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Travel Industry Registration: Stepping into a New Era

Travel Agency Registration: Stepping into a New Era Our company, EDO KAGURA Corporation, proudly announces a new beginning as a regional travel agency (Tokyo Metropolitan Governor’s Travel Business Registration, Area – No. 8490) as of December 28, 2023. Our initial focus is on promoting the Shinjuku district and its surrounding areas. We aim to spread the allure of Japan worldwide by designing travel products tailored for international tourists. Furthermore, we seek to facilitate tourist flow to regions like Hokkaido, using Shinjuku, especially Kagurazaka, as a hub for travel and transportation information. This new registration in the travel industry presents an excellent opportunity to introduce Japan’s traditional crafts and culture to visitors. We intend to incorporate various traditional craft experiences from Shinjuku and other Tokyo areas into our tours, bringing Japan’s rich culture and history closer to travelers. We are also eager to share the unique values of Japanese spiritual culture, like Zen philosophy, and our simple way of life with the world. Integrating a clothing rental service into our travel products will reduce the baggage burden for travelers, offering a more comfortable travel experience. This innovative approach in the travel industry is a first in the world and aims toread moreTravel Industry Registration: Stepping into a New Era

Effective Ways to Avoid Long Taxi Wait Times in Japan

Effective Ways to Avoid Long Taxi Wait Times in Japan

Effective Ways to Avoid Long Taxi Wait Times in Japan Since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a noticeable increase in foreign tourists to Japan, leading to long queues for taxi rides at many locations. This taxi shortage is especially prevalent at airports and tourist spots, where wait times can sometimes extend to several hours. A significant cause of this issue is the aging population of taxi drivers, compounded by a decrease in their numbers. From 2004 to 2022, the number of taxi drivers in Japan decreased by 31%, with the average age rising to 59 years. This age is significantly higher than the average age of 44.5 years across all industries in Japan, highlighting the severity of the aging issue among taxi drivers.   Source: National Federation of Auto Transport Workers Unions   Source: National Federation of Taxi and Hire Taxi Associations   Additionally, with the implementation of the “Work Style Reform Bill” in April 2024, which limits drivers’ working hours, the shortage of taxi drivers is likely to become even more acute. Although there is active discussion around alternative solutions like ridesharing, a definitive resolution has yet to be reached. In response, our company proposesread moreEffective Ways to Avoid Long Taxi Wait Times in Japan

How to Overcome Inconveniences in Japanese Business Hotels: Tips on Card Keys and Refrigerators

How to Overcome Inconveniences in Japanese Business Hotels: Tips on Card Keys and Refrigerators Hotel card keys may seem convenient, but they can be troublesome. Often, removing the card key turns off all room power, making it impossible to charge electronic devices while out. To resolve this, insert a different card, like a point card, instead of the key when leaving. Some hotels require a long key to be inserted for power. In such cases, I recommend inserting a toothbrush when going out. Be aware that in some hotels, the refrigerator power is off at check-in for energy saving. Ensure it’s on, or your drinks won’t cool. Japanese business hotels are functional and convenient, but knowing these tips about card keys and refrigerators can make your travel even smoother!

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Let’s Learn How to Board One-Man Trains

Let’s Learn How to Board One-Man Trains Boarding and alighting from local trains in Japan can be quite different from doing so in major cities, and often, there are only Japanese signs, making it very inconvenient for foreign tourists. Indeed, in the Japan Tourism Agency’s 2019 survey on “Acceptance Environment for Foreign Visitors to Japan,” 50% of foreign tourists responded that they had trouble with local trains. Additionally, in the same survey, only 8% of tourists found local public transportation convenient. Especially inconvenient are one-man trains, which operate differently from regular trains. Many local trains in Japan are one-man due to the few passengers, meaning only one driver is on board. Often, only the first carriage (the one at the front of the train’s direction) has doors that open and close. Also, on a one-man train, you must press a button to open the door when boarding or alighting. When boarding, just like on a bus, you take a numbered ticket, and when getting off, you put the ticket and fare into the fare box. If you’re using a one-man train, always try to board the first carriage for ease. However, whether you board from the front or rear doorread moreLet’s Learn How to Board One-Man Trains

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Our online store is now available at KKday Mall

Our online store is now available at KKday Mall   EDO KAGURA Corporation has opened a store in KKday Mall following our online store “Ninja Kotan.” We will continue to support foreign travelers by providing clothing rentals and free pre-travel concierge service in foreign languages to help them have a great travel experience, even in the countryside in Japan, where there are many stairs and hills and few foreign language displays. In addition, baggage reduction through clothing rental reduces the carbon footprint of travelers during their trip to Japan by approximately 20% (based on a 20 kg reduction in checked baggage). The daily CO2 reduction from baggage reduction is 16 to 42 times that of solar panels and electric vehicles, making it a significant contribution to climate change mitigation. KKday is a Taiwanese online booking site that sells local experiences and tickets to travel destinations. Offering more than 300,000 unique local experiences worldwide, KKday provides services that improve the convenience of travel planning by eliminating the need for travelers to arrange tours and tickets individually. The KKday Mall rental service offers two plans: “Stay-Based Clothing Rental” and “Specify the Type and Rent.” The “Stay-Based Clothing Rental” plan is the sameread moreOur online store is now available at KKday Mall

Successfully Passed the Domestic Certified Travel Supervisor Examination!

Successfully Passed the Domestic Certified Travel Supervisor Examination!   Greetings to our valued customers and readers! I am thrilled to announce that Shinya Yamada (CEO of EDO KAGURA Corporation) has successfully passed the Domestic Certified Travel Supervisor Examination. The results were announced on October 20th. The Travel Business Law mandates this certification in Japan. Travel agencies and their representatives must appoint a Domestic Certified Travel Supervisor at each business location. This supervisor explains transaction conditions to clients and oversees travel business operations. I’m proud to report that my score was 92 out of 100 points, significantly surpassing the pass mark of 60. The pass rate for the 2023 examination was 35.7%. EDO KAGURA Corporation plans to apply for a travel registration following this achievement. Our pre-travel concierge services, including clothing rental, have been provided for free. After acquiring the travel business registration, we will offer these pre-travel concierge services as standalone paid services. We deeply appreciate your continued support for our services and hope to serve you better in the future!   EDO KAGURA Corporation CEO Shinya Yamada

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Travel to Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture (2)

Travel to Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture (2)   Table of Contents 1: Itinerary to Goshogawara 2: Lunch and apple pie in Goshogawara 3: Excellent sushi and very popular izakaya 4: “Tsugaru Shamisen Kaikan” and “Shayokan” 5: Popular Chinese restaurant “Houtenyu” 6: “Tachineputa House” 7: Amazing Izakaya in Hirosaki   4: “Tsugaru Shamisen Kaikan” and “Shayokan” On the second day’s morning, I revisited Kanagi Station to listen to a live Tsugaru Shamisen performance at the Tsugaru Shamisen Kaikan. The Tsugaru shamisen is said to have originated in the Kanagi area. It was a powerful and excellent live performance. Afterward, I went to “Shayokan,” a 3-minute walk away. As mentioned earlier, “Shayokan” is known as the birthplace of Osamu Dazai (real name: Shuji Tsushima) and is designated as a National Important Cultural Property. It is also known as a luxurious residence; it was built in 1907 by Dazai’s father, Genemon Tsushima (who then served as a member of the House of Representatives and the House of Peers). The name “Shayoukan” is derived from Osamu Dazai’s best-selling novel “Shayou.   5: Popular Chinese restaurant “Houtenyu” After returning from Kanagi Station to Goshogawara Station, we decided to have lunch at Machinuka “Houtenyu,” as promisedread moreTravel to Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture (2)

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Travel to Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture (1)

Travel to Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture (1)   Table of Contents 1: Itinerary to Goshogawara 2: Lunch and apple pie in Goshogawara 3: Excellent sushi and very popular izakaya 4: “Tsugaru Shamisen Kaikan” and “Shayokan” 5: Popular Chinese restaurant “Houtenyu” 6: “Tachineputa House” 7: Amazing Izakaya in Hirosaki   1: Itinerary to Goshogawara I went to Goshogawara City and exchanged with them and Tsugaru Railway to exchange opinions on attracting tourists. I also went sightseeing in Goshogawara City on that occasion, so I am posting a mini-trip. The itinerary to Goshogawara City is very far. I departed from Tokyo Station on the Hayabusa No. 1 at 6:32 a.m., arrived at Shin-Aomori Station at 9:49 a.m., transferred to the Ou Line, arrived at Kawabe Station at 10:29 a.m., moved to the Gono-Line, and arrived at Goshogawara Station at 11:05 a.m. The total trip took more than 4.5 hours. Also, even if you fly, if you take JAL Flight 141, leaving Tokyo Station at 6:15 a.m. and departing from Haneda Airport at 7:30 a.m., you will arrive at Goshogawara Station at 11:05 a.m. This journey takes more than 4.5 hours either by Shinkansen or airplane. Goshogawara is far away, so it mayread moreTravel to Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture (1)

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Want to visit “Hidden Gems in Japan” on your next trip?

Want to visit “Hidden Gems in Japan” on your next trip?   Table of Contents 1: Recognized as a “Top Contributor” in the Facebook Group 2: Introducing “Hidden Gems in Japan” 3: Let’s go to “Hidden Gems in Japan”   1: Recognized as a “Top Contributor” in the Facebook Group As some may know, besides this blog, we post daily information in English and Traditional Chinese on SNS (Facebook, Instagram). We are recognized as a “Top Contributor” on the Facebook group “Hidden Gems in Japan (Travel and Stay)” (31,000 followers). We invite everyone interested in “Hidden Gems in Japan” to visit our SNS (Facebook, Instagram). 2: Introducing “Hidden Gems in Japan” As you know, we offer clothing rental and pre-travel concierge services. The pre-travel concierge service provides travelers with tailor-made itineraries. The pre-trip concierge service has received a high user satisfaction rating of 92. We invite you to use our service to create an itinerary filled with “Hidden Gems in Japan.” We are now offering a free pre-trip concierge service to all customers who purchase a clothing rental to celebrate the opening of our online store. We have also created 8 itinerary models, which can be viewed at the linkread moreWant to visit “Hidden Gems in Japan” on your next trip?

Discussions with Tsugaru Railway and Goshogawara City on attracting foreign tourists

Discussions with Tsugaru Railway and Goshogawara City on attracting foreign tourists   Table of Contents 1: Discussions on attracting foreign tourists 2: Attractiveness of Tsugaru Railway 3: Nationalities of foreign tourists around Tsugaru Railway   1: Discussions on attracting foreign tourists The other day, we discussed with Tsugaru Railways and the Urban Transport Division of the Goshogawara City Construction Department at the Goshogawara City Hall (Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture) about attracting foreign tourists. Tsugaru Railways is the railway company connecting Tsugaru-Goshogawara Station and Tsugaru-Nakasato Station (operating distance of 20.7 km). Tsugaru Goshogawara Station is connected to JR East’s Goshogawara Station. Like other regional railways, Tsugaru Railways is also loss-making. In pre-COVID-19, the operating result of the railway track business was a loss of 25.35 million. This number is a significant deficit, representing 21.6% of the turnover of the railway track business. Like other regional railways, Tsugaru Railways has been affected by the decline in population and motorization of the people living along its lines. It is, therefore, necessary to attract tourists in the future. We made a proposal using various data to see if we could help Tsugaru Railway as a company that provides clothing rental and pre-trip concierge servicesread moreDiscussions with Tsugaru Railway and Goshogawara City on attracting foreign tourists

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Travel to Shiga: Japan’s Biggest Hidden Gem

Travel to Shiga: Japan’s Biggest Hidden Gem   Table of Contents 1: Omi Hachiman 2: Chikubu Island 3: Hikone Castle 4: Dinner 5: Supplementary information on sightseeing in Shiga Prefecture   1: Omi Hachiman The other day, I posted a blog entitled ‘Surprising areas rich in cultural properties.’ I want to report on my trip to Shiga Prefecture, arguably the most hidden area in Japan, which I mentioned in that post. First of all, I went to Omi Hachiman City. Omi Hachiman City was developed based on the castle town of Hachimanyama Castle, built by Toyotomi Hidetsugu (nephew of Toyotomi Hideyoshi). In modern times, the city flourished as a commercial town in the birthplace of the Omi merchants. The ruins of Azuchi Castle, built by Oda Nobunaga, are also located in Omi Hachiman City. However, the ruins of Azuchi Castle have located some distance from the center of Omi Hachiman (approx. 6 km). Several companies originate from Omi Hachiman, including bedding manufacturer Nishikawa Corporation and pharmaceutical manufacturer Omi Brothers Ltd. Omi Hachiman is a national Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings as a ‘merchant town.’ Famous for its moats that retain scenes from the Edo period, Hachiman-bori is aread moreTravel to Shiga: Japan’s Biggest Hidden Gem

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Surprising areas rich in cultural properties

Surprising areas rich in cultural properties   Table of Contents 1: What are National Treasures and National Important Cultural Properties? 2: Ranking of National Treasures and National Important Cultural Properties by number 3: Prefectures rich in national treasures and cultural properties not visited by foreign visitors 4: The best ‘Little‐known good spots’ for travelers seeking a local trip or a trip to an unfamiliar place   1: What are National Treasures and National Important Cultural Properties? We compiled the National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties by prefecture according to the Agency for Cultural Affairs‘ website. The Agency for Cultural Affairs designates national treasures as being of particular value from the perspective of world culture. Important cultural properties are also defined as ‘important cultural properties.’ National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties are categorized as ‘buildings’ and ‘arts and crafts.’ 1,132 National Treasures and 13,377 Important Cultural Properties (including the number of National Treasures) had been designated as of 1 April 2023. Of the ‘National Treasures,’ 230 are defined as ‘Buildings’ and 902 ‘Arts and Crafts.’ Of the ‘Important Cultural Properties,’ 2,557 are designated as ‘Buildings’ and 10,820 as ‘Arts and Crafts’ (including the number of National Treasures). As a non-specialist inread moreSurprising areas rich in cultural properties

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An Enriching Trip: Delving Deep into the Charms of Kagoshima

An Enriching Trip: Delving Deep into the Charms of Kagoshima     Table of Contents 1: Lunch (ramen noodles) and dessert (shaved ice) 2: Sengan-en Garden 3: Tram and Shiroyama Hotel 4: Dinner and bar 5: Lunch (eel bowl) 6: Visit to Kagoshima Prefectural Office 7: Dinner (Yamagataya Restaurant) 8: Airplane and sky   1: Lunch (ramen noodles) and dessert (shaved ice) I have been to Kagoshima to explain our services to the Kagoshima Prefectural Government and hotels. I will post the places I ate and visited during my visit. When you arrive at Kagoshima Airport and head to the bus stop, you will find a footbath called “Oyattosaa.” “Oyattosaa” is a Kagoshima dialect word meaning “Thank you for your hard work” or “Thank you for your effort.” In front of the footbath is a wooden carving of Takamori Saigo. There are only a few footbaths at airports such as Kagoshima Airport and Oita Airport. After going to Kagoshima City and checking into my reserved hotel, I visited a nearby ramen restaurant, Ramen Kokinta. Ramen Kokinta is Kagoshima’s No. 1 ramen restaurant, scoring 3.66 on the Tabelog. I expected a long line, but surprisingly I could get in without waiting.read moreAn Enriching Trip: Delving Deep into the Charms of Kagoshima

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與野岩鐵路進行吸引外國旅客的意見交流

與野岩鐵路進行吸引外國旅客的意見交流   目次 1:關於吸引外國旅客的意見交流 2:野岩鐵路的魅力 3:使用野岩鐵路的外國旅客的國籍     1:關於吸引外國旅客的意見交流 我們公司於日前與野岩鐵道本部(栃木縣日光市藤原)進行了吸引外國旅客的意見交流。 野岩鐵道是連接新藤原站和會津高原尾瀨口站的鐵路公司(運行距離30.7公里)。在新藤原站與東武鐵道相連,在會津高原尾瀨口站與會津鐵道相連。 根據國土交通省2019年的「鐵路統計年鑑」顯示,野岩鐵路的定期票使用者僅佔1.7%(按運輸距離計算)。換句話說,可以推測野岩鐵路的主要客群為觀光旅客。因此吸引旅客的手段對野岩鐵路來說非常重要。 但由於2020年新型冠狀病毒的流行,在那以後旅客人數減少,因此恢復觀光業是刻不容緩的課題。 我們作為一家為外國旅客提供服裝租賃和旅行前禮賓服務的公司,希望能利用各種數據,是否能為野岩鐵路提出有用的建議。 首先,我解釋了車站的樓梯消除率(以下稱「無障礙化率」)與住宿設施的入住率之間存在非常高的關聯性(關聯係數為72%)。 此外,「無障礙化率」與在旅遊目的地的鐵路使用率(81%),和與日本旅客的增長率(2007- 2019)(65%)也有著很高的關聯性。 在分析這個數據之前,我並不認為無障礙率與酒店客人和旅客數量之間有很大差異。   注:46都道府縣的數據,不包括沒有鐵路網的沖繩縣 資料來源:國土交通省《2021年:各都道府縣樓梯消除措施的實施情況》、《住宿統計(2019年)》 注:46都道府縣的數據,不包括沒有鐵路網的沖繩縣 資料來源:國土交通省《2021年:各都道府縣樓梯消除措施的實施情況》、2020年JTB旅行年度報告(2019年的旅行數據) 注:46都道府縣的數據,不包括沒有鐵路網的沖繩縣、2019年與2007年住宿人數成長率比較 資料來源:國土交通省《2021年:各都道府縣樓梯消除措施的實施情況》、《住宿統計》   我認為為了增加遊客數量,有必要提高「無障礙化率」,但也因為有著投資風險,所以不是一件簡單能解決的事情。因此,首先需要增加能克服樓梯障礙的旅客,之後增加投資,提高「無障礙化率」。 這裡指出的「能克服樓梯障礙的旅客」,就是行李比較少的旅客。我們相信通過我們的服裝租賃服務,能減少各位的行李,從而增加能克服樓梯障礙的旅客。此外,也能減輕老年人和殘疾人士的行李負擔,即使在高齢化社會中也能維持旅客數量,為社會做出貢獻。 我們相信世界各地的旅客大部分都以「懷舊」,「鄉郊地區」,還有「陌生的地方」為旅行目標。 而這一些旅客的喜好對鄉郊地區的旅遊業和鐵路公司來說是非常有利。 Travel and experiences that will be most popular in 2023 資料來源:Booking.com《2023年旅行預測》   但與此同時,約一半的外國旅客在鄉郊地區利用公共交通時會遇到困難,有92%的人對於設施内的多語言標誌和與工作人員的溝通感到不便。 公共交通對於「公共交通的使用」感到困難 公共交通對於「公共交通的使用」感到困難   資料來源:日本觀光廳,2019年度《有關改善接待外國旅客的環境 調查問卷》調查結果   感到方便的地方(曾到訪城市地區和鄉郊地區的人)   資料來源:日本觀光廳,2019年度《有關改善接待外國旅客的環境 調查問卷》調查結果   因此,我們相信增加「行李較少」的旅客的同時,通過使用外語為旅客提供換乘情報等資訊來提高便利性,便能增加利用野幹鐵路的外國旅客的數量。   2:野岩鐵路的魅力 我們認為野岩鐵路最大的魅力點在於它可以到達許多的旅遊景點。南方有鬼怒川溫泉、日光,北方有尾瀨、大內宿、會津若松等。從新藤原站到鬼怒川溫泉的路程只需約10分鐘,並且距離東武日光站的路程也大概只有約1小時。另外,會津高原尾瀨口站有直達尾瀨的巴士(會津巴士到檜枝岐只需75分鐘),如果是從大內宿・會津若松出發的話需要2小時以上。 此外,野岩鐵路的路線被大自然包圍,所以有很多適合拍攝的地點。 還有像是「三依溪流垂釣場」等可以享受釣魚和露營的場所。透過以上所介紹的特點,可以說野岩鐵路是最適合想要遊覽各種觀光景點的同時,享受戶外活動的旅客的鐵路。   3:使用野岩鐵路的外國旅客的國籍 最常到訪野岩鐵路周邊的旅遊景點的正是台灣旅客。此外,和台灣旅客一樣使用繁體字的香港旅客也很多,尤其是鬼怒川溫泉所在的前藤原町和會津若松,台灣和香港的旅客佔了總遊客數的約一半。因此,使用繁體中文提供旅行資訊和發布信息是非常重要。   資料來源:日光市遊客及住宿調查結果   資料來源:日光市遊客及住宿調查結果   資料來源:會津若松市                                  

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與The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido作為商業合作夥伴正式開始運營

與The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido作為商業合作夥伴正式開始運營 本公司(株式會社EDO KAGURA)於2023年7月24日決定與The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido作為商業合作夥伴正式開始我們的服務(服裝租賃和旅行前禮賓服務)。今天我們要為各位介紹The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido。   The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido是提供公寓式住宿處的住宿設施。位於北海道上川郡東川町的中心部,以「在礦泉水和自然環境下生活,為您提供高品質的生活方式」為理念。距離旭川機場僅需10分鐘的車程,交通便利,為您提供有廚房和浴室的長期住宿處,方便您到處出行。 設施名稱:The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido 代表人:定居真希 地址:北海道上川郡東川町北町1-2-9 開業時期:2019 年 8 月 網址URL:https://peakvs.jp/ 作為一個過去在國內外旅行過200-300次,熱愛旅行的人來説(代表取締役 山田真也),The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido 所提倡「如同日常生活的旅行」的理念非常吸引。 相比從新千歲乘坐JR快速機場約40分鐘抵達的札幌站,或是乘坐機場巴士約30~40分鐘抵達的旭川市,所在於「距離旭川機場10分鐘車程」的地方可説是非常方便。 東川町在1985年時宣布當地為「攝影之町」,並於1994年舉辦「攝影甲子園」(此後每年舉辦),推動自然、文化和人們交流的「攝影好處多(写真映りのよい)」社區活動。而這樣的活動比「Instagrammable」更早開始。旅行時攝影是一種讓您能與當地人互動的交流工具,我們也很鼓勵外國遊客和當地人通過攝影進行交流。 從鎮外遷入東川町的人口不斷增加,從1994年的最低紀錄6,973人,到2018年的人口上升至8,382人,在日本所有的城鎮中,人口有持續增長是一件罕見的事。此外,東川町在商店街中引入「東川萬能卡(HUC)」,可以說是日本最早導入無現金的城鎮。 在冬天,您可以在東川町所在的大雪山旭岳(海拔2,291 m:北海道最高峰)享受各式各樣的滑雪體驗。而在夏天您也可以享受登山、釣魚、騎自行車、皮划艇、SUP、等多項戸外活動。 還有雪川釀酒廠等地方可以參觀。   旭岳 從地圖上看,東川町幾乎位於北海道的中心部分。可以輕鬆到訪深受遊客喜愛的富良野、美瑛以及北海道第二大城市旭川(旭山動物園等旅遊勝地)等地方進行一日遊。 為何不嘗試看看以東川町的The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido為據點,享受一場不一樣的北海道旅行 呢?   富良野   美瑛 The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido的老闆和老闆娘,定居真希(代表)和定居美徳(營運總監)都有出版過自己的書籍。並且兩人都有長期在海外業務的經驗,因此英語會話完全不成問題。 對於外國遊客來說,我認為最重要的是能住在一個沒有語言障礙的住宿處。  

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Started with The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido as a business partner

Started with The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido as a business partner On 24 July 2023, our company (EDO KAGURA Co., Ltd.) started the full-scale operation of our services (clothing rental and pre-trip concierge) with The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido as a business partner. Today we would like to introduce The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido.   The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido is a condominium-style accommodation. They are locating in the center of Higashikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido, just a 10-minute drive from Asahikawa Airport. They offer long-term accommodation with kitchen and bathroom facilities under “living with mineral water, providing a ‘quality lifestyle’ in a town rich in nature” and “traveling as you live.” Name: The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido Representative: Sadai Maki Location : 1-2-9 Kitamachi, Higashikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido 071-1426 Opening: August 2019 URL : https://peakvs.jp/ As a keen traveler who has traveled domestically and internationally 200-300 times, the concept of The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido as a ‘traveling as you live’ appeals to me (President Shinya Yamada). The location of The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido is very convenient. Because only 10 minutes by car from Asahikawa airport. Asahikawa City takes about 30-40 minutes by airport bus fromread moreStarted with The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido as a business partner

yagan

Discussions with Yagantestudo Railway on attracting foreign tourists

Discussions with Yagantestudo Railway on attracting foreign tourists   Table of Contents 1:Discussions on attracting foreign tourists 2:Attractions of Yagan Railway 3:Nationalities of foreign visitors to tourist attractions near Yagan Railway     1:Discussions on attracting foreign tourists The other day, we discussed attracting foreign tourists to the area with Yagan Railway at its headquarters in Fujiwara, Nikko, Tochigi. Yagan Railway is a railway company that connects Shin-Fujiwara Station and Aizu Kogen Ozeguchi Station (operating distance of 30.7 km). The railway connects with Tobu Railway at Shin-Fujiwara Station and at Aizu Kogen-Ozeguchi Station with Aizu Railway. According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s Annual Report on Railway Statistics for 2019, only 1.7% of Yagan Railway’s passengers (based on transport distance) are commuter pass users. In other words, Yagan Railway relies on tourists. Attracting tourists is therefore essential. However, the number of tourists declined due to the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020 onwards, and their recovery is an urgent issue. As we provide clothing rental and pre-trip concierge services for foreign tourists, we used various data to propose how we could help the Yagan Railway. First, we explained that there is a very high correlation (correlation coefficient of 72%)read moreDiscussions with Yagantestudo Railway on attracting foreign tourists

JR Tadami line

Local trains in Fukushima 2 (JR Tadami Line, JR Ban-etsu West Line)

Local trains in Fukushima 2 (JR Tadami Line, JR Ban-etsu West Line) Table of Contents 1: Abukuma Express 2: Fukushima Transportation Iizaka Line 3: Iizaka Onsen 4: Symposium on Living with Railways 5: JR Ban-etsu West Line 6: Dinner on Day 1 7: JR Tadami Line 8: Hayato Onsen “Tsuru no Yu” 9: Tsurugajo castle 10: Sazae-do 11: Dinner on Day 2 7: JR Tadami Line On the morning of the second day, I rode the JR Tadami Line, which had been the main theme of the previous day’s “Symposium on Living with Railways.” The Tadami Line is a JR East line connecting Aizu-Wakamatsu Station to Koide Station in Niigata Prefecture. In October 2022, the entire line was restored for the first time since the torrential rain disaster. Since then, many tourists have been traveling on the Tadami Line, and on weekends and holidays, the line can become as crowded as the Yamanote Line in Tokyo. I went to the Aizu-Wakamatsu station earlier than the departure time of the Tadami line. But the train was not crowded, and I was disappointed. Because both the owner of “Mugitoro (The restaurant for my last dinner)” of the previous day and the participantsread moreLocal trains in Fukushima 2 (JR Tadami Line, JR Ban-etsu West Line)

iizaka line

Local trains in Fukushima 1 (Abukuma Express, Fukushima Transportation Iizaka Line)

Local trains in Fukushima 1 (Abukuma Express, Fukushima Transportation Iizaka Line) Table of Contents 1: Abukuma Express 2: Fukushima Transportation Iizaka Line 3: Iizaka Onsen 4: Symposium on Living with Railways 5: JR Ban-etsu West Line 6: Dinner on Day 1 7: JR Tadami Line 8: Hayato Onsen “Tsuru no Yu” 9: Tsurugajo castle 10: Sazae-do 11: Dinner on Day 2 1: Abukuma Express In late May, I made a study trip to Fukushima Prefecture. The main purpose was to attend the Symposium on Living with Railways, organized by Fukushima Minpo, to consider the state of local railways. I took the Shinkansen from Ueno Station to Fukushima Station early in the morning. Most JR East’s Shinkansen trains, including the Tohoku Shinkansen and Joetsu Shinkansen, stop at Ueno Station. Ueno Station is the only underground stop on the Shinkansen in Japan, so it is refreshing to use Ueno Station on the Shinkansen sometimes. I bought the ‘Mankatsu Sandwich Panda Package’ version at Ueno Station and had it for breakfast on the Shinkansen to Fukushima Station. The ‘Panda Package’ is sold exclusively at shops in the Ueno Zoo and Ueno Station. I drank Gassata, a carbonated coffee, with the Katsu Sandwich. Itread moreLocal trains in Fukushima 1 (Abukuma Express, Fukushima Transportation Iizaka Line)

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Local trains in Wakayama Prefecture (Wakayama Electric Railway)

Local trains in Wakayama Prefecture (Wakayama Electric Railway)   Table of contents 1: Wakayama Castle 2: Chohoji Temple 3: Ide Shoten 4: Wakayama Electric Railway 5: Itakiso Shrine 6: Nichizengu Shrine 7: Dinner 1: Wakayama Castle I traveled to Wakayama in late May. My first stop was Wakayama Castle. Wakayama Castle was built in 1585 by Toyotomi Hidenaga, the younger brother of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. At the time of construction, Hidenaga’s vassal, Todo Takatora, served in charge of the building. Takatora Todo was a master castle builder who built many castles, including Edo Castle, Uwajima Castle (12 existing castle towers), and Imabari Castle. Wakayama Castle was the residence of the Kishu Tokugawa family, one of the three Tokugawa families. After the Meiji Restoration (1871), the castle tower and other buildings were maintained and designated national treasures when the castle was closed down. However, the castle tower and all other buildings designated as national treasures were destroyed by fire in the Wakayama Air Raid of 1945. The current keep was reconstructed externally in reinforced concrete in 1958. Wakayama Castle has a large castle tower, a small castle tower, and turrets arranged on four sides and connected by a series of turrets (renritsu-shiki).read moreLocal trains in Wakayama Prefecture (Wakayama Electric Railway)

Hitachi station

Local trains in Ibaraki Prefecture (Kashima Rinkai Tetsudo) (2)

Local trains in Ibaraki Prefecture (Kashima Rinkai Tetsudo) (2)   Table of contents 1: Naritasan Shinshoji Temple 2: Katori Jingu Shrine 3: Kashima Jingu Shrine 4: Kashima Rinkai Tetsudo 5: Hitachi Station, Mito Station   4: Kashima Rinkai Tetsudo After visiting Kashima Jingu Shrine, the train took the Kashima Rinkai Tetsudo to Mito Station. Kashima Rinkai Tetsudo is one of three regional railway operators headquartered in Ibaraki Prefecture (the other two are Kanto Railway and Hitachinaka Kaihin Railway). The operating distance of Kashima Rinkai Tetsudo is 53.0 km from Kashima Jingu Station to Mito Station. The standard journey time is just over one hour, but depending on the time of day, it may take just over one hour and 20 minutes. The fare from the journey’s start to end is 1,590 yen. Kashima Waterfront Railway started as a freight line to transport raw materials and other goods to the Kashima Waterfront Industrial Zone and is characterized by the fact that in FY2021, the proportion of revenue from passenger transport was 49%. In comparison, the balance of revenue from freight transport was still significant at 30%. In FY2021, the railway accounted for 92% of revenues, and the company still needs toread moreLocal trains in Ibaraki Prefecture (Kashima Rinkai Tetsudo) (2)

Tsuruoka

Do you know which city has the best food in Japan?

Do you know which city has the best food in Japan? 18 June is Sustainable Gastronomy Day. Today, I would like to introduce you to Tsuruoka City in Yamagata Prefecture, the only city in Japan to be recognized as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. It means that Tsuruoka City is the best food city in Japan. The food is delicious, and the city offers many attractive tourist attractions. Please consider a trip to Tsuruoka City on your next trip to Japan. Tsuruoka City in Yamagata Prefecture has many food, including rice, vegetables, edible wild plants, mushrooms from the Shonai Plain and many mountains, and seafood from the Sea of Japan. The city has a unique food culture, including developing vegetarian cuisine by monks practicing asceticism on the three mountains of Dewa and more than 60 varieties of conventional crops. Some of the ‘conventional crops’ are famous throughout Japan, such as ‘Moso-dake,’ a brand of bamboo shoots, and ‘Dadacha mame,’ a brand of edamame (green soybeans). I love the city of Tsuruoka and have visited several times. As a tourist attraction, I recommend the five-story pagoda at Mount Hagurosan, which is a national treasure. The five-story pagoda was built aboutread moreDo you know which city has the best food in Japan?

Katori jingu shrine

Local trains in Ibaraki Prefecture (Kashima Rinkai Tetsudo) (1)

Local trains in Ibaraki Prefecture (Kashima Rinkai Tetsudo) (1) Table of contents 1: Naritasan Shinshoji Temple 2: Katori Jingu Shrine 3: Kashima Jingu Shrine 4: Kashima Rinkai Tetsudo 5: Hitachi Station, Mito Station   1: Naritasan Shinshoji Temple I visited shrines and temples in Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures in late April. I took the Kashima Rinkai Railway to Hitachi Station. If you leave Tokyo early in the morning, a day trip is well worth the effort. First, I went to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. Naritasan Shinshoji Temple is popular with foreign tourists because of its proximity to Narita Airport. I saw several foreign tourists on the day I visited. Shinshoji Temple boasts many worshippers, with the number of Hatsumode visitors ranking second in Japan after Meiji Jingu Shrine. However, when I visited early in the morning (after 8 am), there were hardly any worshippers, and I could see the temple at leisure. The precincts of Shinshoji Temple are extensive and vary in height. The temple has a theme park atmosphere due to the various monasteries. I could understand why it attracts so many worshippers, including foreign tourists. The temple grounds are accessible to visitors in wheelchairs, as lifts are installed throughoutread moreLocal trains in Ibaraki Prefecture (Kashima Rinkai Tetsudo) (1)

Kangiin Shotendo

Local trains in Saitama Prefecture (Chichibu Railway) (2)

Local trains in Saitama Prefecture (Chichibu Railway) (2)   Table of Contents 1: Seibu Railway’s express train La View to Chichibu 2: Shiba-sakura hill (Hitsujiyama Park), Mitsumine Shrine 3: Chichibu Railway to Kumagaya 4: Kangiin Shotendo (Menuma Shodenzan Temple) 5: “Yakitori” in Higashi-Matsuyama   4: Kangiin Shotendo (Menuma Shodenzan Temple) Arriving at Kumagaya Station, I took a bus to Kangiin Temple. The common name of Kangiin is Menuma Shodenzan. The Kangiin Seidendo (main hall) is the only national treasure building in Saitama Prefecture. It is considered one of Japan’s three holy temples. Kangiin Temple was founded in 1179 by Saito Sanemori, who built the Shoten Shrine to enshrine his guardian deity, the Great Kangiten. Kangiin Temple was visited by Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first shogun of the Kamakura Shogunate, and Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate, rebuilt it. Saito Sanemori was a military commander based in Nagai-sho (Menuma, Kumagaya) on the Heike side, who became famous during the Genpei wars. Sanemori is also portrayed in theatre, such as Kabuki and Noh plays. The current ‘Kangiin Shodendo’ was rebuilt in 1760 after being burnt down in 1670. It is known as ‘Saitama Nikko’ due to its decorative architecture,read moreLocal trains in Saitama Prefecture (Chichibu Railway) (2)

Mitsumine Shrine

Local trains in Saitama Prefecture (Chichibu Railway) (1)

Local trains in Saitama Prefecture (Chichibu Railway) (1) Table of Contents 1: Seibu Railway’s express train La View to Chichibu 2: Shiba-sakura hill (Hitsujiyama Park), Mitsumine Shrine 3: Chichibu Railway to Kumagaya 4: Kangiin Shotendo (Menuma Shodenzan Temple) 5: “Yakitori” in Higashi-matsuyama   1: Seibu Railway’s express train La View to Chichibu In late April, I went on a one-day trip to Chichibu and Kumagaya. First, I headed to Chichibu from Seibu Ikebukuro Station on the Seibu Railway’s La View express train. The La View is a beautiful express train with lemon yellow seats that give a vivid impression and huge windows that provide a sense of spaciousness. It began service in March 2019 as Seibu Railway’s ‘flagship train for the future.’ The design of the La View Express train was supervised by the world-renowned architect Kazuyo Sejima. Kazuyo Sejima is one of my favorite architects, having won the Pritzker Prize, also known as the ‘Nobel Prize for Architecture.’ Her impressive architectural designs include the Hitachi Station and the Sumida Hokusai Museum.   2: Shiba-sakura hill (Hitsujiyama Park), Mitsumine Shrine Arriving at Seibu-Chichibu Station, I went to Shibazakura Hill (Hitsuyama Park), a 20-minute walk away. The moss phlox were inread moreLocal trains in Saitama Prefecture (Chichibu Railway) (1)

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Four local trains in Shizuoka Prefecture (Enshu, TenHama and Shizuoka Railway)

Four local railways in Shizuoka Prefecture (Enshu, TenHama and Shizuoka Railway)   Table of Contents 1: Enshu Railway 2: Tenryu Hamanako Railroad 3: Shizuoka Railway 4: Tuna bowl, Miho-no-Matsubara, Kuno-zan Tosho-gu Shrine 5: Craft beer, Yamasho   1: Enshu Railway On the second day’s morning, I took the Enshu Railway from Shin-Hamamatsu Station to Nishi-Kashima Station. Compared to Oigawa Railway, Enshu Railway is an urban regional railway running through a residential area in Hamamatsu City, so it is not possible to enjoy the scenery of nature. It was crowded during commuting hours. Enshu Railway’s consolidated sales were JPY 292.4 billion in FY2020, ranking it first among regional railway operators (95 in Japan as a whole). However, the railway business accounts for only 3.9% of sales, or JPY 11.5 billion. The group has more significant sales with non-railway businesses, such as real estate and department store operations. Enshu Railway’s trains are painted red. Hence the nickname ‘Akaden,’ and the company also runs wrapped trains to commemorate the NHK historical drama “Dou suru Ieyasu” broadcast in 2023 and ‘Evangelion wrapped trains.’ A wrapped train is a  train covered in wrap advertising. 2: Tenryu Hamanako Railroad Tenryu Hamanako Railroad has the longest operatingread moreFour local trains in Shizuoka Prefecture (Enshu, TenHama and Shizuoka Railway)

Oigawa railways

Four local trains in Shizuoka Prefecture (Oigawa Railway)

Four local railways in Shizuoka Prefecture (Oigawa Railway) Table of Contents 1: Introduction 2: Oigawa Railway 3: Horai Bridge 4: Hamamatsu Gourmet 1: Introduction I spent two days and one night in April on four regional railways in Shizuoka Prefecture. There are seven regional railway operators in Shizuoka Prefecture (95 in Japan as a whole), seven being the largest number in the country by prefecture. In order of operating distance, these are Tenryu Hamanako Railway (67.7 km), Oigawa Railway (65.0 km), Izu Kyuko (45.7 km), Izu Hakone Railway (29.4 km), Enshu Railway (17.8 km), Shizuoka Railway (11.0 km) and Gakunan Railway (9.2 km). On the second day, I planned to take Gakunan Tramway, which has the catchphrase ‘the railway from which you can see Mount Fuji from every station.’ I gave up this time because clouds prevented me from seeing Mount Fuji. 2: Oigawa Railway The first train I boarded was the Oigawa Railway. We left Tokyo early in the morning and boarded the 8:48 train from Kanaya Station, a retro train built in 1958 for express and limited express service on the Nankai Koya Line. Just getting on this train would be exciting for railway fans. The seats wereread moreFour local trains in Shizuoka Prefecture (Oigawa Railway)

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Two local trains in Chiba Prefecture (Isumi Railway)

Two local trains in Chiba Prefecture (Isumi Railway)   Table of Contents 1: Kazusa-Nakano Station 2: Ruins of Otaki Castle 3: Level crossing where only the sky is visible 4: Lantern train 5: Ohara and Katsuura Station   1: Kazusa-Nakano Station Isumi Railways was established in 1987, taking over the Kihara Line from JR East. It is a 26.8 km operating line from Ohara Station to Kazusa-Nakano Station. The scenery from the Isumi Railway’s cars is beautiful and relaxing, like ‘Typical Satoyama (village-vicinity mountain).’ I could see pheasants in the fields. Together with one seen along the Kominato Railway, we saw five national birds in one day. The pheasant is Japan’s national bird, as selected by the Ornithological Society of Japan. The pheasant, whose male has beautiful peacock-like tail feathers, was also the symbol of the former Isumi Town (now Isumi City merged with Ohara Town and Misaki Town). 2: Ruins of Otaki Castle On the Isumi Railway, the train slowed down near the ruins of Otaki Castle with an announcement on the train so that I could take a photograph of Otaki Castle. This kind of service is unique to local railways. In modern times, Otaki Castle was builtread moreTwo local trains in Chiba Prefecture (Isumi Railway)

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Two local trains in Chiba Prefecture (Kominato Railway)

Two local trains in Chiba Prefecture (Kominato Railway)   Table of Contents 1: Introduction 2: Chiba Urban Monorail 3: Board the Kominato Railway at Goi Station 4: Itabu Station 5: Boso Satoyama Trolley Train   1: Introduction I wanted to rediscover the charms of Japan through local railways. I took a day trip from Tokyo to two local railways in the Boso Peninsula, Chiba Prefecture, in mid-April. In conclusion, the Kominato Railway and the Isumi Railway I boarded are attractive local railways. I could have a very satisfying trip, whether a day trip or an overnight stay. You can traverse the Boso Peninsula by boarding the Kominato Railway from Goi Station in Chiba Prefecture and transferring to the Isumi Railway at Kazusa-Nakano Station (of course, the reverse route is also possible). A Trans-Boso Peninsula Commemorative Ticket allows you to board both railways and is available for 2,000 yen. I went from Tokyo Station to Chiba Station and from Chiba Station to Goi Station. Using the Sobu Line rapid train without stopping at Chiba Station, the journey from Tokyo Station to Goi Station takes about one hour. 2: Chiba Urban Monorail I got off at Chiba Station because I wanted toread moreTwo local trains in Chiba Prefecture (Kominato Railway)

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日本旅行時與日本人進行良好交流的方法

日本旅行時與日本人進行良好交流的方法   目次 1: 旅行時容易留下與人對話的記憶 2: 與日本人交流的前提條件 3: 容易與人交流的地方 4: 在餐廳的交流技巧 1: 旅行時容易留下與人對話的記憶 各位在旅行時留下的回憶是風景還是與當地人的交流? 對我來說,讓我留下深刻印象的是與人的對話。 目前為止包括旅行和出差,我已經到訪台灣差不多有50次左右,而有很多回憶都是與出租車司機的交談,或是在大排檔和小菜館(如魯肉飯、牛肉麵、小籠包、蚵仔煎等)吃飯時與別人的閒聊。此外,曾經居住了3年,並且大概每三個月都會因出差而到訪的香港,在茶樓和南丫島、大嶼山的水上餐廳與朋友熱鬧的聊天都給我留下了深刻的印象。而且,到新加坡出差時,工作後在小販那裡和別人的聊天的回憶,甚至比魚尾獅的景色還要清晰。 在日本,大阪是最受外國遊客歡迎的地方(2019年外國遊客到訪率第1位),而它受歡迎的原因是,除了有著章魚燒等各種小吃美食以外,大阪人還會主動和旅客聊天也是主要的原因之一。 真不愧是商業城市・大阪才能體會到大阪人熱情的氣質。 2: 與日本人交流的前提條件 這一次,讓有著曾到訪超過 40 多個國家,和去過日本所有縣旅行經驗的我,來跟大家分享如何與在日本旅行時和日本人輕鬆交流。這方法在前往日本郊區旅行時特別有用。 其實很多時候即使日本人對外國遊客感興趣,他們也會因為害羞和對自己的語言能力感到沒有自信而不會主動搭話,因此和日本人交流時做好聊天的準備是非常重要的事情。 首先,我列出了與日本人交流的準備要素。 1:微笑 最基本的是微笑。其實在任何一個國家都一樣,微笑是和別人交流的第一步。 2:學會簡單的日語 如果可以「こんにちは」「ありがとう」「おいしい」(你好、謝謝、好吃)這三個日語單詞的話,能更容易和日本人進行交流。 3:可能的話,記住簡單的方言 「こんにちは」「ありがとう」「おいしい」(你好、謝謝、好吃)都是標準的日語詞彙。而在日本,全國各地有著很多不同的方言,如果你能記住簡單的方言的話,與當地人的交流會更容易。對於當地人來說,外國人能記住他們的方言是一件非常高興的事情。 4:聊有關你的出生國 通常聊天一開始會先提起自己的出生國。通過了解你的國籍,日本人也會使用他們對你的出生國的了解,來和你進行聊天。特別是有關著名的旅遊景點,有名的運動員、歌手、演員等話題也是不錯的選擇,甚至可能可以聊得更深入。 5:去外國遊客較少的地方 如果你去一個外國遊客較多的地方,在同一個地方聚集了很多外國人的情況下,日本人也很難與你交流。當然也有像是在大阪,因大阪人的熱情性格,而能與許多遊客交流的特殊場所。 6:使用鐵路或公車 如果你在日本移動時使用租車或乘坐團體巴士,你將沒有機會與當地人互動。但是使用鐵路、公車等公共交通工具的話,就能增加與當地人交流的機會。各位也可以租一輛自行車或到處散步,與當地人接觸。   3: 容易與人交流的地方 1:旅遊服務中心 許多地方都設有旅遊服務中心,同時服務中心的工作人員對外國遊客比較熟悉,也有能使用英語等外國語言的人。 首先,各位可以在服務中心詢問有關當地旅遊的問題,了解該地區的資訊。也可以向工作人員詢問當地受歡迎的餐館、食物和飲料,並讓他們將其寫在一張紙上。你也可以把你在旅遊服務中心獲得的情報,運用在接下來你在餐廳裡的對話。 2:住宿 酒店、旅館等地方也很方便和日本人交流。 與旅遊服務中心一樣,可以向工作人員詢問當地受歡迎的餐館、食物和飲料,並讓他們將其寫在一張紙上。 3:觀光景點 許多日本人也會參觀神社、寺廟、美術館和博物館等觀光景點。你們可以在觀光景點裡找一個看起來可以交流的日本人,讓他們為你拍個照。如果他們願意,可以跟他們說「ありがとう」,然後和上面提到的一樣,和他們聊有關你的出生國,然後問他們當地受歡迎的餐館、食物和飲料。 如果他們是親切的人,你也可以讓他們將情報寫在紙上。 4:餐廳 正如我在開頭提到,我在國外經常和別人交流的地方大多都是餐廳。在同一家餐廳吃著美味的料理,並且大家處於放鬆的狀態的情況下,交流的機會也變多了。其實在任何一個國家,餐廳都可以說是很容易與人交流的地方。 然而,在日本許多外國遊客會擔心,如果去只有日語菜單的餐廳會點不到菜,因此不敢進入當地餐廳的人很多。但其實就算您去的餐廳只有日語菜單,你可以利用在旅遊服務中心或觀光景點時,所拿到的情報來點餐。另外,你也可以問「お勧めはありますか」(你有什麼推薦嗎?) ,並且提前告知他們,您因過敏或宗教原因而有無法接受的食材。(或是在旅行前準備一些插圖或照片,出示給服務人員看可能能更容易讓他們了解。)   4: 在餐廳的交流技巧 除此之外還需要一些技巧。 1:選擇吧台的座位 如果你是1~2個人的話,建議您使用吧台座位。 如果有吧台座位,你可以更接近在櫃檯後面的廚師和工作人員,所以即使不會說日語,與他們交流的機會也會大大增加。另外,因為吧台的座位距離較近,能與坐在旁邊的當地人交流的機會也比較大。 2:桌子或榻榻米座位的話,選擇比較靠近吧台座位的位置 如果你是3人或以上的話,通常安排坐在桌子或榻榻米座位。如果你坐在後排的位置,與店員和其他顧客交流的機會就會減少。所以請選擇靠近入口處吧台座位附近的位置,以減少你與其他顧客之間的距離。雖然在日本和國外,離入口越遠的座位是越尊貴的座位,但靠近入口的吧台座位更便於交流。但是也有些餐廳的吧台座位,會在後面的位置,所以這種情況下,請選擇靠近吧台座位後面的位置。 3:選擇當地美食和酒類 在餐廳點餐時,選擇在旅遊服務中心和觀光景點得知的當地美食和酒類。並在品嚐那些鄉土料理時,用響亮的聲音說「おいしい」。如果可以用當地方言說出「おいしい」就更好了。 4:積極打聽當地人在吃什麼 如果你看到當地人正在享用你不知道的料理時,可以問他們「それは何ですか」(請問那是什麼?) 如果他們告訴你的話可以跟他們說「ありがとう」,然後跟服務人員說「私も注文したいです」(我也想點一樣的東西)。最後吃完後跟服務人員說「おいしい。ありがとう」(很好吃,謝謝。)的話,相信他們也會很高興。 5:如果你喜歡某一家餐館,就多去一下 雖然一般情況,遊客比較不會在同一個地方逗留2-3天或更長時間,但如果你找到一家你喜歡的餐廳,可以通過多去那裡用餐和店員打好關係,並且可以和當地客人更詳細的交流。以上的都是我經歷過好幾次,與他人交流時非常有效的方式。

Tourist attractions in Nara Prefecture3

Tourist attractions in Nara Prefecture3 On the last day, I visited two Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings (‘Jyudenken’) located away from Nara City. There are three Jidenken sites in Nara Prefecture.   Table of Contents 1: Imai-cho, Kashihara City 2: Matsuyama, Uda City   1: Imai-cho, Kashihara City The morning visit was to the Imai-cho Traditional Buildings Preservation District (‘Imai-cho’) in Kashihara City (Kashihara). Kashihara City was the site of Fujiwara-kyo, Japan’s first full-fledged capital, established in 694 (before the capital was moved to Heijo-kyo). It is located about 50 minutes away from Nara Station. Imai-cho was established in the Warring States period as a temple town of the Shonenji Temple of the Jodo Shin sect. It became a Tenryo (directly controlled by the Edo shogunate) and developed as a commercial town in the Edo period. As a traditional building, the district has 504 houses, the most of any heavily built-up area in Japan. Nine of the buildings have been designated as national important cultural properties. As can be seen, many traditional buildings still exist, and the townscape retains the atmosphere of the Edo period. Because of this, the area has been the location for TV dramasread moreTourist attractions in Nara Prefecture3

Kohfukuji

Tourist attractions in Nara Prefecture2

Tourist attractions in Nara Prefecture2 On the second day, we cycled around some of Nara Prefecture’s most famous sights, including Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Todaiji Temple, and Kofukuji Temple.   Table of Contents 1: Kasuga Taisha Shrine 2: Todaiji Temple 3: Shosoin 4: Hannya-ji Temple 5: Kofuku-ji Temple 6: Gango-ji Temple 7: Jurin-in Temple 8: Nara Station (2nd generation station building)   1: Kasuga Taisha Shrine Kasuga Taisha was founded in 768. It is the headquarters of around 1,000 Kasuga shrines throughout Japan. Kasuga Taisha is registered as a World Heritage Site ‘Cultural Asset of Ancient Nara.’ The main deity, Takemikazuchi no Kami, is said to have ridden a white deer to the shrine, and deer are used as his messengers. For this reason, many deer are in the Nara Park area, delighting tourists. However, be aware that some deer can be vicious, poking and biting people with their antlers. Three times a year (Setsubun, 14 and 15 August), the ‘Kasuga Mandoro’ ceremony is held in Fujinami-no-ya, where all the lanterns are lit. This is a recreation of the former Shinto ritual ‘Kasuga Mantoro,’ where visitors can see the marvelous light of some 3,000 lanterns floating in a pitch-dark space. Fujinami-no-yaread moreTourist attractions in Nara Prefecture2

yakushiji

Tourist attractions in Nara Prefecture1

Tourist attractions in Nara Prefecture1   In February, I went on an inspection trip to Nara. This inspection trip was to finalize the use of Google My Maps, which we plan to use for clothing rental logistics and concierge. As it turned out, everything was running smoothly, which was a relief.   Table of Contents 1: Nara Palace Site 2: Toshodaiji Temple 3: Yakushiji Temple 4: Horyu-ji Temple 5: Hokiji Temple   1: Nara Palace Site After arriving in Nara, I rented bicycles from the hotel and visited famous tourist sites, including World Heritage Sites. Sightseeing by train is difficult in Nara as there is no underground system, and the railway network is poorly developed. Sightseeing is possible with the “Gurutto Bus,” which costs 100 yen per ride. But the “Gurutto Bus” don’t have routes to places such as Yakushiji Temple and Horyuji Temple. It depends on where you want to go, but this time I am convinced that a bicycle is the best way to see Nara after touring the sights by bicycle. First, I went to the Nara Palace Site near our hotel. The Heijo Palace Ruins were the center of the Heijo-kyo Capital, which was relocated fromread moreTourist attractions in Nara Prefecture1

Hanami

Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Tokyo

Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Tokyo   Table of Contents 1:Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Tokyo 2:Famous cherry blossom viewing spots in the Tohoku region and Hokkaido 1:Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Tokyo Today, Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Tokyo. Our clothing rental service has a delivery availability date one month ahead of the order date. This is due to the concierge service, which takes 2-3 weeks to create. Therefore, we can’t deliver the clothing rental service for the Hanami season in Tokyo. However, according to current cherry blossom bloom forecasts, Morioka City will be 15 April, and Akita City will be in full bloom on 16 April. And Aomori City on 18 April, Hakodate on 26 April, Sapporo on 29 April, Asahikawa on 4 May, and Kushiro on 10 May, so there are places where you can view cherry blossoms even one month ahead. I love cherry blossom viewing in the Tohoku region and Hokkaido, where it is less crowded than in Tokyo.   2:Famous cherry blossom viewing spots in the Tohoku region and Hokkaido Morioka City: Ishiwarizakura, Takamatsu ParkAkita City: Ohiragawa Cherry Blossom Row, Araya Sakura ParkAomori City: Gappo Park, Hirosaki Park (Hirosaki City)Hakodate City: Hakodate Park, Goryokakuread moreCherry blossoms are in full bloom in Tokyo

train

Recommendations for rail travel to rural areas in Japan

Recommendations for rail travel to rural areas in Japan   Table of contents 1: Introduction 2: How to create a model route 3: Recommendations for traveling to rural areas 4: Recommendations for rail travel   1: Introduction Dear foreign travelers who have already been to Japan many times and would like to visit more regions of Japan! We have created up to the 8th edition of our model routes for visiting rural other than the so-called Golden Route, which only includes Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Kyoto, and Osaka. Please use them as a reference for your future itineraries. We will continue to add model routes at irregular intervals.   One-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (1) (Miyagi, Iwate, Aomori, and Fukushima prefectures) One-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (2) (Hyogo, Shimane, and Osaka Prefectures) One-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (3) (Okayama, Ehime, and Hiroshima Prefectures) One-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (4) (Tokyo, Nagano, Gifu, and Toyama Prefectures) One-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (5) (Osaka, Ishikawa, and Fukui Prefectures) One-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (6) (Saitama, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Fukushima, and Chiba Prefectures) One-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (7) (Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, and Osaka Prefectures) One-week Japan Itineraryread moreRecommendations for rail travel to rural areas in Japan

Shimanto river

一個星期的日本旅行模範路線⑧

一個星期的日本旅行模範路線⑧(岡山縣、香川縣、德島縣、高知縣) 已經多次於日本旅行,並想要到訪更多不同地方的外國遊客! 我們制作了東京、富士山、京都、大阪等黃金路線以外的路線範例。作為各位今後制定行程的參考。 第8趟來到了福岡縣、長崎縣、熊本縣、大阪府的周遊路線。這些都是制定為7天6夜、從關西機場出發及到達、預算在20萬日元以內的旅行路線。 在這次行程中,您可以參觀到不同的景點如12 座現存天守中的2座天守(丸龜城、高知城)、3處國家指定重要傳統的建造物群保存地區和2處自然景點(大步危、四萬十川)、能讓你充分享受日本引以為豪的文化和風景。 目錄 第一天(岡山縣岡山市) 第二天(香川縣丸龜市、善通寺市) 第三天(香川縣琴平町、德島縣美馬市、德島市) 第四天(香川縣三豐市、德島縣三好市) 第五天(高知縣四萬十市、高知市) 第六天(高知縣室戶市) 第七天(岡山縣倉敷市)   模範行程的內容及主要費用(一人計算) 註 : Japan rail pass為頭等艙費用,餐費以一天1萬日元計算   第一天(岡山縣岡山市)   1、關西國際機場   2、岡山後樂園(國家的特別史名勝、日本三名園)   3、岡山城(國家重要文化財產)   第一天推薦的料理 章魚燒   鯛魚素麵 資料來源: 農業,林業和漁業部網站   鰤魚漬物丼     第二天(香川縣丸龜市、善通寺市)   1、鹽飽本島町笠島(國家重要傳統建築群保存地區)   2、丸龜城(國家重要文化財產)   3、善通寺(國家重要文化財產)   第二天推薦的料理 島茶粥 資料來源: 農業,林業和漁業部網站   讚歧烏龍麵   讚歧鮭魚     第三天(香川縣琴平町、德島縣美馬市、德島市)   1、金刀比羅宮(國家重要文化財產)   2、卯建街道(國家重要傳統建築群保存地區)   3、阿波舞會館   第三天推薦的料理 德島拉麵   雞腿骨   鳴門鯛魚     第四天(香川縣三豐市、德島縣三好市)   1、本山寺(國寶)   2、大步危峽觀光遊覽船   3、蔓橋(國家指定重要有形民俗文化財)   第四天推薦的料理 祖谷蕎麥麵   皿鉢料理   鰹魚半敲燒     第五天(高知縣四萬十市、高知市)   1、四萬十川(日本三大清流)   2、高知城(國家重要文化財產、國家的史跡)     第五天推薦的料理 天然鰻魚   唐揚炸杜父魚   長手蝦     第六天(高知縣室戶市)   1、吉良川街道(國家重要傳統建築群保存地區)   2、津照寺   3、室戶海豚中心   4、室戶岬(國家的名勝)   5、最御崎寺   第六天推薦料理 金目鯛魚丼   捲貝   鯨魚尾刺身     第七天(岡山縣倉敷市)   1、兒島牛仔褲街   第7天推薦的料理 吾妻壽司   酢漬沙丁魚   章魚炊飯   資料來源: 農業,林業和漁業部網站                      

shimanto river

One-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (8)

One-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (8) (Okayama, Kagawa, Tokushima, Kochi Prefectures) To foreign travelers who have already been to Japan many times and would like to visit more places in Japan! We have created model routes outside the so-called “Golden Routes” such as Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, and Osaka. Please use it as a reference for your future itineraries. The eighth route is a tour of Okayama, Kagawa, Tokushima, and Kochi Prefectures. We have created a travel route that will take 7 days and 6 nights, departing from and arriving at Kansai International Airport, with a budget of no more than Yen 200,000. This itinerary includes two of the twelve existing castle towers (Marugame Castle and Kochi Castle), three national preservation districts for groups of traditional buildings, and two natural wonders (Oboke and Shimanto River), allowing visitors to fully enjoy the culture and scenery that Japan is famous for. Table of Contents Day1(Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture) Day2(Marugame City, Zentsuji City, Kagawa Prefecture) Day3(Kotohira-cho, Kagawa Prefecture, Mima City, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture) Day4(Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, Miyoshi CIty, Tokushima Prefecture) Day5(Shimanto City, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture) Day6(Muroto City, Kochi Prefecture) Day7(Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture) Itinerary Model Plan Overview and Mainread moreOne-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (8)

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一個星期的日本旅行模範路線⑦

一個星期的日本旅行模範路線⑦(福岡縣、長崎縣、熊本縣、大阪府) 已經多次於日本旅行,並想要到訪更多不同地方的外國遊客! 我們制作了東京、富士山、京都、大阪等黃金路線以外的路線範例。作為各位今後制定行程的參考。 第7趟來到了福岡縣、長崎縣、熊本縣、大阪府的周遊路線。這些都是制定為7天6夜、從關西機場出發及到達、預算在20萬日元以內的旅行路線。 在這次行程中,您將能看到6處世界遺產(「神宿之島」宗像·沖之島及相關遺產群、日本明治工業革命的遺址等)、3處國寶建築物等、讓你充分體驗日本引以為豪的文化景點和風景。 目錄 第一天(福岡縣福岡市) 第二天(福岡縣宗像市) 第三天(福岡縣福岡市、篠栗町) 第四天(長崎縣長崎市) 第五天(熊本縣熊本市、宇城市) 第六天(熊本縣荒尾市、福岡縣柳川市、久留米市) 第七天(大阪府河内長野市)     模範行程的內容及主要費用(一人計算) 註 : Japan rail pass為頭等艙費用,餐費以一天1萬日元計算   第一天(福岡縣福岡市)   1. 關西國際機場   2. 福岡塔   第一天推薦的料理 炒麵御好燒   水炊雞肉鍋   筑前煮     第二天(福岡縣宗像市)   1. 宗像大社(邊津宮)(世界遺產)   2. 神寶館   3. 宗像大社(中津神社)(世界遺產)   4. 宗像大社 沖津宮 遙拜所   第二天推薦的料理 雞肉壽喜燒 資料來源:農業,林業和漁業部網站   鍋黑星鰻鍋(Touhei) 資料來源: 農業,林業和漁業部網站   腸鍋     第三天(福岡縣福岡市、篠栗町)   1. 筥崎宮(國家重要文化財產)   2. 東長寺   3. 聖福寺(國家的史跡)   4. 櫛田神社   5. 南藏院   6. 住吉神社(國家重要文化財產)   第三天推薦的料理 博多拉麵   辛子明太子   鐵鍋餃子     第四天(長崎縣長崎市)   1. 崇福寺(國寶)   2. 大浦天主堂(世界遺產、國寶)   3. 哥拉巴園(世界遺產)   4. 出島   5. 長崎原爆資料館   6. 和平紀念像   7. 稻佐山山頂展望台   第四天推薦的料理 長崎強棒麵   長崎炸麺   卓袱料理     第五天(熊本縣熊本市、宇城市)   1. 熊本城(國家重要文化財產)   2. 三角西港(世界遺產)     第五天推薦的料理 馬肉刺身   太平燕   突然糰子(紅豆大福)     第六天(熊本縣荒尾市、福岡縣柳川市、久留米市)   1. 三池煤礦 萬田坑(世界遺產)   2. 柳川   3. 高良大社(國家重要文化財產)   第六天推薦料理 柳川火鍋   清蒸鰻魚   久留米拉麵     第七天(大阪府河内長野市)   1. 觀心寺(國寶)   第7天推薦的料理 禦好燒   Harihari 鯨魚鍋   紅醃姜天婦羅 資料來源: 農業,林業和漁業部網站                      

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One-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (7)

One-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (7) (Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Osaka Prefectures) To foreign travelers who have already been to Japan many times and would like to visit more places in Japan! We have created model routes outside the so-called “Golden Routes” such as Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, and Osaka. Please use it as a reference for your future itineraries. The seventh route is a tour of Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, and Osaka Prefectures. We have created a travel route that will take 7 days and 6 nights, departing from and arriving at Narita International Airport, with a budget of no more than Yen 200,000. This itinerary allows visitors to fully enjoy Japan’s proud culture and scenery, including six World Heritage sites (Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region, and Industrial Revolution Heritage of Meiji era) and three national treasure buildings. Table of Contents Day1(Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture) Day2(Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture) Day3(Fukuoka city, Sasaguri Town, Fukuoka Prefecture) Day4(Nagasaki city, Nagasaki Prefecture) Day5(Kumamoto City, Uki City, Kumamoto Prefecture) Day6(Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Yanagawa City, Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture) Day7(Kawachinagano City, Osaka)   Itinerary Model Plan Overview and Main Costs (per person) Note: Japan rail pass is basedread moreOne-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (7)

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一個星期的日本旅行模範路線⑥

一個星期的日本旅行模範路線⑥(埼玉縣、栃木縣、茨城縣、福島縣、千葉縣) 已經多次於日本旅行,並想要到訪更多不同地方的外國遊客! 我們制作了東京、富士山、京都、大阪等黃金路線以外的路線範例。作為各位今後制定行程的參考。 第6趟來到了埼玉縣、栃木縣、茨城縣、福島縣、千葉縣的周遊路線。這些都是制定為7天6夜、從關西機場出發及到達、預算在20萬日元以內的旅行路線。 在這個行程中,您可以參觀到不同的景點如1處世界遺産、3處國寶建築物、2處國家傳統建築群保存地區、2處花園等、欣賞日本引以為豪的文化和風景。還可以在同一日的行程裡同時到訪日光東照宮和大内宿、是非常難得的體驗。 目錄 第一天(埼玉縣熊谷市) 第二天(埼玉縣埼玉市、栃木縣足利市) 第三天(茨城縣水戶市、 常陸那珂市) 第四天(栃木縣日光市、福島縣南會津郡) 第五天(福島縣會津若松市) 第六天(福島縣南會津郡、福島縣耶麻郡) 第七天(千葉縣香取市) 模範行程的內容及主要費用(一人計算) 注:JR TOKYO Wide Pass是包含了3天的指定座位費、飲食費的預算為每天10,000日元。 但是,我們會建議各位從第 4 至第 6 天、選擇包含了早餐和晚餐的旅館住宿。   第一天(埼玉縣熊谷市)   1、成田國際機場   2、妻沼聖天山歡喜院(國寶) 資料來源:熊穀市   第一天推薦的料理 熊谷螢火蟲   平打烏龍麵   萩餅     第二天(埼玉縣埼玉市、栃木縣足利市)   1、鐵道博物館   2、足利學校(國家的史跡)   3、鑁阿寺(國寶)   4、足利花園   第二天推薦的料理 下野家例   竹筍蕎麥面 資料來源: 農業,林業和漁業部網站   宇都宮餃子     第三天(茨城縣水戶市、 常陸那珂市)   1、偕樂園(國家史蹟名勝,日本三大名園之一)   2、國營常陸海濱公園   3、水戶藝術館標誌塔   第三天推薦的料理 肉鬆納豆   醋味噌安康魚 資料來源: 農業,林業和漁業部網站   金平蓮藕 資料來源: 農業,林業和漁業部網站     第四天(栃木県日光市、福島縣南會津郡)   1、日光東照宮(世界遺產、國寶)   2、大內宿(國家傳統建築群保存地區)   第四天推薦的料理 日光腐皮丼   耳烏龍麵   高遠蕎麥麵     第五天(福島縣會津若松市)   1、會津刺繡堂(國家重要文化財產)   2、鶴城(國家的史跡)   3、御藥園(國家名勝)   4、會津武士家屋   5、會津藩校日新館   第五天推薦的料理 海鮮湯(こづゆ) 資料來源:  農業,林業和漁業部網站   山椒腌漬鯡魚   甘露煮鯉魚 資料來源:  農業,林業和漁業部網站     第六天(福島縣南會津郡、福島縣耶麻郡)   1、塔之岪(國家天然紀念物)   2、野口英世紀念館   3、豬苗代湖遊覽(豬苗代湖位於磐梯朝日國立公園)   第六天推薦料理 捲心菜餅 資料來源:  農業,林業和漁業部網站   馬肉刺身   味噌粳糕(しんごろう)     第七天(千葉縣香取市)   1、佐原的街道(國家傳統建築群保存地區)   第7天推薦的料理 沖鱠(なめろう)   烤魚餅   沙丁魚團子湯                      

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One-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (6)

One-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (6) (Saitama, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Fukushima, Chiba Prefectures)   To foreign travelers who have already been to Japan many times and would like to visit more places in Japan! We have created model routes outside the so-called “Golden Routes” such as Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, and Osaka. Please use it as a reference for your future itineraries. The sixth route is a tour of Saitama, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Fukushima, and Chiba Prefectures. We have created a travel route that starts and ends at Narita International Airport, takes 6 nights and 7 days, and has a budget of Yen 200,000 or less.  This itinerary includes one World Heritage Site, three national treasure buildings, two national preservation districts for groups of traditional buildings, and two gardens, allowing visitors to fully enjoy Japan’s proud culture and scenery. In particular, it is a rare opportunity to visit Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Ouchi-juku, two of Japan’s most popular sightseeing spots, on the same day. Table of Contents Day1(Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture) Day2(Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture、Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture) Day3(Mito City, Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture) Day4(Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, Minami-Aizu County, Fukushima Prefecture) Day5(Aizu-Wakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture) Day6(Minami-Aizu County, Yama County, Fukushimaread moreOne-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (6)

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一個星期的日本旅行模範路線⑤

一個星期的日本旅行模範路線⑤(大阪府、石川縣、福井縣)   已經多次於日本旅行,並想要到訪更多不同地方的外國遊客! 我們制作了東京、富士山、京都、大阪等黃金路線以外的路線範例。作為各位今後制定行程的參考。 第5趟來到了大阪府、石川縣、福井縣的周遊路線。這些都是制定為7天6夜、從關西機場出發及到達、預算在20萬日元以內的旅行路線。石川縣、福井縣離大阪府很近,所以關西國際機場利用日也納入了大阪觀光。 在這個行程中,您可以盡享日本引以為豪的文化和風景等,如2處國寶建築物、現存12處天守中的1處天守 (丸岡城) 、2處國家傳統建築群保存地區、5處美術館/博物館、1處日本傳統文化體驗設施、3處日本庭園等。   目錄 第一天 (大阪府) 第二天 (石川縣金澤市) 第三天(石川縣加賀市、小松市) 第四天(石川縣小松市、福井縣坂井市) 第五天(福井縣坂井市、永平寺町、福井市) 第六天(福井縣勝山市、鯖江市、福井市) 第七天 (大阪府)   模範行程的內容及主要費用(一人計算) 註:Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass普通車指定座位費,餐費以一天1萬日元計算   第一天 (大阪府)   1、關西國際機場   2、慈眼院(國寶)   3、金澤站   第一天推薦的料理 油渣烏龍麵   章魚燒   治部煮     第二天 (石川縣金澤市)   1、成巽閣(國家重要文化財產 國家名勝)   2、兼六園(國家的特別名勝)   3、金澤城公園(國家重要文化財產)   4、尾崎神社(國家重要文化財產)   5、尾山神社(國家重要文化財產)   6、長町武士宅邸遺跡   7、金澤21世紀美術館   8、主計町茶屋街(國家傳統建築群保存地區)   第二天推薦的料理 蕪菁壽司   加能蟹   鱈魚魚白     第三天(石川縣加賀市、小松市)   1、加賀橋立(國家傳統建築群保存地區)   2、九谷燒美術館   3、那谷寺(國家重要文化財產)   4、加賀傳統工藝村Yunokuni之森   第三天推薦的料理 漢吞飯(ハントンライス)   金澤咖喱   壽司     第四天(石川縣小松市、福井縣坂井市)   1、小松之杜   2、小松天滿宮(國家重要文化財產)   3、東尋坊(國家名勝 天然紀念物)   4、福井站   第四天推薦的料理 鹽味炒麵   烤青花魚   越前蕎麥麵     第五天(福井縣坂井市、永平寺町、福井市)   1、丸岡城(國家重要文化財產)   2、永平寺(國家重要文化財產)   3、一乘谷朝倉氏遺跡(國家特別史跡 國家特別名勝)   4、一乘谷朝倉氏遺阯博物館   第五天推薦的料理 鹽漬青花魚   蘿蔔泥蕎麥麵   越前蟹     第六天(福井縣勝山市、鯖江市、福井市)   1、福井縣立恐龍博物館   2、眼鏡博物館   3、養浩館庭園(國家名勝)   第六天推薦料理 油豆腐   炸豬排蛋包飯   醬汁炸豬排丼     第七天 (大阪府)   1、通天閣   2、四天王寺(國家重要文化財產)   3、住吉大社(國寶)   第7天推薦的料理 蒸小田卷 資料來源 : 農林水產省網站   烤牛筋   海鰻火鍋                    

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One-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (5)

One-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (5) (Osaka, Ishikawa, Fukui Prefectures) To foreign travelers who have already been to Japan many times and would like to visit more places in Japan! We have created model routes outside the so-called “Golden Routes” such as Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, and Osaka. Please use it as a reference for your future itineraries. The fifth route is a tour of Osaka, Ishikawa, and Fukui Prefectures. We have created a travel route that starts and ends at Kansai International Airport, takes 6 nights and 7 days, and has a budget of Yen 200,000 or less. Ishikawa and Fukui prefectures are close to Osaka Prefecture, so we included sightseeing in Osaka on the days we used Kansai International Airport. This itinerary includes two national treasure buildings, one of the 12 existing castle towers (Maruoka Castle), two national preservation districts for groups of traditional buildings, five art galleries and museums, one facility for experiencing traditional Japanese culture, and three Japanese gardens, allowing visitors to fully enjoy Japan’s proud culture and scenery. Table of Contents Day 1 (Osaka) Day 2 (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture) Day 3 (Kaga City and Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture) Day 4 (Komatsu City, Ishikawaread moreOne-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (5)

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一個星期的日本旅行模範路線④

一個星期的日本旅行模範路線④(東京都、長野縣、岐阜縣、富山縣)   已經多次於日本旅行,並想要到訪更多不同地方的外國遊客! 我們制作了東京、富士山、京都、大阪等黃金路線以外的路線範例。作為各位今後制定行程的參考。 第4趟來到了東京都、長野縣、岐阜縣、富山縣的周遊路線,我規劃了從關西機場去回、預算20萬日圓以內的7天6夜旅程。 在這趟旅程中,可以造訪2處世界遺產(白川鄉、五箇山)、7處日本國寶建造物、現存12天守閣中的1處(松山城)、6處日本重要傳統建造物群保存地區等景點,是能夠遊覽到日本引以為豪的文化及美景的一趟旅程。 目錄 第一天(東京都) 第二天(長野縣木曾郡、鹽尻市) 第三天(長野縣松本市、安曇野市) 第四天(長野縣長野市) 第五天(岐阜縣、富山縣) 第六天(富山縣高岡市) 第七天(長野縣上田市) 模範行程的內容及主要費用(一人計算) 註 : Japan rail pass為頭等艙費用,餐費以一天1萬日元計算   第一天(東京都)   1、成田國際機場   2、志村健的銅像   3、正福寺(國寶)   4、新宿黃金街   第一天推薦的料理 天婦羅   江戶前壽司   柳川鍋       第二天(長野縣木曾郡、鹽尻市)   1、妻籠宿(國家傳統建築群保存地區)   2、奈良井宿(國家傳統建築群保存地區)   第二天推薦的料理 山賊燒   馬肉料理   腌漬野澤菜     第三天(長野縣松本市、安曇野市)   1、松本城(國寶)   2、舊開智學校(國寶)(整修至2024年)   3、大王芥末農場   4、松本市美術館   5、舊松本高等學校(國家重要文化財產)   第三天推薦的料理 岩魚   信州三文魚   山菜料理     第四天(長野縣長野市)   1、善光寺(國寶)   2、戶隱(國家傳統建築群保存地區)   第四天推薦的料理 戶隱蕎麥麵   生煎包(親機)   佃煮蝗蟲     第五天(岐阜縣、富山縣)   1、白川鄉(世界遺產、國家傳統建築群保存地區)   2、五箇山合掌之鄉(世界遺產)   第五天推薦的料理 五平餅   紅蘿蔔腌菜   朴葉味噌     第六天(富山縣高岡市)   1、雨晴海岸   2、氣多神社(國家重要文化財產)   3、勝興寺(國寶)   4、金屋町(國家傳統建築群保存地區)   5、山町筋(國家傳統建築群保存地區)   6、高岡大佛   7、瑞龍寺(國寶)   第六天推薦料理 醋味增拌螢火魷   鰤蘿蔔   炸白蝦 資料來源 : 農林水產省網站     第七天(長野縣上田市)   1、安樂寺(國寶)   2、北國街道柳町   第7天推薦的料理 核桃蕎麥麵   松茸料理   鯉魚味噌湯 資料來源 : 農林水產省網站                  

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One-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (4)

One-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (4) (Tokyo, Nagano, Gifu, Toyama Prefectures) To foreign travelers who have already been to Japan many times and would like to visit more places in Japan! We have created model routes outside the so-called “Golden Routes” such as Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, and Osaka. Please use it as a reference for your future itineraries. The fourth route is a tour of Tokyo, Nagano, Gifu, and Toyama Prefectures. We have created a travel route that will take 7 days and 6 nights, departing from and arriving at Narita International Airport, with a budget of no more than Yen 200,000. This itinerary allows visitors to fully enjoy Japan’s proud culture and scenery, including two World Heritage sites (Shirakawa-go and Gokayama), seven National Treasure buildings, one of the 12 existing castle towers (Matsumoto Castle), and six national preservation districts for groups of traditional buildings.   Table of Contents Day 1 (Tokyo) Day 2 (Kiso County, Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture) Day 3 (Matsumoto City, Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture) Day 4 (Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture) Day 5 (Gifu and Toyama Prefectures) Day 6 (Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture) Day 7 (Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture)     Itinerary Model Plan Overviewread moreOne-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (4)

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一個星期的日本旅行模範路線③

一個星期的日本旅行模範路線③(岡山縣、愛媛縣、廣島縣) 已經多次於日本旅行,並想要到訪更多不同地方的外國遊客! 我們制作了東京、富士山、京都、大阪等黃金路線以外的路線範例。作為各位今後制定行程的參考。 第3趟來到了岡山縣、愛媛縣、廣島縣的周遊路線。這些都是制定為7天6夜、從關西機場出發及到達、預算在20萬日元以內的旅行路線。 在這趟旅程中,將會到訪5處日本國寶建造物、現存12天守閣中的2處(松山城、宇和島城)、4處日本重要傳統建造物群保存地區、以及兔島(大久野島)等景點,是可以感受到充滿日本文化風情及美景的一趟旅程。 目錄 第一天(岡山縣岡山市) 第二天(愛媛縣松山市) 第三天(愛媛縣宇和島市、西予市、大洲市) 第四天(愛媛縣今治市、廣島縣尾道市) 第五天(廣島縣竹原市) 第六天(廣島縣福山市) 第七天(岡山縣倉敷市、大阪府)     模範行程的內容及主要費用(一人計算) 註:SETOUCHI AREA PASS普通車指定座位費,餐費以一天1萬日元計算   第一天(岡山縣岡山市)   1、關西國際機場   2、吉備津神社(國寶)   第一天推薦的料理 各種車站便當   鯛魚飯   松山壽司 出典:農林水産省Webサイト     第二天(愛媛縣松山市)   1、太山寺(國寶)   2、松山城(國家重要文化財產)   3、萬翠荘(國家重要文化財產)   少爺列車(坊っちゃん列車)   4、伊佐爾波神社(國家重要文化財產)   5、石手寺(國寶)   6、道後溫泉本館(國家重要文化財產)   第二天推薦的料理 三津濱燒   白花蟹   刀魚     第三天(愛媛縣宇和島市、西予市、大洲市)   1、宇和島城(國家重要文化財產)   2、天赦園(國家名勝)   3、宇和米博物館   4、卯之町(國家傳統建築群保存地區)   5、宇和文化之里 宇和民具館(舊開明學校校舍是國家重要文化財產)   6、大洲城(國家重要文化財產)   7、臥龍山荘(國家重要文化財產)   伊予灘物語   第三天推薦的料理 宇和島鯛魚飯   小雜魚天婦羅   鯛魚素麵     第四天(愛媛縣今治市、廣島縣尾道市)   1、今治站前出租自行車   2、淨土寺(國寶)   3、西鄉寺(國家重要文化財產)   4、西國寺(國家重要文化財產)   5、千光寺山索道   6、天寧寺(國家重要文化財產)   7、尾道Gaudi屋(國家有形文化遺產)   第四天推薦的料理 烤豬肉雞蛋飯   今治串燒   尾道拉面     第五天(廣島縣竹原市)   1、大久野島   2、竹原街道保存地區(國家傳統建築群保存地區)   第五天推薦的料理 魚飯 出典:農林水産省Webサイト   炸天竺鯛   Uzumi 出典:農林水産省Webサイト     第六天(廣島縣福山市)   1、阿伏兔觀音(國家重要文化財產)   2、常夜燈   3、太田家住宅(國家重要文化財產)   4、岡龜保命酒   5、福禪寺 對潮樓(國家史跡)   6、安國寺(國家重要文化財產)   7、明王院(國寶)   8、草戶稻荷神社   9、福山城(國家重要文化財產)   第六天推薦的料理 鯛魚飯 出典:農林水産省Webサイト   炸燕尾草   口蝦蛄     第七天(岡山縣倉敷市、大阪府)   1、大橋家住宅(國家重要文化財產)   2、倉敷美觀地區(國家傳統建築群保存地區)   3、大原美術館   4、大原本邸(國家重要文化財產)   5、阿倍野HARUKAS   第七天推薦的料理 各種車站便當 (散壽司等)                  

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One-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (3)

One-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (3) (Okayama, Ehime, Hiroshima Prefectures) To foreign travelers who have already been to Japan many times and would like to visit more places in Japan! We have created model routes outside the so-called “Golden Routes” such as Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, and Osaka. Please use it as a reference for your future itineraries. The third route is an Okayama, Ehime, and Hiroshima Prefectures tour. We have created a travel route that will take 7 days and 6 nights, departing from and arriving at Kansai International Airport, with a budget of no more than Yen 200,000. This itinerary allows visitors to fully enjoy Japan’s proud culture and scenery, including 5 national treasure buildings, two of the 12 existing castle towers (Matsuyama Castle and Uwajima Castle), three national preservation districts for groups of traditional buildings, and one rabbit island (Okunoshima).   Table of Contents Day 1 (Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture) Day 2 (Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture) Day 3 (Uwajima City, Seiyo City, and Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture) Day 4 (Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture; Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture) Day 5 (Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture) Day 6 (Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture) Day 7 (Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture; Osakaread moreOne-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (3)

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一個星期的日本旅行模範路線②

一個星期的日本旅行模範路線②(兵庫縣、島根縣、大阪府)   已經多次於日本旅行,並想要到訪更多不同地方的外國遊客! 我們制作了東京、富士山、京都、大阪等黃金路線以外的路線範例。作為各位今後制定行程的參考。 第2趟來到了兵庫縣、島根縣的周遊路線,我規劃了從關西機場去回、預算20萬日圓以內的7天6夜旅程。 在這趟旅程中,不僅可以拜訪1處世界遺產(姬路城),還會到6處日本重要文化財、3處美術館及日式庭園等景點,是可以體驗到蘊含豐富日本文化及美景的一趟旅程。 目錄 第一天 (兵庫縣神戶市) 第二天 (兵庫縣丹波篠山市) 第三天(兵庫縣淡路島、神戶市) 第四天(兵庫縣加古川市、加西市、姬路市) 第五天(島根縣出雲市、松江市) 第六天(島根縣安來市、松江市) 第七天(島根縣、大阪府)   模範行程的內容及主要費用(一人計算) 註 : Sanyo-San’inArea pass是普通車指定座位費用,餐費按每天1萬日元計算   第一天 (兵庫縣神戶市)   1、關西國際機場   2、北野異人館街(国の伝統的建造物群保存地区)   3、橫尾忠則現代美術館   4、六甲山上展望臺   5、美利堅公園   第一天推薦的料理 章魚燒   大阪燒   神戶牛牛排       第二天 (兵庫縣丹波篠山市)   1、筱山城大書院   2、青山歷史村・decansho館   3、丹波篠山市立武家屋敷安間家史料館   4、丹波篠山市立歷史美術館   5、王地山稻荷神社   6、河原町妻入商家群(国の重要伝統的建造物群保存地区)   7、鳳鳴酒廠   8、春日神社(國家重要文化財產)   第二天推薦的料理 牡丹鍋   明石燒   明石鯛,明石章魚     第三天(兵庫縣淡路島、神戶市)   1、淡路人偶座   2、福良港 (渦潮巡遊)   3、道之站“福良”   4、淡路夢舞臺   5、五色塚古墳   第三天推薦的料理 生小沙丁魚丼   鰆魚丼   壽司     第四天(兵庫縣加古川市、加西市、姬路市)   1、鶴林寺(國寶)   2、一乘寺(國寶)   3、姫路城(世界遺産、國寶)   第四天推薦的料理 姬路關東煮   出雲蕎麥麵   炸白魚 出典:農林水産省Webサイト     第五天(島根縣出雲市、松江市)   1、出雲大社(國寶)   2、稻佐之濱   3、舊大社站(國家重要文化財產、保存修理至2025年12月20日)   4、八雲本陣   5、玉造國際酒店 (溫泉一日遊)   第五天推薦的料理 松葉蟹   濱田赤天魚糕   箱壽司 出典:農林水産省Webサイト     第六天(島根縣安來市、松江市)   1、足立美術館   2、松江城(國寶)   3、城山稻荷神社   4、神魂神社(國寶)   5、由志園   第六天推薦料理 花蜆湯   黑喉魚   泥鰍湯 出典:農林水産省Webサイト     第七天(島根縣、大阪府)    1、梅田藍天大廈   第7天推薦的料理 鯖魚壽司   油豆腐烏龍麵   炸串                

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One-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (2)

One-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (2) (Hyogo, Shimane, Osaka Prefecture) To foreign travelers who have already been to Japan many times and would like to visit more places in Japan! We have created model routes outside the so-called “Golden Routes” such as Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, and Osaka. Please use it as a reference for your future itineraries. The second route is a tour of Hyogo and Shimane Prefectures. We have created a travel route that starts and ends at Kansai International Airport, takes 6 nights and 7 days, and has a budget of Yen 200,000 or less. This itinerary allows you to visit one World Heritage site (Himeji Castle). This itinerary also includes 6 national treasure buildings and 3 museums and gardens, allowing you to fully enjoy the culture and scenery that Japan prides itself on. Table of Contents Day 1 (Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture) Day 2 (Tanba-Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture) Day 3 (Awaji Island, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture) Day 4 (Kakogawa City, Kasai City, and Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture) Day 5 (Izumo City, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture) Day 6 (Yasugi City, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture) Day 7 (Shimane, Osaka Prefecture)     Itinerary Model Plan Overview andread moreOne-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (2)

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一個星期的日本旅行模範路線①

一個星期的日本旅行模範路線① (宮城縣、岩手縣、青森縣、福島縣) 已經多次於日本旅行,並想要到訪更多不同地方的外國遊客! 我們制作了東京、富士山、京都、大阪等黃金路線以外的路線範例。作為各位今後制定行程的參考。 首先為大家介紹的是巡遊宮城縣、岩手縣、青森縣、福島縣的路線。這些都是制定為7天6夜、從成田機場出發及到達 (也可以在羽田機場出發及到達)、預算在20萬日元以內的旅行路線。 在這個行程中,可以參觀兩處世界遺產、分別是岩手縣的平泉和青森縣的繩紋遺阯 (三內丸山遺阯)。特別是禁止拍照的中尊寺金色堂,請一定要親自到訪,實地欣賞它的美麗。 其他還有日本三景之一的景點、3處國寶建築物、美術館、漫畫博物館、傳統祭博物館等5處景點,可以盡情享受日本引以為豪的文化和風景。 目錄 第一天(千葉縣、宮城縣) 第二天 (宮城縣) 第三天(宮城縣) 第四天(岩手縣) 第五天(岩手縣) 第六天(青森縣) 第七天(福島縣、東京都)     模範行程的內容及主要費用(一人計算) 註 : Japan rail pass為頭等艙費用,餐費以一天1萬日元計算   第一天(千葉縣、宮城縣)    1、成田機場   2、成田山新勝寺(國家重要文化財產)   3、東北、北海道新幹線 Hayabusa   4、仙台站   第一天推薦的料理 鰻魚重箱飯   鮭魚子飯   燒牛舌     第二天 (宮城縣)    1、石之森萬畫館   2、瑞巖寺(國寶)   3、圓通院(國家重要文化財產)   4、五大堂(國家重要文化財產)   5、松島環島觀光船(日本三景)   6、觀瀾亭(國家重要文化財產)   7、鹽竈神社(國家重要文化財產)   第二天推薦的料理 毛豆麻糬   牡蠣   壽司     第三天(宮城縣)    1、瑞鳳殿   2、宮城縣美術館   3、仙台城跡   4、大崎八幡宮(國寶)   5、仙台東照宮(國家重要文化財產)   第三天推薦的料理 雁月蒸包 Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Web site   牛舌咖喱   醋拌海鞘     第四天(岩手縣)   1、嚴美溪(國家名勝天然紀念物)   2、平泉文化遺產中心   3、中尊寺(金色堂,正殿)(世界遺產、國寶)   4、毛越寺(世界遺產、國家的特別史跡・名勝)   5、達谷窟   6、高館義經堂   7、觀自在王院跡(世界遺產)   第四天推薦的料理 郭公糰子   碗子蕎麥麵   水餃湯     第五天(岩手縣)   1、岩手銀行紅磚館(國家重要文化財產)   2、紺屋町番屋   3、石割櫻(國家天然紀念物)   4、盛岡八幡宮   5、朝開昭和旭藏   6、舊石井縣令私邸   7、南昌莊(國家登記紀念物)   8、Bearen北山工廠   第五天推薦的料理 盛岡冷麵   盛岡炸醬麵   鱧魚湯     第六天(青森縣)   1、三內丸山遺跡(世界遺產)   2、青森縣立美術館   3、Nebuta之家 Wa・Rase   4、弘前城(國家重要文化財產)   5、津輕藩Neputa村   第六天推薦的料理 味噌咖喱牛奶拉麵   魚乾拉麵 Source: Umaimono Aomori   魷魚肉餅     第七天(福島縣、東京都)    1、大七釀酒廠   2、三菱一號館美術館   第7天推薦的料理 車站便當