Japan

Japan

Tranquil hot spring village in Tohokus wilderness, Nyuto Onsen offers a serene escape. Easy walk
Akita

Nyuto Onsen: Tsurunoyu

I bring you in the most popular onsen in the Akita prefecture : the Nyuto onsen. We’ll then go for a nap in the Tsurunoyu ryokan.

Busy
Half day for a day trip to the baths; Full day/overnight if staying at Tsurunoyu Ryokan
Serene beauty of Koishikawa Kōrakuen Garden in Tokyo, Japan: lush landscape with tranquil pond. Easy walk
Bunkyo

The Gardens of Koishikawa Korakuen

Koishikawa Korakuen is a garden of the Edo period and therefore, it is one of Tokyo’s oldest garden.

Some crowds
2–3 hours (half day if you want a slow stroll and photos)
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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Serene Nezu Shrine with lush azalea gardens, a vibrant Japanese oasis of colorful flowers. Vibrant
Bunkyo

The Azaleas of Nezu Shrine

The biggest azaleas explosion is at Nezu Shrine : there are some 3,000 shrubs of about ten different colours, just that !

Azalea Festival
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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
Enchanting autumn waterfall with rainbow and vibrant foliage, creating a mesmerizing display of beauty. Vibrant
Autumn

Nikko : Beautiful Waterfalls in Autumn

Do you like, sweet waterfalls and breathtaking landscapes? Then Nikkō is not only the perfect place but it is also not very far from Tokyo.

Autumn Foliage
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Tranquil coastal beauty with lone tree, sandy beach, turquoise waters, and red structures in Tori-Plage. Some hiking
Chubu

One Day in Izu Peninsula

In summer, the Izu Peninsula is ideal to spend a refreshing week-end. Located a hundred kilometers away from Tokyo, I strongly suggest to rent a car to enjoy the fabulous seaside.

Busy
Full day for a highlights loop (beach + waterfalls + Shaboten Park/Mt. Omuro). A half day works if you pick just one area (e.g., Shimoda/Shirahama only or Kawazu waterfalls only).
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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