Ibaraki Kasama Inari Shrine: Cute Chestnut Fortunes and a Rainy-Day Stroll 🌰
雨の日の笠間稲荷神社を参拝。かわいい栗みくじやきつねみくじ、ご神木、藤棚、神馬を写真で紹介します。門前のかさまつたやでのランチや、みかん甘酒を楽しんだ笠間さんぽの体験記です。
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Ibaraki Roadside Station Kasama: A Chestnut Lover’s Autumn Adventure! 🌰
I visited Roadside Station Kasama in Ibaraki in mid-September, just as chestnut season began. Discover the impressive local chestnuts, tempting chestnut sweets, and delicious roasted chestnuts. Back home, I tried cooking with my Rihei and Hitomaru chestnuts for the first time!
Model Plan Toyama & Tateyama 3-Day Itinerary｜Final Summer at Hotel Tateyama
富山・立山を巡る2泊3日モデルコース。富山鮨、富山市ガラス美術館、富山おでんを楽しみ、室堂では閉館直前のホテル立山に宿泊。みくりが池や富山ブラックまで、実際に巡ったルートを時間付きで紹介します。
富山 Toyama Glass Art Museum｜A Stylish Museum Where the Building Is Part of the Fun
Visit the Toyama Glass Art Museum, about 12 minutes from Toyama Station by tram. This article shares a firsthand look at its stylish building shared with the city library, dramatic atrium, beautiful glass art, where to buy tickets, and the rules for posting photos on social media.
富山 Farewell to Hotel Tateyama: One Last Summer Stay Before It Closed
Stay at Hotel Tateyama just before it ended its overnight accommodation service in August 2026. This article shares a firsthand experience, including access from Toyama Station to Murodo, hiking around Mikurigaike Pond, dinner at the hotel, stargazing, and an early morning walk.
Ibaraki 【Ibaraki】Oosugi Shrine: A Colorful and Quirky Shrine to Visit in the Year of the Horse!
Visit Oosugi Shrine in Inashiki City, Ibaraki Prefecture. This article introduces the shrine’s many highlights with photos, including the horse-shaped tree trunk that’s perfect to see in the Year of the Horse, the “Winning Horse,” colorful shrine buildings, impressive tengu statues, and an unexpectedly luxurious restroom.
Model Plan 【Yamagata 1-Night, 2-Day Trip】A Cherry-Buying Road Trip Through Tendo and Sagae
A 2-day, 1-night driving itinerary to Yamagata to buy fresh cherries. This efficient route takes you to Mori-no-Eki, Kokubun Ichinomiya Suwa Shrine, Tendo Park, Yubo Ichiraku, JA Sagae Nishimurayama, and Mogamigawa Furusato General Park.
Miyagi 【Sendai】Mori no Eki: Fresh Cherries, Local Vegetables, and Great Bargains
Visit Mori no Eki in Sendai for fresh seasonal cherries and locally grown vegetables. This favorite stop on our annual cherry-buying trip to Yamagata offers bargain baskets, freshly boiled corn, and plenty of great-value produce.
Model Plan Cherries, hot springs, sake, and a giant Buddha!? A 3-day, 2-night road trip in Sendai packed with blessings! 🍒♨️🍶
From cherry picking in an alley orchard to a Nikka Whisky tour, plus the Great Kannon statue and Akiu Shrine—here’s a 2-night, 3-day model course to fully enjoy Sendai! Includes links to Tabijun’s blog for each spot, so you can use it as-is for planning your trip.
山形 Exploring Mogamigawa Furusato General Park: A Refreshing Stop for Roses and Beautiful Views
Take a stroll through **Mogami River Furusato General Park in Sagae, Yamagata Prefecture**. This nature-filled park near the Sagae Smart IC features scenic views from the observation deck, a beautiful rose garden, a skate park, and a giant slide—making it a great spot for a relaxing stop along your journey.