Arashiyama at the end of summer doesn’t have as many tourists, so it feels super pleasant to walk around! Standing on Togetsukyo Bridge with the breeze blowing, looking at the lush green mountains and the clear river, made me feel really peaceful. Even though the fall leaves weren’t out yet, this fresh and uncrowded side of Arashiyama actually made me like it even more!
Togetsukyo Bridge | Review by AYAKO
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Sagano Romantic train
The Sagano Kanko Railway's trolley trains operate on a revived part of the former San'in Main Line, which was closed down. Classical Art Deco style coaches coupled to a diesel locomotive travel 7.3 km one way from Torokko Saga Station, adjacent to JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, to Torokko Kameoka Station, taking about 25 minutes.
The Sagano Kameoka romantic train has such a nostalgic feel.
The cars themselves don’t have windows, so you can enjoy the breeze while taking in the ravine and forest outside. It’s totally relaxing, and I really recommend trying it! -
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Lake Kussharo
Lake Kussharo is Japan's largest caldera lake, stretching approximately 20 kilometers north to south, and the largest freshwater lake that freezes over on its entire surface. Mt. Mokoto, which created Lake Kussharo, is known for its volcanic eruptions that covered the entire Hokkaido region with its ash in ancient times.
Lake Kussharo is freezing in winter, but it’s so worth it. The whole row of snowy mountains across the way with the white clouds really looked like a painting! There were so many swans on the lake, and you could see them up close right from the shore. The scenery was a perfect 10.
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