It’s actually very easy to take a day excursion to the Fuji Five Lakes region.
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Hakodate Starts Here
I can’t recommend highly enough that you visit Hakodate.
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Kyoto’s Sakura Secrets
Hanami in Kyoto can be a perfect experience—if you follow my advice.
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (in Osaka)
Visit Japan’s second city to see sakura of the first rate.
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Mt. Zao, Beyond the Snow Monsters
Is Zao Onsen worth visiting?
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The Truth About Togakushi
Is Togakushi Shrine worth visiting?
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Japan’s Most Underrated Onsen Town
This Kaga Onsen itinerary will inform and inspire your trip to Kaga, whether or not you even knew it existed prior to reading.
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Chiba is So Much More Than Narita Airport
Chiba-ken is a veritable travel treasure trove.
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Why I’ll Never Forget Kusatsu Onsen
Kusatsu is a captivating wonderland that’s full of surprises if you don’t know what to expect.
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The Truth About Ginzan Onsen
Is Ginzan Onsen worth visiting?
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The Best of Fuji’s Five Lakes
Only two of Fuji’s five lakes have the infrastructure or attractions to justify a visit, be it for the day or overnight.
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Japan’s Other Orange (and Red) Gates
There are plenty of alternatives to Fushimi Inari for travelers who want the Instagram money shot, but not the stress.
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Japan’s Top Garden is a Work of Art (Literally)
Like any plant in any garden, the Adachi Museum of Art is but one player in Yasugi’s symphony of beauty.
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Izumo is More Than Its Famous Shrine
There’s no shortage of amazing reasons to visit Izumo.
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Matsue is Magical
Matsue is worth the trek.
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Japan’s Ultimate Urban Rivalry
Is Tokyo or Osaka a better city for travelers like you?
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Utsunomiya is More Than Where You Change Trains
Is Utsunomiya worth visiting?
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A Tedious Takachiho Day Trip
Is the pay-off of visiting the gorge greater than or equal to the trouble of getting there?
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Is Nara Better Than Kyoto?
For certain sorts of travelers, Nara might be a preferable overnight base to Kyoto.
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San’yo Starts Here
When most non-Japanese people hear the word san’yō, they think of a slightly questionable electronics brand.
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