Southern Izu: Kawazu Cherry Blossoms, Shimoda & Dogashima
Discover southern Izu: early Kawazu cherry blossoms, Perry Road and Shirahama Beach in Shimoda, and the Tensodo sea cave at Dogashima, plus hotels in Shimoda.
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Nagoya Museums & Theme Parks: Ghibli Park, SCMaglev & Toyota Museum
Visit Ghibli Park, the SCMaglev and Railway Park and the Toyota Commemorative Museum from Nagoya, with ticket tips, closed days and Nagoya Station hotels.
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Atami & Izu Hot Springs: Atami Castle, Atami Baien & Shuzenji Onsen
Explore Atami and Izu: views from Atami Castle, plum blossoms and autumn leaves at Atami Baien, and historic Shuzenji Onsen, plus hot spring hotels in Atami.
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Nagoya Landmarks: Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Jingu & Osu Kannon
Plan a day in Nagoya: Nagoya Castle and the Honmaru Palace, sacred Atsuta Jingu and Osu Kannon with its flea market and arcades, plus where to stay in Sakae.
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Shizuoka Mount Fuji Views: Miho no Matsubara, Mishima Skywalk & Gotemba
See Mount Fuji from Shizuoka: the pine beach of Miho no Matsubara, the 400 m Mishima Skywalk and Gotemba Premium Outlets, with transit tips and Gotemba hotels.
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Hyogo Hot Springs & Day Trips: Kinosaki Onsen, Arima Onsen & Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Hyogo hot springs and day trips: Kinosaki Onsen’s seven public baths, Arima Onsen’s gold and silver waters and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge walkway, plus ryokan picks.
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Fuji Five Lakes Nature: Oshino Hakkai, Lake Yamanaka & Lake Motosu
Explore the quieter side of Mt. Fuji: Oshino Hakkai’s spring ponds, Lake Yamanaka’s swans and Lake Motosu’s famous banknote view, with buses, tips and hotels.
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Kobe Waterfront & Food: Meriken Park, Harborland & Nankinmachi
Kobe for first-timers: Meriken Park and Kobe Port Tower, Harborland’s waterfront, Nankinmachi Chinatown street food and how to find real Kobe beef, plus hotels.
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Lake Kawaguchiko Guide: Oishi Park, Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway & Iyashi no Sato
Lake Kawaguchiko guide for first-timers: Oishi Park flowers, the Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway and Saiko Iyashi no Sato village, with buses, tips and hotels.
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Hyogo Castles: Himeji Castle, Koko-en Garden & Takeda Castle Ruins
Plan your Himeji Castle visit with 2026 ticket prices, Koko-en Garden next door and the Takeda Castle Ruins “castle in the sky,” plus trains and hotels.
