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22/01/2025

Have you thought of staying in a Igloo?

You can experience it in the city of Yokote, Akita prefecture. There is a winter festival called Yokote Kamakura festival which is held every year on 15 - 16 Feb.

The igloo look like snow house call Kamakura will be built across the city. There are also smaller kamakura are illuminated by candles during the evening which create a sight to see.

For the bigger kamakura, you can eat inside to enjoy some food and drinks during the festival.

You can use your JR Pass or JR East pass to reach here (JR Yokote station) from Tokyo.

More information on the festival (Japanese only):
https://www.yokotekamakura.com/

15/01/2025

Looking for a side trip from Tokyo. How about the FROZEN wonderland in Saitama?

The icicles of saitama create a sense of icy magnificence. If you go after sunset, you can enjoy the illuminations which make it more magical.

Official Website (Japanese):
Misotsuchi - https://navi.city.chichibu.lg.jp/p_flower/1403/
Ashigakubo - https://www.yokoze.org/2025/01/48277/
Onouchi - https://kanko-ogano.jp/2025/01/%e5%b0%be%e3%83%8e%e5%86%85%e6%b0%b7%e6%9f%b1/

08/01/2025

Looking for the snowiest place in Japan. Look no further. Try going to Kiyotsu gorge (1 of the 3 most beautiful gorge in Japan) located in Niigata.

You can enjoy such snowy landscape from mid November to late May. One of the main highlight will be the artwork, tunnel of light which you see below.

Be captivated by the beauty when traveling there yourself. You can use the JR pass or JR east pass from Tokyo to Echigo-Yuzawa Station. The nearest station to Kiyotsu gorge.

*P.S. Kiyotsu gorge may be closed due to heavy snow fall. Do check out their official website before going.

01/01/2025

19/12/2024

A day trip out from Tokyo city for family or animal lovers.

Watching Capybara bathing in the Onsen during winter season.
The 1st Zoo in Japan to have this facility for their capybaras.

How about taking the chair lift up to Mt Omuro?

You can probably see Mt Fuji from these 2 places during a clear day.

Do you know that you can use your JR pass or JR east pass to travel to Izu-kogen station?

11/12/2024

Traveling to Japan for your winter getaway soon.

Don't forget to purchase your JR pass if you need 1.
Get it from us today.

Pic: Goryokaku park, Hakodate

04/12/2024

Don't miss out Takao san Momiji Matsuri.

Happening now until 08 Dec. Experiencing the last stretch of autumn foliage in Japan.

Enjoying nature at its fullest.

27/11/2024

Are you ready for Donkey Kong Country, the latest attraction in USJ Nintendo World?
The temple gate will be open on 11 December 2024.

Have you gotten your tickets for USJ yet?

20/11/2024

Have you been to Momijidani park in Miyajima, Hiroshima?

One of the must visit place for Autumn foliage on the western part of Japan. As per its name, it is referred to as maple leaves valley park. It is located at foot of Mount Misen in Miyajima island.

Other than Momijidani park, you can travel to Senjokaku, Itsukushima shrine and Mount Misen to complete your itinerary in Miyajima.

The JR Ferry to Miyajima is covered by the JR Pass and selected JR west passes.
*A 100 yen tourist tax will be required to enter Miyajima.

14/11/2024

Autumn is almost ending soon. The leaves are gradually turning red or yellow from Tokyo to Kyushu now till early December.

You may be able to catch the autumn foliage if you are traveling to Japan soon.

Do not forget to purchase your JR pass if you need it. Do purchase from us if you have not gotten it.

07/11/2024

Ritsurin Garden, one of the largest cultural garden in Japan and is a important cultural asset which has been maintained for nearly 400 years.
It was also award 3 stars of Michelin green guide.

It is a great place to visit if you are traveling to Takamatsu, Shikoku.
Do consider getting your JR pass from us if you are traveling to Japan soon.

30/10/2024

A different perspective of autumn foliage is viewing it after the sun has set. During a selected period, you may be able to enjoy the nighttime illumination pairing with the autumn foliage.

Kenrokuen in Kanazawa is among the locations that you can experience both autumn foliage and illumination at once.

16/10/2024

Do you know about a annual festival that symbolize autumn in Hirosaki, Aomori?

It is the Hirosaki Castle Chrysanthemum and Autumn Foliage Festival which started since 1962. Other than stunning autumn foliage in the castle park, you can also enjoy the chrysanthemum flower and art work focusing on the flower itself.

This festival usually start in late October to early November. For this year, it will start from 01 - 11 Nov.

Are you looking forward to travel there? Do purchase your JR pass with us before traveling.

09/10/2024

Are you searching for the next place to visit in Japan for Autumn foliage?
How about the samurai district at Kakunodate, Akita?

Where you can immerse in the history of the samurai while enjoying the Koyo (Autumn leaves).

Best Koyo viewing period: Late October to Mid November

Do consider purchasing your JR East pass or JR Nationwide pass from us if you are visiting here.

02/10/2024

Autumn is gradually coming to Japan starting from Hokkaido until Kyushu.

Are you looking forward to seeing the autumn foliage? Have you gotten your JR pass for your trip? Do purchase from us today.

25/09/2024

Experience the natural red carpet in Abashiri, Hokkaido. This red carpet is actually call red coral grass (Akkeshisou in Japanese).

Lake Notoro in Abashiri house the largest expanse of this coral grass. The viewing period is from late August to early October. The best period to visit will be in mid September.

Do consider getting a JR Hokkaido pass to travel here and nearby towns.