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December 6, 2023 update
Tokyo suburbs – Skiing and Onsen in Japan 2023-2024. Let’s enjoy powder skiing and Japanese hot spring at the same time!
April 3, 2024 update
Part 2: A hidden gem! My visit to the authentic onsen ryokan (hot spring hotel) “Takarazuka-Onsen Hotel Wakamizu” just 25 minutes from Osaka
Sightseeing in the Surrounding Area Hotel Wakamizu is nestled in the enchanting town of Takarazuka, home to a …..
February 11, 2017 update
Going around popular hot springs (Onsen) in Kyushu by rental car – Private trip in Kyushu
Kyushu is a region with many recommended hot spring resorts and popular inns as well as facilities that you ca…..
January 20, 2016 update
A Tour of the Magnificent Scenery in Furano, Tomamu, and Biei with Ping-ping. Private road trip in Hokkaido.
Starting out from New Chitose Airport, Ping-ping is about to set out on a trip to experience the magnificent scenery of Hokkaido.
September 21, 2018 update
We visited Hokkaido in mid-September, and it was a pleasant and comfortable journey
We visited hot spring resorts around Sapporo from 17 to 19 September, 2018. Ryokans operated as usual…
February 12, 2017 update
Winter Activities in Hokkaido
Winter Activities: Watching drift Ice in East Hokkaido (Shiretoko, Utoro and Abashiri) Reports made in …..
August 28, 2023 update
Biwako Hanakaido: A Popular Ryokan in the Kansai (Kyoto) Area – Visit Diary Part 1
From check-in to entering the washitsu with open-air bath (first day) – Arriving at Ogotoonsen Station, 20 minutes from Kyoto…
August 28, 2023 update
Biwako Hanakaido: A Popular Ryokan in the Kansai (Kyoto) Area – Visit Diary Part 2
From soaking in the public bath to kaiseki dinner and futon bedtime (first day) – We requested dinner at 6 p.m. and…
August 28, 2023 update
Biwako Hanakaido: A Popular Ryokan in the Kansai (Kyoto) Area – Visit Diary Part 3
From breakfast to check-out (second day) – The morning sun entered the room as I opened the curtains. We took….
April 26, 2019 update
Hidden Hot Spring Resort Near Osaka – A Travelogue of The Awaji Island Onsen – Part 1
Awaji Island Onsen is a great hidden hot spring resort near Kansai International Airport, Osaka and Kobe. I took a tour…
April 26, 2019 update
Hidden Hot Spring Resort Near Osaka – A Travelogue of The Awaji Island Onsen – Part 2
Day Two. Heading to the pier for Uzushio (whirlpool) Cruise. On the morning of the second day, I drove 50 minutes to the…
April 26, 2019 update
Hidden Hot Spring Resort Near Osaka – A Travelogue of The Awaji Island Onsen – Part 3
Day Three. Heading to North Awaji. On the third day, I travelled by taxi to several tourist spots, and moved towards the north…
