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Category: Chubu

Best Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan 2018

2018.01.25
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 |  Chubu, Culture & Experience, Events, Festival, Food & Drink, Hakone, Hokkaido, Kansai, Kyoto, Mt. Fuji, Nature, Osaka, Spring, Sunrise Tours, Tohoku, Tokyo & Surrounds, Traditional

Spring heralds one of the most anticipated events of the year popular with millions of Japanese as well as tourists from all over the world. Due to the limited blooming […]

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The Best Animal Islands and Spots in Japan

2017.08.18
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 |  Chubu, Chugoku & Shikoku, Nature, Sunrise Tours, Tohoku

Get up close and personal with animals! If you’re a fan of the cute and cuddly, Japan doesn’t disappoint. In addition to world-famous animal cafes which feature cats, owls, meerkats […]

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Top 4 ryokan for the ultimate onsen and autumn leaves experience!

2016.10.04
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 |  Autumn, Chubu, Food & Drink, Kyushu, Onsen (Hot Springs), Ryokan

When planning a trip to Japan why not experience the best of both worlds by selecting hotels and ryokan that let you enjoy beautiful autumn leaves and fabulous hot springs […]

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See Seasonal Light-up Events in Hida!

2015.11.30
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 |  Chubu, Events, Winter, World Heritage

Hida Takayama, where the abundant nature and historical streetscapes are a must-see, is famous for its heart-stopping views in daytime. But the gorgeous illuminations you can see at night mustn’t […]

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Make your trip to Hida Takayama a memorable one with cultural experiences!

2015.11.09
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 |  Chubu, Culture & Experience, Food & Drink

Hida Takayama, a region known for its rows of traditional buildings, offers a variety of activities for you to enjoy, such as touring the sake breweries of Takayama or workshops […]

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Walk the Old Streets of Takayama Wearing Kimono and Get a Free Gift!

2015.10.20
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 |  Chubu, Culture & Experience

Hida-Takayama’s attractions include the beauty of nature and the vestiges of streetscapes that still remain from olden times when it was a bustling castle town. With its many cultural treasures […]

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A Gourmet Food Tour of Takayama

2015.09.29
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 |  Chubu, Food & Drink, Onsen (Hot Springs), Ryokan

Hida Takayama is one of my favourite old towns in Japan and its charm keeps me coming back year after year. Located in the beautiful mountains of Gifu Prefecture, Takayama […]

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Cycle through Japan’s Beautiful Satoyama Scenery

2015.08.22
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 |  Chubu, Culture & Experience, Nature, Sports

Most people stroll through the historic district of Hida-Takayama, and go as far as the world heritage site at Shirakawago before heading home. Why not add a special experience to […]

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Bus Tour of the World Heritage ‘Gassho-zukuri’ Houses Region

2015.08.22
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 |  Autumn, Chubu, Spring, Summer, Traditional, Winter, World Heritage

The Gokayama-Shirakawa-go area is still graced with homes built in the traditional ‘gassho-zukuri’ style and is included on UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage list. Villages in the area are still lived […]

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Hokuriku-Hida 3 Star Way & Takayama Cherry Blossoms

2015.03.23
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 |  Chubu, Culture & Experience, Hokuriku, Spring

About the Hokuriku-Hida 3 Star Way The historical city of Takayama is rated as a 3-star location in the French travel guide Michelin Green Guide Japan. Furthermore, nearby can be […]

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Use Wi-Fi to enjoy the streets of Takayama even more!

2015.03.16
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 |  Chubu, Sunrise Tours

Recently, the areas in Japan that offer free Wi-fi services have been increasing quite a bit. However, the truth is such hotspots are still not as plentiful as they are […]

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Enjoy Shirakawago’s Snowy Winter Wonderland

2015.03.11
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 |  Chubu, Traditional, Winter, World Heritage

Shirakawago Village is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site where ancient, beautiful Japanese landscapes remain as vivid as long ago. The main street is lined with 114 houses where villagers […]

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