Summer Sightseeing
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Akita
Summer festivals & Events
Omagari Fireworks Festival (Omagari Hanabi)
3.95 1With over 100 years of history, Omagari Hanabi is Japan’s largest firework competition, held on the last Saturday of every August, attracting nearly 700,000 visitors.
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Complete Guide to Japanese Fireworks Festivals
A summer visit to Japan isn’t complete without the addition of a fireworks festival. In this guide we’ll cover not only the Top Three Firework Festivals in Japan, but a few other popular fireworks held across the country, as well. There are also some pro tips and important reminders to help you enjoy these events to the fullest, so be sure to read to the end!
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25 Things to Do in Akita
Akita is a place where you can find many landscapes full of traditional Japanese charm. If you're visiting Akita, be sure to explore its tourist spots that reflect traditional Japanese culture and customs, as well as some of Japan's most renowned hidden hot springs. This article introduces the best attractions, shopping spots, and events in Akita to help you fully experience its charm.
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Toyama
Trains & Subway
Tateyama Cable Car
3.58 1This cable car connects Tateyama Station and Bijodaira Station on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.
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Encounter an overwhelmingly beautiful natural landscape - Kurobe Tateyama Alpine Route Tourist Guide
On the Kurobe Tateyama Alpine Route, which runs through the 3,000-meter-high mountains of the Northern Alps, you can easily enjoy the dynamic scenery of the four seasons. This section provides all the information you need to enjoy the scenery of the Kurobe Tateyama Alpine Route, as well as highlights and recommended accommodations.
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Day Trip Itinerary: Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route: Epic Views and One-of-a-Kind Transportation
One of the world’s top mountain sightseeing routes linking Toyama and Nagano is the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Its biggest appeal is the chance to take a series of unique rides while enjoying sweeping, large-scale views shaped by the deep Kurobe Gorge and its dam. Here, we’ll introduce a day-trip model course to enjoy the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route starting from Tateyama Station in Toyama.
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