Archive for the ‘side trip’ Category
Takachiho (高千穂) is known as the land of Japanese Mythology (日本神話). There are lots of shrines and places that are related to Mythology. And also Takachiho Gorge is one of the “Must-See” spot in southern Kyushu area.
I visited there in mid March, 2012. I would like to share my experience with you. I hope this …
Kanazawa (金沢) is very popular destination for the tourists. One of the three best garden, Kenrokuen (兼六園) is located in Kanazawa. And also Kanazawa is the gateway to World Heritage site, Shirakawago (白川郷).
You can access to Kanazawa by Japan Rail Pass with no extra charge. But we have several way to get there. I …
Furano (富良野) is one of most popular spot in Hokkaido. Especially July is the busiest season because the bloom of Lavender. You can enjoy Furano in not only summer season but also autumn. You may see the fall color leaves in September. The scenery in autumn is breathtaking too. Furano can be accessed directly from …
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As you know, Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan. Sometimes we can see it even from downtown Tokyo. And when you travel to west from Tokyo by Shinkansen, you will be able to see this beautiful shaped mountain through the window on your right side.
*If you want to see Mt. Fuji on …
Kyoto (京都) is most famous sightseeing destination in Japan. Most of you visit Kyoto by Japan Rail Pass. Hikari and Kodama on Tokaido Shinkansen can take you to Kyoto. You might stay in Kyoto for multiple days and use Japan Rail Pass before arrival at Kyoto and after departure from Kyoto. Some of you are …
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Mt. Koya (Koyasan=高野山) has been getting popular destination recently. The fastest way to get Mt. Koya is using Nankai Railway line (=南海電車). They take you to Gokurakubashi (=極楽橋) station where is the nearest station to Mt. Koya and easily transfer to the funicular to Mt. Koya. But you cannot use Japan Rail Pass to take …
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Shiretoko is one of UNESCO World heritage site in Japan. Shiretoko cannot be accessed by only rail, you need to take the bus from the station. You have two way to access to Shiretoko. The first one is from Abashiri(網走) via Shiretoko-Shari(知床斜里). The other one is to access from Kushiro(釧路). The nearest station is Shiretoko-Shari(知床斜里). …
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This lake is one of the most beautiful lake in Japan and most popular destination in Tohoku Area (North part of main island). Especially it has very colorful and amazing view in autumn. JR Tohoku Bus operate the schedule bus to Towadako. This bus service is included in Japan Rail Pass. So you can go …
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Shirakawa-go cannot be accessed by any train service. We can get there by only bus transfer. We have three gate cities to this UNESCO World heritage site, Shirakawa-go.
View Shirakawa-go in a larger map
We can access to Shirakawa-go from Takayama, Kanazawa and Takaoka via Johana. The most popular way is from Takayama. Nohi Bus (濃飛バス) …
Nikko (日光) is very popular destination for the tourist from the foreign countries because it is World Heritage site. You can see lots of very historical temples and shrines.
You can get Nikko by Japan Rail Pass. If you access there from Tokyo, take Tohoku Shinkansen to get Utsunomiya. “Hayate” do not stop at Utusnomiya station. …
Miyajima is one of the World Heritage site in Japan. It is very popular destination for the tourists.
You can access to Miyajima by Japan Rail Pass with no extra charge. But you have to take a local train and Ferry. I show you some images and explain how to get there.
First of all take Shinkansen …
Sapporo is the biggest city in Hokkaido and is very well know city where hold one of the biggest winter festival in the world.
We can get Sapporo in same day from Tokyo and Osaka by Shinkansen and Limited express trains. And also we can take a night train too. Let’s see the sample itinerary.
*You can …
Asakusa (浅草) is very popular district in Tokyo. We have Senso-ji, Buddhist temple there. We also have some more temples, so many Japanese souvenir shops and Ryokan (Japanese style accommodation that has Tatami room).
Asakusa is nice place to stay. But if you access from downtown core of Tokyo, such as Tokyo or Shinjuku station, I …
This is the most popular destination for the foreign travellers in Metro Tokyo. Tsukiji Market (築地市場) is the biggest wholesale market in Japan. You can see “Seri” that means the auction. Especially viewing Seri for Tuna is very popular. It is held from 5:00 am to 6:30 am on weekdays. You can taste very fresh …
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Pokémon Center (ポケモンセンター) is an official store of Anime character, “Pokémon”. You can buy many kinds of Pokémon merchandise at Pokémon Center. We have six stores now in Japan.
Pokémon Center Tokyo
Business hours
Mon-Fri:11:00-20:00
Weekends & Holidays: 10:00-19:00
Address
Shiodome Shibarikyu Building 2 floor
1-2-3 Kaigan Minato-ku, Tokyo
105-0022
Phone: 03-6430-7733
How to get there
Take JR Yamanote-line. Get off at Hamamatsucho station. Use north …
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