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Hoshi Onsen Chojukan

The hot springs are said to have been discovered by Kobo Daishi during his travels, and the inn is located in the Joshin'etsu Kogen National Park. Established in 1875, the inn has preserved the ambiance of the Meiji era, when many literary figures and artists stayed there.

• Gunma
• Inns

Michi-no-Eki Kawaba Denen Plaza

Located in the picturesque village of Kawaba, nestled at the base of Mount Hotaka in northern Gunma, this market-town-style roadside station is surrounded by lush natural beauty.

• Gunma
• Shopping Streets

Koganezaki Furofushi Onsen

This onsen ryokan is located at the foot of the Shirakami Mountains. Many guests visit the ryokan to enjoy the open-air bath on the edge of the waves, only one meter from the ocean. The name "Furofushi Onsen" was given to the inn based on the founder's wish that "if you cure yourself here, you will never grow old or weak.

• Aomori
• Hotels

Koboushi no Yu Senshintei

Yunokami Onsen sits along the upper reaches of the Aga River, an area famed for scenic spots such as Okawa Gorge and the dramatic rock formation known as To-no-Hetsuri. “Koboushi no Yu Senshintei” is a tranquil hot spring inn quietly nestled amid approximately 4,500 tsubo of natural forest. Not only the open-air baths but also the guest rooms and lounge are surrounded by trees that press right up to the windows, allowing guests to relax while embraced by the changing beauty of the seasons, from fresh greenery to vibrant autumn leaves.

• Fukushima
• Inns

Shikotsuko Daiichi Hotel Suizantei

This hot spring inn stands by the shores of Lake Shikotsu, known as "Japan's northernmost unfrozen lake." Located within the untouched nature of Shikotsu-Toya National Park, it offers a restful stay amidst stunning seasonal landscapes: cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, autumn foliage, and a winter world wrapped in pure white. It is indeed a hidden retreat for adults.

• Chitose and Tomakomai
• Inns

wanoi KAKUNODATE

Located in the Samurai District of Kakunodate, known as "Little Kyoto of Michinoku," wanoi KAKUNODATE is a unique hotel converted from a kura (traditional storehouse) with over 100 years of history.

• Akita
• Inns

Samurai Residences in Kakunodate

In Kakunodate, part of the city of Semboku in Akita Prefecture, exists rows of old houses first attributed to the Ashina family in the early Edo period (around year 1620), that later flourished under the castle town of the Satake-Kita family. This district has been designated as protected in an effort to conserve traditional buildings.

• Akita
• Famous Places

ROYCE' Nama Chocolate

Founded in 1983 in Higashi-ku, Sapporo, ROYCE' set out with the ambition of creating chocolate that rivals the best of Europe. Now, as an immovably popular chocolate maker from Hokkaido, their signature menu item is "Nama Chocolate."

• Hokkaido
• Snacks

Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival

The Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival takes place along the Yodogawa, a symbolic presence of the "Water Metropolis Osaka" that flows through the center of Osaka City. It's a handmade event planned and operated by local volunteer staff, financed by donations from companies and organizations around the Jūsō area, where the festival takes place.

• Osaka
• Autumn festivals & Events

Omagari Fireworks Festival (Omagari Hanabi)

With over 100 years of history, Omagari Fireworks is one of the Three Best Firework Festivals in Japan. The Suwa Shrine in Omagari started it as an entertainment in their festival in 1910. Now it is the summer staple in Akita.

• Akita
• Summer festivals & Events