[Closed Down]Tsukiyono Vidro Park
At Tsukiyono Vidro Park you’ll find Japan’s largest glassworks studio for making handmade glass. This same equipment is also available for a wide range of crash courses and tours. Whether you’re an adult or fun-loving kid, this spot is perfect for trying the hands-on thrills of making things!
吹きガラス体験ができます！
工房の職人さんがマンツーマンで付き添って優しく教えてくれます。
大人も子供も楽しめるガラス工房。
ガラス体験で作った花瓶は家の玄関に飾ってあります。
休日は混雑するので前日に予約した方が良いですよ。
ガラス体験しなくてもガラス製品を買えるので、ちょっと立ち寄ってみるのも面白いかも。
Roller Coaster Road
In Furano, Hokkaido where hardly any houses are seen, there is a rolling road that suddenly falls down and sharply goes up like a roller coaster.
If you ride a motorcycle, you have to try this awesome road at least once.
It's a classic touring spot!
If you're exploring the Furano and Biei area, don't miss it.
Honestly, it's even more thrilling and memorable than riding a roller coaster.
Shirakawa-go (Historic Village)
Shirakawa-go, a beautiful area where traditional Japanese scenery still exists, is home to the largest number of still-standing traditional “gassho-zukuri” Japanese homes. As of 2016, there are around 100 buildings still standing, both large and small. It is the largest remaining historic settlement in Japan, and it is preserved as a Group of Traditional Buildings in the register of Cultural Properties of Japan.
I visited during the May holidays. Walking among the gassho-zukuri houses felt like stepping back in time. There are guesthouses in the village, so staying overnight would be a unique experience.
This time, I just took a stroll, bought some souvenirs, and tried the local gohei-mochi. The sweet and savory miso with a hint of sansho was a perfect match—highly recommended for a quick snack!
During holidays, the area gets really crowded and it takes a long time to get into the parking lot, so next time I'll visit on a weekday.
The Time Bell Tower (Toki no kane)
Kawagoe is only about an hour away from the center of Tokyo, and it is a city where you can enjoy the quaint streets. One of the most famous tourist landmarks in this city is the Bell of Time. It is a landmark with a striking presence in the street lined with old-fashioned warehouses.
A city full of history. Around the station it feels modern, but the farther you get from the station, the more it feels like you’re time-traveling back to the Taisho and Edo periods, which is really fun.
I also recommend the "Poku Poku" sweet potato treat from the long-established Japanese sweets shop Kurazukuri Honpo.