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10 Hostels and Guest House in Aomori Tohoku for Superb Vacation
Aomori is known as one of the apple prefectures in the country as they are the biggest apple producer of apples in Japan. Located at the northern tip of the main island of Japan, it boasts a collection of popular attractions and amazing festivals like the Nebuta Matsuri. Going here for a short v...
Published about 1 month ago
10 Best Places to View Autumn Leaves in Kamakura
The foliage in Kamakura usually changes in mid-November to early December. Autumn has always been a special season in Japan because this is the time when the leaves of the trees change their colors. They paint Kamakura in beautiful stripes of yellow and red that attracts tourists from all over t...
Published about 2 months ago
10 Onsen Districts in Chiba Prefecture and Ryokans to Relax
Chiba is Japan’s gateway to the world because of Narita International Airport. It is also known as Japan’s busiest airport. Since this is the case, some foreign guests stay in Chiba for a while before exploring the famous attractions of Japan. After many hours of flight, some people would like t...
Answered 2 months ago
We are spending two days and there nights in Nikko. What is the best way to hike the periphery of Lake Chuzenji? How do we go about it?
Hi,You can go to Chuzenji Lake by bus from ToBu NiKKO Station,and then you can be hiking around Lake.just check bus time table there,i will recommend to go hot japanese springs there.
Published 3 months ago
10 Guest House and Hostels in and around Sendai for a Relaxing Stay
Sendai is a city that is sometimes overlooked by foreign guests because of its close proximity to Tokyo. However, in recent years there had been an influx of tourists who discovered the beauty and charm that the city has to offer. Various attractions like the Zuihoden Mausoleum and Umino-Mori Aq...
Answered 3 months ago
Is there any winter illumination event in Hamarikyu Gardens? I've seen photos in internet but I can not find information about it.
Hi. I think it was a ‘trial’ light up in Hamarikyu in the past. I know Rikugien has light up event every year. It will start on nov 17 this year. https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/teien/contents/info031.html#n02
Published 3 months ago
10 Things to do in Fukushima Prefecture to Have a Good Time
Fukushima Prefecture is located in the Tohoku region, and it takes just about 1.5 hours by Shinkansen to reach from Tokyo Station. Here you can find all Japan’s beauty: wonderful landscapes (including cherry blossoms and autumn sightseeing spots), castle towns and historic sites and, of course, ...
Answered 3 months ago
I am going to oirase gorge from Aomori for a day trip. The first bus would reach oirase gorge at abt 10am and the last bus leaves at 4pm. Is it sufficient to enjoy oirase gorge and lake towada? Should I stay the night?
The Oirase walk is about 13.5 km long - which is about 8½ miles. Even if you were to walk it one way and take the bus back, that would leave next to no time to see Lake Towada. So if you are going to take the trouble to go there, an overnight would make more sense.You also don't say anything abou...
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Answered 3 months ago
I am going to oirase gorge from Aomori for a day trip. The first bus would reach oirase gorge at abt 10am and the last bus leaves at 4pm. Is it sufficient to enjoy oirase gorge and lake towada? Should I stay the night?
I have been to Oirase Gorge in winter and we drove all the way to Aomori and spent a night there, because it seemed like there were not much things to do at night. It would be a nice idea to stay if you would like star watching or early morning hike.
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Answered 4 months ago
i am planning to go to kyoto with my friend in september. do you recommend any places where i must see there?
It would help if you gave more info such as how much time you have. The Top 3 in Kyoto are the Fushimi Inari Shrine, the Kiyomizudera Temple, and Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion). They are not near each other though so I don't recommend seeing all 3 back to back unless you're really short on time a...
Answered 4 months ago
Looking for recommendations for Guides in Japan
Hi, Well first, you really don't need any guides at all - you can do it yourself and avoid a lot of problems by doing your research ahead of time and knowing where to go. The Matsushima area near Ishinomaki is known as one of Japan's traditional Top 3 most beautiful places. Ishinomaki was per...
Published 4 months ago
10 Ryokan and Hotels in Hiraizumi and Ichinoseki Area for an Amazing Stay
Hiraizumi and Ichinoseki in Iwate Prefecture are just a few hours away from Tokyo by train. They have warm summers and cold winters. Both places are famous for their natural attractions and cultural-heritage. Hiraizumi became a “UNESCO World Heritage Site” in 2011. When you visit Hiraizumi, it’s...
Published 4 months ago
10 Wonderful Ryokan to Enjoy Asakusa Area
Asakusa area is the starting point of many tourist tours: the Senso-ji Temple and the majestic portal Kaminarimon are the most famous attractions, pointing out a traditional face of Tokyo that will amaze you! But other than historical buildings, here in Asakusa you can experience traditional Jap...
Answered 4 months ago
Can someone tell me if it's worth a trip to Ieshima Islands in Hyogo prefecture? I cannot seem to find much information about it online.
http://h-ieshima.jp/mhi/en/I have not been there. If your schedule is quite open, you should go. But,,,,,.
Answered 4 months ago
Town with Koi in Street canal
In Tokyo, I know there is the river alongside of park where you can see Koi. Here is the place. (sorry I could not find the site in English) https://www.gotokyo.org/jp/kanko/bunkyo/spot/10069.html But the river is far from park and you can not watch close by. So I inform some park a...
Answered 5 months ago
Where is the best location for sightseeing in Tohoku during winter ?
Tohoku will be covered with snow so there are many beautiful places.One of the most famous winter sights would be Mt. Hakkoda. It's a great ski mountain if you do skiing or snowboarding. Even if you don't, you can climb up all the way to the top with gondola and you can see frost-covered trees.ht...
Published 5 months ago
10 Guesthouses and Hostels in Asakusa for Comfortable Trip
Asakusa has always been a very popular tourist destination in Japan. It was an entertainment district during the Edo period and continuously developed over the years. Today, it is home to many famous attractions like the Senso-ji temple and the ever popular Sanja Matsuri (one of the famous festi...
Answered 5 months ago
I am traveling with a friend to japan for 2 weeks in October. We are trying to go to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. Is there any must do's for a first time traveler in these cities, as far as sights, or places to eat etc.
You need to make an itinerary for what you want, and only you know what you like best. Japan has many different aspects - its many temples/shrines, castles, shopping, arts, museums, gardens, hot springs, hiking, folk crafts, festivals, nature, pop culture, cuisine and so on.So what interest...
Answered 5 months ago
Interest in Japanese Culture ancient buildings sights,No Western affects
You will find no shortage of temples and shrines in Kyoto - enough to last over a year. If you want to see the more traditional areas, there is Higashiyama, not to mention in the evening Pontocho and Gion.Kanazawa also has its chaya areas but the crown jewel of the city is the Kenrokuen Garden - ...
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Answered 5 months ago
Interest in Japanese Culture ancient buildings sights,No Western affects
We are in Tokyo for 3 days,Kanazawa for 1,then to Shirikawa,and on to Takayama.To Kyoto for 2 days,Hiroshima 2 days then to Nara finishing at Osaka for 2 days.SO our joy would be seeing Japanese old Shrines,Gardens ,Giesha areas,Sumo practise area knowing that the Sumo season will be over when we...
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