mountain scenery, its heritage sites, and its reverent air make it the perfect setting for a relaxing escape. To top it all off, it has numerous onsen districts and ryokans to make your stay not just comfortable, bu...
Answered 29 days ago
What places in Kanto is the best?
Kanto is huge! It differs depending on your interested. If you want to see the old streets and atmosphere of Edo, then Kawagoe would be suitable. Kanagawa is also an interesting place to visit! Kanagawa has many sightseeing places; Museum, Temple, China Town, beach, park, Onsen... etc.. You will ...
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Answered about 1 month ago
What is the best way to get to Cape Soya on public transport?
I think taking bus from Wakkanai Station is the easiest. It operates about 10 to 15 minutes basis, and takes about 10 mins from Wakkanai Station.
Answered about 1 month ago
What are some evening activities I can do with my parents in Tokyo?
How about visiting an Izakaya (Japanese pubs)? Typical Japanese Izakaya offers various kind of Japanese food such as yakitori, sashimi, potato salad, cold tofu, etc.Walk along the railway from JR Shinbashi Station to JR Yurakucho Station. You will find hundreds of small Izakayas there!
Published about 1 month ago
7 Best Hiking Trails in Kamakura to Enjoy Beautiful Nature
Kamakura is a beautiful coastal town that is located less than an hour away in the southern part of Tokyo. It is well known for the Daibutsu (Great Buddha Statue) and the many temples and shrines in the surrounding area. Without a doubt, Kamakura is filled with many natural attractions. Even tho...
Answered about 1 month ago
where are the hidden gems to visit in end july/ early aug
July to early August is when Tsuyu, rainy season ends in Tokyo and real summer starts!A local Japanese common things to do in July/early august: (many people take summer vacation)1. Go to fireworks festivals.There are many fireworks festivals held in Tokyo from July to August. People put on Yuk...
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