Things to Do
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Tama
Amusement Parks & Theme parks
Yomiuriland
4.56 36The representative amusement park of Tokyo that is roughly 30 minutes from Shinjuku Station and can be enjoyed by children and adults throughout the year.
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【2024-2025】Your Guide to Enjoying the Yomiuriland Jewellumination
From winter to spring, Yomiuriland hosts its annual Jewellumination, an event that transforms the entire amusement park into a glittering dreamlike space. As the largest illumination event in the Kanto region, Jewellumination offers a unique experience where you can enjoy stunning illuminations while riding attractions.
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You can enjoy both day and night! What are the highlights of Yomiuriland, one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo?
Yomiuriland, a historic amusement park representing Tokyo, is also famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot with cherry trees in full bloom. During the cherry blossom season, the park is filled with approximately 1,000 cherry trees, including Somei-Yoshino, yamazakura (wild cherry), and shidare-zakura (weeping cherry). From March 19 to April 7, 2024, the park will host the "Night Cherry Blossom Jewellumination," an event where visitors can see gorgeous nighttime cherry blossoms.
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Visiting YOMIURILAND on a winter night.
I visited the YOMIURILAND amusement park to see the Jewellumination (Jewel illumination) .I was especially impressed with the attractions “Light on dance” and “Water fountain fantasy created by the light and sound”.
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Nagano
Tourist Attractions
Jigokudani Monkey Park
4.55 11A spot where you can closely observe the natural behavior of wild Japanese macaques.
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29 Must-Visit Tourist Spots in Nagano: Rich History and Nature Escapes
Nagano is the mountainous escape that’s enclosed by the 3 ranges of the Japan Alps. The area is hugged by rolling peaks, and remarkable natural backdrops as far as the eye can see. Not to be missed, there are even historic temples and shrines, plenty of places to stay and shops that await.
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A Free Travel to Nagano in Winter to See Wild Japanese Macaques Loving Bathing in Hot Springs and Living in Jigokudani Monkey Park!
An around 90-minute train ride on the Nagano Shinkansen (now a part of the Hokuriku Shinkansen) can take us from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, where we can take another train by the Nagano Electric Railway to get to Yudanaka Station. The station is close to the entrance of Jigokudani (hell valley), which is a paradise on earth for Japanese Macaques loving bathing in onsens (Japanese hot springs). Tourists from Europe and America have given the macaque inhabiting this area an affectionate nickname “snow monkey”.
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Ashikaga
Parks & Gardens
Ashikaga Flower Park
4.53 15A paradise of flowers and lights. And in this place, its greatest gift: a stunning tunnel of great wisterias
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Watch, Eat, and Experience! Sightseeing Guide for Kiryu and Ashikaga, Possible Even as a Day Trip from Tokyo!
The Kiryu and Ashikaga areas are accessible from Tokyo even for just a day trip, and not only are they great places to enjoy activities surrounded by beautiful nature, but they also offer plenty of places to take in, including nostalgic old townscapes and power spots!
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A large natural curtain with wisteria in purple and white. “Ashikaga Flower Park” for day trip. (Ashikaga City of Tochigi Prefecture)
After enter the park, you will see a huge curtain-like made of Japanese wisteria in colour purple and white in front of you...
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Yamanashi
Nature Spots
Lake Kawaguchi (Kawaguchi-ko)
4.50 12Of the five lakes on Mt. Fuji, this is the most spectacular spot with the longest shoreline.
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Enjoy Nature in All Seasons! Top 17 Popular Tourist Spots Around Lake Kawaguchiko
Lake Kawaguchiko, where you can see the “upside-down Fuji,” one of Japan's most scenic views, is easily accessible from the city center and is a popular tourist destination for enjoying the natural scenery throughout the seasons. There are accommodations where you can soak in open-air hot springs with views of Mt. Fuji and dining options where you can savor Yamanashi's gourmet cuisine, offering a variety of enjoyable experiences.
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Experience the Breathtaking Beauty of the Mountains! 32 Tourist Spots in Yamanashi
Surrounded by majestic mountains such as Mt. Fuji, Yatsugatake, and the Southern Alps, Yamanashi offers stunning views in every season. The picturesque landscapes featuring Mt. Fuji and the lakes are a must-see. In this article, we'll introduce you to the best spots to enjoy Yamanashi's natural beauty, along with recommended accommodations, dining, and shopping areas.
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Yamagata
Shrines & Temples
Yama-Dera (Hōjusan Risshakuji Temple)
4.50 10Climb 1015 Stone Steps to Reach the Top to Worship! A Temple Said to Cut Out Bad Relationships.
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In Awe of Sheer Nature: Top 18 Autumn Foliage Spots in Tohoku
Tohoku is a destination replete with unbeatable nature and remarkable spots to catch vibrant leaves in autumn. Across the region you’ll find an array of foliage spots so vast it may be hard to pick, with anything from mountains blanketed in autumn colors, beautifully tinted valleys and mountain roads perfect for a drive amidst the autumn scenery, to lakeshores adorned in seasonal hues and more.
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15 Things to Do in Yamagata
Yamagata is blessed with beautiful natural scenery, including mountains such as Mt. Zao and Mt. Gassan, both of which are listed among Japan's 100 Famous Mountains, and the Mogami River, affectionately known as the Mother River. In addition to its stunning natural beauty, Yamagata is home to many traditional hot spring towns and historic buildings. Visiting Yamagata lets you enjoy both picturesque landscapes and the charm of traditional Japan.
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Yamagata Prefecture’s “Yamadera” – Amazing Snowy Scenery!
You can reach Yamadera Station from Tokyo Station by taking the Yamagata Shinkansen for 2 hours and 30 minutes, then changing to the Senzan line at Yamagata Station and riding for about 20 minutes.
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Tokyo Station Neighborhood
Shopping Streets
Tokyo Station Ichibangai
4.47 9Directly connected to "Tokyo Station", the gateway to Japan, this commercial facility is filled with the charms of Japan.
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How to enjoy Tokyo Station Ichibangai that you can only buy, experience, and enjoy here
This article focuses on "Tokyo Station Ichibangai", 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's best restaurants in one place! “Tokyo Ramen Street”, where you could go for a week and never get bored!
Directly connected to Tokyo Station, just outside the Yaesu Underground Central Exit ticket gate, Tokyo Ramen Street is home to eight of Tokyo's best-known ramen stores, offering a different genre of ramen every day of the week, even if you go for a week. With not only popular and classic menus from famous restaurants, but also menus exclusive to Tokyo Ramen Street, it is no exaggeration to say that you can fully enjoy Tokyo's ramen here alone.
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A lot of experiences that you can only have here! "Tokyo Okashi Land"
"Tokyo Okashi Land" is directly connected to Tokyo Station, just outside the "Tokyo Station Yaesu Central Exit ticket gate". Antenna stores of "Ezaki Glico," "Morinaga Seika," "Calbee," and "Kameda Seika," all of which are nationally popular confectionery manufacturers, are located here, where you can not only purchase limited products but also enjoy unique experiences.
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