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November itinerary in Japan Day 5 (Fukuoka Day 3)

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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)

22Dec, 20212022年3月29日

November itinerary in Japan Day 4 (Fukuoka Day 2 Meal edition)

November itinerary in Japan Day 4 (Fukuoka Day 2 Meal edition) (Thursday, November 18) Table of contents 1. Ramen shop at Hakata Station 2. Kotobukiya Saburo 3. Hakata Issou Hakata Station East Main Store 4. Asahiken Kawabata store 5. Dive bar Hakata Katsuriki 1. Ramen shop at Hakata Station As I wrote in the BLOG two days ago, I went to Munakata Taisha on the fourth day of my trip to Nagasaki and Fukuoka. When I went to the platform of Hakata Station to catch the train to Munakata Taisha, there was a shop of “Hakata Ramen”. Usually, there are many soba and udon shops on the platform of the station, so I saw the “Hakata Ramen” shop for the first time. If I knew the existence of this ramen shop in advance, I ate it for breakfast, but I gave up because the train departure time was approaching. I love eating on the platform of the station. I have eaten standing noodles at many local stations such as “Shinshu Soba” at Nagano Station, “Kishimen” at Nagoya Station, and “Ekisoba” at Himeji Station. I posted about “Ekisoba” at Himeji Station in the Hokuriku / Kinki Travel Edition. Other thanread moreNovember itinerary in Japan Day 4 (Fukuoka Day 2 Meal edition)

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)

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)

08Dec, 20212022年4月1日

November itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Nagasaki Day 1)

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)

07Dec, 20212021年12月7日

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Established a new company

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Established a new company Business content 1. Travel rental service 2. Pre-travel concierge EDO KAGURA Corporation was established today on December 7, 2021. Many people have supported us so far. Thank you very much. The new company’s mission is to “create a world where everyone can travel easily.” We plan to engage in two main businesses. I will briefly introduce the contents of the business. 1. Travel rental service By sending the necessary items for the trip to the accommodation, the traveler is freed from the hassle of preparing luggage, carrying heavy luggage, and washing and cleaning up after the trip. Eliminating the need to carry heavy luggage makes it easier for people with disabilities, the elderly, and other people with disabilities to travel. In addition to improving convenience, reducing the amount of luggage loaded on an airplane will contribute to reducing the environmental burden and saving time. 2. Pre-travel concierge By helping you create your itinerary before your trip departs, you’ll free yourself from the hassle of itinerary. In particular, it takes time to check the means of transportation between tourist destinations, departure / arrival times, and fares in advance, which is a heavy burden onread moreEstablished a new company

26Nov, 20212021年12月24日

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

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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)

25Nov, 20212022年3月29日

October itinerary in Japan Day 8 (Hyogo Day 2 Meal edition)

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October itinerary in Japan Day 8 (Hyogo Day 2 Meal edition) (Wednesday, October 27) Table of contents 1. Osakana Kyowakoku (Fish Republic) Ebisu Maru 2. Michi no Ekinaka Shokudo 3. Craft beer 4. Takoiso 5. Akashi-tei Uo no Tana 6. Sandaya 1. Osakana Kyowakoku (Fish Republic) Ebisu Maru I ate “Raw Shirasu (whitebait) Don and Grilled Spanish Mackerel Don” (Yen950) at “Osakana Kyowakoku (Fish Republic) Ebisu Maru” at Road Station “Awaji”. Both raw shirasu and Spanish mackerel are specialties of Awaji Island. Awaji Island’s raw shirasu (season is May-November) and Awaji Island’s Spanish mackerel (season is September-November) are selected by Japan Fisheries Cooperatives as “PRIDE FISH” in summer and autumn in Hyogo Prefecture. It was a very luxurious experience to be able to eat both “PRIDE FISH” selected from Awaji Island in one bowl. Especially, the raw shirasu was excellent. If possible, I wanted to eat the Spanish mackerel as raw, not roasted. 2. Michi no Ekinaka Shokudo “Raw Shirasu (whitebait) Don and Grilled Spanish Mackerel Don” of “Osakana Kyowakoku (Fish Republic) Ebisu Maru” was very delicious and very satisfying, but I was hungry because the amount was a little small. Therefore, I wanted to eat theread moreOctober itinerary in Japan Day 8 (Hyogo Day 2 Meal edition)

20Nov, 20212022年3月29日

October itinerary in Japan Day 6 (Kyoto Day 1)

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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)

15Nov, 20212022年3月29日

October itinerary in Japan Day 3 ( Fukui Day 1 Meal edition)

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October itinerary in Japan Day 3 ( Fukui Day 1 Meal edition) (Friday, October 22) Table of contents 1. Lunch “Sanrakutei” 2. Snack “Ikkyu” 3. Supper “Kappo Yoshijin” 1. Lunch “Sanrakutei” For lunch on the third day (October 22nd), I had “Oroshi soba” at Sanrakutei near Eiheiji temple. “Oroshi soba” is soba made by putting grated radish on soba (or putting grated radish in soba soup). I love “Oroshi soba” and it is the most favorite way to eat soba. It is famous as “Echizen Oroshi soba” in Fukui prefecture. It is said that the history of soba in Fukui Prefecture began when Takakage Asakura built a castle in Ichijodani (1473 ~). Soba can be harvested in about 75 days after sowing, so it seems to be useful as food for siege during the Warring States period. Soba in Fukui Prefecture became famous nationwide after World War II. When Emperor Showa came to Fukui prefecture in 1947, he ate two bowls of Oroshi soba. Even after returning to Tokyo, he said that “Echizen Oroshi soba was very delicious”, so it seems to have become famous. “Echizen Oroshi soba” has been selected as one of the “100 Best Localread moreOctober itinerary in Japan Day 3 ( Fukui Day 1 Meal edition)

14Nov, 20212022年3月29日

October itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Fukui Day 1)

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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)

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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)

31Oct, 20212021年12月24日

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

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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)

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)

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)

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)

23Oct, 20212022年3月29日

September itinerary in Japan Day 6 (Hokkaido Day 1)

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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)

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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)

20Oct, 20212022年3月29日

September itinerary in Japan Day 4 (Iwate Day 2 Meal edition)

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September itinerary in Japan Day 4 (Iwate Day 2 Meal edition) (Wednesday, September 29) Table of contents Breakfast Lunch Craft beer Dinner Breakfast At “Michi-no-Eki Takatamatsubara” in the Takatamatsubara Memorial Park, there are two restaurants, “Matsubara Shokudo” and “Takata no Gohan”. “Takata no Gohan” was closed, so I had a late breakfast at “Matsubara Shokudo”. I ordered “Kaisendon set”. The “Kaisendon set” includes a seafood bowl made from fish and shellfish caught in the sea near Rikuzentakata, centered on Hirota Bay, and “stem wakame” pickled in wasabi and “mekabu soba” caught in Hirota Bay. https://takata-matsubara.com/ Even if it wasn’t delicious enough to impress, it was delicious enough for the “Kaisendon set” offered at the roadside station. This shop is recommended when you go to Takata Matsubara Memorial Park. However, if you have time, you should eat at restaurants around Rikuzentakata Station. https://edokagura.com/en/local-cuisine/455/ Lunch What I absolutely wanted to eat in Rikuzentakata was the “Rikuzentakata Ezoishikagekai (Clinocardium california)“, which is the summer “pride fish” of Iwate Prefecture selected by Japan Fisheries Cooperatives. When asked at the Rikuzentakata City Tourism and Products Association next to Rikuzentakata Station, it was said that “Sushi Matsuda” was serving “Ezoishikagekai”. https://takanavi.org/gourmet/12168 “Sushi Matsuda”read moreSeptember itinerary in Japan Day 4 (Iwate Day 2 Meal edition)

18Oct, 20212022年3月29日

September itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Iwate Day 1 Meal edition)

September itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Iwate Day 1 Meal edition) (Tuesday, September 28) Table of contents Lunch Craft beer Dinner Lunch I was going to eat the “Hatto Zen” of the local cuisine of Iwate Prefecture in “the brewery restaurant Seki no ichi” (a 10-minute walk from JR Ichinoseki Station) in Ichinoseki, but did not go Unfortunately in the regular holiday of the restaurant. https://edokagura.com/en/local-cuisine/402/ I had lunch at “Sansaikan Fujisei” in Ichinoseki (a 2-minute walk from the west exit of JR Ichinoseki Station). Japanese people eat mochi during the New Year, but they don’t eat much except during the New Year. However, Ichinoseki has a culture of eating mochi on a daily basis, and I also had “Hitokuchi Mochi Gozen” for lunch. “Hitokuchi Mochi Gozen” contains 8 small mochi (natto mochi, walnut mochi, june mochi, anko mochi, zuda mochi, ginger mochi, sesame mochi, shrimp mochi) in addition to the mochi in the Ozoni ( Japanese traditional soup). The taste of all mochi is different. All kinds of rice cakes were very delicious and it was a very satisfying lunch. Craft beer I had “TONO beer (HAZY IPA)”, a craft beer from Tono City, Iwate Prefecture,read moreSeptember itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Iwate Day 1 Meal edition)

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)

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)

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