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Self-Proclaimed “Seibu Railway Critic” makoa187jp 's page I am a train enthusiast. To me, trains are not merely transportation but my purpose in life.

There’s no better time to check out Ikegami Honmonji Temple’s 5-story pagoda than during cherry blossom season!

Ota-ku, Tokyo is home to the vast grounds of Ikegami Honmonji Temple, which is also incidentally a popular cherry blossom viewing spot. In particular, people flock to see and photograph the magical sight of the 5-story pagoda surrounded by the fluffy, pink flowers.
Moka Railway – Steam Locomotive with Cherry Blossoms and Rape Blossoms in Full Bloom! A Day Trip with Beautiful Scenery!

The Moka Railway is a local train line that spans 41.9 kilometers, from Ibaraki Prefecture’s Shimodate Station to Tochigi Prefecture’s Motegi Station. On weekends and holidays, the steam locomotive line, which makes one round-trip per day, offers a spring-limited special trip through the pink cherry blossoms and yellow rape blossoms. I highly recommend taking a trip through this area, as even those with no interest in railways can appreciate the scenery!
An exploration day trip to Saitama Prefecture! Ogose Plum Grove and Kuroyama Three Waterfalls

You can get to Saitama Prefecture's famous Ogose Plum Grove from Ikebukuro, Tokyo in about 70 minutes via the Tobu Tojo Line (with one transfer to the Tobu Ogose Line at Sakado Station). Today I’d like to share my Ogose exploration day trip plan with you, which includes flower viewing at the Ogose Plum Grove and a visit to the Kuroyama Three Waterfalls.
Trip Through Aomori in Winter on Tsugaru Railway’s “Stove Train” - Hirosaki, Kanagi, and Goshogawara

To get to our destination this time, I got onto the JR Gono Line from Hirosaki Station, and eventually I arrived at Goshogawara Station. The Tsugaru Railway’s Goshogawara Station building is located adjacent to the JR station.
Chichibu’s Winter Art “Icicles,” Part 3! “Icicles of Onouchi”

Chichibu, of Saitama Prefecture, is famous for its winter “icicles.” So far, I have introduced two famous icicle locations, and this article will feature a third. With this, the “Three Great Icicles” of Chichibu will be completed!
Chichibu’s Winter Art “Icicles,” Part 2! “Ashigakubo Icicles”

I visited another icicle formation, other than the “Icicles of Misotsuchi,” on January 11th, 2016. The icicle formation I’ll introduce this time is conveniently accessible on foot from the nearby station.
”Dr Yellow”. Rumor has it, just catching sight of it will make you happy!

I have some exciting news! For the first time in my 40 years of train spotting, I saw the “Dr Yellow” Shinkansen for real!
Special outdoor lighting of Kyoto’s autumn leaves at Kiyomizu-dera Temple

I went to Kyoto and saw Kiyomizu-dera Temple at night for the first time. They had special outdoor lighting set up to make the autumn leaves appear even more magical than usual.
A Visit to Onuma Park in Southern Hokkaido for Dining on a Tour Boat and Going Canoeing on the Lake (Summer & Fall)

Onuma (great marsh) Quasi-National Park, located in Southern Hokkaido, is a famous idyllic spot that boasts three beautiful lakes and encompasses Hokkaido Koma-ga-take (Horse Mountain) behind the lakes. Such a park is well worth a visit, which is definitely rewarding than a glimpse of its magnificent scenery from a passing Hakodate-Sapporo express.
A Tour along the Oigawa Railway Lines! Taking a Steam Locomotive Train to Visit Shizuoka that Features Gorgeous Red Leaves, Beautifying Hot Springs and Thrilling Experience on a Suspension Bridge!

It is only an around 1-hour ride by the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Shizuoka, where steam locomotive trains, once having disappeared from our lives, are revived and still running on the Oigawa Railway Lines. You may follow my trail to embark on a romantic tour on a vintage train in pursuit of red leaves and hot springs there.
A Sightseeing Tour of Hakodate Tinted with Red and Yellow to Make the Acquaintance of Hokkaido in Fall

Hakodate is the capital city of southern Hokkaido. From the end of October, the trees in Hakodate start to be tinted with red and yellow by lovely red leaves, which elaborately adorn the picturesque street-scape of Hakodate.
I visited the「Shima Kanko Hotel」 where the 2016「Ise Shima Summit」 was held.

The「Ise Shima Summit」 was held between May 26th and 27th, 2016. The「Shima Kanko Hotel」 was the stage for the summit and national leaders stayed there. This hotel is located on Kashiko Jima.
The location of the Ise-Shima G7 summit, Kashikojima and Ago Bay cruise (Espana cruise)

Ise-Shima G7 summit was held over May 26th and 27th 2016. It was hosted on Kasiko island in Shima city, Mie prefecture. I decided to visit the island...
Day trip from Chubu Centrair International Airport to National Treasure Inuyama Castle!

One hour by train from Nagoya's Chubu Centrair International Airport, the entrance to the Chubu region, you'll find Inuyama.
Staying in Kyoto? The newly opened “Machiya Ryokan [Luck you]” located in central Kyoto is highly recommended.

Recently I stayed at 「Kyo-Machiya Luck you Horikawa gojo」 (just launched on June 17th 2016). It’s conveniently located in central Kyoto, just a 6 minute taxi ride from Kyoto station.

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There’s no better time to check out Ikegami Honmonji Temple’s 5-story pagoda than during cherry blossom season!

Moka Railway – Steam Locomotive with Cherry Blossoms and Rape Blossoms in Full Bloom! A Day Trip with Beautiful Scenery!

An exploration day trip to Saitama Prefecture! Ogose Plum Grove and Kuroyama Three Waterfalls

Trip Through Aomori in Winter on Tsugaru Railway’s “Stove Train” - Hirosaki, Kanagi, and Goshogawara

Chichibu’s Winter Art “Icicles,” Part 3! “Icicles of Onouchi”

Chichibu’s Winter Art “Icicles,” Part 2! “Ashigakubo Icicles”

”Dr Yellow”. Rumor has it, just catching sight of it will make you happy!

Special outdoor lighting of Kyoto’s autumn leaves at Kiyomizu-dera Temple

A Visit to Onuma Park in Southern Hokkaido for Dining on a Tour Boat and Going Canoeing on the Lake (Summer & Fall)

A Tour along the Oigawa Railway Lines! Taking a Steam Locomotive Train to Visit Shizuoka that Features Gorgeous Red Leaves, Beautifying Hot Springs and Thrilling Experience on a Suspension Bridge!

A Sightseeing Tour of Hakodate Tinted with Red and Yellow to Make the Acquaintance of Hokkaido in Fall

I visited the「Shima Kanko Hotel」 where the 2016「Ise Shima Summit」 was held.

The location of the Ise-Shima G7 summit, Kashikojima and Ago Bay cruise (Espana cruise)

Day trip from Chubu Centrair International Airport to National Treasure Inuyama Castle!

Staying in Kyoto? The newly opened “Machiya Ryokan [Luck you]” located in central Kyoto is highly recommended.