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Itinerary Ideas itinerary in Japan January Itinerary in Japan

January itinerary in Japan Day 4 (Yamagata Sightseeing+Meal) (Friday, January 28) This time, I traveled a long time and visited few sightseeing spots, so I will write the sightseeing and meals in one blog. Thank you for your understanding. Table of contents 1. Konpiraso 2. Chido Museum 3. Shonai Clan School Chidokan 4. Fruit shop Aomoriya 5. Mitsubo 1. Konpiraso After enjoying the bath at SHONAI HOTEL SUIDEN TERRASSE from the morning, I had a ramen as a brunch at the ramen shop “Konpiraso” in Sanze. The means of transportation from Suiden Terrace to “Konpiraso” are as follows. A taxi from SUIDEN TERRASSE to Tsuruoka Station takes less than 10 minutes and costs about Yen 1,000 Depart Tsuruoka Station at 10:17, Uetsu Line “bound for Murakami”, arrive at Sanze Station at 10:32, fare Yen 330 It is less than 20 minutes on foot from Sanze Station to “Konpiraso”. I arrived at “Konpiraso” at 10:50, but the numbered ticket was already 29th. “Konpiraso” is open at 11 o’clock, but it seems that the store will open shortly before it opens, and it was already full. “Konpiraso” is still a very popular ramen shop. This was my third visit.read moreJanuary itinerary in Japan Day 4 (Yamagata Sightseeing+Meal)

17Feb, 20222022年8月1日

January Itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Yamagata)

Itinerary Ideas itinerary in Japan January Itinerary in Japan

January Itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Yamagata) (Thursday, January 27) Table of contents 1. Mt. Haguro Five-story Pagoda 2. Mt. Haguro Sanjin Gosaiden 3. Kamo Aquarium 1. Mt. Haguro Five-story Pagoda In the morning, I left the Suiden Terrasse Hotel and headed for Mt. Haguro via Tsuruoka Station. The buses I used are as follows. Depart Science Park at 8:37, Shonai Airport shuttle bus, arrive at Tsuruoka station at 8:46, fare Yen 330 Depart Tsuruoka Station at 9:43, Tsuruoka Haguro Sancho Line “bound for Ideha cultural museum”, arrive at Ideha cultural museum at 10:20 I bought a one-day ticket for Shonai Kotsu’s fixed‐route bus for Yen 2,000 at the Tsuruoka City Tourist Information Center in front of Tsuruoka Station on the 1st floor of FOODEVER. The round trip from Tsuruoka Station to Mt. Haguro costs Yen 2,500, so the one-day ticket is a great deal. There were few passengers other than me on the round-trip bus to Mt. Haguro. There is a bus stop called Science Park in front of the Suiden Terrasse Hotel, but the hotel staff said that the Suiden Terrasse Hotel has no means of transportation for local buses. This is because the bus stop atread moreJanuary Itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Yamagata)

13Feb, 20222022年8月1日

January itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Yamagata)

Itinerary Ideas itinerary in Japan January Itinerary in Japan local cuisine

January itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Yamagata) (Wednesday, January 26) Table of contents 1. Move from Oishida Station to Tsuruoka Station 2. Heishindo Merchant House 3. Tsuruoka Catholic Church 4. Taihokan 5. Shonai Shrine 6. Tsuruoka Art Forum 7. Sanno Hie Shrine 8. SUIDEN TERRASSE HOTEL 1. Move from Oishida Station to Tsuruoka Station I left Ginzan Onsen at 10:30 by the shuttle bus from Notoya Ryokan and arrived at Oishida Station at 11:00. At Ginzan Onsen, there was no snow in the passage, but there was deep snow in the mountains. After arriving at Oishida station, I moved to Tsuruoka station. The public transportation I used is as follows. Depart Oishida Station at 11:11, Yamagata Line “bound for Shinjo”, arrive at Shinjo Station at 11:32 Depart Shinjo Station at 13:10, Rikuu West Line “bound for Amarume”, arrive at Amarume Station at 13:57 Depart Amarume Station at 14:03, Uetsu Line “bound for Atsumi Onsen”, arrive at Tsuruoka Station at 14:19, total fare Yen1,520 I enjoyed a leisurely trip using all local lines. From the train, I could see the snowy landscape as far as I could see and the Mogami River with snow on both banks, and enjoyedread moreJanuary itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Yamagata)

11Feb, 20222022年8月1日

January itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Yamagata Meal edition)

Itinerary Ideas itinerary in Japan January Itinerary in Japan

January itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Yamagata Meal edition) (Tuesday, January 25) Table of contents 1. FURUSAWA SAKE BREWERY Sawa Masamune 2. Ekiben 3. Local beer, local sake 4. Notoya Ryokan 1. FURUSAWA SAKE BREWERY Sawa Masamune After sightseeing in Yamagata city, I had a light meal of Yamagata prefecture’s local cuisine and local sake at “FURUSAWA SAKE BREWERY Sawa Masamune” in the Yamagata Station Building “S-PAL Yamagata”. Yamagata Prefecture is a prefecture that boasts of gastronomy and delicious sake, which is called “Yamagata, the best gastronomic and best sake prefecture in Japan.” There is even a homepage called “Oishii (Delicious) Yamagata“. I also think that Yamagata Prefecture’s food and sake are very delicious. The names of the airports in Yamagata Prefecture are “Oishii (Delicious) Yamagata Airport” and “Oishii (Delicious) Shonai Airport”, and both airports are appealing to Gourmand Prefecture. In addition, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture is the only city in Japan that has been certified as a “UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy“. However, I don’t think Yamagata Prefecture is very well known nationwide as a prefecture for gastronomy and best sake. I did some research on the national evaluation. Yamagata Prefecture ranked 4th in the questionnaire survey (12,299read moreJanuary itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Yamagata Meal edition)

09Feb, 20222022年8月1日

January itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Yamagata)

December Itinerary in Japan Itinerary Ideas itinerary in Japan local cuisine the season of fish and shellfish

January Itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Yamagata) (Tuesday, January 25) Table of contents 1. Yamagata Prefectural Museum Educational Resources Museum 2. Yamagata Prefecture Local Museum “Bunshokan” (Former Prefectural Office and Assembly Building) 3. Yamagata Manabikan (former Yamagata Daiichi Elementary School) 4. Walk around Yamagata city 5. Yamagata Marugoto-kan Beni-no-kura 6. Kajo、Yamagata City Local History Museum (former Saiseikan Hospital) 7. Ginzan Onsen 1. Yamagata Prefectural Museum Educational Resources Museum I traveled to Yamagata prefecture from January 25th for 3 nights and 4 days. This time as well, I sent my luggage to my travel destination and enjoyed the “luggage-free trip”. First, I headed from Haneda Airport to Yamagata Airport and went sightseeing in Yamagata City. The planes I used are as follows. Mt. Fuji looked beautiful from Haneda Airport. Depart Haneda Airport at 7:15, JAL175, arrive at Yamagata Airport at 8:15 I arrived at Yamagata Airport and took an airport bus to Yamagata City. The airport buses I used are as follows. Depart Yamagata Airport at 8:30, Airport shuttle bus, arrive at Yamagata Station East Exit at 9:05, fare Yen 980 After arriving in Yamagata City, I first took a bus to the “Yamagata Prefectural Museum Educational Resources Museum”.read moreJanuary itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Yamagata)

25Jan, 20222022年8月1日

Summary of December itinerary in Japan (Aomori / Akita trip)

December Itinerary in Japan Itinerary Ideas itinerary in Japan

Summary of December itinerary in Japan (Aomori / Akita trip) In Tohoku (Aomori and Akita prefectures), where I traveled from Saturday, December 11th to Tuesday, December 14th, I was able to eat a lot of seasonal fish and shellfish and local dishes, which was a very satisfying trip. This is the December Japan itinerary that I highly recommend to everyone. In addition, I was able to visit many wonderful tourist destinations such as national important cultural properties. Here is a summary of this trip and some notes. Table of contents 1.”100 selections of local dishes” and “Local dishes loved by the nation” by this itinerary in Japan 2. Seasonal “PRIDE FISH” eaten in this Japanese itinerary 3. Travel precautions (local trains) for itinerary in Japan 4. Travel in a light style 5. December 11 (Saturday) Aomori Prefecture Day 1 6. December 12 (Sunday) Aomori Prefecture Day 2 7. December 13 (Monday) Aomori Prefecture Day 3 8. December 14 (Tuesday) Akita Prefecture Day 1 This itinerary was also created with the purpose of “eating out seasonal seafood and local dishes.” Food is the highest priority, and tourist destinations are the second priority. However, we aimed to visit asread moreSummary of December itinerary in Japan (Aomori / Akita trip)

17Jan, 20222022年8月1日

December itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Aomori Day 3)

December Itinerary in Japan Itinerary Ideas itinerary in Japan

December itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Aomori Day 3) (Monday, December 13th) Table of contents 1. Saishoin Five-storied Pagoda 2. Kimura Industrial Research Institute 3. Sazaedo 4. Kuromon 5. Choshoji Temple 6. Former Kaikousha Building 7. Former Fujita Family Residence (Dazai Osamu Manabi no Ie) 8. Tsugaru-han Neputa Village 1. Saishoin Five-storied Pagoda The third day of my trip to Aomori and Akita was heavy snow from the morning. Even so, I decided to visit as many sightseeing spots as possible, so I went to the “Saishoin Five-storied Pagoda” near my hotel. The “Saishōin Five-storied Pagoda” was completed in 1667. It is said that it was built as a memorial service for enemies and allies who died in the process of unifying Tsugaru by clan ancestor, Tamenobu Tsugaru in Hirosaki Domain (Tsugaru Domain) . As a five-storied pagoda, it is a national important cultural property of the northernmost in Japan. It is said to be the most beautiful tower in the Tohoku region. It was very beautiful with snow. The precincts were also quiet and had a solemn atmosphere in the snow. 2. Kimura Industrial Research Institute There was “Kimura Industrial Research Institute” on the way fromread moreDecember itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Aomori Day 3)

13Jan, 20222022年8月1日

December itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Aomori Day 2)

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December itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Aomori Day 2) (Sunday, December 12) Table of contents 1. Move from Aomori Station to Kuroishi Station 2. Nakamachi Komise Street 3. Former main branch of the 59th National Bank (Aomori Bank Memorial Museum) 4. Hirosaki Castle 5. Former Too Gijuku Missionary Residence 6. Former Hirosaki City Library 7. Fujita Memorial Garden 8. Senguin 9. Seiganji Temple 1. Move from Aomori Station to Kuroishi Station In the morning of the second day of my trip to Aomori and Akita, I moved from Aomori station to Kuroishi station and went sightseeing in Kuroishi. The public transportation I used is as follows. Depart Aomori Station at 9:04, JR Limited Express Tsugaru No. 2, arrive at Hirosaki Station at 9:38, fare Yen1,200 (including limited express fare) Depart Hirosaki Station at 9:50, Konan Railway Konan Line, arrive at Kuroishi Station at 10:26, fare Yen 470 Limited express Tsugaru runs on the Ou Line that connects Aomori Station and Akita Station. Personally, I don’t think the appearance of the limited express Tsugaru is a very cool design. However, the interior was clean and I liked it. There weren’t many passengers. I enjoyed the view fromread moreDecember itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Aomori Day 2)

09Jan, 20222022年3月29日

December itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Aomori Day 1)

Itinerary Ideas local cuisine November Itinerary in Japan the season of fish and shellfish

December itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Aomori Day 1) (Saturday, December 11th) Table of contents 1. Haneda Airport 2. Scenery from the plane 3. Aomori Prefectural Misawa Aviation Science Museum 4. Nebuta Museum WA-RASSE 5. Hakkoda-Maru 6. Aomori Museum of Art I established EDO KAGURA Corporation on December 7. I made effective use of the time until the copy of the company register is completed, and traveled to Aomori and Akita from Saturday, December 11 to Wednesday, December 14. Aomori was the second largest prefecture in the prefectures with the highest types and catches of fish and shellfish, which is in season in December (1st is Hokkaido and 2nd in Miyagi prefecture). I went to Miyagi, Iwate, and Hokkaido in September, so I decided to go to Aomori and Akita prefectures this time. This time as well, I delivered my luggage to my accommodation in advance and enjoyed a luggage-free trip. 1. Haneda Airport I flew from Haneda Airport to Misawa Airport in Aomori Prefecture. The planes I boarded are as follows. Depart Haneda Airport at 7:45, JAL153, arrive at Misawa Airport at 9:05 At Haneda Airport, Dr. Dinosaur was dressed in Santa Claus costume at Haneda Airport.read moreDecember itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Aomori Day 1)

01Jan, 20222022年4月1日

Summary of November itinerary in Japan (Nagasaki / Fukuoka trip)

Summary of November itinerary in Japan (Nagasaki / Fukuoka trip) In Kyushu (Nagasaki and Fukuoka prefectures), where I traveled from November 15th to November 20th as best itinerary in Japan, I was able to eat a lot of seasonal fish and shellfish and local dishes as well as the trips in September and October, which was a very satisfying trip. I was also able to visit many wonderful tourist destinations such as World Heritage Sites and National Treasure Buildings. Here is a summary of this trip and some notes. Table of contents 1. “100 selections of local dishes” and “Local dishes loved by the nation” by this itinerary in Japan 2. Seasonal “PRIDE FISH” by this itinerary in Japan 3. Travel precautions (local trains, buses, hotels) for itinerary in Japan 4. Travel in a light style 5. November 15 (Monday) Nagasaki Day 1 6. November 16 (Tuesday) Nagasaki Day 2 7. November 17 (Wednesday) Fukuoka Day 1 8. November 18 (Thursday) Fukuoka Day 2 9. November 19 (Friday) Fukuoka Day 3 10. November 20 (Saturday) Fukuoka Day 4 Following the itinerary in September and October, this itinerary was created with the purpose of “eating out seasonal fishread moreSummary of November itinerary in Japan (Nagasaki / Fukuoka trip)

28Dec, 20212022年4月1日

November itinerary in Japan Day 6 (Fukuoka Day 4)

November itinerary in Japan Day 6 (Fukuoka Day 4) (Saturday, November 20th) Table of contents 1. Hakozaki Hachiman Shrine 2. Tochoji Temple 3. Kushida Shrine 4. Nanzoin 5. Hakata Sennen-no mon 6. Jotenji Temple 7. Myorakuji Temple 8. Shofukuji Temple 9. Rakusuien 10. Sumiyoshi Shrine 1. Hakozaki Hachiman Shrine On the last day (6th day) of my trip to Nagasaki and Fukuoka, I visited shrines and temples around Hakata. First I went to Hakozaki Hachiman Shrine. The public transportation I used is as follows. Depart Ekimae 1-chome at 8:16, Nishitetsu bus 9 Hakozaki 3-chome line, arrive at Hakozaki at 8:31, fare Yen 240 Hakozaki Hachiman Shrine is about a 2-minute walk from the Hakozaki bus stop. Hakozaki Hachiman Shrine is one of the three major Hachiman shrines in Japan, along with Usa Jingu (Oita Prefecture) and Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine (Kyoto Prefecture). In addition, the Rōmon (tower gate) of Hakozaki Hachiman Shrine is said to be one of the three major tower gates in Japan, along with Kashima Jingu Shrine (Ibaraki Prefecture) and Aso Shrine (Kumamoto Prefecture). It is unknown when Hakozaki Hachiman Shrine was built, but it is said that Emperor Daigo wrote the letters of calligraphy “Mayread moreNovember itinerary in Japan Day 6 (Fukuoka Day 4)

24Dec, 20212022年4月1日

November itinerary in Japan Day 5 (Fukuoka Day 3)

November itinerary in Japan Day 5 (Fukuoka Day 3) (Friday, November 19th) Table of contents 1. Kashiigu Shrine 2. Mojiko Station 3. Moji Yusen Building 4. Old Moji Mitsui Club 5. JR Kyushu Headquarters (former Mitsui Bussan Moji Branch) 6. Kitakyushu Bank Moji Branch (former Yokohama Specie Bank Moji Branch) 7. Sakaemachi Shopping Arcade 8. Old Moji Customs Building 9. Dalian Friendship Memorial Hall 10. Mojiko Retro Observation Room 11. Old Mitsui O.S.K. Line Building 12. Holme Ringer & Co.Ltd. & Blue Wing Moji 13. NTT Moji Telecommunication History Hall 14. Sankiro 15. Kiyotaki neighborhood 16. Iwata family housing 17. Illuminations at Hakata Station 1. Kashiigu Shrine On the 5th day of my trip to Nagasaki and Fukuoka, I first went to Kashiigu in the morning. The trains I used are as follows. Depart Hakata Station at 8:10, JR Kagoshima Line bound for Moji Port, arrive at Kashii Station at 8:22, fare Yen 230 It is about a 15-minute walk from Kashii Station to Kashiigu. There is Kashii Jingu Station on the Kashii Line, and it is about a 5-minute walk from Kashii Jingu Station. The Kashii Line runs about once every 30 minutes. The homepage of Kashiigu saysread moreNovember itinerary in Japan Day 5 (Fukuoka Day 3)

20Dec, 20212022年3月29日

November itinerary in Japan Day 4 (Fukuoka Day 2)

November itinerary in Japan Day 4 (Fukuoka Day 2) (Thursday, November 18) Table of contents 1. Munakata Taisha “Hetsu-miya” 2. Munakata Taisha “Takamiya Saijo (Festival place)” 3. Munakata Taisha “Shinpokan” 4. Munakata Taisha “Okitsu-miya Yohaisho” (Oshima) 5. Munakata Taisha “Nakatsu-miya” (Oshima) 1. Munakata Taisha “Hetsu-miya” On the morning of the 4th day, I went to Munakata Taisha “Hetsu-miya” from Hakata Station. The public transportation I used is as follows. Depart Hakata Station at 8:07, Kagoshima Line Rapid train bound for Moji Port, arrive at Togo Station at 8:36, fare Yen 570 Depart Togo Station at 8:56, line 1 Nishitetsu bus bound for Konominato Wharf, arrives at Munakata Taisha at 9:05 , fare Yen 240 Munakata Taisha “Hetsu-miya” is a 1-minute walk from the bus stop of Munakata Taisha. Munakata Taisha is one of the oldest shrines in Japan, which is also mentioned in “Nihon Shoki” and “Sequel Nihon Shoki”. It is the head shrine of more than 7,000 shrines in Japan that enshrine the Three Goddesses of Munakata, Itsukushima Shrine. Munakata was the first international port in Japan. As a port to the Korean Peninsula and China, it played the role of diplomacy, commerce, and national defenseread moreNovember itinerary in Japan Day 4 (Fukuoka Day 2)

16Dec, 20212022年3月29日

November itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Fukuoka Day 1)

November itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Fukuoka Day 1) (Wednesday, November 17) Table of contents 1. Zendoji temple 2. Arima family mausoleum (Tamaya) 3. Kamado Shrine 4. Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine 1. Zendoji temple On the third day of my trip to Nagasaki and Fukuoka, I stopped by sightseeing spots while moving from Nagasaki prefecture to Fukuoka prefecture. First, I left Sasebo Station in the morning and headed for Zendoji temple in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The trains I got on are as follows. Depart Sasebo Station at 8:06, JR Limited Express Midori No. 6, bound for Hakata, arrive at Tosu at 9:30 Depart Tosu at 9:41, JR Kagoshima line rapid train bound for Araki, arrive at Kurume at 9:47 Depart Kurume at 10:14, JR Kyudai Line bound for Hita, arrive at Zendoji at 10:33 Total fare Yen 3,120 (including limited express ticket) As I always think when I get on the train, the limited express trains of JR Kyushu are very cool. Mark is also cool, so I think there are good designers. The 787 series I boarded won the Japan Railfan Club Blue Ribbon Award in 1993. It started commercial operation in 1992, but the design thatread moreNovember itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Fukuoka Day 1)

12Dec, 20212022年3月29日

November itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Nagasaki Day 2)

Itinerary Ideas November Itinerary in Japan the season of fish and shellfish

November itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Nagasaki Day 2) (Tuesday, November 16th) Table of contents 1. Kameoka Shrine 2. Hirado Castle 3. Tabira Catholic Church 4. Kujukushima 1. Kameoka Shrine I went to Hirado City in the early morning of the second day of my trip to Nagasaki and Fukuoka. The bus I got on is as follows. Depart Kyomachi at 7:43, Q9 to Hirado Pier via Hiradoguchi Pier, arrive at Yukoukan High School Entrance at 9:08, fare Yen 1,450 It takes about an hour and a half to travel from Sasebo City to Hirado City. As I posted on the first day of the trip, it takes a long time to travel from Nagasaki City to Sasebo City. Although it is the same Nagasaki prefecture, it is very difficult to move within Nagasaki prefecture. Get off at the bus stop at the entrance of Yukoukan High School, and there is Kameoka Shrine on the way to Hirado Castle. Kameoka Shrine is a shrine dedicated to the feudal lord of Matsuura, and is enshrined at the site of the main enclosure of Hirado Castle. When I visited, there was no one and the quiet precincts were a charmingread moreNovember itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Nagasaki Day 2)

10Dec, 20212022年3月29日

November itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Nagasaki Day 1 Meal edition)

November itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Nagasaki Day 1 Meal edition) (Monday, November 15th) Table of contents 1. Turkish rice 2. Yossou 3. Tarafuku Asa 1. Turkish rice The meal for this trip to Nagasaki and Fukuoka was a turbulent start. I arrived at Nagasaki Station at 10:38. The departure time of the high-speed ship “Shunkan” bound for Takashima was 11:50, so it was necessary to have lunch immediately. However, when I searched for stores that opened at 11:00 around Nagasaki Station and Nagasaki Port Terminal, I couldn’t find them, and all of them opened at 11:30. When I entered the restaurant at 11:30, I could miss the high-speed boat, so I had to choose to buy a lunch box at a convenience store. At the convenience store “Daily Yamazaki” near the Nagasaki Port Terminal, I bought a “Turkish Rice” lunch box, which is a local gourmet of Nagasaki, and decided to eat it on a high-speed boat. Turkish rice is a dish of Japanese pork cutlet, Chinese pilaf, and Western spaghetti served together on a plate. There is a theory that the name Turkish Rice was given because the mixed feeling of Japanese food, Chinese food, andread moreNovember itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Nagasaki Day 1 Meal edition)

08Dec, 20212022年4月1日

November itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Nagasaki Day 1)

Itinerary Ideas local cuisine October Itinerary in Japan the season of fish and shellfish

November itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Nagasaki Day 1) (Monday, November 15th) Table of contents 1. Takashima 2. Saruku (Dejima, Megane-bashi, Daikoji Temple) 3. Sofukuji Temple I went on a trip to Nagasaki and Fukuoka prefectures for 5 nights and 6 days from November 15th (Monday) to November 20th (Saturday). This time as well, I created the itinerary from prefectures with a large amount of fish and shellfish that will be in season in November. Nagasaki and Fukuoka prefectures were 2nd and 4th in the national ranking. In addition, I was able to eat many local dishes from Nagasaki and Fukuoka prefectures (selected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries). In addition, for this trip as well, I sent luggage such as clothing to the accommodation in advance and carried out a “luggage-free trip” without carrying large luggage. “luggage-free trip” is easy while traveling, and it has also helped me to make effective use of my time. I sent the clothes I wore from my last accommodation to a laundry agency, so it was an easy trip without having to do the laundry. 1. Takashima Early in the morning, I traveled from Haneda Airport (departing at 7:40)read moreNovember itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Nagasaki Day 1)

26Nov, 20212021年12月24日

Summary of October itinerary in Japan (Hokuriku / Kinki trip)

Summary of October itinerary in Japan (Hokuriku / Kinki trip) In Hokuriku (Ishikawa / Fukui) and Kinki (Kyoto / Hyogo), where I traveled from October 20th to October 27th as best itinerary in Japan, seasonal seafood and local dishes were very delicious and I was very satisfied with the trip. I was also able to visit many wonderful tourist destinations such as World Heritage Sites and National Treasure Buildings. Here is a summary of this trip and some notes. Table of contents 1. “100 selections of local dishes” and “Local dishes loved by the nation” that I was able to eat on this itinerary in Japan 2. Seasonal “PRIDE FISH” that I was able to eat on this itinerary in Japan 3. The biggest precautions for itinerary in Japan 4. Luggage free trip 5. October 20 (Wednesday) Ishikawa Prefecture Day 1 6. October 21 (Thursday) Ishikawa Prefecture Day 2 7. October 22 (Friday) Fukui Prefecture Day 1 8. October 23 (Saturday) Fukui Prefecture Day 2 9. October 24 (Sunday) Fukui Prefecture Day 3 10. October 25 (Monday) Kyoto Prefecture Day 1 11. October 26 (Tuesday) Hyogo Prefecture Day 1 12. October 27 (Wednesday) Hyogo Prefecture Day 2 read moreSummary of October itinerary in Japan (Hokuriku / Kinki trip)

24Nov, 20212022年3月29日

October itinerary in Japan Day 8 (Hyogo Day 2)

October itinerary in Japan Day 8 (Hyogo Day 2) (Wednesday, October 27) Table of contents 1. Akashi Castle Ruins 2. Awaji Jenova Line 3. Roadside station “Awaji” 4. Awaji Yume Butai 5. The Former Residence of the Kinoshita Family 6. Goshikizuka Tumulus 7. The Former Residence of Sanji Muto 8. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (Ijokaku) 9. Kobe Harborland 1. Akashi Castle Ruins The 8th day is the last day of this trip. First I went to Akashi Castle Ruins. The train I got on from Himeji is as follows. The Shinkaisoku (Special Rapid Service) runs about once every 15 minutes. Depart Himeji Station at 9:11, JR Kobe Line Special Rapid Service bound for Tsuruga, arrive at Akashi Station at 9:35, fare Yen680 Akashi Castle is not as famous as Himeji Castle, but the two triple Yagura (turrets) are national important cultural properties. Akashi Castle’s Tatsumi Yagura and Hitsujisaru Yagura are valuable, as are two of the only 12 existing triple turrets in Japan. Both were made in 1620. In the first photo, the Tatsumi Yagura is on the right side and the Hitsujisaru Yagura is on the left side. By the way, it is said that Miyamoto Musashiread moreOctober itinerary in Japan Day 8 (Hyogo Day 2)

22Nov, 20212022年3月29日

October itinerary in Japan Day 7 (Hyogo Day 1)

October itinerary in Japan Day 7 (Hyogo Day 1) (Tuesday, October 26) Table of contents 1. Shoshazan Engyoji Temple 2. Himeji Castle 3. Koko-en 4. Ichijoji Temple 5. Kakurinji Temple 1. Shoshazan Engyoji Temple In the morning, I went to Shoshazan Engyoji Temple by bus from the bus terminal of Himeji Station. The bus I got on is as follows. Depart Himeji Station at 8:05, Shoshazan Ropeway Line, arrive at Shoshazan Ropeway at 8:37, Fare Yen 280 If you go to Ichijoji in the afternoon like me, the one-day ticket for Shinki Bus (Yen 1,300 for adults, Yen650 for children) is a great deal (Yen 580 discount). There is also a set ticket for the Shoshazan Ropeway and bus (adults Yen1,420 , children Yen710). It will be a little profitable (Yen140 discount). For one-day tickets and set tickets, please contact the Shinki Bus Himeji Station Information Center (business hours, weekdays 8: 00-20: 00, weekends and holidays 8: 00-18: 00). You can also walk to Engyoji Temple from the Shoshazan Ropeway bus stop, but it takes about an hour on a steep mountain road. The ropeway will arrive in less than 5 minutes, so if your goal is notread moreOctober itinerary in Japan Day 7 (Hyogo Day 1)

20Nov, 20212022年3月29日

October itinerary in Japan Day 6 (Kyoto Day 1)

October itinerary in Japan Day 6 (Kyoto Day 1) (Monday, October 25) Table of contents 1. Kyoto Tango Railway 2. Chionji Temple 3. Amanohashidate 4. Ine Funaya (boat house) 5. Move to Himeji 1. Kyoto Tango Railway On the 6th day, I went to Amanohashidate from Nishi-Maizuru. The trains I boarded are as follows. Depart Nishi-Maizuru Station at 9:18, Kyoto Tango Railway Miyamai Line bound for Toyooka, arrive at Amahashidate Station at 10:14, fare Yen 650 Kyoto Tango Railway is a railway operator operated by WILLER TRAINS Co., Ltd. WILLER TRAINS Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of WILLER Co., Ltd., which also handles high-speed buses and tour buses. The train I took to Amanohashidate was a little retro and well-designed train. There were few passengers. The limited express train “Tango no Umi” of Kyoto Tango Railway stopped at Nishi-Maizuru Station. “Tango no Umi” was designed by Eiji Mitooka, a leading Japanese railway designer. It’s a very cool train. Mr. Eiji Mitooka has designed many railway vehicles such as “Nanatsuboshi in Kyushu,” “The Royal Express,” and “Kyushu Shinkansen 800 Series.” 2. Chionji Temple I went to Chionji Temple, which is less than 5 minutes on foot from Amanohashidateread moreOctober itinerary in Japan Day 6 (Kyoto Day 1)

18Nov, 20212022年3月29日

October itinerary in Japan Day 5 (Fukui Day 3)

October itinerary in Japan Day 5 (Fukui Day 3) (Sunday, October 24) Table of contents 1. Imajo-shuku Honjin ruins 2. Tsuruga 3. Myotsuji Temple 4. Jingu-ji Temple 5. Wakasa Ichinomiya (Wakasahime Shrine) 6. “Sotomo Tour” pleasure boat 7. Obama Nishigumi 1. Imajo-shuku Honjin ruins In the morning, I moved from Fukui station to Imajō station and visited the site of Imajo-shuku Honjin ruins. The trains I boarded are as follows. Depart Fukui Station at 8:13, JR Hokuriku Main Line bound for Tsuruga, arrive at Imajō Station at 8:47, fare Yen 590 The site of Imajo-shuku Honjin ruins is a post town used by the Fukui domain when they changed their attendance. It is designated as a national important preservation district of historic buildings. The post town starts about a 3-minute walk from Imajō Station. The coin locker at Imajō station is free, so it’s great when we take a walk. Compared to the well-known post towns such as Ouchi-juku in Fukushima Prefecture and Tsumago-juku in Nagano Prefecture, the ruins of Imajo-shuku have fewer old buildings and have a lesser atmosphere of the Edo period. On the other hand, there are few tourists, so we can take a leisurely stroll.read moreOctober itinerary in Japan Day 5 (Fukui Day 3)

16Nov, 20212022年3月29日

October itinerary in Japan Day 4 (Fukui Day 2)

October itinerary in Japan Day 4 (Fukui Day 2) (Saturday, October 23) Table of contents 1. Tojinbo 2. Takidanji Temple 3. Old Kishina Family Home 4. Former Morita Bank Head Office 5. Fukui station 6. Daian-ji Temple 7. Yokokan Garden 8. Sakaenoyashiro 1. Tojinbo I went to Tojinbo by Echizen Railway and bus in the morning of the 4th day of my trip. The Echizen Railway runs about once every 20-30 minutes. The trains I boarded are as follows. Depart Fukui Station at 7:23, Echizen Railway Mikuni Ashihara Line, bound for Mikuni Minato, and arrive at Mikuni Minato station at 8:14. The ticket from Fukui Station to Mikuni Minato Station is Yen 770. I bought a one-day free ticket only on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. All-you-can-ride Echizen Railway for one day is Yen 1,000 for adults (junior high school students and above) and Yen 500 for children, so it’s quite cheap if you go back and forth between Fukui Station and Mikuni Minato. The Echizen Railway vehicles were pop-colored. On the other hand, the station building of Mikuni Minato Station is an unmanned station and is quite retro. I headed to Tojinbo from the bus stopread moreOctober itinerary in Japan Day 4 (Fukui Day 2)

14Nov, 20212022年3月29日

October itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Fukui Day 1)

October itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Fukui Day 1) (Friday, October 22) Table of contents 1. Maruoka Castle 2. Eiheiji Temple 3. Ichijodani Asakura Ruins 1. Maruoka Castle On the third day (October 22nd), I headed from Ishikawa prefecture to Fukui prefecture. The first place I visited was Maruoka Castle. I had created an itinerary in advance, but when I bought a ticket at Kanazawa Station, I accidentally bought it at Fukui Station instead of what I should have bought at Awara Onsen Station, and I lost a lot of time. It takes 19 minutes by bus from Awara Onsen Station to Maruoka Castle, but 50 minutes from Fukui Station. Just in case, I will post the itinerary that I originally planned. This route is the most efficient. JR Kanazawa Station 8:48 departure Shirasagi 56 Awara Onsen Station 9:24 arrival, Awara Onsen Station 9:30 departure 87 Awara Maruoka Eiheiji Line 9:49 Maruoka Castle arrival Even if you go to Tojinbo, Awara Onsen Station is more convenient than Fukui Station because it is closer to Tojinbo. Limited to weekends and holidays, there are free tickets to visit Tojinbo, Awara Onsen, Awara Onsen Station, Maruoka Castle, and Eiheiji Temple. Maruokaread moreOctober itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Fukui Day 1)

12Nov, 20212022年3月29日

October itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Ishikawa Day 2)

October itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Ishikawa Day 2) (Thursday, October 21) Table of contents 1. Former Ishikawa Prefecture Second Junior High School Main Building 2. Former Kanazawa Army Weapons Branch (Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of History , Kaga-Honda Museum) 3. National Crafts Museum 4. Seisonkaku 5. Kenrokuen 6. Kanazawa Castle Park 7. Osaki Shrine 8. Oyama Shrine 9. Naga-machi Samurai Residence District 10. Kanazawa Station On the second day of Ishikawa prefecture, I went sightseeing in Kanazawa city. Sightseeing spots are compactly organized in Kanazawa, and each spot is within walking distance. Therefore, you can visit many tourist spots in one day. There are also great discount tickets, so let’s use them. Kenrokuen Plus One ticket (valid for 2 days) Adults (18 years old and over) Yen 500 In addition to Kenrokuen, you can enter any of the 6 facilities (Kanazawa Castle Park, Ishikawa Modern Literature Museum, Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of History , Kaga Honda Museum, Ishikawa Prefectural Museumof Traditional Arts and Crafts). SAMURAI PASSPORT (valid for 2 days) You can enter 12 facilities for Yen 1,000. 1. Former Ishikawa Prefecture Second Junior High School Main Building I started fromread moreOctober itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Ishikawa Day 2)

10Nov, 20212022年3月29日

October itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Ishikawa Day 1)

Itinerary Ideas local cuisine September Itinerary Ideas the season of fish and shellfish

October itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Ishikawa Day 1) (Wednesday, October 20) Table of contents 1. Move from Haneda Airport to Komatsu Airport 2. Komatsu no Mori 3. Natadera temple I went on a trip to Ishikawa, Fukui, Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures from October 20th (Wednesday) to October 27th (Wednesday) for 7 nights and 8 days. This is the route that I proposed the itinerary idea in my blog on October 2nd. This itinerary was created from prefectures with a large amount of fish and shellfish that will be in season in October. Both Ishikawa and Hyogo prefectures were ranked 4th in the national ranking. In addition, for this trip as well, luggage such as clothing was sent to the accommodation in advance, and a “Hands-free trip (Luggage free travel) “ was carried out without carrying large luggage. “Hands-free trip” is easy while traveling, and it has also helped me to make effective use of my time. I sent the clothes I wore from my last accommodation to a laundry agency, so it was an easy trip without having to do the laundry. 1. Move from Haneda Airport to Komatsu Airport I flew to Komatsu Airport byread moreOctober itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Ishikawa Day 1)

31Oct, 20212021年12月24日

Summary of September itinerary in Japan (Tohoku / Hokkaido trip)

Itinerary Ideas local cuisine September Itinerary Ideas the season of fish and shellfish

Summary of September itinerary in Japan (Tohoku / Hokkaido trip) Table of contents “100 selections of local dishes” and “Local dishes loved by the nation” that I was able to eat on this trip Seasonal “PRIDE FISH” that I was able to eat on this trip The biggest precautions for travel (local train / bus) Luggage-free trip Sunday, September 26, Miyagi Prefecture Day 1 Monday, September 27, Miyagi Prefecture Day 2 Tuesday, September 28, Iwate Prefecture Day 1 Wednesday, September 29, Iwate Prefecture Day 2 Thursday, September 30, Iwate Prefecture Day3 Friday, October 1, Hokkaido Day 1 Saturday, October 2, Hokkaido Day 2 Sunday, October 3, Hokkaido Day 3 Monday, October 4, Hokkaido Day4 I was able to enjoy a delicious meal and a beautiful view on my trip to Tohoku (Miyagi and Iwate prefectures) and Hokkaido from September 26th to October 4th. Here is a summary of the trip and some notes. I would like to reconfirm that this travel route setting was created with the purpose of “eating out seasonal seafood and local dishes.” Food is the highest priority, and tourist destinations are the second priority. This is the so-called “Bread is better than the songsread moreSummary of September itinerary in Japan (Tohoku / Hokkaido trip)

30Oct, 20212022年3月29日

September itinerary in Japan Day 9 (Hokkaido Day 4 Meal edition)

September itinerary in Japan Day 9 (Hokkaido Day 4 Meal edition) (Monday, October 4) Table of contents Lunch Craft beer Dinner Lunch As I planned in the itinerary in advance, I had “Soup Curry” at “CURRY YA! CONG” (a 6-minute walk from Toyohirabashi Station). “Soup Curry” is Hokkaido’s “Local dishes loved by the nation” announced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. “CURRY YA! CONG” is one of the 100 famous restaurants in Tabelog and the number one restaurant in Japan in the “Soup Curry” category of Tabelog. https://www.maff.go.jp/j/nousin/kouryu/kyodo_ryouri/attach/pdf/190131-6.pdf “CURRY YA! CONG” is open at 11:30. I arrived at the store at 11:29, but there were already two customers in the store. I was able to enter the store without lining up, but two customers came right after me, and five customers were full. There are only 6 seats in the restaurant and they do not allow shared seats, so when I went there was only 5 customers. The manager of “CURRY YA! CONG” cooked, served, and cleaned up by himself. The only dish is “soup curry”. I asked for “Chicken, pork vegetables” as ingredients, and the spiciness was 15 (above normal spicy level). The spiciness canread moreSeptember itinerary in Japan Day 9 (Hokkaido Day 4 Meal edition)

29Oct, 20212022年3月29日

September itinerary in Japan Day 9 (Hokkaido Day 4)

Itinerary Ideas local cuisine September Itinerary Ideas the season of fish and shellfish

September itinerary in Japan Day 9 (Hokkaido Day 4) (Monday, October 4) Table of contents 1,Former Hokkaido Government Office Building 2,Sapporo Archives Museum (former Sapporo Court of Appeals) 3,Former Sapporo Agricultural School Performance Hall (Clock Tower) 4, Hoheikan 5, Hassoan 6, Sapporo Fushimi Inari Shrine 7, Hokkaido Jingu Unfortunately, the Hokkaido University Faculty of Agriculture Second Farm was open from October 5, so I couldn’t visit it as planned in the itinerary. Therefore, I decided to go around Sapporo city from the Former Hokkaido Government Office Building. Also, I went to the Botanic Garden, Hokkaido University on October 2, so I didn’t go there on the 4th. https://edokagura.com/en/local-cuisine/543/ 1,Former Hokkaido Government Office Building (8 minutes walk from Sapporo Station) It is an American neo-Baroque architecture built in 1888. Designed by Hirai Seijiro, an national important cultural property. Personally, this is my favorite building. Looking at the former Hokkaido Government Office building, I realize that I have come to Hokkaido. Currently, it is scheduled to be completed in 2024 and is undergoing renewal work. https://www.sapporo.travel/en/spot/facility/former_hokkaido_government_office/ 2,Sapporo Archives Museum (former Sapporo Court of Appeals) (17 minutes walk from the former Hokkaido Government Office Building) Built in 1926, itread moreSeptember itinerary in Japan Day 9 (Hokkaido Day 4)

28Oct, 20212022年3月29日

September itinerary in Japan Day 8 (Hokkaido Day 3 Meal edition)

September itinerary in Japan Day 8 (Hokkaido Day 3 Meal edition) (Sunday, October 3) Table of contents Lunch Sparkling sake Dinner Lunch For lunch in Biei, I ate fresh tomato pizza and corn soup using corn from Biei at “Cafe & Restaurant Barch”. Both were more delicious than I had imagined, and in particular, the corn soup was an excellent soup with a delicious corn sweetness. It was a cute single-family restaurant and it was very comfortable. Biei Town sells “Biei Curry Udon” as a local gourmet to revitalize the town. “Biei Curry Udon” uses udon noodles made from Biei flour, pork and vegetables from Biei. “Biei Curry Udon” won the 2017 General Grand Prix (1st place in the taste category) of the new OMOTENASHI local gourmet. Next time, I would like to eat it when I go to Biei. http://www.bieicurry.com/ Sparkling sake I always drink craft beer on my way home, but this time I bought “Otokoyama Sparkling Sake” at Asahikawa Station when I changed trains. Otokoyama is a nationally famous Asahikawa sake brewery. “Otokoyama Sparkling Sake” is a fashionable package that can be read as both sake and bubbles. This sake was just sold inread moreSeptember itinerary in Japan Day 8 (Hokkaido Day 3 Meal edition)

27Oct, 20212022年3月29日

September itinerary in Japan Day 8 (Hokkaido Day 3)

September itinerary in Japan Day 8 (Hokkaido Day 3) (Sunday, October 3) Table of contents Renting a bicycle Blue pond Shirahige Waterfall Shikisai no Oka Ken and Mary Tree Return to Sapporo I was planning to go to Biei on the last day of the extra edition of the itinerary, but I changed my schedule and went to Biei on the 3rd day of Hokkaido (October 3rd). The weather forecast was raining on October 4, so I thought it would be better to go to Biei before it rained. However, I rented a bicycle in Biei, and 5 minutes after I started running, it rained for 30 minutes and it got quite wet. Be careful as the autumn sky is volatile. After that, the rain stopped and I was able to cycle comfortably. https://edokagura.com/en/local-cuisine/571/ In the morning, my decision to go to Biei was delayed, so I took the late JR Limited Express Kamui No. 7 departing from Sapporo Station at 9:00 to Asahikawa Station (arriving at 10:25). After that, I went to Biei (Asahikawa station 10:39 departure JR Furano line Biei station 11:13 arrival). I couldn’t get on the “Miyu Bus” departing at 9:45 because the departureread moreSeptember itinerary in Japan Day 8 (Hokkaido Day 3)

25Oct, 20212022年3月29日

September itinerary in Japan Day 7 (Hokkaido Day 2)

Itinerary Ideas local cuisine the season of fish and shellfish

September itinerary in Japan Day 7 (Hokkaido Day 2) (Saturday, October 2) Table of contents 1. Tomakomai 2. Botanic Garden, Hokkaido University 3. JR Tower Observatory T38 On this day, after having breakfast at Hakodate Morning Market, I moved to Tomakomai by Limited Express Hokuto No. 3 departing from JR Hakodate Station at 7:37. There were almost no passengers on the limited express Hokuto. Everyone, let’s get on the JR Hokkaido train more. I went to Shiraoi’s Upopoy (National Ainu Museum) last year, so I didn’t go this time. However, it is a very good facility for learning Ainu culture, so if you haven’t been there, please do. https://ainu-upopoy.jp/en/ https://edokagura.com/en/local-cuisine/516/ 1. Tomakomai I rented a bicycle at the Tomakomai Tourist Information Center (Tourist Association) next to JR Tomakomai Station and went around Tomakomai City. The rental cycle fee is very cheap at Yen 500 a day. First, on the itinerary, after having lunch at the sea station “Plat Minato Ichiba”, I went to the Tomakomai City Science Center, which was taught at the Tomakomai Tourist Information Center. Tomakomai City Science Center was a better facility than I had imagined. Moreover, the admission fee was free. https://www.city.tomakomai.hokkaido.jp/kagaku/ Atread moreSeptember itinerary in Japan Day 7 (Hokkaido Day 2)

24Oct, 20212022年3月29日

September itinerary in Japan Day 6 (Hokkaido Day 1 Meal edition)

September itinerary in Japan Day 6 (Hokkaido Day 1 Meal edition) (Friday, October 1) Table of contents Lunch Dinner Izakaya “Nebokke” “Nemuro Hanamaru” Lunch “Izakaya Hakoya” I ate a large serving of seafood bowl (Yen 1,200 yen+ Yen100) at “Izakaya Hakoya”, which is a 1-minute walk from Goryokaku Tower. “Large serving of seafood” is a large serving other than rice in a seafood bowl. “Izakaya Hakoya” is a popular restaurant that is visited by many local Hakodate citizens. I went to the store at 11:15 after visiting Goryokaku, but it was almost full. The store opens at 11:00. As you can see in the photo, the seafood bowl at “Izakaya Hakoya” was a delicious seafood bowl with lots of ingredients. This is a restaurant that we would like everyone to visit when exploring Goryokaku. In addition, “Hakoya” seems to be also at Hakodate Airport. I decided to eat “Uni-Ikura-don (sea urchin salmon roe bowl)” which was planned to be eaten for lunch in the itinerary for breakfast the next day. https://edokagura.com/en/local-cuisine/503/ Dinner Izakaya “Nebokke” After enjoying the night view from Mt. Hakodate, I ate seafood at the izakaya “Nebokke”. Nebokke is an atka mackerel that settles onread moreSeptember itinerary in Japan Day 6 (Hokkaido Day 1 Meal edition)

23Oct, 20212022年3月29日

September itinerary in Japan Day 6 (Hokkaido Day 1)

Itinerary Ideas local cuisine September Itinerary Ideas the season of fish and shellfish

September itinerary in Japan Day 6 (Hokkaido Day 1) (Friday, October 1) Table of contents 1, Goryokaku 2, Ofune Site 3, Kakinoshima Site 4, Mt. Hakodate Observatory Early in the morning, I took the Shinkansen from Morioka Station to Shin-Hakodate Hokuto Station in Hokkaido. For the first time in my life, I went from Honshu to Hokkaido by train. This time, I went to the Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan according to the itinerary. I really wanted to go to Goryokaku Tower, which had just reopened on October 1, so I made the schedule earlier. Morioka Station departed early in the morning at 06:54 and arrived at Shin-Hakodate Hokuto at 08:58. I took the JR Shinkansen Hayate No. 93. It took 2 hours and 4 minutes. https://edokagura.com/en/local-cuisine/503/ The Seikan Tunnel is the longest tunnel in Japan (for transportation) with a total length of 53.85 km. It is the longest and deepest undersea tunnel in the world for transportation. Even at the speed of the Shinkansen (the speed inside the tunnel is 160km / h), it took about 20 minutes to pass through the Seikan Tunnel. The Channel Tunnel is the longest in the world in terms of theread moreSeptember itinerary in Japan Day 6 (Hokkaido Day 1)

22Oct, 20212022年3月29日

September itinerary in Japan Day 5 (Iwate Day 3 Meal edition)

September itinerary in Japan Day 5 (Iwate Day 3 Meal edition) (Thursday, September 30) Table of contents Breakfast Lunch Milk and soft serve ice cream at Koiwai Farm Craft beer Dinner Breakfast I ate “Morioka Jajamen”, which is a “Local dishes loved by the nation” in Iwate prefecture, selected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for breakfast. The restaurant I ate was “Pairon Main Store”. It is said to be the origin of “Morioka Jajamen”. The “Pairon Main Store” is open from 9:00 to 21:00, so it is ideal for breakfast while traveling. It is a very convenient place near Morioka Castle Ruins Park. This is my second visit to the store. There are three sizes of “Jajamen” at “Pairon”: large (Yen 710), medium (Yen 610), and small (Yen 510). I asked for the middle size “medium”, but it’s a large size in a regular store. Please be careful. Add chili oil and vinegar to mix “Jajamen” if you like. After eating the noodles (actually, leave a little noodles), add Yen50 to make an egg soup called “Chitantan”. The egg is in the bowl on the table, so please break it yourself and ask the waiterread moreSeptember itinerary in Japan Day 5 (Iwate Day 3 Meal edition)

21Oct, 20212022年3月29日

September itinerary in Japan Day 5 (Iwate Day 3)

September itinerary in Japan Day 5 (Iwate Day 3) (Thursday, September 30) Table of contents 1. Morioka Castle Ruins Park 2. Sakurayama Shrine 3. Bank of Iwate Red Brick Building 4. Morioka Takuboku / Kenji Seishunkan (former 90th Bank Main Store Main Building) 5. Konyacho Banya, Kami no hashi (Ue no bridge), Iwate Prefectural Public Hall, Ishiwarizakura (The rock splitting cherry tree) 6. Morioka Hachimangu 7. Takuboku Newlyweds House 8. Morioka Station 9. Koiwai Farm On this day, I took a walk in Morioka city and went to Koiwai Farm as planned. In the morning, I went around the sightseeing spots on the Morioka city center circulation bus “Dendemushi” according to the itinerary. https://edokagura.com/en/local-cuisine/473/ “Dendenmushi” is a circulation type that takes 35 minutes to go around, and there are clockwise (red) and counterclockwise (green). It runs every 10-15 minutes. The clockwise operating time from Morioka Station is 9: 00-16: 45. The counterclockwise operation will be 5 minutes after the clockwise operation (9: 05-16: 50). The one-day free ticket is Yen350 for adults and Yen180 for children. This time, I went around the counterclockwise route as planned. 1. Morioka Castle Ruins Park (“Dendenmushi” counterclockwise, departing at 9:05 in frontread moreSeptember itinerary in Japan Day 5 (Iwate Day 3)

19Oct, 20212022年3月29日

September itinerary in Japan Day 4 (Iwate Day 2)

September itinerary in Japan Day 4 (Iwate Day 2) (Wednesday, September 29) Table of contents Introduction 1.Takatamatsubara Memorial Park Introduction As originally planned, I moved from Kesennuma to Rikuzentakata by bus (bus high-speed transportation system) in the morning. Since the state of emergency was lifted, Takatamatsubara Memorial Park was reopened on September 18th. https://edokagura.com/en/local-cuisine/455/ To move around Rikuzentakata, we recommend renting a bicycle at the Rikuzentakata City Tourism and Products Association (next to Rikuzentakata Station). The rental cycle fee is 200 yen for 3 hours, and the electric bicycle is 300 yen. I think it is most efficient to go to Rikuzentakata Station first, then rent a bicycle at the Rikuzentakata City Tourism and Products Association (a very beautiful building) next to it and go around Rikuzentakata. https://takanavi.org/bike 1.Takatamatsubara Memorial Park (Next to the Kiseki no Ipponmatsu station) Takatamatsubara Memorial Park is a national memorial and prayer facility for the purpose of mourning the victims of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and handing down lessons learned from the earthquake. Given the large number of victims, the long road to the embankment feels like a road to heaven. Even now, flowers are constantly being donated to the flowerread moreSeptember itinerary in Japan Day 4 (Iwate Day 2)

17Oct, 20212022年3月29日

September itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Iwate Day 1)

September itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Iwate Day 1) (Tuesday, September 28) Table of contents 1, Genbikei Gorge 2, Takkoku no Iwaya 3, Motsuji Temple 4, Kanjizaiō-in ruins 5, Chusonji Temple (Golden Hall, Main Hall) 6, the ruins of Mukyoko-in 7, Geibikei boat ride On the 3rd day of the itinerary in September (1st day in Iwate prefecture), I visited Chusonji Temple and Konjikido in Hiraizumi, which is a World Heritage Site and a national treasure. I rented a bicycle next to Hiraizumi station and went around the sightseeing spots around Hiraizumi. It was very pleasant to ride a bicycle through the countryside. As expected, the area around the tourist spots on the rental cycle was very efficient. However, due to lack of time, I couldn’t go all around as originally planned. I couldn’t go to Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center, Kinkeizan this time. https://edokagura.com/en/local-cuisine/402/ After all, Takkoku no Iwaya (about 6km from Hiraizumi Station) and Genbikei Gorge (about 9km from Hiraizumi Station) are far away, so it is impossible to go to Takkoku no Iwaya and Genbikei Gorge in half a day to visit all the sightseeing spots in Hiraizumi. It will take a whole day to visitread moreSeptember itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Iwate Day 1)

14Oct, 20212022年3月29日

September itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Miyagi Day 2)

Itinerary Ideas local cuisine September Itinerary Ideas the season of fish and shellfish

September itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Miyagi Day 2) (Monday, September 27) Table of contents 1. Shiogama Shrine 2. Yotokuin tamaya 3. Zuiganji Temple 4. Entsuin 5. Godaido 6. Matsushima Island Tour Boat 7. Fukuura Island 8. Kanrantei 9. View of Matsushima Bay from Shin-tomiyama On the second day of Miyagi prefecture, I visited sightseeing spots around Matsushima such as Zuiganji Temple (main hall, kuri and corridor), which is a national treasure. The tourist spots were packed in a small space, and it was easy to take a walk as expected. 1. Shiogama Shrine (10 minutes walk from JR Hon-Shiogama station, there is a long staircase to the shrine, so I think you should allow some time.) Shiogama Shrine has been revered as the Tohoku guardian, Mutsunokuni Ichinomiya. It is a national important cultural property. The date of construction of Shiogama Shrine is not clear, but its origin dates back to before the Nara period. Personally, I really like Shiogama Shrine. Next time, I wanted to come back to Miyagi prefecture when I came to travel. The atmosphere in the shrine’s precincts was unique, and I felt a sacred atmosphere. There are 202 steps on Omotesando (Otokozaka),read moreSeptember itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Miyagi Day 2)

13Oct, 20212022年3月29日

September itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Miyagi Day 1 Meal edition)

September itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Miyagi Day 1 Meal edition) (Sunday, September 26) Table of contents Lunch Snack Dinner Lunch This time, I ate “Gyutan-yaki“, which is a “Local dishes loved by the nation”, for lunch. Since I arrived at Sendai station early, I went around the sightseeing spots at “Loople Sendai” first, got off at Jozenji-dori City Hall, and ate Gyutan-yaki set meal (beef tongue set meal) at the nearby “Umami Tasuke”. “Umami Tasuke” is the origin of Gyutan-yaki, and even now, beef tongue is grilled over charcoal. The charcoal-grilled firepower is strong, so it will be ready within 5 minutes of ordering. I think it’s worth just looking at the beef tongue chunks at the counter. It was about the size of a tire. Of course, the taste of beef tongue was delicious. I’ve been to Sendai several times, but it was a restaurant I’ve never been to. This is a recommended restaurant. I would like to revisit. https://www.maff.go.jp/j/nousin/kouryu/kyodo_ryouri/attach/pdf/190131-6.pdf Snack For dessert, I ate “Zunda mochi” at “Tea-dokoro Aoba Namiki Tamazawa” (S-PAL Sendai store main building B1F, Sendai station basement). Of course, “Zunda mochi” is a local dish of Miyagi prefecture. It is aread moreSeptember itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Miyagi Day 1 Meal edition)

12Oct, 20212022年3月29日

September itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Miyagi Day 1)

Itinerary Ideas Uncategorized

September itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Miyagi Day 1) (Sunday, September 26) Table of contents 1. Zuihoden 2. Sendai Castle Ruins 3. Osaki Hachimangu 4. A walk through Jozenji-dori 5. Sendai Toshogu 6. Mutsu-Kokubunji Yakushido About a month ago, I proposed a September itinerary aimed at eating seasonal fish and shellfish and local cuisine. I have actually traveled the itinerary proposed from September 26th (Sun) to October 4th (Mon), so I will report on it. First, from Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture on the first day (September 26th). In conclusion, on the first day, I was able to travel according to the itinerary proposed last time. However, it needs to be fine-tuned. https://edokagura.com/en/local-cuisine/377/ First of all, the arrival time of “Loople Sendai”, which goes around the sightseeing spots in Sendai city, may be delayed depending on the traffic conditions. Therefore, we found that we should act with a little more time than the schedule we proposed. In the proposed itinerary, I proposed to start Sendai station and return to Sendai station in about two and a half hours, but it is better to go around in about three to three and a half hours. I went around the itineraryread moreSeptember itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Miyagi Day 1)

02Oct, 20212021年11月26日

October itinerary idea in Japan (Eat all seasonal seafood and local dishes)

October itinerary idea in Japan (Eat all seasonal seafood and local dishes) Table of contents Introduction 1.Ishikawa Prefecture 2.Fukui prefecture 3.Kyoto Prefecture 4.Hyogo prefecture Introduction As an itinerary idea for October, we propose a route of 7 nights and 8 days from Ishikawa prefecture → Fukui prefecture → Kyoto prefecture → Hyogo prefecture. We will report the detailed itinerary (railways / buses, timetables, fares) for October after actually going to the site. Nagasaki Prefecture (8 types of seafood) is ranked first, Hokkaido (7 types) is ranked second, and Shimane Prefecture (6 types) is ranked third among the prefectures with the highest catches and types of fish and shellfish that are in season in October. Ishikawa prefecture, Shizuoka prefecture, and Hyogo prefecture (5 types) were in 4th place. Nagasaki Prefecture is considering adopting it for the itinerary idea in November, so this time we will adopt Ishikawa Prefecture and Hyogo Prefecture, which are geographically close to each other, from the top prefectures. If you travel to Ishikawa, Fukui, Kyoto, and Hyogo prefectures in October, the seasonal seafood, local dishes, and local popular dishes that we can eat are as follows. We can eat so many seasonal seafood and localread moreOctober itinerary idea in Japan (Eat all seasonal seafood and local dishes)

01Oct, 20212021年11月26日

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How to create a Japanese itinerary that won’t fail No.3

How to create a Japanese itinerary that won’t fail No.3 Table of contents 1.How should “elimination of uncertainty” be realized? 2.We collected about 10,000 pieces of information about tourist destinations in Japan 3.This is enough 4.The small number of public transportation services contributes to narrowing down the destinations 1.How should “elimination of uncertainty” be realized? After narrowing down the travel destinations by “seafood season”, how should “elimination of uncertainty” be realized? In fact, uncertainty has already been greatly reduced at the stage of narrowing down the travel destination options. At least, we’ve decided where to go and what to eat. In particular, because we are narrowing down by “seafood season”, it is almost certain that we will achieve the greatest purpose of the trip, “eating delicious food”. However, uncertainty has not been completely resolved when traveling. This is because the uncertainty in terms of travel execution, such as which tourist spot to go to and which transportation to use, has not been resolved. Now, we will explain how to resolve our own uncertainty in terms of which tourist spot to go to. In the first place, the uncertainty in creating an itinerary is “caused by inaccurate or inadequateread moreHow to create a Japanese itinerary that won’t fail No.3

30Sep, 20212021年11月26日

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How to create a Japanese itinerary that won’t fail No.2

How to create a Japanese itinerary that won’t fail No.2 Table of contents 1.The method of “narrowing down the options” to eliminate “uncertainty” 2.Narrowing down of travel destinations by “season of fish and shellfish” 3.How to narrow down by “seafood season” 1.The method of “narrowing down the options” to eliminate “uncertainty” This time, we will introduce the method of “narrowing down the options” to eliminate “uncertainty”. Of course, how to narrow down your travel destination options depends on your interests. People who want to go to a specific place such as a theme park are not eligible here because they have narrowed down their travel destinations from the beginning. Here are some ways to help more people. It is a methodology for those who vaguely want to go on a trip. How do you decide where to travel? I think that you choose your travel destination from various perspectives, such as the tourist destination you want to go to, the hot springs you want to go to, the hotel / ryokan you want to go to, and the food you want to eat. However, we pointed out last time that there are many travelers in Japan and aroundread moreHow to create a Japanese itinerary that won’t fail No.2

29Sep, 20212021年11月26日

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How to create a Japanese itinerary that won’t fail No.1

Itinerary Ideas local cuisine September Itinerary Ideas the season of fish and shellfish

How to create a Japanese itinerary that won’t fail No.1 Table of contents Introduction 1.Pre-planning for travel is one of the greatest stresses in life 2.Troublesome to plan in advance to collect information to travel abroad 3.Troublesome to prepare luggage for an overseas trip 4.Travel planning requires too many options and decisions 5.Paradox of Choice Every day, we provide travel information on BLOG and SNS, and we will explain why and how to create a travel route. Our mission is to “create a world where everyone can travel easily.” We believe that we can make “a world where everyone can travel easily” by solving the physically problem of reducing the burden of large and heavy luggage and the mentally problem of enhancing travel information. Providing travel information will lead to improved travel convenience, as explained below. As a result, we believe that it will be the “easiest travel for everyone” both physically and mentally. I love traveling so much that I have traveled to more than 40 countries abroad and all 47 prefectures in Japan. In many of these trips so far, we have come to realize how difficult it is to obtain travel information in my ownread moreHow to create a Japanese itinerary that won’t fail No.1

22Sep, 20212021年11月26日

September Itinerary Ideas in Japan (Summary)

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September Itinerary Ideas in Japan (Summary) Table of contents Introduction Sightseeing spots that can be visited with the proposed itinerary Food menu and seafood that can be eaten in the proposed itinerary Day 1 (Accommodation in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture) Day 2 (Accommodation in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture) Day 3 (Accommodation in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture) Day 4 (Accommodation in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture) Day 5 (Accommodation in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture) Day 6 (Accommodation in Hakodate City, Hokkaido) Day 7 (Accommodation in Sapporo City, Hokkaido) Day 8 (last day) Introduction This is a summary of Japanese itinerary ideas for September, 7 nights and 8 days. This itinerary idea summarizes what tourist destinations we can visit and what meals we can eat. Sightseeing spots that can be visited with the proposed itinerary 2 World Heritage Sites (Hiraizumi Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land , the Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan) 3 National treasures (Osaki Hachimangu, Zuiganji Temple, Chusonji Konjikido) 17 Important cultural properties of the country (Sendai Toshogu Shrine, Mutsu- Kokubunji Yakushido, Shiogama Shrine, Yotokuin Tamaya, Entsuin, Godaido, Kanrantei, Bank of Iwate Red Brick Building, Former 90th Bank Main Storeread moreSeptember Itinerary Ideas in Japan (Summary)

21Sep, 20212021年11月26日

September Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 8 (Hokkaido Day 3 Extra Edition)

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September Itinerary Idea Day 8 (Hokkaido Day 3 Extra Edition) Table of contents Introduction 1. Transfer from Sapporo to Asahikawa 2. Transfer from Asahikawa to Biei 3. Lunch As the 8th day of the itinerary idea in September (3rd day in Hokkaido), we introduced sightseeing in Sapporo city. Autumn is also a wonderful season for Biei, so I would like to introduce Biei as an extra edition. If you’ve been to Sapporo many times, it might be a good idea to go to Biei. A day trip from Sapporo is possible, but the return trip to Haneda Airport is overwhelmingly more convenient from Asahikawa Airport than from New Chitose Airport. If you move to Asahikawa after enjoying the night view of Sapporo on the 7th day, the morning on the 8th day will be easier, so sightseeing in Biei will be easier. However, the tour of the “Biei View Bus” that we would like to recommend has been canceled from August 27th to September 30th to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection. You can rent a bicycle to visit the tourist spots. For rental bicycles, we recommend renting an electrically power assisted bicycle because there are many hillsread moreSeptember Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 8 (Hokkaido Day 3 Extra Edition)

21Sep, 20212021年11月26日

September Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 8 (Hokkaido Day 3 PM)

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September Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 8 (Hokkaido Day 3 PM) Table of contents 1. Hoheikan 2. Hassoan 3. Sapporo Fushimi Inari Shrine 4. the summit of Mt. Moiwa 5. Dinner 6. Transfer to New Chitose Airport In the afternoon, we will visit the national important cultural property in Sapporo and head to the summit of Mt. Moiwa. 1. Hoheikan (13 minutes walk from CURRY YA! CONG, 6 minutes walk from Nakajima Koen Station) Hoheikan was completed in 1881 as an accommodation facility. It is a national important cultural property. 2. Hassoan (2 minutes walk from Hoheikan) It is said that it was designed by Kobori Enshu, a tea master who was a daimyo in the early Edo period (the lord of Bitchu Matsuyama Castle and later the lord of the Komuro feudal clan in Omi Province). The tea room in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture was relocated to Sapporo in 1919. It is a national important cultural property. 3. Sapporo Fushimi Inari Shrine (13 minutes walk from Ropeway Iriguchi Station) Departure Nakajima Koen Station 13:10 Route Sapporo streetcar (outside) Arrival Ropeway Iriguchi Station 13:27 Fare Yen 200 6 minutes walk from Hassoan to Nakajima Koen Stationread moreSeptember Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 8 (Hokkaido Day 3 PM)

20Sep, 20212021年11月26日

September Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 8 (Hokkaido Day 3 AM)