Things to Do
Hokuriku Region
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Toyama,Nagano
Tourist Attractions
Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route
4.37 9Ride a group of transportations and tour around the mountain route along one scenic beauty after another.
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1-Day Model Course: Discover Breathtaking Views and Unique Rides on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is one of the world’s most renowned mountain sightseeing routes, connecting Toyama and Nagano. Its main attraction is the unique opportunity to transfer between various rare modes of transportation while taking in the breathtaking views of Kurobe Gorge, which lies deep in the mountains, along with its dam. In this article, we introduce a model itinerary that starts at Tateyama Station in Toyama, allowing visitors to enjoy the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in a single day.
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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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![The entire teahouse district is a national Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings (Photo by: Kanazawa City).]()
Kanazawa
Famous Places
Higashi Chaya District
4.30 5Stroll through the atmospheric streets where teahouse culture continues, stopping at cafes and stores.
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Guide to Sightseeing Higashi Chaya District: A beautiful townscape with a history that embodies traditional culture and emotion
The Higashi Chaya District is a popular tourist spot where the beautiful townscape of the Edo period remains. The popularity of this area lies not only in its picturesque streets but also in the opportunity to experience traditional Japanese culture and Kanazawa’s cultural heritage with all five senses. For those who are keen to immerse themselves in Japan’s traditional culture during their travels, a visit to the Higashi Chaya District is a must. You’re guaranteed satisfaction. This article introduces the charm, popular tourist spots, gourmet options, and more, encouraging you to explore the Higashi Chaya District.
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Enjoy an authentic Japanese experience in Kanazawa. ~ Higashi tea house district and Kazuemachi tea house district~
Kanazawa is the main city of Ishikawa prefecture. Ishikawa is located in the centre of Japan’s main island. This region is called Hokuriku. In 2015 Japan Rail started to operate the Hokuriku Shinkansen(bullet train) line. Now we can access Kanazawa station from Tokyo in only 2.5 hours! This time I journeyed through Kanazawa’s popular tourist spots, the Higashi tea house district and the Kazuemachi tea house district.
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