I can’t recommend highly enough that you visit Hokuriku in autumn.
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How to Visit All of Japan’s Original Castles
Spoiler alert: It will take you many years to visit all of the 12 original castles left in Japan.
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Peak Perfection Atop Mt. Koya
Koyasan in autumn is a revelation
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Autumn in the Japanese Alps
The Japanese Alps in autumn are a revelation, even when considering how brightly they shine in other seasons.
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Fujisan’s Fickle Fall
Seeing Mt Fuji in autumn isn’t necessarily straightforward.
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Tohoku is Astonishing in Autumn
Tohoku in autumn will rock your world, even if you’ve already visited the region in other seasons.
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Fukushima’s Sakura Secret
Hanamiyama was absolutely worth the years I waited to check it off my bucket list.
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Wakayama’s Best Spiritual Sojourn
Although these pilgrimage routes have some things in common, they cater to completely different types of travelers.
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The Amazing Japanese Town You’ve Never Heard Of
This small town in Iwate has been one of my most pleasant Japan travel surprises ever.
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Why You Shouldn’t Skip Enoshima
Is Enoshima island worth visiting?
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Historical Cities in Japan (Besides Kyoto)
There’s no shame in Googling alternatives to Kyoto.
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The Truth About Hakone
Is Hakone worth visiting?
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My Favorite Fill-ins for Hakone
I hope you find my suggestions for alternatives to Hakone useful (and not offensive).
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The Most “Alpine” Place in the Japanese Alps
If you head to the Senjojiki Cirque in the Chuo Alps, you may indeed feel like you’re in Europe.
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Edo for the Afternoon
I’m confident I’ve crafted the perfect Kawagoe day trip.
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Saitama’s September Surprise
If you happen to be in the Tokyo area around October 1, I highly recommend making a pilgrimage to see the red spider lilies.
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Japan’s Underrated Indigo Town
Udatsu, while easy to miss, is impossible to forget.
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Cherry Blossoms and the Seto Inland Sea
It’s easy—well, easy enough—for you to see this amazing sakura view yourself.
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Tatebayashi is Worth the Trek
Tatebayashi is the most hidden sort of hidden gem in Japan.
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Another Japanese Alpine Dilemma
Is Takayama or Matsumoto a better base for exploring the Japanese Alps?
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