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Snow Monkey ResortsOfficialThe Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route in April 2027 - What to Know April marks the eagerly awaited reopening of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, giving travelers a chance to experience its world-famous, towering snow corridors.
VoyaponGoPriority Seating Nuance: Why Locals Pretend to Sleep and the Unwritten Rules of Train Etiquette Understanding the unwritten social norms surrounding priority seating prevents unnecessary awkwardness during your journeys.
Fukuoka NowKyushuFukuoka West Coast 2-Day Itinerary: Nishinoura and Futamigaura The stretch of coastline from Nishiura to Futamigaura, facing the Genkai Sea, is known as Fukuoka’s West Coast. Traditional fishing ports and villages remain part of the landscape...
Japan CheapoGoOsaka to Tokyo: The Fastest and Cheapest Ways to Get There in 2026 In a hurry? Osaka to Tokyo in 2026: Fastest: Nozomi Shinkansen — ¥14,720 reserved, ~2 hr 21 min (book a one-way ticket on Klook) Cheapest: Overnight highway bus — from ¥2,600, save a night’s…
Sapporo ChuoOfficialNotice of SAPPORO NIGHT BUS Service The SAPPORO NIGHT BUS, a special evening sightseeing bus connecting Susukino, Okurayama Observatory, and Asahiyama Memorial Park, will operate on Saturdays throughout August (including selected…
Japan StationGoTokyu Launches “Green Lifestyle Train” to Promote Yokohama Garden Expo Tokyu Railways has launched a “Green Lifestyle Train” to build excitement for GREEN×EXPO 2027, an international garden exposition that will be held in Yokohama next year.
Time Out TokyoTokyoThis weekend Time Out Tokyo editors pick the best events, exhibitions and festivals in the city this weekend
Jalan Net NewsOfficial【東京】羽田空港から55分、離島・八丈島へお得旅！ 東京・羽田空港から八丈島空港へは約55分、毎日3便就航。会社帰りやふと思い立った週末にも気軽に訪れられる離島です。旅気分をさらに味わいたいなら、竹芝客船ターミナルから約10時間20分のフェリーで向かうのもおすすめ。船上で
SoraNews24TokyoBeautiful Studio Ghibli coin/card cases recreate scenes and props from anime classics [Photos] What better place to carry your train pass than inside No Face’s Spirited Away train ride? In Japan, the vast majority of transactions involve either coins or a card.
MATCHAGoA train trip to " Vacation Lodge FamiliA, Aizu kogen " via the Asakusa direct express train & Nikko/Ouchi-juku route "I want to go to Japan's snowy world, but I'm scared and anxious about driving on snowy roads..." "I want to easily get to ski resorts and snowy regions from Tokyo without renting a car." For…
MATCHAGoDirect train ride from Asakusa! A complete guide to enjoying snow activities at "Vacation Lodge FamiliA, Aizu kogen" with zero crowds. "I want to show my children real snow, but I'm worried about crowded ski resorts and driving on unfamiliar snowy roads..." Here's some good news for families and anyone planning their first trip to…
MATCHAGoA Coastal Road Trip in Noto: Discovering the Landscapes and Local Life of Japan's Satoyama and Satoumi Table of Contents1. Drive Along the Shoreline on the Chirihama Nagisa Driveway2. Pray for Safe Travels and Meaningful Connections at Keta Taisha3. Explore the Dramatic Rock Formations of Noto Kongo…
MATCHAGoNagoya Departure | 2-Night, 3-Day itinerary to Visit Takayama and Gero Onsen Table of Contents It would be a shame to go home after only visiting Takayama . Basic 2-night, 3-day route [Day 1] From Nagoya to Takayama. Enjoy the old townscape and Hida cuisine. [Day 2] From…
Snow Monkey ResortsOfficialThe Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route in March 2027 - What to Know As March settles in, the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route stays tightly closed under a heavy blanket of deep winter snow, keeping the high-altitude corridor inaccessible.
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VoyaponGoThe Oykot: A Train Journey Worth Savoring The premise of the Oykot is disarmingly simple, everything about Tokyo that feels loud, fast, and anonymous is inverted here.
Tokyo CheapoTokyoJR’s Autumn Unlimited Ride Pass Returns: 3 Days of Trains for ¥7,850 JR Group is selling the Autumn Unlimited Ride Pass again this year: ¥7,850 buys three consecutive days of travel on local and rapid trains anywhere on the JR network.
MATCHAGo3 Things to Do Near OCAT While Waiting for Your Bus in Osaka Namba Have you ever used a bus at "OCAT" in Namba, Osaka? How do you spend your time when you have some time to kill before your overnight or express bus departs? You could just look at your smartphone…
Tokyo CheapoTokyoThe Survival Guide to Ueno Station Ueno Station has an unmistakable retro charm. You’ll see every kind of traveler here: commuters cutting through with dead-eyed efficiency, day-trippers heading north, and tourists fatigued from the…
Kanpai (FR)GoNagoya - La grande ville sur la route du Tokaido Nagoya est la capitale de la préfecture d’Aichi, située dans le centre de Honshu, au bord de la baie d’Ise au Japon.
Metropolis JapanTokyoThe Fukushima Diamond Route A cut above the rest
Deep JapanGoPart 4 of our 10-day Japan road trip: From coastal sunsets to Matsue nights After waking to the gentle lapping of waves at Michi-no-Eki Kirara Taki, we walked mere steps to Kirara Beach, with its wide stretch of golden sand and crystal-clear water.
Deep JapanGoMy joyful Japan road trip miniseries: When the stay becomes the destination Back in May, I returned to one of my favorite ryokan inns located in Aichi Prefecture — this time, not for business, but for a birthday celebration.
Deep JapanGoPart 3 of our 10-day Japan road trip: From samurai history to underground wonders After a comfortable night parked beside the Sea of Japan at Hagi Seaside Michi-no-Eki, we woke up to calm waters and fresh sea air.
Japan CheapoGo10-Day Japan Itinerary: Walking the Nakasendō and Kumano Kodō There’s so much to see in Japan beyond the default Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka itinerary. I’ve explored and hiked all over the country, so I’ve put together a slower-paced route here — much of it on…
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