Around Tokyo
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Day trip from Tokyo to Hakone
Hakone, located in the midst of the National park that bears its name, is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Japan and is situated about 90 minutes South West of Tokyo by train. In this vast area you will… Continue reading
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Day trip from Tokyo to Mt. Takao
A nice easy day trip out of Tokyo leads to the 599 meter high Mt. Takao (高尾山). For over a thousand years Mt. Takao has been regarded as a sacred mountain. A pilgrim trail takes you from the base station… Continue reading
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Day trip from Tokyo to Shōsenkyō
Mitake Shōsenkyō (御嶽昇仙峡) is a beautiful and spectacular 5 km long gorge in the Chichibu Tamai Kai National Park. Shōsenkyō is considered by many Japanese travel magazines as one of the most beautiful places in the country to see the famous… Continue reading
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Jogashima island and Misaki port
Jogashima (城ヶ島) is a beautiful small island made of volcanic rock on the southern coast of the Miura peninsula one hour South East of Yokohama. The tiny island lies opposite of the tuna port Misaki (三崎) and is famous for… Continue reading
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Yokohama, a One Day Walking Tour
Yokohama ( 横浜 ) is the second largest agglomeration in Japan, just south of Tokyo. The city is host of one of the largest and most lively China towns in the world as well as a nice colonial style Western district. The latter areas are… Continue reading
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Sakura in Yokohama and Kamakura
Over the last week the weather changed from relatively cold to warm in the Kanto region. Just in time to bring the cherry flower trees into blossom for the weekend. Only a small teaser can be made available as I… Continue reading
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