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Explore Japan. Your journey starts on GaijinPot. Chugoku. Bordered by the more famous regions of Kansai and Kyushu is one of Japan’s most beautiful gardens, the country’s oldest shrine and ever-changing sand dunes.
Karasawa Cirque - GaijinPot Travel
There are countless hiking routes across The Northern Japan Alps, but the Karasawa Cirque, starting from Kamikochi, Nagano Prefecture, is one of the most superb.The eleven-hour hike, which most visitors tackle over two days, takes in glacial hollows, panoramic mountain views and stunning foliage in autumn.
Kyoto - GaijinPot Travel
Kyoto City is not a destination that you should, or could, miss but it can get very busy during Spring and Autumn when the city is in its postcard-perfect seasonal transition. Visit in the summer for a different kind of crowd, gathered for the rowdy revelry of the spectacular Gion Matsuri, one of Japan’s most famous festivals.The winter is quietest but comes with the risk of rain (most of ...
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Tokyo - GaijinPot Travel
Eastern districts like Asakusa and Ueno give off a more retro vibe, preserving their historic temples, museums, and tiny izakaya hidden among pre-war winding alleyways. The super-sleek business center of Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward gets a dose of royal zen from the Imperial Palace nearby. Then there’s the nightlife center of cosmopolitan Roppongi, where ex-pats and locals alike go to party, but ...
Kyoto - GaijinPot Travel
The main access point is Kyoto station, a major transport hub for the Kansai region and the second-largest station in the country. Arriving in the building’s futuristic hall with its steel-beamed roof (known as the Matrix), most tourists wonder if they’ve got off at the right stop but it’s a well equipped, if surprising, introduction to the city.
Sunrise Express - GaijinPot Travel
Running between Tokyo and off-the-beaten-path prefectures like Kagawa, Shimane and Tottori, the overnight train Sunrise Express lets passengers fall asleep in the city and awake in the countryside.. The Sunrise Express is also a living piece of history. Sleeper trains were once a common way to traverse Japan, but they dwindled with the …
Yasui Gorge - GaijinPot Travel
Discover Yasui Gorge located in Niyodogawa Town, Kochi Prefecture, where you’ll find Japan’s most brilliantly blue, crystal-clear waters.The gorge was created by the Yasui River, which starts its life in the Shikoku Mountains. The river then travels down to meet the Niyodo River, considered one of Japan’s most beautiful rivers, before ending in the Pacific Ocean.
Gifu - GaijinPot Travel
Gifu City is the unassuming prefectural capital but it makes a good starting point for exploring the region in a loop. From May 11 through Oct. 15, you can witness nighttime ukai or cormorant fishing on the Nagara River. Experience the 1,300-year-old tradition from a wooden boat, as fishermen skillfully guide the cormorant birds to catch fish beneath the water, by …
Kochi - GaijinPot Travel
The Shimanto River runs through the western part of Kochi. Shimanto is the place to organize your outdoor activities. You can watch traditional torchlight fishing in the summer and hit up the ski slopes in the winter.