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Japan Travelogue 2019 #1

Japan Travelogue 2019

31 January 2019-16 February 2019

PART 1: PERSIAPAN HINGGA KEBERANGKATAN

1. Persiapan dimulai dengan beli tiket. Saya beli tiket Singapore Airlines seharga Rp5,68 juta turun di KIX (Osaka Kansai Airport) dan pulang dari NRT (Narita Airport). Sebenarnya waktu itu lebih murah beli di website SQ langsung (sekitar Rp5,5 juta) tapi yha sudah telanjur. Tiket saya beli di Japan Travel Fair Kota Kasablanka Februari 2018. Transit di Singapura untuk berangkat dan pulang.

2. Kemudian bulan yang sama saya mulai coba booking hotel/hostel via agoda sesuai tanggal saya tinggal di Jepang. Saya cari yang free cancellation karena saya mau coba cari airbnb juga, tetapi saya menunggu kurs yen turun (airbnb harus langsung dibayar ketika booking).

3. Lalu pada 12 Desember 2018 saya membeli JR Pass 14 hari. Saya sudah hitung perjalanan saya akan jauh lebih hemat dengan JR Pass, nanti di setiap part akan saya tunjukkan perhitungannya. Harganya 541,93 SGD (Rp5.819.510,73) setelah potongan voucher Rp150.000. Sepertinya ketika saya membeli lebih murah membeli JR Pass di Tokopedia tetapi setidaknya Klook memberikan gratis voucher Klook Rp200.000.

4. Saya juga beli tiket Disney 2-day passport di Klook pada tanggal 18 Januari 2018. Dengan voucher potongan Rp200.000 harga tiketnya menjadi Rp1.531.310,24

5. Saya persiapan bawa beberapa makanan dari Indonesia yaitu mi gelas, bubur oatmeal, saus sambal, kecap, sambal terasi, biskuit, keripik kentang, dan otak-otak.

6. Saya tadinya mau menginap di Shirakawago pada saat tanggal light up 3 Februari 2018. Light up adalah acara tahunan yang diadakan di Shirakawago setiap tahun selama 6 hari pada musim dingin. Karena banyaknya orang yang berminat mengikuti acara tersebut, Shirakawago membatasi dengan mengadakan undian bagi pengunjung. Saya mencoba mengikuti undian untuk tinggal di desa namun saya tidak mendapatkannya. Saya kemudian berencana untuk mengikuti tour bus saja karena tidak ada bus rute biasa menuju ke sana pada saat light up. Saya lalu booking tour bus pp Toyama (Toyama Chitetsu), karena dari Nouhi Bus habis dan dari Kaetsunou harus menginap di daerah Takaoka, harga penginapan di sana lumayan 🤣. Saya menelepon Meitetsu World Tour pada 1 Oktober 2018. Pembayaran dilakukan pada 6 Desember 2018, jadi setelah menelepon saya berkirim e-mail dengan Meitetsu dan mengirimkan no kartu kredit saya. Booking tour light up pp Toyama dengan observatory ticket (konon merupakan tempat terbaik untuk menikmati light up) seharga 7.000 yen (Rp905.044).

7. Kalau ada yang penasaran apa saja yang saya bawa, silakan buka link berikut 🤣 https://bit.ly/2UHT37H

8. Saya memesan muslim meals dari SQ pada 6 November 2018 melalui website. Sepertinya opsi pemesanan makanan khusus di website SQ dibuka 90 hari sebelum keberangkatan. Selain menggunakan website bisa juga menelepon call center SQ.

9. Saya membeli polis asuransi melalui futuready.com seharga Rp99.000 pada 13 November 2018 karena sedang ada promo diskon. Diskon yang saya dapat sekitar 29%, di iklannya up to 35%. Saya membeli asuransi karena trip kali ini benar-benar sendirian dan saya akan pergi ke tempat yang baru pertama kali saya kunjungi. Saya pilih MSIG karena preminya paling murah, semoga saja sih tidak terjadi apa-apa ketika saya di sana karena saya dengar MSIG sistemnya reimburse (saya bayar dulu kalau ada apa-apa nanti diganti). Saya kurang tahu apakah asuransi dengan premi yang lebih mahal di website tersebut ada yang tidak sistem reimburse.

10. Pada tanggal 12 Desember 2018 saya membeli Japan Travel Sim seharga 1.080 yen (Rp140.241,98). Saya ingin selalu terhubung di Jepang dan datanya unlimited namun saya ingin yang termurah sehingga saya memilih kartu sim ini. Kartu sim ini memiliki beragam pilihan harga mulai dari 0 yen dan jumlah data. Namun kartu sim paket 0 yen hanya bisa diambil di daerah tertentu yang tidak saya datangi pertama kali. Masa berlaku kartu sim ini 15 hari namun ketika saya membelinya sedang ada promosi masa aktif menjadi 20 hari. Jumlah data untuk harga 1.080 yen adalah 0 MB data high speed/LTE namun kita bisa mendapatkan tambahan data dengan memasukkan kode kupon dan melakukan berbagai aktivitas seperti menonton video dan mengisi kuesioner (dapat dilakukan di dalam negeri). Info lebih lanjut bisa lihat di https://docomo.prepaid-sim.jp/main

11. Pada 17 Desember 2018 saya melakukan reservasi untuk makan halal Kobe beef di Tsuki Usagi Kobe. Sebenarnya sudah ada cukup banyak restoran yang menyajikan halal Kobe beef, dapat dilihat di https://www.halalmedia.jp/restaurant-bento-offering-halal-kobe-beef-in-japan/ tetapi saya pilih Tsuki Usagi karena sekalian ke Kobe.

12. Pada 20 Desember 2018 saya memesan tour bus ke Biei Blue Pond dan Shirahige Falls Light Up. Mengapa saya pakai tur? Saya baca di Japan Guide objek wisata di Biei menyebar dan transportasi publik juga cukup sulit jadi saya terpaksa pakai tur deh 🤣 Harganya 2.500 yen (Rp330.923,06) untuk tour selama sekitar 2 jam. Informasi lebih lanjut bisa lihat di https://jitabi.ne.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=916

Sebenarnya ada bus yang melewati Blue Pond dan Shirahige Falls, tetapi saya lihat jamnya tidak ada yang pas dengan yang saya inginkan. Selain itu informasi timetable yang saya peroleh tahun 2016.

Informasi lebih lanjut mengenai Blue Pond: https://www.biei-hokkaido.jp/en/sightseeing/shirogane-blue-pond/

Informasi lebih lanjut mengenai Shirahige Falls: https://www.biei-hokkaido.jp/en/sightseeing/shirahige-waterfalls/

13. Karena saya hendak mendatangi Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival dan mengikuti acara kembang api yang akan diadakan pada weekend, saya memesan tur dari Hokkaido Chuo Bus (http://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/578) seharga 4.100 yen. Sebenarnya ada bus yang melayani rute Lake Shikotsu dari New Chitose Airport, stasiun JR Chitose dan JR Minami Chitose dan harganya lebih murah, tetapi karena takut kehabisan karena itu hari libur 🤣 dan lebih nyaman tur karena pp Sapporo, saya mengambil tur. Selain itu hingga saat ini timetable untuk bus Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival 2019 belum keluar. Untuk memesan tur ini, harus mengisi formulir yang terdapat di website, setelah itu akan dibalas oleh Chuo Bus dengan voucher yang harus dicetak dan dibawa ke counter Chuo Bus di Sapporo Bus Terminal. Jadi pembayaran akan diselesaikan di sana.

14. Saya menukarkan uang di Valuta Inti Prima (VIP) yang konon memiliki rate terbaik di Jakarta pada 23 Januari 2019. Ketika itu saya menukarkan 90.000 yen dengan rate 130.55.

15. Flight saya yang pertama 31 Januari 2019 pukul 20.20, dari kantor saya naik go car menuju stasiun kereta bandara dan naik kereta bandara pukul 16.51. Tiket sudah saya beli sebelumnya dari aplikasi KAI Access. Sampai di stasiun bandara pukul 17.37, tepat waktu. Lalu dilanjutkan naik kalayang/skytrain ke T3 dan sampai di T3 sekitar pukul 18.00.

16. Saya sebenarnya sudah check in online 48 jam sebelumnya, tetapi saya ke counter check in untuk drop bagasi. Selain itu saya mencetak boarding pass lagi. Boarding pass langsung dapat dua untuk keberangkatan dan bagasi langsung diambil di Osaka.

17. Waktu boarding menurut boarding pass adalah pukul 19.20 namun sepertinya ada sedikit delay jadi sekitar pukul 20.15 baru boarding.

18. Makanan muslim yang saya dapatkan kali ini cukup enak, sayang saya lupa memfotonya. Menunya nasi putih, tumis sayuran dan ayam bumbu gravy (?). Selain itu dapat puding, susu cair, orange juice dan mineral water.

19. Akhirnya sampai di T2 Changi Airport Singapore sekitar pukul 23.10. Flight lanjutan saya ke Osaka dari T3 jadi harus transfer sendiri dengan skytrain. Flight lanjutan dijadwalkan pukul 01.30.

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thejethrologist · 6 years ago

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Every year, at that brief overlapping moment at the end of winter and the start of summer, the northern hemisphere reaches an optimum; a position where the earth is not too close nor too far from the sun. There is chill in the air, a refreshing, rejuvenating chill that is welcoming to breathe. The wind blows but not so strong as to be a storm, just strong enough to carry the faintest of the most delicate things.

The wind blows carrying with it the petal of a cherry blossom.

A sight so beautiful, optimal would not suffice to describe it; perfect would be the only way to paint such a scene. Regardless, all things go on. The world will continue to revolve and rotate, and eventually all the petals of the cherry blossom will have had its swirl in the breeze. Brief had been its glory under the sun.

The Japanese call this ‘Mono no aware’, the fleetingness of all things.

I traveled to Japan at the end of January, just as winter was at its coldest. While the winds were cold, snow has yet to fall. Though this is my third time travelling to this country my excitement swelled no lesser.

On this trip, I traveled to 9 places; Tsu, Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto, Gifu, Tokyo, Ise, Yamanashi, and Iga. Each places had their own unique character and impact, thus each experience are different in its own way. One thing in common is that they were all memorable.

The homely hearth, Tsu

My aunt and her family are residents here for generations. Tsu city is a comely place to call home indeed as my uncle puts it, it’s developed enough to have all the conveniences of civilization at an arms length yet small enough to be away from all the hustle and the noise of big cities such as Tokyo or Osaka.

Kansai’s Heartland, Osaka

Osaka is the second most prosperous, second biggest city of Japan. Here, we got to enjoy Osaka’s specialty, Takoyaki!

Perpendicular Osaka

Osaka Dotonbori

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Nagoya, Where Japanese Traditions Flourish

Nagoya is in a very peculiar position in the geography of japan; it is in the center of everything! It is such a great base to start upon, to the east, you have Tokyo. To the west you have Kyoto. A great base it is, yet there is no mistaking how much Nagoya itself has to offer.

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Kyoto, My Beloved

If there is any one city on this Earth that I would profess to love the most, it is undoubtedly Kyoto. As a Japanophile, the city where Japanese traditions are nurtured and treasured the most is where my heart belongs.

A week at Kyoto is barely enough. This ancient city with all its temples, shrines, and cultural centers offers more than enough for a lifetime’s worth of exploration.

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Going to Kyoto for the first time, I remember the surprised look on Obachan’s face as I told her my destination that certain sunny morning. Going to Kyoto from Tsu required no small degree of preparation. Not aloofly is how one reaches one’s destination particularly in an unknown, unexplored foreign country alone. Later on, the impressed words of Obachan and Ojichan felt really warm as they thought it brave and smart of me to travel alone in a ‘shiranai kuni’.

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The result was a very fulfilling experience. My stay in Kyoto, though enough, had felt short. Indeed, I am reminded to the heart, to the bone, to the core of the impermanence of life’s episodes.

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Winter Kingdom, Gifu

Regarding Gifu, I am reminded of Oda Nobunaga, one of the great unifiers of this country. Here in this mountainous city is where he built himself up. And here, centuries later is where I went on an adventure with my cousin Tsuyoshi. 🙂

Tokyo, How Cities Ought To Be

Tokyo had always been that unreachable, unattainable dream for me. Until, at last, I arrive.

I have this.. thing with me that whenever I tend to get unlucky, my next lucky moment almost always comes at the next corner. See, on the to Tokyo, I had to get on a train from Tsu to Nagoya, then hop on a bus from Nagoya to Tokyo. Of all the times is could happen, it had to happen at night, when the trains ride their last trips. I hopped on a wrong train and ended up in a city that only goes halfway from Tsu to Nagoya; a quaint little coastal Japanese city called Yokkaichi. I realized I had had been on the wrong route when a stranger, Ando-san noticed me staring at the train’s route map posted on the wall. He approached me and realized that something was wrong. He stayed with me not only to figure out how I can reach my destination properly, he talked to the station officer to refund half of what I paid for the trip Tsu-Nagoya. He had been the manifestation of my luck! Such is the helpfulness of the Japanese people. Along the way, Ando-san talked about how he used to be a pilot for a commercial airline. When he found out that I came from the Philippines, he told me how Manila Bay at sunset is the most beautiful sunset he has ever seen.

First thing in the morning, I went straight to Yokkaichi Station to get on the train going to Nagoya and from Nagoya I got on the Meitetsu bus going to Tokyo. Where I fell asleep on the journey but woke up to an amazing concrete jungle I had never seen before. Behold, Tokyo.

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Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi, Eternally Embracing Japan and its People with Grace

At this point, I have to admit. I felt almost over-saturated with Japan. But seeing Mt Fuji for the first time, I am reinvigorated to travel some more. It is truly the highlight of my trip

Though Fuji had been shy at our first meeting. I had to wait till past midday for the fog to lift and reveal the beautiful wonder.

Ise Shrine, Holy Site of Shintoism

I had been to Ise back in 2012 with my family, but one thing struck me the most about this place. The Imperial Priestess-Princess who chose this location to build this great shrine truly chose a divine grove upon the mountains and forests. You taste it the in the very air you breathe. No where in this world have I been to and breathed air as fresh as here. Unfortunately, I have limited pictures from my travel to this place. So here I am, consulting with the Koi.

Quick Break! Hail, Shinkansen, Marvel of Engineering

Iga with Obachan and Ojichan

Here at last was the last place I visited during my stay. A very fond memory with Obachan and Ojichan. I would upload our glorious akwaaba video but the site wouldn’t let me.

The Food

I cannot overstate how much I love Japanese food. One of my agenda when I went to Japan was of course to savor Nihonshoku where I can obtain its best incarnations.

Appreciating Impermanence

I suppose what made my trip memorable and impactful was the sobering fact that it has to eventually end. We have this tendency to appreciate things more when we reach a realization that it won’t go on forever. Such is life. You do not ask someone what they intend to do were they to live forever, most people wouldn’t even know how to plan for a single lifetime or rather, care to anyway; instead, you ask someone what they intend to do were their life to end in a year; that is to think of how best to juice the life out of life when we get reminded that we wont live forever.

Mono no aware: In the great stretch of eternity, each one of us is given a brief moment to witness life; reminding us that an impermanent moment to live is decisively better than a permanent condition to not be at all.

Japan: An Experience Fleeting as the Cherry Blossom’s Bloom Every year, at that brief overlapping moment at the end of winter and the start of summer, the northern hemisphere reaches an optimum; a position where the earth is not too close nor too far from the sun.

#Asia #Ise #Japan #travel europe world asia Middleeast Philippines Manila Wanderlust Qatar Doha Manama Bahrain Seoul Incheon SouthKorea Korea #World #Art #blog #blogging #fuji #fun #iga #kyoto #nagoya #osaka #tokyo #Travel #writing

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aussiboris · 8 years ago

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First Week of Work

I have officially completed my first day of work at Mitsubishi Aircraft (aka MITAC). Great to get back into a routine albeit with some residual jet lag at the start. Just getting up to speed with what is going on so a fair amount of reading at the moment; however, it does look to be a very interesting project. I am also loving the easy commute which involves jumping on a shuttle bus from Nagoya Station Meitetsu Bus Centre (10 minutes walk away) which goes straight to the airport in the north of the city. Its about 20 minutes on the bus which, compared with my previous commute (well over an hour from Bournemouth to Salisbury) is a delight.

The working environment at MITAC is unusual to me. I have gone from sharing an office in my last job with two to three colleagues to being on a floor of Nagoya’s old airport which is now a MAHOUSIVE open plan layout with about 900. There are countless isles of desks, hundreds of VDUs and very narrow booths. It’s similar to a trading company floor you may see on films like Wolf of Wall Street or Rogue Trader. I will have to get used to being tidy in my limited desk space.

I had a day this week to register with the local ward office, open a bank account and get a mobile phone. I am now a resident of Nagoya!

During the weekend and evenings I am exploring Nagoya. Below Nagoya Station there is a myriad of walkways with an impressive number of boutique shops, cafes and restaurants which will take some time to explore. There is also a lot of ramen, kishimen (local flat noodle speciality) and chicken wing outlets at street level where jovial salary men (サラリーマン）slurp and drink.

#nagoya #workinginnagoya #firstweek #ramen #kishimen #chickenwings #meitetsubuscenter #citylife

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jengdwinda · 8 years ago

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Wisteria (Fuji Flower) Festival! This beautiful park has no entrance fee and open for 24h. The festival can be enjoyed until golden week. Access: From Nagoya, take Meitetsu Line to Konan Station, the ake a city bus to Mandaraji stop (I forgot the bus number, just ask the bus driver in the station bus stop). The pic taken April 17th 2017. Btw, deretan bunga wisteria yang menjuntai ini ngingetin saya sama dekorasi kawinan heitz yang sering diupload sama akun wedding :D 📷@ilham_abonk #mandaraji #wisteria #wisteriaflowers #flowers #japan #japantrip #japantravel #spring #springinjapan #indonesianinjapan #beautiful #nature #konancity #まんだらじ #フジ (at 曼荼羅寺公園 - Mandaraji Park)

#wisteria #wisteriaflowers #springinjapan #flowers #mandaraji #indonesianinjapan #beautiful #japan #japantravel #nature #japantrip #spring #フジ #konancity #まんだらじ

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dulichquocteanhduong · 5 years ago

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Tham quan làng cổ Shirakawago – Quê hương mèo máy Doraemon

Hình ảnh chú mèo máy thông minh Doraemon chắc chắn sẽ là cả bầu trời tuổi thơ với rất nhiều người. Vậy bạn đã bao giờ nghe đến cái tên làng cổ Shirakawago chưa? Khu làng được ví nhưng bức tranh cổ tích dù là mùa nào trong năm, đặc biệt bạn có thể di chuyển đến Shirakawago từ làng cổ Kyoto qua làng cổ Nagoya vô cùng thuận tiện. Cùng Ánh Dương tour khám phá nhiều hơn về ngôi làng xinh đẹp này nhé!

1. Đôi nét về làng cổ Shirakawago

Đối với người dân Nhật Bản, chắc chắn Shirakawago không phải là một nơi xa lạ, tuy nhiên lại là chốn tham quan nghỉ dưỡng vô cùng đặc biệt bởi cảnh sắc tuyệt vời mà ngôi làng sở hữu. Shirakawago nằm tại tỉnh Gifu miền Trung nước Nhật mang bên mình vẻ đẹp độc đáo, cổ xưa. Shirakawago có nghĩa là ngôi làng của những con sông trắng, càng tô đậm không khí hoài cổ, bình yên và như lắng đọng của nơi đây.

Những điều độc đáo tại ngôi làng cổ Shirakawago Nhật Bản

Shirakawago quy tụ của rất nhiều ngôi nhà được xây theo phong cách cổ điển, với mái nhà tranh kiểu mái dốc hay còn gọi là Gassho zukuri – ngụ ý hai bàn tay chắp vào nhau khi cầu nguyện. Với lối kiến trúc này, phần mái thường dày đến 50cm, được cố định bằng dây thừng. Bên trong ngôi nhà có đặt bếp lửa ở giữa để sưởi ấm, hoặc nướng cá, nấu ấm trà nhôm. Tại đây, có khoảng 114 ngôi nhà, trong đó ngôi nhà già nhất đã lên đến 400 năm tuổi. Shirakawago được UNESCO công nhận là di sản văn hoá thế giới chính thức vào năm 1995.

2. Làm sao để đi đến làng cổ Shirakawago?

Nên sử dụng thẻ đi tàu JR Pass ALL Japan để thuận tiện hơn khi di chuyển đến Shirakawago

Có hai cách để đi đến làng cổ Shirakawago: bắt đầu từ làng cổ Kyoto hoặc từ phía Tokyo. Hành trình cụ thể như sau:

Đi từ Kyoto

Bạn có thể dùng thẻ JR Pass ALL Japan đi tàu Kodama từ đến Nagoya Station. Hiện nay thẻ đi tàu JR Pass ALL Japan là chiếc thẻ quyền lực bậc nhất tại xứ sở hoa anh đào. Bạn có thể mua trước chiếc thẻ này để khi đến Nhật, bạn có thể chọn di chuyển bằng tàu đi đến nhiều địa điểm khác nhau trên cả nước mà không phải trả thêm mức phí nào ngoài mức bạn đã chi trả khi mua thẻ. Để tốn ít tiền hơn, bạn có thể đặt mua thẻ online để được ship về tận nhà, sau đó đến Nhật bạn chỉ việc sử dụng JR Pass bình thường bất kể số trạm lên/xuống.

Sau khi dừng tại nhà ga Nagoya Station bạn tiếp tục di chuyển đến Meitetsu BC station và bắt xe bus Gifu đi đến làng cổ Shirakawago. Tại đây, xe bus sẽ đi khoảng 3 giờ đồng hồ để đến trạm Shirakawago và bạn có thể đi bộ vào làng. Chuyến xe bus sớm nhất thường lăn bánh lúc 8h55p.

Đi từ Tokyo

Bạn sẽ phải bắt đầu chuyến đi từ Tokyo Station và di chuyển theo hành trình shinkansen Hokuriku – Tayama station trong khoảng 2h15 phút. Đến đây, bạn tiếp tục đi đến Toyama Ekimae và tiến hành đón xe bus Nohi bus đến Shirakawago. Bạn sẽ mất thêm 1h30 phút nữa để di chuyển đến làng cổ, lưu ý xe bus đến đây chỉ có 4 chuyến trong ngày và bắt đầu từ 8h50 – 17h30.

3. Nên đến làng cổ Shirakawago khi nào?

Mùa đông, mùa thu hay mùa lúa trổ đòng đều khiến Shirakawago trở nên xinh đẹp như tranh

Để ngắm trọn vẹn cảnh sắc của làng cổ Shirakawago, nhiều người khuyên rằng bạn nên đến nơi đây vào mùa đông có tuyết, mùa thu có lá phong đỏ rực rỡ và mùa lúa trổ đòng vàng ươm.

4. Vẻ đẹp yên bình của làng cổ Shirakawago

Vào mùa thu, bạn sẽ được chứng kiến những tán lá phong đỏ thẫm, rực rỡ huyền dịu. Còn vào mùa lúa trổ đòng, cảnh tượng thiên nhiên được khoác lên màu áo vàng ươm nao nức lòng người.

Shirakawago đẹp lung linh huyền ảo khi có lễ hội Winter Light-up

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Nagoya is located in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, and is a famous for its unique food culture.

Located just 1 hour away from Chubu Centrair International Airport within the same prefecture, it is a convenient destination as public transport can bring you to almost all of the tourist destinations within the city.

There are also various historical artefacts in Nagoya, such as Nagoya Castle and Atsuta Shrine, as well as family-friendly places like the Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens.

Here are 9 things in Nagoya that you have to do!

1. Nagoya’s famous cafe breakfast

Nagoya is renowned for the Kissaten Morning, where Kissaten means a Japanese-style cafe and morning refers to breakfast. A famous Kissaten chain is Komeda’s Coffee, but Nagoya’s streets, such as the Sakae and Nagoya Station area, have numerous Kissaten for you to choose from. The breakfast sets usually come with free toasted bread or sandwiches when you order a cup of coffee, with some places serving you ogura toast, a Nagoya breakfast dish with red beans and butter on toasted bread. This is definitely a great way to kick start a day of sightseeing!

2. The golden dolphins of Nagoya Castle

Nagoya, though a huge city, is a place filled with immense history. One of the best places to learn more about Nagoya’s history is at Nagoya Castle. It was built in 1612 by order of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the ruler who ushered in Japan’s Edo period (1603 - 1868). Located at Shiyakusho Station on the Meijo Line subway, among the important artefacts found in Nagoya Castle are the Kinshachi, or the golden dolphins, that are found on both ends of the main ridge of the castle’s roof. There are English explanations within Nagoya Castle, as well as guided tours in English.

3. The oldest television tower in Japan

Built in 1954, the 180-metre-high (590-foot-high) Nagoya Television Tower is the oldest television tower in Japan. With an indoor observatory at the 90-metre (295-foot) mark and an outdoor observatory at the 100-metre (328-foot) mark, you will enjoy a splendid view of the whole of Nagoya city and the mountains surrounding it. Not only is the view from the observatory fantastic, the tower is also beautifully illuminated at night. Nagoya Television Tower can either be accessed from Hisayaodori Station of the Meijo Line subway or Sakae Station of the Higashiyama Line subway, both 10 minutes from Nagoya Station.

4. Walking on a spaceship at Oasis 21

If you access Nagoya Television Tower via Sakae subway station, you will notice a unique building in front of the tower. Don’t worry, there are no aliens on board! The spaceship-like building is called Oasis 21, and is a 4-storey eco-friendly complex with a bus terminal, shopping mall, and a park. The Spaceship-Aqua located on the top floor allows you to walk around the glass roof and is also lit up at night. The sight of Nagoya Television Tower and Oasis 21 together is one of the iconic views of Nagoya. It is recommended that you visit both places together.

5. Nagoya’s best shopping district - Osu

Located near Kamimaezu subway station, just 20 minutes from Nagoya Station, Osu has everything you can ask for. Cafés, restaurants, and street food to fill your stomach, subculture shops for your favourite manga items, shops with the latest fashion products, and even arcades. There is also an awarded Napoli Pizza chef’s restaurant and casual food stall on the backstreet of Osu shopping arcade. On top of that, Osu Kannon, a historical temple, is also found within Osu district. You definitely have to visit this place.

6. Higashiyama Zoo and Botanic Gardens

Higashiyama Zoo and Botanic Gardens has over 500 species of animals and even an amusement park within the compound. It was also the first zoo in Japan to have a koala exhibit, one of the favourites today. There are various events carried out throughout the year, such as the Sakura Festival in spring. It is accessible via Higashiyama subway station, just 30 minutes from Nagoya Station.

7. The historical Atsuta Shrine

Just 6 minutes from Nagoya Station via the Meijo subway line, Atsuta Shrine is located right outside Jingumae Station. The serene atmosphere from the tall trees and chirping birds once you step into the shrine compound makes it hard to believe you are still in the city. With over 1,900 years of history, Atsuta Shrine has been a place of worship for a long period of time, making it one of the most important shrines in Japan. You can also try the kishimen noodles - another of Nagoya’s famous dishes - at the eatery within the shrine compound.

8. Nagoya’s original pork cutlet - miso katsu

Miso katsu is a dish with miso gravy poured over pork cutlet, and is another one of Nagoya’s dishes. Among the numerous canteens and restaurants in Nagoya that are famous for miso katsu is a restaurant chain called Yabaton, with outlets located at convenient places such as Nagoya Station and in Osu district.

9. Nagoya’s best chicken wings: Furaibou vs Yamachan

Another of Nagoya’s famous dishes is tebasaki, or chicken wings. The two greatest franchise stores in Nagoya are Furaibou and Yamachan, both located at various places around the city. If you do not have time to visit both stores, you can make your way to Nagoya Station where there are takeaway stalls of both Furaibou and Yamachan at the station’s building, Kintetsu Pass’e, and Meitetsu Hyakkaten Department Store respectively.

Read also: Top 10 things to do in Nagasaki, Japan

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JR Tokai conducts QR code ticket experiment on the Chuo Main Line. Limited Express Shinano + local bus "Magome Round Trip Ticket" are covered.

JR Tokai, Nagoya Railroad, and Kita Ena Kotsu will conduct a QR code ticket experiment on JR Tokai’s Chuo Main Line. The period is from September 20 to December 8. Automatic ticket gates with QR code-reading cameras will be installed at Nagoya (Central and Sakuradori Exits), Tajimi, and Nakatsugawa stations for the “Magome Round Trip Ticket,” a special ticket sold via Meitetsu’s CentX MaaS…

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An Ideal 5-Day Chubu Itinerary for Exploring Some of Central Japan’s Best! – I am Aileen

Touchdown to Nagoya and Gujo City

Nagoya, the largest city in Chubu region, was my starting point for this journey — and it will be my end point by the end of this 5-day trip. It helps to note that I first arrived in the area by flying in to Chubu Centrair International Airport.

From there, it’s very easy to reach the city by riding 2 trains: Meitetsu-Limited Express and then Meijo Line (both takes about an hour in total at a price that starts from ¥1,410.)

◘◘ Explore the dynamic city of Nagoya

Nagoya is predominantly a manufacturing and shopping hub in Honshu. With that, some would notice the lack of ample historical buildings in the area… and well, that’s mainly because most of them were destroyed in the air raids back in 1945. Nevertheless, the city still has SO much to offer to its visitors and the #1 attraction that would most likely come to your mind is the towering presence of Nagoya Castle which also becomes a spectacular hanami (sakura or cherry blossom watching points) in the spring. Other notable sights in the city would be:

Railway Museum: featuring the advances in Japan transportation like world-record setting experimental shinkansen and more

Atsuta Shrine: one of the Shinto faith’s most important shrines because it has the Sun Goddess, Amaterasu, as well as one of the 3 imperial regalia, the sacred sword Kusanagi.

Korankei: a valley near the city which is a terrific place to visit during autumn season.

Toyota sights: as Japan’s leading manufacturer, Toyota has its headquarters in Nagoya and they have various areas in the city where you can either do plant tours or museum visits.

Nagoya City Science Museum: houses the world’s largest planetariums.

If staying in Nagoya for a long time, I would recommend the following: Budget: Fushimi Mont-Blanc Hotel / Mid-Range: Hotel SunRoute Plaza Nagoya or AirBnB / Luxury: Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel

Come and check out this list of the top tours in Nagoya which features the best activities to do in the city!

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◘◘ Walk around Gujo Hachiman’s highlights & try your hands at making Japan’s famous sampuru

Gujo Hachiman is a charming old castle town that’s actually famous for its food and dishes called as ‘sampuru‘. And well… these are actually inedible and they are those fake food or food replicas that you usually see in front displays of Japanese restaurants. It is said that 80% of Japan’s sampuru are made in Gujo; and because of this, there are workshops in town where you can try your hands on making your own. If you want to experience this unique activity, head over to my guide…

READ: Making Unique ‘Sampuru’ in Japan’s Fake Food Capital: Gujo Hachiman!

TIP: For a hassle-free experience you can take a trip to this location from Osaka with this day tour (that also makes stops to Shirakawa-go and Lake Biwa!

Once you’re done with making sampuru, you can explore the rest of Gujo’s sights such as: Sogisui Source (to witness Gujo’s famous water system), Jionzenji Temple (a Zen temple with a beautiful Tetsuso-en Zen garden), Hachiman Castle (with a gorgeous hilltop location), and so much more!

For a complete travel guide on things to do in Gujo:

READ: Top 10 Things to Do in Gujo Hachiman City (Gifu, Japan)

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◘◘ Visit Bokka no Sato

This is basically a picturesque farming theme park that provides its visitors with an array of hands-on experiences such as dairy farming, horse riding, milking of cows, baking bread, and so much more! You can also witness their vast 4.5 hectare flower gardens in full bloom during Green Season which is from mid-April to mid-November. But just take note: tulips are in the spring, lavender in the summer, and cosmos in autumn.

While you’re here for your Chubu itinerary and you eventually finished admiring the fields and the animals, you can refresh yourself in their open-air onsen (hot spring) facility called as Makihana.

WEBSITE: https://ift.tt/2mCWyAX ADDRESS: 2756-2 Takasucho Washimi, Gujo-shi, Gifu ADMISSION: without onsen = ¥1,130 for adults, ¥930 for junior and high school students, and ¥610 for 4-year-olds to elementary students DIRECTIONS: From Gujo-Hachiman train station, ride the Nagaragawa Tetsudo (heading to 各停 Mino-Shirotori) and then get off at Mino-Shirotori Station. You can then take a taxi to Bokka no Sato which will take about 30 minutes.

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◘◘ Travel to Takayama City and check-in to Hida Hotel Plaza To get to Takayama, check the transportation route that you’ll have to take on Google Maps (fastest is to go by bus with Nohi Bus, Meitetsu Bus and JR Tokai Bus). Once in Hida Hotel Plaza, enjoy a delightful dinner meal in one of the hotel’s restaurants (you should absolutely try Hida beef). Afterwards, you can enjoy the hotel’s amazing hot springs.

For other accommodation options: Budget: J-Hoppers Hida Takayama Guest House / Mid-Range: Best Western Hotel Takayama or AirBnB / Luxury: Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan

All about Takayama, Shirakawa, and Tonami

This day is all about old places and natural spots that are brimming with history and beauty; therefore, do make sure that you wear comfortable shoes and that you ready your camera!

◘◘ Enjoy the picturesque old streets and markets of Takayama City

If you’re looking for a thoroughly old and authentic traditional village, stepping in to Takayama is a must. When I was strolling through this city’s Old Town, I truly felt like I was walking through Kyoto — but unlike Kyoto that is dominantly a modern city, Takayama rather retains its traditional touch. In fact, there are buildings here that date back to the Edo period (200 to 300 years ago) which all still remained intact. Some of my favorite places are:

Sannomachi: this is the southern part of the Old Town where Edo period houses still exist. Due to its unique beauty and history, this area has become a protected sector by the Japanese government. Anyhow, as you go around, you will find several merchant houses that sell anything from food, sake (rice wine), miso (Japanese seasoning) and more. If I may share a tip, please make sure to try the Hida beef buns at Gyuman Kihachiro (喜八郎)!

Morning Market: this market started more than 300 years ago and there are a ton of shops that sell unique products and ingredients daily. It typically starts at 7:00AM up till noon and you can find them at 2 spots: Jinya-mae Market in front of the Takayama Jinya, and the Miyagawa Market along the Miyagawa River in the Old Town.

Hida Folk Village (Hida no Sato): this is an open-air museum that is a 30-minute walk away from the city (or a 10-minute bus ride from Takayama Station via Sarubobo Bus for ¥210 per ride). You can find over 30 traditional houses here from the Edo Period that are still being carefully preserved today.

Read more about my Takayama explorations here:

READ: Exploring Takayama: Japan’s “Little Kyoto of Hida”

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◘◘ Travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-gō

Lying beside the Shogawa River Valley in the remote mountains of Toyama prefecture are the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Shirakawa-go (白川郷, Shirakawagō) and the neighboring Gokayama (五箇山) village. Both of these places are famous worldwide for their traditional gassho-zukuri style farmhouses that are styled like “hands in prayer”.

It’s said that some of the houses in these villages are over 250 years old and that the best way to experience the town is to stay overnight at one of the farmhouses. In the end, we didn’t manage to stay a night, but we did have a free schedule for the day. Henceforth, we opted to go to Ogimachi (Shirakawa-go’s largest village and main attraction) mainly because it was easier to access than Gokayama. We also wanted to see the inside of a typical gassho-zukuri farmhouse, so we made a stopover at Wada House (entrance fee at ¥300 for adults and ¥150 for children) where such is possible.

Wanna tour to Shirakawa-Go?

Learn more about Shirakawa-go here:

READ: Discover the Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama in Japan

WEBSITE: https://ift.tt/2ogeXz4 DIRECTIONS: From Takayama, you can take a regular bus that takes 50 minutes and costs at about ¥2,450 (round trip at ¥4,420). To see the timetables, see here. You can also go by English-guided tour buses and you can do so by choosing either iSite Takayama or Nohi Bus (costs start at ¥4,400 roundtrip).

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◘◘ Stop by Tonami and experience the Shogawa Pleasure Boat

This is a 1-hour lake cruise that travels from the Komaki Dam to the Omaki Spa in the Shogawa River valley. I highly recommend doing this leisurely cruise on your way to Kurobe area especially when it’s spring, autumn, and winter season because it’s the BEST time for witnessing the surrounding landscape’s stunning beauty!

WEBSITE: https://ift.tt/2g6f8xF ADMISSION: 1-hour rides are at ¥2,800 for adults and ¥1,400 for children. For shorter cruises, it’s at ¥1,000 for adults and ¥500 for children. DIRECTIONS: Address is at = Japan, 〒932-0304 Toyama Prefecture, Tonami, 庄川町小牧27, and it’s best reached by car or taxi from Takaoka City (about less than an hour).

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◘◘ Be enamoured by the colorful flowers in Tonami Tulip Gallery

This is arguably the only place in the world where you can find tulips growing all-year round due to the technology that the establishment has developed. I’m so glad they discovered such a technique because when I stepped inside the gallery, it was a wonderful surprise when I found their Wonder Garden that was full of blooming colored tulips! After all, it wasn’t the season anymore for tulips when I visited. Nevertheless, as you go further in, you’ll also find the ‘Under Farm’ section where there are more exhibits that explain the history and research of these colorful flowers.

TIP: Visit sometime around late-April to early-May and you can be a part of the famous Tonami Tulip Fair wherein the nearby park will transform into a wonderland that’s filled with varying set-ups of tulip flowerbeds (and even a wall of tulips)! …And oh, make sure to try their Tulip ice cream too when you visit.

To learn more about this place, read:

READ: Tonami Tulip Gallery: Where Tulips Bloom All Year Round!

WEBSITE: https://ift.tt/2g5ILz5 ADMISSION: for the gallery, ¥300 for adults and ¥150 for children. For the Tulip Fair, ¥1,000 for adults and ¥300 for children DIRECTIONS: If coming from Takaoka Station, ride the Johana Line heading to Johana and then stop at Tonami Station. From there, the Tulip Gallery is just a 10-minute walk away.

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◘◘ Travel to Kurobe City and check-in to Unadaki Suginoi Hotel From Tonami Station, ride the Johana Line heading to Takaoka. Get off at Takaoka Station and ride the Ainokazetoyama Tetsudo line heading to the direction of Tomari. Stop at Kurobe Station and then check in to Unadaki Suginoi Hotel.

Other accommodation options in Kurobe are: Budget: Green Hotel Kisen / Mid-Range: Entaijiso or AirBnB / Luxury: Ryokan Enraku

Exploring the Cities of Kurobe, Imizu, Takaoka and Toyama

This will be more of a relaxing day as you go through several cities in order to eventually arrive at Toyama.

Now of course, once you go through the itinerary below, it’s understandable that some activities would not be up to your fancy, so feel free to substitute them with other Chubu destinations as discussed under the tab ‘Extra Days’ later on in this post.

◘◘ Ride the sightseeing train: Kurobe Gorge

The Hida Mountains or Northern Alps are one of the finest when it comes to natural beauty in Japan’s Chubu, so if you ride the Kurobe Gorge sightseeing train, you’ll surely be witnessing the best of such mountainous landscapes!

A bit of trivia: this railway was built to originally aid the construction of the Kurobe Dam; but today, it has become an 80-minute journey through Japan’s deepest gorge (narrow valley between mountains) that leads you through wonderful panoramic views, bridges, and tunnels. Take note that there are several stations that you can stop at, and they are…

Unazuki: this is the departure station in Kurobe Gorge. Before you get on the train, you can explore some parts of the town such as the quaint Tochinoyu (a small public onsen), the great view over Shin Yamabiko Bridge (red bridge that marks the entrance to Kurobe Gorge), a few museums (Selene Museum of Art documenting the surrounding nature and Kurobe River Electic Memorial Hall feautirng the history of electricity production in Kurobe River), and several walking trails to the direction of the gorge.

Kuronagi: this station offers marvelous views over the blue Atobiki Bridge. If you walk for 20 minutes away from the station, you’ll reach the Kuronagi Onsen ryokan (Japanese traditional inn).

Kanetsuri: you will find a riverside onsen bath just down the trail from this station as well as semi-permanent snow bank called as Mannen Yuki. The snow there can often pile so deep that it can last through summer!

Keyakidaira: this last station has a lot of amazing spots namely Sarutobikyo Gorge (a gorge cutting into a rock by the Kurobe river), Okukane Bridge (an Instagram-worthy red bridge), Ashiyu (a foot bath below the Okukane Bridge), and Hitokui Iwa (a path found over the Okukane Bridge that has been cut into the steep cliff).

TIP: It’s best to come during late-October to early-November to witness the incredible autumn foliage around the gorge WEBSITE: https://ift.tt/1g3fpvY HOURS: 8:00AM to 4:30PM (last departure at 3:40PM) ADMISSION: ¥1,710 yen (one way from Unazuki to Keyakidaira; you can purchase tickets going back to Unazuki at Keyakidaira) DIRECTIONS: From Kurobe city, go to Dentetsu-Kurobe Station to ride the Chitetsu Line heading to Unazukionsen. Stop at Unazukionsen Station and then walk for 2 minutes to the direction of Unazuki Station.

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◘◘ Feast on fresh seafood at Shinminato Kitokito Market If you’re driving a car, you can stop by this seafood market for lunch. Though… if it is possible for you to visit in the mornings, you can witness the unique and exciting auctioning process in the market as they sell the day’s freshest catch (famous of which are their King Crabs and Snow Crabs.)

ADDRESS: 1 Kaiomachi, Imizu, Toyama, 934-0023

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◘◘ For Doraemon-lovers, stop by Fujiko Art Gallery If you happen to grow up watching the famous Japanese cartoon/anime, Doraemon, this art gallery would be quite an interesting stop along the way so that you can learn more about the artist behind it all.

WEBSITE: https://ift.tt/2iszfXA ADMISSION: ¥500 for adults, ¥300 for high school students, ¥200 for 4 years & older or primary students, and FREE for 3 years & below ADDRESS: 〒933-0056, Takaoka Art Museum 2F (1-1-30　Nakagawa, Takaoka, Toyama) DIRECTIONS: From Unazukionsen Station, head to Shin-Uozu via the Chitetsu Line. Afterwards, transfer to Uozu Station to get to Takaoka Station via the Ainokazetoyama Tetsudo line.

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◘◘ Stroll through the rows of latticed houses in Kanaya-machi

Take a trip back in time during the Meiji and Taisho periods as you visit this townscape that often appears in Japanese film and dramas. After all, it’s amazing how this 500m-long stone road is still preserved magnificently along with the surrounding old latticed houses.

DIRECTIONS: This is just a 20-minute walk away from Takaoka Station.

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◘◘ Have some coffee and snacks and lounge at Fugan Canal Kansui Park This vast park is a beauty especially during spring (sakura or cherry blossom season). In fact, we were told that this is the most beautiful Starbucks coffee shop in the world during that season. Nevertheless, it’s definitely a great spot to relax in and to enjoy the nearby park and sights.

DIRECTIONS: From Takaoka Station, ride the Ainokazetoyama Tetsudo line heading to Toyama. Get off at Toyama Station’s north gate and it will be just a 15-minute walk to Kansui Park.

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◘◘ Travel to Toyama center and check-in to Toyama Dai-ichi Hotel From Kansui Park, head to Toyamaeki Station and ride the Chitetsu Toyama Line heading to the direction of 各停 Minamitoyamaekimae. Get off at Sakurabashi Station in which the Toyama Dai-ichi Hotel Hotel is just a 4-minute walk away.

Other accommodation options in Toyama are: Budget: Toyoko Inn Toyama Ekimae / Mid-Range: Toyama Excel Hotel Tokyu or AirBnB / Luxury: River Retreat Garaku

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◘◘ Try a Toyamawan-Sushi set for dinner

It’s a MUST to try Toyama’s seafood because given the city’s location, everything is always freshly caught! Costing at only ¥2,000 to ¥3,500 for a 10-piece Toyamawan-Sushi set (this is a fixed price across all sushi shops), this meal will offer you the finest sushi made from fresh local fish and the delicious Toyama Prefecture rice.

Alternatively, you can also try the Toyamawan-Sushi Kaiseki Hospitality set menu that offers fresh sushi and the restaurant’s finest dishes. For a list of restaurants that you can get these standard sets from, see here.

Snow and Wasabi

For this day, make sure that you dress accordingly since we’re going closer and UP to the Northern Japan Alps’ famous Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route!

◘◘ Experience Japan’s famous mountain sightseeing route: Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

Known as the “Roof of the Japan”, this unique route goes through the lush scenery of Mt. Tateyama for 90km long as you traverse through several stops on various vehicles (a bus, a cable car or a train) — with the highest elevation at Murodo station (at 2,450 meters high).

A lot of people actually go through this alpine route for days as they make the most of the mountain scenery and hiking trails; but since we’re pressed for time, we went from Tateyama Station (the start of the route) up to Shinano-Omachi station (the end of the route) within just a day as we made stops along the way to see:

Snow Corridor or “Yuki-no-Otani” (Snow Wall Walk): as the name implies (and as what the photos above show you), this is an AWESOME place where you can walk through a road that’s surrounded by 20-meter snow walls on both sides (the road is from Bijodaira to Murodo — with the one around Murodo as the most spectacular). This is only open from mid-April to mid-June though, so make sure that you time your visit well! This was made possible because the region has one of the heaviest snowfalls in the world.

Tateyama Ropeway: this is a breathtaking 1.7km ropeway that does NOT operate with any support towers, making it Japan’s longest one-span ropeway! Due to its design as well, you can have grand views over the landscape as you go down (it looks exhilarating especially during autumn and winter).

Kurobe Dam: With a height of 186 meters, this is Japan’s tallest dam! The main reason why this is a fantastic place to hang out in is because during late-June to mid-October, the view from when the water gets discharged is quite incredible.

TIP: For a hassle-free experience you can take a trip to this location from Nagoya or Kanazawa with this day tour!

To see a detailed narrative of what we did, you can read:

READ: The Roof of Japan: Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route!

If you rather want to spend days to fully explore Tateyama Kurobe, head on to their main website to get a full list of activities to do.

TIP: Note that the Alpine Route is inaccessible from December to mid April. WEBSITE: https://ift.tt/2mZPJET TICKETS: It’s best to buy the Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass which covers all transportation on this alpine route. DIRECTIONS: From Toyama city, go to Dentetsu-Toyama Station. Ride the Chitetsu Line and get off at Tateyama Station (which is the start of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route).

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◘◘ Visit Japan’s largest wasabi farm: Daio

Before the day ends, as you make your way to Matsumoto, there’s a place that you should NOT miss out: Daio Wasabi Farm which is the largest wasabi farm in Japan (at 15 hectares)! In this venue, you will not only learn more about how wasabi is grown and made (which mind you, has a very interesting science behind it that’s worth knowing about!), but you will also get to enjoy its beautiful terrain that’s filled with lovely watermills and rivers backdropped by the Alps. You could even buy freshly picked wasabi in their store and taste their wasabi-flavored ice cream(among other wasabi-themed products).

ADDRESS: 1692 Hotaka, Azumino, Nagano ADMISSION: FREE DIRECTIONS: From Shinanno-Omachi Station, take the Oito Line heading to Matsumoto. Get off at Hotaka Station. From there, you can take a taxi to the farm (takes 10 minutes) or you can rent bikes in front of Hotaka St. for ¥200 per hour.

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◘◘ Travel to Matsumoto and check-in to Hotel Buena Vista Matsumoto From Hotaka station, get on the Oito Line again and drop off at Matsumoto Station. It will be just a 7-minute walk to Hotel Buena Vista Matsumoto.

Other accommodation options in Matsumoto are: Budget: Southern Cross Inn Matsumoto / Mid-Range: Richmond Hotel Matsumoto or AirBnB / Luxury: Gosenjaku Hotel

From Matusmoto and Ina, and back to Nagoya

It’s now the last day and you’ll be slowly making your way back to Nagoya. Don’t forget to buy souvenirs back home!

◘◘ Enjoy the alluring city of Matsumoto

This mountain city is actually famous for its Matsumoto Castle which is said to be one of Japan’s most beautiful original castles given that it is one of the most complete up to today. So before leaving the city, make sure that you make a stop to this landmark for your Chubu itinerary. Besides, this castle is unique because of its black wood paneling, making it a nice contrasting figure to the surrounding sakura or cherry blossom trees during spring season.

While you’re at it, walk over to the nearby Nakamachi-dori which is a street full of old buildings that have been nicely preserved over the years — notable of which are the kura or warehouse-type buildings that have white painted walls.

TIP: For a hassle-free experience, you can book tickets online to ride the Matsumoto hop-on hop-off bus tour!

To get more ideas on what to do in Matsumoto, read my post:

READ: Top 10 Things to Do in Matsumoto

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◘◘ Make your own soba and have it for lunch at Miharashi Farm

Miharashi Farm is one of the largest agricultural farms in Nagano prefecture and you can enjoy fruit-picking goods like strawberries (from January 1st to the middle of June), blueberries (from early-September to late-October), apples (from late-August ot late-November) and so much more! There are also an array of other food experiences that you can do in the farm and one of my favorites would be the making of soba (Japanese buckwheat) noodle.

Read all about my soba-making experience here:

READ: Fruit Picking & Making Soba Noodles at Nagano’s Miharashi Farm (Japan)

ADDRESS: 3447 Nishiminowa, Ina City, Nagano 399-4501 DIRECTIONS: From Matsumoto Station, ride any of the following lines: Shinonoi, Chuo, Iida — in order to get to Inashi Station. Hail a taxi and it will only take you 15 minutes to get to the farm.

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◘◘ Go back to Nagoya

From Matsumoto Station, you can easily reach Nagoya in just 2 hours by riding the JR Shinano Line to Nagoya Station. At this point, you can prepare for your flight and explore places in Nagoya city that you didn’t manage to visit on the first day.

As for me, what I did for this time was to go shopping at Don Quijote for souvenirs (the branch here in Nagoya was HUGE!) as well as dine at Sekai no Yamachan — a famous izakaya (Japanese pub) in the city that serves flavorful “legendary chicken wings”!

Substitute Destinations

In case you want other destination ideas for Chubu region, I would highly suggest the following…

◘◘ Go back in time and walk the old Nakasendo Road along the scenic Kiso Valley

Back in the olden times, there was an ancient 70km trade route called Kisoji that was made along this valley. Later on, it was combined with other routes thereby forming the 500km-long Nakasendo (“path through mountains) which was one of the important means of transportation for old Edo and Kyoto. Over time, ‘post towns’ were developed because travel was mostly done by foot (due to strict rules by the shogunate). Today, there remains 3 preserved post towns on Kiso Valley and they are Magome, Tsumago and Narai. As a visitor, you can explore these historic paths as well as enjoy the authentic ancient feel of these wooden towns.

I had the pleasure to go through this valley myself and you can read about my journey here:

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◘◘ See the resort town of Karuizawa If you’re looking to escape the summer heat, heading to this mountain resort town of Karuizawa should be up on your list. Truth be told, due to its prime weather and location (just an hour away from Tokyo by shinkansen), a lot of wealthy people live here. Come and learn more about this place here.

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◘◘ If you’re into hiking and nature, visit Kamikochi With wondrous mountain sceneries, you can enjoy a day in Kamikochi by hiking along one of its many trails along the Azusa River. Just remember that access here is closed from mid November to mid or late April. For things to do, see here.

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◘◘ Visit the wild snow monkeys at Jigokudani Monkey Park in Yamanouchi

Have you ever seen those adorable photos online of monkeys bathing in a natural onsen (hot spring)? Well you can visit it yourself in Jigokudani Monkey Park! Those monkeys are called as Japanese Macaques or ‘Snow Monkeys’ and they are very accustomed to humans so you can watch them play up close in this park (which is their natural habitat). The park is open all year but if you want the best photos of the monkeys, come during January to February when the park is covered in blinding white snow and the monkeys come bathing in the hot spring.

ADMISSION: ¥800 TOUR: You can do this as a day tour from Tokyo by booking online.

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◘◘ For a typical Japanese hot spring or onsen town, go to Okuhida One should NOT leave Japan without experiencing an onsen town — if not a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn). If you’re already at Takayama area, getting here will only take you an hour by bus.

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◘◘ Go to Kanazawa Kanazawa is yet another town that has some well-preserved landmarks from the olden times of Japan, some of which are: Nagamachi (a former samurai district) and Higashi Chaya District (one of the many chaya or teahouse entertainment districts where geisha perform). Another attraction that you could stop by is Kenrokuen which is said to be one of Japan’s 3 best landscape gardens.

TIP: For a hassle-free experience, you can take a guided Kanazawa Sightseeing Tour.

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◘◘ Explore Niigata and Sado Island

I did a separate trip before to Niigata prefecture and I instantly fell in love with it! So if you’re up for tasting the best Japanese sake and sushi (I’m NOT kidding about this) and meeting REAL geisha (Japanese entertainers) at an affordable price among many others, then you MUST make a stopover to this area. For detailed travel guides on what you can do in Niigata, read my posts here:

READ: Niigata travel guides

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https://otavietnam.com/?p=32201 Kinh nghiệm du lịch Nhật và cách xin visa tự túc không cần thư mời Nhật Bản là điểm du lịch hấp dẫn đối với nhiều người. Nếu muốn ghé thăm xứ sở hoa anh đào, xin visa du lịch là điều bắt buộc bạn cần phải làm trước khi tới đây. Kinh nghiệm du lịch Nhật Bản và cách xin visa tự túc không cần thư mời Du lịch Nhật Bản luôn nằm trong danh sách những điểm đến hấp dẫn nhất hành tinh. Từ xuân qua hạ, rồi sang thu hay những ngày đông lạnh giá, xứ Phù Tang mùa nào cũng đẹp. Thời điểm từ tháng 12 đến tháng 4 năm sau, lượng du khách tới du lịch Nhật Bản rất đông để ngắm tuyết và tham gia lễ hội hoa anh đào. Tuy nhiên, vấn đề xin visa tự túc du lịch Nhật Bản khiến không ít du khách phải đau đầu. Nếu biết cách xin visa Nhật, bạn sẽ thấy các bước đều đơn giản. Ngoài ra, nhiều du khách gặp vô vàn khó khăn trong việc lên lịch trình cho chuyến đi khi không có sự trợ giúp từ các công ty du lịch. 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Bạn hoàn toàn có thể sắp xếp một chuyến đi Nhật tự túc với nhiều trải nghiệm và tiết kiệm được kha khá chi phí so với việc đặt tour du lịch. Tổng chi phí Tổng chi phí toàn bộ chuyến đi 7 ngày tại Nhật khoảng 35 triệu đồng/người. – Vé máy bay: Gần 6 triệu đồng (đã bao gồm 20 kg hành lý ký gửi mỗi chiều). – Thẻ Jr Pass All Japan thời hạn 7 ngày: 5,8 triệu đồng. – Khách sạn: Khoảng 6 triệu đồng cho 6 ngày 5 đêm. – Đổi tiền tiêu: 18 triệu đồng, du khách có thể dành ra 8 triệu đồng để mua quà lưu niệm, vật đụng, đồ ăn… đem về Việt Nam. Theo Trần Lê Ngọc Thắng/Zing news Cẩm nang du lịch iVIVU.com iVIVU.com January 15, 2019 Bởi - https://otavietnam.com/?p=32201

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Amaharashi coast is a southwestern coast of Toyama Bay, and is located about 9 km north of central Takaoka city. Amaharashi Coast located in Ota, Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture 933-0134, Japan. Amaharashi Kaigan (Rain-Clear Coast) was composed as “Shibutani” in The Anthology of Myriad Leaves, and is one of 100 selected beaches in Japan because of its picturesque view of many beautiful rocks, white sand and green pines.

You can see “Tateyama” alpine mountains as much as 3,000 meters high over the Toyama bay. When Yoshitsune Minamoto (a famous Japanese Samurai soldier) was chased through this place to Oshu, it had little rain, and he waited at a rock named “Yoshitsune Rock” until it cleared out. The name “Amaharashi” is derived from this legend.

How to get there:

By railroad:

From Takaoka to Amaharashi, about 20 minutes by local train on JR Himi Line.

By car:

About 10 km from central Takaoka city. About 15 minutes. (from Takaoka-Kita IC on Noetsu express way)

By Bus

High-speed bus – Takaoka Station: – From Tokyo “highway bus to Tokyo railway Takaoka, Tonami, Himi, Yue added function” Tonami City Hall – South – Tonami Station → Matoba Kawagoe Station – Nerima Station – Shimo-Ochiai – Takaoka Station Ikebukuro Station East … about 7 hours.

High-speed bus – Takaoka Station: – from Nagoya “Himi Kaetsu function railway Takaoka · · Tonami, Johana – Nagoya and Gifu high-speed bus” Takaoka Station … 4 hours 25 minutes.

High-speed bus – Takaoka Station: – Tonami City Hall South – Tonami Station – SA Johana → Mino – Fast Meitetsu Gifu �� Meitetsu Bus Center After Nagoya “Iruka Kotsu” Nagoya Station → Tonami Station south exit – Aeon Mall south exit Takaoka – Takaoka Station … 3 hours 25 minutes.

Amaharashi Coast at Toyama Bay of Japan Amaharashi coast is a southwestern coast of Toyama Bay, and is located about 9 km north of central Takaoka city.

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Gozaisho snow pass (at Meitetsu Bus Terminal (Nagoya))

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An Ideal 5-Day Chubu Itinerary for Exploring Some of Central Japan’s Best! – I am Aileen

Touchdown to Nagoya and Gujo City

From there, it’s very easy to reach the city by riding 2 trains: Meitetsu-Limited Express and then Meijo Line (both takes about an hour in total at a price that starts from ¥1,410.)

◘◘ Explore the dynamic city of Nagoya

Railway Museum: featuring the advances in Japan transportation like world-record setting experimental shinkansen and more

Atsuta Shrine: one of the Shinto faith’s most important shrines because it has the Sun Goddess, Amaterasu, as well as one of the 3 imperial regalia, the sacred sword Kusanagi.

Korankei: a valley near the city which is a terrific place to visit during autumn season.

Toyota sights: as Japan’s leading manufacturer, Toyota has its headquarters in Nagoya and they have various areas in the city where you can either do plant tours or museum visits.

Nagoya City Science Museum: houses the world’s largest planetariums.

If staying in Nagoya for a long time, I would recommend the following: Budget: Fushimi Mont-Blanc Hotel / Mid-Range: Hotel SunRoute Plaza Nagoya or AirBnB / Luxury: Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel

Come and check out this list of the top tours in Nagoya which features the best activities to do in the city!

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◘◘ Walk around Gujo Hachiman’s highlights & try your hands at making Japan’s famous sampuru

READ: Making Unique ‘Sampuru’ in Japan’s Fake Food Capital: Gujo Hachiman!

TIP: For a hassle-free experience you can take a trip to this location from Osaka with this day tour (that also makes stops to Shirakawa-go and Lake Biwa!

For a complete travel guide on things to do in Gujo:

READ: Top 10 Things to Do in Gujo Hachiman City (Gifu, Japan)

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◘◘ Visit Bokka no Sato

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For other accommodation options: Budget: J-Hoppers Hida Takayama Guest House / Mid-Range: Best Western Hotel Takayama or AirBnB / Luxury: Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan

All about Takayama, Shirakawa, and Tonami

This day is all about old places and natural spots that are brimming with history and beauty; therefore, do make sure that you wear comfortable shoes and that you ready your camera!

◘◘ Enjoy the picturesque old streets and markets of Takayama City

Read more about my Takayama explorations here:

READ: Exploring Takayama: Japan’s “Little Kyoto of Hida”

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◘◘ Travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-gō

Wanna tour to Shirakawa-Go?

Learn more about Shirakawa-go here:

READ: Discover the Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama in Japan

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◘◘ Stop by Tonami and experience the Shogawa Pleasure Boat

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◘◘ Be enamoured by the colorful flowers in Tonami Tulip Gallery

To learn more about this place, read:

READ: Tonami Tulip Gallery: Where Tulips Bloom All Year Round!

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Other accommodation options in Kurobe are: Budget: Green Hotel Kisen / Mid-Range: Entaijiso or AirBnB / Luxury: Ryokan Enraku

Exploring the Cities of Kurobe, Imizu, Takaoka and Toyama

This will be more of a relaxing day as you go through several cities in order to eventually arrive at Toyama.

◘◘ Ride the sightseeing train: Kurobe Gorge

Kuronagi: this station offers marvelous views over the blue Atobiki Bridge. If you walk for 20 minutes away from the station, you’ll reach the Kuronagi Onsen ryokan (Japanese traditional inn).

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ADDRESS: 1 Kaiomachi, Imizu, Toyama, 934-0023

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◘◘ Stroll through the rows of latticed houses in Kanaya-machi

DIRECTIONS: This is just a 20-minute walk away from Takaoka Station.

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DIRECTIONS: From Takaoka Station, ride the Ainokazetoyama Tetsudo line heading to Toyama. Get off at Toyama Station’s north gate and it will be just a 15-minute walk to Kansui Park.

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Other accommodation options in Toyama are: Budget: Toyoko Inn Toyama Ekimae / Mid-Range: Toyama Excel Hotel Tokyu or AirBnB / Luxury: River Retreat Garaku

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◘◘ Try a Toyamawan-Sushi set for dinner

Snow and Wasabi

For this day, make sure that you dress accordingly since we’re going closer and UP to the Northern Japan Alps’ famous Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route!

◘◘ Experience Japan’s famous mountain sightseeing route: Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

TIP: For a hassle-free experience you can take a trip to this location from Nagoya or Kanazawa with this day tour!

To see a detailed narrative of what we did, you can read:

READ: The Roof of Japan: Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route!

If you rather want to spend days to fully explore Tateyama Kurobe, head on to their main website to get a full list of activities to do.

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◘◘ Visit Japan’s largest wasabi farm: Daio

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Other accommodation options in Matsumoto are: Budget: Southern Cross Inn Matsumoto / Mid-Range: Richmond Hotel Matsumoto or AirBnB / Luxury: Gosenjaku Hotel

From Matusmoto and Ina, and back to Nagoya

It’s now the last day and you’ll be slowly making your way back to Nagoya. Don’t forget to buy souvenirs back home!

◘◘ Enjoy the alluring city of Matsumoto

TIP: For a hassle-free experience, you can book tickets online to ride the Matsumoto hop-on hop-off bus tour!

To get more ideas on what to do in Matsumoto, read my post:

READ: Top 10 Things to Do in Matsumoto

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◘◘ Make your own soba and have it for lunch at Miharashi Farm

Read all about my soba-making experience here:

READ: Fruit Picking & Making Soba Noodles at Nagano’s Miharashi Farm (Japan)

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◘◘ Go back to Nagoya

Substitute Destinations

In case you want other destination ideas for Chubu region, I would highly suggest the following…

◘◘ Go back in time and walk the old Nakasendo Road along the scenic Kiso Valley

I had the pleasure to go through this valley myself and you can read about my journey here:

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◘◘ Visit the wild snow monkeys at Jigokudani Monkey Park in Yamanouchi

ADMISSION: ¥800 TOUR: You can do this as a day tour from Tokyo by booking online.

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TIP: For a hassle-free experience, you can take a guided Kanazawa Sightseeing Tour.

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◘◘ Explore Niigata and Sado Island

READ: Niigata travel guides

source http://cheaprtravels.com/an-ideal-5-day-chubu-itinerary-for-exploring-some-of-central-japans-best-i-am-aileen/

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