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Zao Ropeway
The Zao Ropeway is a scenic cable car system located in Yamagata City's Zao Onsen, one of Japan’s oldest and most celebrated hot spring resorts, known for its abundant hot water and highly acidic sulfur springs.
Good weather vs. bad weather makes a huge difference.
When it’s foggy, you really can’t see anything.
Wait times depend on the season—during peak hours in snow season, be prepared to line up.
Zao Fox Village
A fox paradise in the mountains of Shiroishi City. More than 100 foxes of seven species, including north foxes , cross foxes , and arctic foxe s, are kept here. Visitors can feed and photograph the free-range foxes outdoors, and even hold a fox cub in their arms.
The flavor is a bit strong, so if you’re sensitive to smells, you might want to brace yourself.
Ouchi-juku
More than 30 thatched-roof homes stand in Ouchi-juku, where the townscape still reflects the Edo-Period. It used to prosper as a post station along the former Aizu West Highway 400 years ago.
The whole street in Ouchi-juku feels straight out of the Edo period—walking in is like time-traveling.
The snowy winter scenery is such a bonus. The thatched-roof houses against the white snow is seriously unreal.
Life-Sized Unicorn Gundam Statue
Located at "Divercity Tokyo Plaza" in Odaiba, Tokyo, which has a concept of "theatrical urban space", stands the approximately 19.7 meters tall life-sized Unicorn Gundam statue.
Seeing it in person, it’s HUGE. It feels super imposing.
Even if you’re not a fan, the real thing is still pretty jaw-dropping.
Kyoto Udon Namasoba Okakita
Kyoto Udon Namasoba Okakita, established in 1940, is a popular dining spot located near Heian Shrine. This eatery, spanning four generations, continues to offer traditional flavors handed down from its founder. Given its proximity to the tourist hotspot of Heian Shrine, it is consistently bustling with customers at any time of day.
The light broth and chewy noodles are a perfect match, with a subtle aroma that keeps you wanting more.