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Kochi
Nature Spots
Shimanto River
4.18 3The Longest River in the Shikoku Region, Known as “Japan’s Last Clear Stream”.
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Kochi Castle Travel Guide: Japan’s Only Original Castle Keep and Main Bailey Still Standing
Kochi Castle is one of Japan’s Top 100 Castles and a must-visit draw for travelers from across the country. If you’re going all the way to Kochi Castle, you’ll want to make the most of it. This guide is for first-time visitors, covering key highlights and what makes it special, including its 15 buildings spread across a vast grounds and the rare fact that both the castle keep and the Honmaru Palace still survive. We’ll also share the best seasons to visit and practical tips to help you enjoy your trip.
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The Best Spots to See in Kochi Prefecture
Kochi Prefecture is the famous homeland of Ryoma Sakamoto, a prominent samurai during the Bakumatsu era. It’s also a popular tourist destination for its wide range of breathtaking nature and real Japanese history at your fingertips. In this article we’ll show you the best spots in Kochi to see.
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![Museum architecture is designed so as not to disturb the view of the castle garden greenery from the street]()
Ehime
Museums
Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum
4.18 3The museum was founded to honor the historical novel by Ryotaro Shiba. The exhibitions depict events concerning its three main characters from Matsuyama city; The Akiyama brothers and the poet Shiki Masaoka.
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The comprehensive guide to Matsuyama. Learn about famous spots and secret sites. Check out an authentic array of food and souvenirs.
Matsuyama City in Ehime Prefecture has a great selection of historic sites to visit, such as the nation’s oldest hot spring retreat, the Dogo Onsen, and Matsuyama Castle, a symbol of the city. As most sites are near Matsuyama Station and the Dogo Onsen, you can easily visit several in one day. Here, we will introduce our most highly recommended sites in Matsuyama.
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Day 3 in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture ～Okaido area, Bansuisou and Sakano Ueno Kumo Museum ～
Matsuyama City in Ehime prefecture is the biggest city in Shikoku area. Not only the city is famous for magnet tourist spots such as Matsuyama castle and Dogo Onsen, it is also deeply associated with Japanese literature and historical famous people. I made a trip to Matsuyama for 3 nights and 4 days back in November, 2016. In my article, I am going to show you the pictures from the trip and I hope they will help you to get to know the area. In this article, I will write about my visit to Bansuisou, Sakano Ueno Museum and also about nightview in the area.
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![Panoramic view of Pier Bandai]()
Niigata
Shopping Streets
Minato no Marche at Pier Bandai
4.18 3One-stop-shop for the freshest Niigata ingredients! A popular food market hub that’s always a hit with locals and visiting tourists alike.
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[Niigata City 1-Day Model Itinerary] Explore Niigata City’s Must-See Spots!
With a port open since ancient times, Niigata City has grown as a key hub for transportation by land and sea. Here’s a 1-day model itinerary where you can experience the city’s history and culture. You’re sure to discover a different side of Niigata beyond the usual images of “rice country” and “sake”!
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[The complete guide to gourmet food around Niigata Station] The restaurants most loved by locals!
In this article, we will introduce gourmet food that can be enjoyed in the area around Niigata Station, the gateway to Niigata. The restaurants introduced here are all famous and loved by tourists and locals alike.
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![A popular restaurant where a line forms outside]()
Takamatsu
Japanese Cuisine
Teuchi Jyudan Udon Baka Ichidai
4.18 3Open from the morning! A restaurant famous for udon noodles that emphasises freshly made udon.
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Plenty to Enjoy Even on a Short Trip! 9 Classic Kagawa Attractions
Kagawa is Japan’s smallest prefecture by area, so even with a short stay you can fully enjoy must-see sights like historic shrines and castles, plus beautiful natural scenery. The remote islands floating in the Seto Inland Sea, such as Shodoshima and Naoshima, are also part of Kagawa’s appeal. If you’re sightseeing in this charm-packed prefecture, here are the attractions, places to stay, and local food you won’t want to miss.
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A Complete Travel Guide to Takamatsu! From Classic Spots to Hidden Gems, Gourmet Foods to Souvenirs!
Kagawa Prefecture is so famous for its udon that it is sometimes called “Udon Prefecture.” Its “sanuki udon,” a chewy and springy type of udon, is particularly popular. At the heart of Kagawa Prefecture is Takamatsu City, which is not only home to many delicious udon restaurants, but also to plenty of great tourist spots, including Ritsurin Garden, which was given 3 stars in the French travel guidebook “Michelin Green Guide Japan.” This time, we will be introducing the highlights of Takamatsu.
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![Trolley Watarase Gorge running through the gorge's fresh green leaves]()
Kiryu,Tochigi
Trains & Subway
Watarase Keikoku Railway (Watetsu)
4.18 3So exhilarating! Enjoy the nature of Watarase Gorge by riding a sightseeing train
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Watch, Eat, and Experience! Sightseeing Guide for Kiryu and Ashikaga, Possible Even as a Day Trip from Tokyo!
The Kiryu and Ashikaga areas are accessible from Tokyo even for just a day trip, and not only are they great places to enjoy activities surrounded by beautiful nature, but they also offer plenty of places to take in, including nostalgic old townscapes and power spots!
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The excellent performace of cherry blossoms and rapeflowers! One day trip to visit the Spring at Watarase River and Ashio from Tokyo.
Today we would like to introduce you a place where visitors are able to see cherry blossoms and rapeflowers in full bloom.
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