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Karato market

This fish market welcomes both professionals and tourists alike for shopping. Known for Shimonoseki's specialty Fugu, as well as a market for Sea Bream and Yellowtail, it offers a variety of fresh fish caught by local fishermen. The popular weekly event "Ikiiki-bakangai" also draws crowds every weekend.

Yamaguchi
Shopping Streets

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I had my first fugu meal here. There are also restaurants nearby if you want more dining options.
Inside the market, you can buy fresh sashimi and seafood, along with dried goods, souvenirs, and all kinds of other items.

Motonosumi Shrine

The Motonosumi Shrine, located in Yuyatsuo, Nagato City, is said to be a power spot in Yamaguchi.

Yamaguchi
Shrines & Temples

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This place was once selected by CNN as one of the 31 most beautiful places in Japan, and I felt so lucky to capture the red torii gates, the blue sky, the white clouds, and the Sea of Japan all in one shot.
The weather is absolutely crucial here. On a bright, sunny day, the visual impact and color contrast are incredible.
Walking along this cliffside slope under the blue sky and white clouds, the experience feels deeply moving both to the senses and to the soul.

Tsunoshima Bridge

The Tsunoshima Bridge opened in 2000. The bridge connects the mainland side of Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, with the remote island of Tsunoshima. With a total length of 1,780 meters, it is one of the longest bridges over a remote island in Japan that can be crossed for free.

Yamaguchi
Tourist Attractions

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This is exactly the place that amazed travelers from across Japan and around the world, thanks to the countless iconic commercials filmed here by major car brands like Lexus and Nissan, all capturing that sense of smooth motion and the beauty of speed. It truly feels like a dreamlike bridge floating on the sea.

Ginzan Onsen

This hot spring resort was developed along with the Nobesawa Silver Mine which prospered in the Edo Period. After the mine was closed, it was turned into a therapeutic onsen resort until a flood destroyed it in 1913. By early Showa Period, local businesses have helped restore the village close to the current landscape with western-style wooden multi-story buildings on either side of Ginzan River.

Yamagata
Hot Springs & Hot Spring Resorts

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Ginzan Onsen in winter is the ultimate, most perfect expression of Taisho Romance.
As night falls, thick snow settles over the rooftops of the rustic three- and four-story wooden inns, forming marshmallow-like caps of snow. In an instant, the whole hot spring town transforms into a dreamy silver-white world, completely set apart from everything else.

"Hakone Rusk" at Grand Riviere Hakone

Grand Riviere Hakone has its main store in Sengokuhara, famous for its silvergrass meadow. The signature product, Hakone Rusk, is a rusk bread made from a unique blend of flour, sliced and baked to a perfect crisp. It has a rich buttery aroma, a crispiness, and a light texture that melts easily in the mouth.

Hakone
Snacks

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They don’t sell it everywhere, so if you happen to see it, you should definitely grab some. It’s seriously delicious.
If you come across a special edition package, definitely go for it.

Ukokkei-an “Silkie Egg Castella”

A signature product from Ukokkei-an, which operates a dedicated farm center for raising silky chickens deep in the mountains of Kanazawa, Ishikawa, surrounded by lush trees. True to its name, it’s made with plenty of fresh eggs laid by silky chickens as a main ingredient, and each loaf is carefully baked by skilled craftsmen from preparation through baking.

Kanazawa
Snacks

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The first time I passed by, I tried the gold leaf ice cream and thought it was so rich. Then I went back and bought the pudding and the Silkie egg gold leaf castella too.

The egg flavor is super rich, and now whenever I see a store selling it, I always buy one. It’s also sold on the departure floor (2nd floor) at Komatsu Airport.

But sometimes you might not be able to get one because it sells out.

Gono Line

The JR Gono Line is a 147-km-long local train line running from Higashi-Noshiro Station in Akita Prefecture to Kawabe Station in Aomori Prefecture. The line runs along the coast of the Sea of Japan, and passengers can enjoy the spectacular scenery that the Tohoku region is known for.

Akita
Aomori
Trains & Subway

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Watching the ocean views along the coast was so uplifting.

We happened to catch the Resort Shirakami train, and it made a short stop at Senjojiki Station.
That gave us a chance to step off onto the platform, look out at the Sea of Japan,
and enjoy the sea breeze, walk on the huge wave-cut rock terrace, and take some photos.

Tazawako Lake Resort & Onsen

Located on the Tazawako Plateau at the foothills of Mount Akita-Komagatake, this resort hotel is an ideal base for exploring the Lake Tazawa area, with easy access to attractions such as Lake Tazawa, the Kakunodate Samurai District, and Dakigaeri Gorge.

Akita
Hotels

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In winter, they set up a snow play area on the open space next to the hotel, with lots of activities to enjoy.

The open-air onsen at the hotel was super relaxing, and on clear nights you can look up and see a sky full of stars.

Takamatsu Airport

The gateway to Shikoku's skies, located Approx. 25 minutes by car from central Takamatsu, Shikoku’s key urban hub. In addition to domestic flights with access to Haneda, Narita, and Naha, it also serves as an important hub for scheduled international routes. The airport has a compact layout, making it easy to get around even for first-time visitors.

Takamatsu
Airplanes & Airport

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After arriving at Takamatsu Airport, we went to the service counter to pick up coupons from a Kagawa Prefecture + China Airlines promotion. They also run some limited-time campaigns, so if you get a chance to visit Takamatsu, it’s worth checking the official website to see if there are any deals.

This time, we saved on round-trip transportation between the airport and our hotel in the city, got a discount coupon for Ritsurin Garden admission, and even for the Shodoshima ferry. (Be aware that there’s an expiration date.)

There are also related products for sale on the departure floor, and they have tons of udon brands.

Meguro River

The Meguro River flows through the Setagaya, Meguro, and Shinagawa wards of Tokyo until it reaches Tokyo Bay.

Nakameguro, Daikanyama
Nature Spots

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Every cherry blossom season, this becomes a super popular spot for viewing the sakura.

We also stopped by the famous nearby Starbucks and bought a limited-store 2026 cherry blossom keychain charm.
During cherry blossom season, reservations are required to enjoy the Starbucks inside while admiring the beauty of the blossoms 🌸