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Kagawa
Parks & Gardens
Roadside Station Shodoshima Olive Park
4.42 5A photogenic park with white windmills and swaying olive leaves.
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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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Roadside Stations (Michi-no-Eki) : A Gateway to Deeper Regional Exploration
For those looking to experience the unique charm of a region, incorporating roadside stations (Michi-no-Eki) into your travel plans is highly recommended. In addition to serving as hubs for regional revitalization, these stations offer a variety of experiences, from purchasing local specialties to enjoying regional gourmet cuisine. Beyond that, they also provide opportunities to experience the distinct character of each area. This article introduces how to make the most of Michi-no-Eki and highlights some of the best roadside stations across Japan.
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Ibaraki
Parks & Gardens
Hitachi Seaside Park
4.34 8Enjoy Seasonal Flowers and Amusement Park Attractions at This Park.
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[Hitachi Seaside Park Travel Guide] Stunning Colorful Views and So Much to Do!
Hitachi Seaside Park is famous for its breathtaking hills blanketed in nemophila. But there’s more than nemophila-each season brings different spectacular views. On top of that, you can enjoy leisure activities and sports, nature watching, hands-on learning experiences, and more. With such a huge park packed with highlights and scenic spots, you might not know where to start. Don’t worry. This article will help you understand what areas and facilities Hitachi Seaside Park has, plus the must-see highlights and spots to visit. It’s no exaggeration to say this is a must-read before your trip to Hitachi Seaside Park.
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It takes 120 minutes from Tokyo! Let's go to the Hitachi Seaside Park and viewing blooming 32,000 of flowers!
Summer cypress dramatically turn to crimson and beautiful Cosmoses.
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Let’s go to Hitachi Seaside Park to enjoy the sight of a blue flower carpet and a world of tulips! It takes only 90 minutes from Ueno!
There are so many nice resorts in Japan in the spring. Beautiful cherry blossoms in particular come out here and there, and have Japan beautifully and impressively decked out. But Hitachi Seaside Park I recommended to you features not merely cherry blossoms, and it is a wonderland of a varieties of flowers. Among them, the baby blue-eyes (nemophilas) in bloom from late April and to mid-May are especially captivating to me. Four million, five hundred thousand baby blue-eyes form a “blue carpet” merging into the blue sky, when the sky and the earth are difficult to tell apart in this fantastic scenery.
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Tokyo Station, Nihonbashi, Marunouchi
Commercial Buildings
Tokyo Character Street
4.30 4An exciting spot where popular character stores gather from Japan and abroad.
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How to enjoy First Avenue Tokyo Station that you can only buy, experience, and enjoy here
This article focuses on "First Avenue Tokyo Station (First Avenue Tokyo Station)", a commercial facility inside Tokyo Station that attracts specialty products and gourmet foods not only from Tokyo but from all over Japan.
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Tokyo Character Street, an exciting space for both adults and children
"Tokyo Character Street", where about 30 of the most popular character stores from Japan and abroad are gathered, is located just outside the "Yaesu Underground Central Exit ticket gate" on the B1 floor. Fans have no reason not to visit, as the shops sell limited-edition goods featuring popular characters such as "Pokémon," "Crayon Shin-chan," "Pretty Cure," "Sumikkogurashi," and Studio Ghibli productions. With limited-time-only events and stores, there is always an exciting and attractive space to visit.
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Gifu
Ropeway
Shinhotaka Ropeway
4.30 4Get on Japan’s only bi-level gondola and enjoy a skywalk over the clouds up to 2,156m above sea level.
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[Kamikochi Travel Guide] A Scenic Destination with Beautiful and Diverse Natural Landscapes
Kamikochi is one of Japan’s most famous mountain scenic destinations. You can enjoy hiking and mountain climbing while taking in the great outdoors, including magnificent mountains, up close. Its clear air and refreshing scenery are also part of its appeal. This article introduces the highlights and charms of Kamikochi, along with detailed information on its hiking courses. Use this article to get ready and make the most of Kamikochi.
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To Spectacular Views at 2,156 Meters! A One-Day Okuhida Itinerary with the Shinhotaka Ropeway
The Shinhotaka Ropeway offers magnificent views of the Northern Alps, also known as the "roof of Japan." In this article, we will introduce the main charms of the Shinhotaka Ropeway along with recommended nearby sightseeing spots such as the atmospheric old streets of Hida Takayama, Okuhida Onsen-go, and Shirakawa-go.
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