All Seasons

All Seasons

Places to visit any time of year

Traditional Japanese bathhouse with wooden tubs, natural light, and serene ambiance in Tokyo. Easy walk
Adachi

Tokyo Sento with Stéphanie: Takara-yu

Just follow me and we'll take a bath together, along with my friend Stéphanie. She’s become the ambassador for sento – public bathhouses – so we'll let her choose a good one for us.

Some crowds
2–3 hours (including changing, washing, soaking, and cooling down)
Exploring the abandoned beauty of Gunkanjima, Japans haunted Battleship Island. Haunting
Japan

Gunkanjima: Photos & Stories

Abandoned in 1974, the Battleship Island (Gunkanjima) turned into the Ghost Island and soon became one of the most famous spot for urban exploration.

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Majestic Guardian Rock Formations: Ebisu & Daikoku in a Coastal Setting. Easy walk
Hokkaido

Ebisu Iwa & Daikoku Iwa

Turn your head to the right and there’s a surprise: the handsome rocks of Ebisu and Daikoku basking in the Sea of Japan.

Quiet
1-2 hours (or a short stop on a Shakotan Peninsula / Otaru day trip)
Discover the hidden depths of Parisian catacombs with ancient tunnels and skeletal structures. Haunting
Interview

Exploration of the Catacombs of Paris

Visit of the forbidden catacombs in Paris for 10 hours with Dyane and Mathieu.

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Tranquil Japanese alleyway at night with historic architecture, lush greenery, and a red bicycle. Off the map
Japan

16 Best Abandoned Places in Japan 2014

Here are my best 16 explorations of abandoned places in Japan in 2014.

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Exploring abandoned Sakurayama park with Fuyuzakura cherry trees at night. Off the map
Interview

The Japanese Girl Who Sees Ghosts

Hoshino-san, a haikyoist Japanese can see ghosts. I decided to interview her about her ability and experiences.

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Exploring Gunkanjima: Abandoned City in Nagasaki - urban decay and haunting atmosphere. Haunting
Gunkanjima

Gunkanjima: The Memories of Doutoku Sakamoto

A travel on Gunkanjima back in time, through the eyes of Doutoku Sakamoto, a former inhabitant.

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Explore Japans Abandoned Wonderland: Kejonuma Leisure Land - urban exploration at its finest. Haunting
Japan

Abandoned Amusement Parks in Japan

A clear sky, rising temperature, it feels like holidays. Perfect time to pay a new visit to a few abandoned amusement parks!

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Discover hidden treasures in the abandoned School of Ghost Plasters. Haunting
Japan

20 Best Abandoned Places in Japan 2013

One more year has passed. I did my adventures in abandoned places in Japan with new friends, in a different style.

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Doai Station Some hiking
Japan

Doai Station: The Deepest in Japan

In the middle of Gunma Prefecture, there is an infernal train station : this one takes you straight to the center of the earth! Almost.

Quiet
2–3 hours for a visit (including going down/up the 486 stairs and waiting for a train); longer if using it as a hike starting point
Forgotten building overtaken by nature, a serene and picturesque scene. Off the map
Japan

Abandoned Japanese Schools

I have always liked abandoned Japanese schools. Not only they are sleeping beautifully far away in forgotten countrysides but they are also the cradle of the Japanese soul.

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Edogawa City Fireworks Spectacular lighting up the night sky with vibrant colors. Lively
Edogawa

The Fireworks of Edogawa

An illuminated Fuji-san, followed by 4 big bursts of fireworks on its top: that's the signature of the Edogawa Fireworks.

Fireworks Festival
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