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Ibaraki
Parks & Gardens
Hitachi Seaside Park
3.37 9Enjoy Seasonal Flowers and Amusement Park Attractions at This Park.
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[Hitachi Seaside Park Travel Guide] Stunning Colorful Views and So Much to Do!
Hitachi Seaside Park is famous for its breathtaking hills blanketed in nemophila. But there’s more than nemophila-each season brings different spectacular views. On top of that, you can enjoy leisure activities and sports, nature watching, hands-on learning experiences, and more. With such a huge park packed with highlights and scenic spots, you might not know where to start. Don’t worry. This article will help you understand what areas and facilities Hitachi Seaside Park has, plus the must-see highlights and spots to visit. It’s no exaggeration to say this is a must-read before your trip to Hitachi Seaside Park.
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It takes 120 minutes from Tokyo! Let's go to the Hitachi Seaside Park and viewing blooming 32,000 of flowers!
Summer cypress dramatically turn to crimson and beautiful Cosmoses.
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Let’s go to Hitachi Seaside Park to enjoy the sight of a blue flower carpet and a world of tulips! It takes only 90 minutes from Ueno!
There are so many nice resorts in Japan in the spring. Beautiful cherry blossoms in particular come out here and there, and have Japan beautifully and impressively decked out. But Hitachi Seaside Park I recommended to you features not merely cherry blossoms, and it is a wonderland of a varieties of flowers. Among them, the baby blue-eyes (nemophilas) in bloom from late April and to mid-May are especially captivating to me. Four million, five hundred thousand baby blue-eyes form a “blue carpet” merging into the blue sky, when the sky and the earth are difficult to tell apart in this fantastic scenery.
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Okayama
Parks & Gardens
Okayama Korakuen
3.36 8One of the three best gardens of Japan, unchanged from the Edo period.
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A Travel Guide to Okayama Korakuen: Stunning Scenery in Every Season
Okayama Korakuen is one of Japan’s Three Great Gardens, preserving the look and feel of the Edo period. Its carefully designed natural beauty shines in every season, with plenty of historic buildings and events to enjoy. Many visitors wonder when to go and what to see. This article offers a comprehensive look at Okayama Korakuen’s must-sees, seasonal highlights, and events to help you plan your visit.
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Okayama Castle Travel Guide: A Must-See Sight in Okayama, One of the Prefecture’s Three Famous Castles
Okayama Castle is famous for its black-and-gold main keep. But there’s much more to see, including the dreamy, limited-time illuminations. With easy access and a prime location for sightseeing in Okayama, it’s a spot you won’t want to miss. Here’s the history and highlights to know before you go.
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Gion, Higashiyama, Yamashina
Parks & Gardens
Maruyama Park (Kyoto)
3.36 8The Gion weeping cherry trees that stand by the pond are one of the best photo spots in Kyoto.
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Experience Japan’s Timeless Charm, Woven from History and Nature: A Kiyomizu-dera Travel Guide
Kiyomizu-dera is one of Kyoto’s most popular sightseeing spots, as famous as Kinkaku-ji and Arashiyama. It’s packed with highlights, from many historically valuable buildings designated as National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties to beautiful natural scenery. To help you fully enjoy Kiyomizu-dera, one of Kyoto’s must-visit attractions, we’ll introduce not only the can’t-miss highlights, but also its history and the best seasons to visit.
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[Kyoto Cherry Blossom Viewing Tour] Spring in full bloom!
If you feel a hint of spring, why don't you go to Kyoto?Cherry blossoms in Kyoto usually begin blooming around the end of March and are at their best from early to mid-April. Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, is known for its elegant scenery. Enjoy walking around the historic shrines and temples and the streets where you can feel the careful lifestyle of the people and visit the best cherry blossom viewing spots.
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[Yasaka Shrine Travel Guide] A Famous Kyoto Power Spot for Beauty, Connections, and Good Fortune
With a long and storied history, Kyoto’s Yasaka Shrine is the head shrine of Yasaka Shrines and Gion Shrines across Japan. Enshrining a variety of high-ranking deities, it’s known as one of Kyoto’s most famous power spots, even in a city filled with temples and shrines. Beyond that, the grounds are packed with historically valuable architecture and plenty of highlights. To help you fully enjoy Yasaka Shrine and receive its many blessings, we’ll introduce the main must-sees, the best seasons to visit, and noteworthy events.
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Toyama
Tourist Attractions
Kurobe Dam
3.36 5Whopping sprays in a true sight to see at Kurobe Dam, Japan's tallest dam.
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Day Trip Itinerary: Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route: Epic Views and One-of-a-Kind Transportation
One of the world’s top mountain sightseeing routes linking Toyama and Nagano is the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Its biggest appeal is the chance to take a series of unique rides while enjoying sweeping, large-scale views shaped by the deep Kurobe Gorge and its dam. Here, we’ll introduce a day-trip model course to enjoy the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route starting from Tateyama Station in Toyama.
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Encounter an overwhelmingly beautiful natural landscape - Kurobe Tateyama Alpine Route Tourist Guide
On the Kurobe Tateyama Alpine Route, which runs through the 3,000-meter-high mountains of the Northern Alps, you can easily enjoy the dynamic scenery of the four seasons. This section provides all the information you need to enjoy the scenery of the Kurobe Tateyama Alpine Route, as well as highlights and recommended accommodations.
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Nagano
Nature Spots
Kumoba Pond
3.36 5The beautiful mirrored water reflects the fresh greenery in summer and the autumn leaves, making it a must-see.
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Discover Karuizawa’s Most Breathtaking View! Travel Guide to Kumoba Pond
Even in Karuizawa, one of Japan’s most popular resort towns, Kumoba Pond is a must-see scenic spot. The beautiful view of surrounding trees reflected on the water is truly special. Since Kumoba Pond changes with each season, you’ll want to come back again and again. In this article, we’ll introduce the highlights of Kumoba Pond, how to enjoy it, and nearby sightseeing spots. If you want to take in Kumoba Pond’s stunning scenery, be sure to read before you go.
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Shiraito Falls Sightseeing Guide, One of Karuizawa’s Most Popular Attractions
Shiraito Falls is one of the most iconic attractions in Karuizawa, one of Japan’s most popular travel destinations. The harmony between the waterfall and the surrounding natural scenery creates beautiful seasonal views throughout the year. Because it is an artificial waterfall, one of its unique features is that you can enjoy its beauty consistently. This article introduces everything you need to know to fully enjoy Shiraito Falls, from its highlights and access information to the best seasons to visit and nearby sightseeing spots.
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