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A Relaxing Weekend Escape at Charming Yamashiro Onsen

Jan. 25, 2024

Lia from Ryokan Wanderings

An easy train ride from the golden city of Kanazawa (in Ishikawa Prefecture) famed for its gold leaf, historical geisha & samurai districts, intricately detailed Kaga Yuzen kimono and picturesque Kenroku-en gardens is the charming and quaint onsen town of Yamashiro. Made even more accessible come March 16th 2024 due to the extended Hokuriku Shinkansen route, Yamashiro is a perfect way to extend one’s Japan holiday, see another side of the country and experience a quintessential onsen ryokan stay.

Karuizawa: A Nature Lover’s Paradise Within Reach of Tokyo

Jan. 19, 2024

Amelia Hiorns from Picchio

Just over an hour from Tokyo is the charming resort town of Karuizawa. Nestled among tranquil forests and undulating mountains, this small town (pop. 19,684) is most famous for its summer vacation villa homes (offering refreshing retreats for Japan’s rich and famous) and glamourous shopping mall. But what it also boasts is an abundance of nature that is accessible to everyone.

7 Things To Do in Hokkaido's Furano and Biei

Jan. 18, 2024

JNTO - Japan National Tourism Organization

Furano and Biei are most famous for their picturesque rolling fields of lavender and other summer flowers, but there is actually plenty more to see and do in the area than simply admire its bucolic rural landscape.

6 Things to See and Do in Iwate Prefecture

Jan. 13, 2024

JNTO - Japan National Tourism Organization

A large prefecture on the Pacific Coast in the Tohoku region, Iwate is a former cultural and political centre of northern Japan with many surprises hidden up its sleeve.

Japan in 2024: Looking Ahead and Looking Beyond

Dec. 7, 2023

JNTO - Japan National Tourism Organization

With the end of the year quickly approaching, it is now time to look ahead, and see what Japan in 2024 has to offer - And the answer is quite a lot! In this article, we’ll cover a few of the many exciting openings that are coming your way in 2024, and even beyond. From new luxury resorts to rugged hiking trails, from the northern tip to the southernmost islands, Japan is ready for a new year and new adventure!

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Planning a Trip to Japan?

A Relaxing Weekend Escape at Charming Yamashiro Onsen

Karuizawa: A Nature Lover’s Paradise Within Reach of Tokyo

7 Things To Do in Hokkaido's Furano and Biei

6 Things to See and Do in Iwate Prefecture

Japan in 2024: Looking Ahead and Looking Beyond

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