Tottori is said to be the least populated city in Japan, yet it has the country’s largest sand dunes.
I visited in winter, and the icy winds from the Sea of Japan were hitting me head-on. It really gave me the thrilling vibe of the movie Sand Woman. I even wondered if a sandworm might suddenly pop out. 🤣
You can take the chairlift up to the observation deck, pay extra to ride a camel along the sand, and visit The Sand Museum too (though it closes when it rains).
A very unique attraction and definitely worth a visit.
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Himeji Castle’s white walls look like a white egret spreading its wings, which is why it’s also called the “White Egret Castle.” It has a long history and is beautifully preserved. The connected cluster of keeps has an elegant style, earning it the reputation of being Japan’s finest castle. The cherry trees were still in bud, but I imagine the spring cherry blossom views here must be absolutely beautiful 🌸.
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Azumino National Park in Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, is a famous flower-viewing spot where you can enjoy tulips, lily of the valley, cherry blossoms, and more.
The grounds are विशाल, and the flower fields stretch out in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and purple... The earth looks like a vibrant rainbow-colored carpet. So beautiful!
Some people were sitting under the cherry trees, with cherry blossom petals falling in the sunlight. It felt so blissful 🥰 -
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We came to Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s Three Scenic Views, because we’d heard so much about it. We ended up arriving during a heavy snowfall, but since we were already there, we decided to make the best of it.
We trudged up to the observatory, and then the snow stopped. The “heavenly dragon,” which had been hidden by clouds and mist, suddenly came into full view. A pure white dragon-like curve stretched out before us...
The silvery white world was so beautiful! We stayed at the observatory for a while, played in the snow, laughed and had such a great time. Then the snow began to fall silently again, so we had to leave reluctantly. -
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Kinosaki Onsen in northern Hyogo is a famous, historic hot spring town with about 1,300 years of history. It’s known for doing the “seven public bath” tour and for strolling along the willow-lined Otani River.
In winter, walking down the old-school onsen streets feels so charming. There are little cafés everywhere, so it’s easy to grab a coffee and a dessert, take a break, and just chat.
The town has kept its traditional Japanese vibe, and the snowy winter scenery is especially beautiful. It’s such a lovely, polished little place. I can’t wait to come back when the willows are lush again—soaking in the baths and wandering around in a yukata has to be super chill. -
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Kamikochi, known as the “Japanese Alps,” is absolutely breathtaking!
There are tons of visitors, but the crystal-clear river and the stunning Hotaka mountain range make it so worth it. Even a short stop here felt really healing.
You can grab a meal at the visitor center and shop for lots of souvenirs too. There are also some unique restaurants by the river.
I recommend the TROIS CINQ apple pie and ice cream. -
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Snow was falling hard when I visited this quiet little village. The distinctive thatched houses—walls, doors, and windows all made of wood—are built without using any nails, held together with thick straw rope. Absolutely amazing!
They’ve endured Japan’s seasons for generations and still preserve Kyoto’s architectural beauty. Definitely worth a visit. -
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Snow was coming down hard in Ine, and it was gorgeous.
Eating inside a funaya was such a unique experience.
The Sea of Japan’s ever-changing weather brings so many different kinds of scenery to these coastal towns—honestly, isn’t that what travel is all about?
Snowy Ine was just too beautiful. -
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Standing on the castle walls, you can overlook the city. If the weather’s good and you find the right angle, you can really capture what makes the main keep unique.
The cherry blossoms were still just starting to bud—this place must be gorgeous in spring. -
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It was in a place kind of like a community center back in Taiwan. Lots of seniors had set up a small market with handmade items and processed farm products, selling things while chatting with each other. It felt so warm and welcoming.
The indigo-dyeing class was split into groups, and everyone used simple techniques to make a one-of-a-kind indigo-dyed hand towel that’s a great keepsake. I really liked it. -
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