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Nasu-dake (Mt. Chausu)

Located at the northernmost tip of Tochigi Prefecture, Nasu-dake, also known as Mt. Chausu, is the highest peak in the Nasu Mountain Range. It is one of the most famous active volcanoes in the Kanto region, with white smoke continuously rising from its crater. The main fumarole is located on the western slope, where the sound of roaring steam fills the area.

Tochigi
Nature Spots

19 Nov 2023 See More

You can take the ropeway most of the way up, so it's an easy hike. No need for serious climbing gear.
The view from the top is stunning, so if the weather's good, definitely give it a try!
After working up a sweat, I recommend stopping by a hot spring on your way back!

Ryuokyo Gorge

A nearly 3km-long gorge stands between the small hot spring resorts along a river, Kawaji Onsen and Kinugawa Onsen. 22 million years ago, a volcano in the ocean belched up rocks which got gradually eroded by Kinugawa River into the current shape. As the name suggests, the powerful scenery looks like a dragon twisting around, impressing visitors.

Tochigi
Nature Spots

19 Nov 2023 See More

There's a fantastic scenic spot just a short walk from the station!
After exploring the clear streams and waterfalls, it's great that you can enjoy local restaurants and souvenir shops around the parking lot.
At Senya, a local eatery, I recommend the yuba set meal and the hearty tempura rice bowl.

Nasu Senbonmatsu Ranch

The 130 year-old Nasu Senbonmatsu Ranch is a historic escape found nestled in the rich natural landscape of Nasu-Shiobara. Bent on its penchant for "coexistence with nature," the ranch spans 834 hectares and takes great care in producing its own feed for approximately 500 dairy cows, ensuring the quality from soil prep and beyond.

Tochigi
Experiences Facilities

13 Nov 2023 See More

I often stop by here when I'm heading toward Nasu-Shiobara. The soft serve ice cream is super milky and smooth—no wonder it's so popular! There's always a line on weekends. It's a really fun ranch where you can interact with cows and goats!

Tokyo Dome City

This is a huge leisure facility complex that is centered around Tokyo Dome, which is famous as a baseball stadium. An amusement park, restaurants, shops and a hotel surround the massive Tokyo Dome.

Kudanshita, Tokyo Dome
Commercial Buildings

7 Nov 2023 See More

I went to watch a Giants vs. DeNA baseball game. The energy was amazing since I was sitting on the Giants' side!
But there was a guy next to me who kept heckling the whole time, which was pretty annoying, so I'm giving it 3 stars.

Toneri Park

Toneri Park is blessed with a bountiful natural environment. Within the park grounds, many birds, fish and insects can be observed around the large pond. Also featuring places with trees and shrubs in full leaf, this park is ideal for Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, as well as bird watching.

Kita-Senju, Katsushika
Parks & Gardens

5 Nov 2023 See More

There's a large pond and sports facilities in this spacious park, making it feel like an oasis in the city. Walking one lap takes about an hour, so it's great for a bit of exercise. There are also dog runs and barbecue areas, so it's perfect for outdoor activities!

Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route

This tour route goes through the Northern Alps, lined with mountains over 3,000m above sea level, stretching 37.2km, and the difference in altitudes from the foot to the top is up to 1.975m.

Toyama
Nagano
Tourist Attractions

6 Oct 2023 See More

The snow corridor, the breathtaking scenery, the trolley buses and cable cars that go right through the mountains—everything here was so exciting and unique. You really can't experience this anywhere else!

Kawazu-zakura blossoms along the Kawazu River

It is known that early blooming cherry blossoms, which begin to bloom in the beginning of February, along the Kawazu River. These cherry blossoms were discovered in Kawazu-cho in 1955 and are called "Kawazu Zakura" now. It is considered as a natural hybrid species between the winter cherry (Kanhizakura) group, which blooms starting from around January, mainly in warm regions, and the wild cherry (Oshima zakura) group, which is a wild species in Japan.

Shizuoka
Tourist Attractions

4 Oct 2023 See More

I visited a bit early in the season, so only about half of the cherry blossoms were in bloom. Still, it was totally worth seeing.
The parking lots in the town center get really crowded, so I recommend heading upstream along the river. It's less busy and you can enjoy the flowers comfortably!

Cape Soya

Cape Soya is the northernmost tip of mainland Japan. The monument "Northernmost Point of Japan" stands proudly at latitude 45 degrees 31 minutes 22 seconds, making it an excellent photo spot. The monument is designed as a cone that reflects the facet of the North Star, a symbol of the northern lands.

Wakkanai and Rumoi
Tourist Attractions

4 Oct 2023 See More

If you go to Hokkaido, you have to visit the northernmost point at least once.
It was cloudy when I went, but I still felt a sense of accomplishment!
I also recommend the 'White Road' near the cape, which runs through the Soya Hills. The unpaved road covered with scallop shells creates an amazing contrast with the scenery—definitely an Instagram-worthy spot.

Doai Station

Doai Station is an unmanned station on the Joetsu Line of East Japan Railway Company (JR East) located on the border of Gunma and Niigata prefectures. Known as the "Number One Mole Station in Japan" because its platform is located deep underground, a full 70 meters below ground level.

Gunma
Stations & Roadside Stations & Tourist Information Centers

4 Oct 2023 See More

This is a hidden tunnel station in the mountains that only a few people know about. Not many trains stop here if you check the schedule.
After walking through a passageway that feels like a time slip, you reach a super long staircase down to the platform. It feels like it goes on forever!
It took about 10 minutes to get down to the platform, and there was no one waiting for a train. Most people just come to see the station itself.
Going back up takes longer than coming down—you'll need to take breaks on the way up.
It's such a unique and mysterious station, just being in this space was really exciting!

Shima Onsen

Located in the upper reaches of the Shima River, which originates in the Mikuni Mountains and is situated in a lush national park, Shima Onsen is a famous hot spring with a history of over 1,000 years. It is said that a military commander of the Minamoto clan（Genji） was guided by a child (an incarnation of a god) who appeared out of nowhere, heard an oracle that he would be given a sacred spring that would cure the illnesses of Shima (Yonman / 40,000 diseases), and found a hot spring that gushed forth.

Gunma
Famous Places

19 Sep 2023 See More

The color of Lake Oku-Shima changes depending on when you visit. There are so many shades of Shima Blue.