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Where You Should Stay in Nikko: Best Areas & 30 Top Hotels Near Sightseeing Spots
Where to stay in Nikko? The city is a popular tourist destination for its stunning autumn landscapes, Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Falls, and the famous Nikko Toshogu Shrine, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Whether you want to stay near a World Heritage site, enjoy amazing lake views, or relax in luxury at a hot spring resort, there is an option for every type of traveler. We'll explore important factors to consider when choosing accommodations in various districts of Nikko and highlight nearby attractions to visit during your stay. Main image: PIXTA
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Atami Hot Springs (Onsen) & Bath Houses (Sento)
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Gunma Suburbs Ryokan
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Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Skiing & Snowboarding
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Shizuoka Suburbs Other Traditional Culture
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Shizuoka Suburbs Other Restaurants
Just South of Tokyo, Cherry Blossoms Have Come Early To This Enchanted Land!
Tokyo typically sees cherry blossom season between late March and early April. But if you travel around an hour south to the city of Atami, you can experience the gorgeous blossoms from January! Main image: ACAO SPA & RESORT
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Mt. Fuji Vacation Homes
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Saitama Suburbs Hotels
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Roppongi Winter
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Kanagawa Suburbs Beaches
Learn the Art of Flower Arrangement at Ohara School of Ikebana
Ikebana, flower arrangement, is one of Japan’s most treasured art forms, a time-honored tradition that continues to be relevant even in today’s modern society. Beautifully arranged flowers and plants have permeated Japanese culture in a way that is seldom found in others. The Ohara School of Ikebana has played a major part in keeping the tradition alive, through its many schools in Japan, as well as its 59 chapters abroad, with over 300,000 members worldwide. The beauty of the Ohara School is not only in its floral arrangements, but its ability to share the culture of ikebana with the world. I visited the Ohara Center of Tokyo to try an ikebana class to learn more about this traditional art form.
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Shinagawa Shows
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Shibuya Other Contemporary Arts
Autumn Colors at Their Finest! 3 Select Hotels & Ryokan Near Tokyo With Stunning Fall Foliage Views
Japan is famous for its breathtaking variety of red, yellow, and orange leaves! Some of the world's most beautiful autumn foliage can be seen in the country, making late October through November a time especially popular with foreign visitors. Not far from Tokyo are several famous places where you can enjoy the autumn leaves from the comfort of your own room at a traditional ryokan inn. These areas can be visited within a couple of hours from Tokyo by train or car, so they are great places for taking a short trip to enjoy the beauty of Japan's autumn leaves. All of the ryokan introduced here have taken strict precautions against COVID-19 to ensure that your stay will be a safe and carefree one. *Business hours may be changed or temporarily closed due to measures being taken against COVID-19. *This article is based on information available at the time of the reporting conducted in October 2021.
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Minato Mirai 21 / China Town Hotels
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Mt. Fuji Rivers, Lakes & Canyons
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Shinagawa Other Sightseeing
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Hakone / Odawara Hotels
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Shinjuku Other Cafes and Sweets
The Shizuoka Tea-Picking Experience: Learn All About Japan's Tea Culture
Shizuoka Prefecture is home to a number of famous landmarks, from Mt. Fuji to vast tea plantations. But to fully appreciate everything this tea production center has to offer, it's not enough to simply sip a cup and learn about its history. Travel just one hour away from either Tokyo or Nagoya Station on the Shinkansen Hikari Line, and you'll arrive at Shizuoka Station. Before you even arrive, the expanse of tea gardens let you know exactly where you are. To dig deeper into Japan's tea culture, we decided to try the Shizuoka Tea Picking Experience for ourselves. Today, we tag along with LIVE JAPAN editorial staff, Bella and Chia-chi as they visit the Tea Museum, Shizuoka. Join us as we explore the vast tea fields, and learn about Japan's tea culture through immersive and extraordinary experiences!
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Mt. Fuji Outdoor Activities
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Kamakura Other Townscapes
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Asakusa Old Towns (Shitamachi)
Narita Airport 2022: Updated Guide on Arrival and Departure Procedures in Japan
Narita International Airport boasts the largest number of international flights in Japan. Also known as Japan’s doorstep, it welcomes many foreign visitors from around the world. Since the spread of Covid-19, the airport has been quick to enhance and increase its sanitation measures to become a space where foreign guests can feel at ease. Here we will introduce the required tests as well as the arrival and departure procedures at Narita Airport as of November 2022.
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Tokyo Station Other Sightseeing
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Tokyo Station Other Nature
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Hakone / Odawara Hotels
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Kawasaki Other Traditional Culture
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Ryogoku / TOKYO SKYTREE(R) Other Sightseeing
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Tokyo Station Japanese cuisine
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