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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Step Back 400 Years๏ฝœWorth a 3-Hour Train Ride for This Edo Highway Experience โณ๐ŸŒฟNestled between the mountains of Naga...
12/12/2025

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Step Back 400 Years๏ฝœWorth a 3-Hour Train Ride for This Edo Highway Experience โณ๐ŸŒฟ

Nestled between the mountains of Nagano and Gifu, ๐™๐™จ๐™ช๐™ข๐™–๐™œ๐™ค-๐™Ÿ๐™ช๐™ ๐™ช ๐™ž๐™จ ๐™– ๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ข๐™š-๐™˜๐™–๐™ฅ๐™จ๐™ช๐™ก๐™š ๐™€๐™™๐™ค-๐™ฅ๐™š๐™ง๐™ž๐™ค๐™™ ๐™ฉ๐™ค๐™ฌ๐™ฃ๐Ÿ As one of the best-preserved post towns along the Nakasendo Highway, itโ€™s untouched by modern hustle. Low wooden houses, stone-paved streets, and historic teahouses make every step feel like stepping back 400 yearsโณ

Start from Tsumago-juku and hike toward Magome-juku, an 8 km trail weaving through bamboo groves, streams, and historic teahouses. Each scenic spot is photo-perfect๐Ÿ“ธThe 2.5-hour walk lets you experience the relaxed pace of Edo-era travelers while immersing yourself in stunning natural and cultural landscapes.

Arriving at Magome-juku, enjoy a slightly livelier atmosphere with local treats like ๐™‚๐™ค๐™๐™š๐™ž-๐™ข๐™ค๐™˜๐™๐™ž ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™จ๐™ค๐™—๐™– ๐™ฃ๐™ค๐™ค๐™™๐™ก๐™š๐™จ๐Ÿก๐ŸœBrowse charming shops and soak in the townโ€™s historic yet lively vibe๐Ÿ’›

*Pictures are credited to XHS author ๆ—ฅๆœฌๅฐไผ—่ง‚ๅ…‰ๆƒ…ๆŠฅ็ซ™

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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Chiba Countryside Escape๏ฝœStep into a Real-Life Anime World ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŒพJust a short trip from Tokyo, the Chiba countryside feel...
11/12/2025

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Chiba Countryside Escape๏ฝœStep into a Real-Life Anime World ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŒพ

Just a short trip from Tokyo, the Chiba countryside feels like a hidden garden frozen in time๐ŸƒNo crowds, no rushโ€”only leisurely trains, endless rice fields, quaint stations, and the gentle sound of wind chimes. Every step feels like walking straight into an anime sceneโœจ

Hop on the ๐™†๐™ค๐™ข๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™๐™–๐™ž๐™ก๐™ฌ๐™–๐™ฎ and travel through lush mountains, open fields, and tunnels. The slow-moving train reveals postcard-perfect scenery outside๐ŸŒ„Hop off at any small station to discover villages full of local charmโ€”a paradise for photography and hidden gem hunting๐Ÿ“ธ

1๏ธโƒฃ ๐™„๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™ช๐™ข๐™– ๐™Ž๐™๐™ง๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™š
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, feel the sea breeze and hear the waves crash๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ‚

2๏ธโƒฃ ๐™†๐™–๐™ฏ๐™ช๐™จ๐™–-๐™Š๐™ ๐™ช๐™—๐™ค ๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ
An unmanned station adorned with playful Totoro-inspired murals๐Ÿ‘’

3๏ธโƒฃ ๐™๐™จ๐™ช๐™ ๐™ž๐™ฏ๐™–๐™ ๐™ž ๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ
Roofs lined with wind chimes๐ŸŽGently shake one to hear the delicate sound, or paint your own wind chime as a keepsake๐Ÿ’›

4๏ธโƒฃ ๐™„๐™ง๐™ž๐™œ๐™–๐™ฌ๐™– ๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ
Surrounded by rice fields and forests, hear birdsong and feel the calming rural atmosphere๐ŸŒพ

Here, time slows down, breaths deepen, and nature fills every corner. Every shot is postcard-worthy, and each hidden gem is begging to be shared and savedโœจ๐Ÿ’›

*Pictures are credited to XHS author kiyuko

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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort๏ฝœPowder Snow Paradise in Kanto โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ”๏ธ๐™‚๐˜ผ๐™‡๐˜ผ ๐™”๐™ช๐™ฏ๐™–๐™ฌ๐™– ๐™Ž๐™ ๐™ž ๐™๐™š๐™จ๐™ค๐™ง๐™ฉ ๐™ž๐™จ ๐™†๐™–๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™คโ€™๐™จ ๐™ช๐™ก๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ข๐™–๐™ฉ๐™š ๐™ฌ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ง ๐™ฌ๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™™๐™š๐™ง๐™ก๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™...
11/12/2025

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort๏ฝœPowder Snow Paradise in Kanto โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ”๏ธ

๐™‚๐˜ผ๐™‡๐˜ผ ๐™”๐™ช๐™ฏ๐™–๐™ฌ๐™– ๐™Ž๐™ ๐™ž ๐™๐™š๐™จ๐™ค๐™ง๐™ฉ ๐™ž๐™จ ๐™†๐™–๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™คโ€™๐™จ ๐™ช๐™ก๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ข๐™–๐™ฉ๐™š ๐™ฌ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ง ๐™ฌ๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™™๐™š๐™ง๐™ก๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™๐Ÿ’™With 19 diverse slopes suitable for beginners and pros alike, itโ€™s a paradise for every snow loverโ›ท๏ธThe powder snow is unbelievably soft โ€” falling feels like landing on a cloud, making every run pure joy๐Ÿ‚

Getting here is super easy๐Ÿš„: hop on the Shinkansen from Tokyo Stationโ€”just 75 minutes to Yuzawa Station, with snow-covered landscapes streaming by your window, instantly setting the winter moodโœจOn arrival, full ski gear rentals are available, so all you need is your passport to hit the slopes (pro tip: book online in advance for discounts๐Ÿ’ณ)

Donโ€™t miss the ๐™ข๐™ค๐™ช๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ž๐™ฃ-๐™ฉ๐™ค๐™ฅ ๐™˜๐™ก๐™ค๐™ช๐™™-๐™ซ๐™ž๐™š๐™ฌ ๐™ง๐™š๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ช๐™ง๐™–๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐ŸŒ„Savor hot curry or a warming drink while gazing over snow-draped peaks and drifting cloudsโ€”an unforgettable combo of adrenaline, comfort, and scenic magicโค๏ธ

For dreamlike powder, easy access, and breathtaking snowy vistas, GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort is a must-visit winter destinationโ›ท๏ธโœจ

ใ€ŽGALA Yuzawa Snow Resortใ€
๐Ÿ“ Japan, ใ€’949-6101 Niigata, Minamiuonuma District, Yuzawa, ๅญ—่Œ…ๅนณ๏ผ‘๏ผ๏ผ“๏ผ™โˆ’๏ผ’

*Pictures are credited to XHS author ๅ™ผ้‡Œๅ•ชๅ•ฆ.็ ฐ

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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Osakaโ€™s Ultimate Hidden Food Map๏ฝœ9 Must-Try Local Gems ๐Ÿฃ๐Ÿ”ฅForget chasing only the big-name restaurantsโ€”Osakaโ€™s real ma...
11/12/2025

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Osakaโ€™s Ultimate Hidden Food Map๏ฝœ9 Must-Try Local Gems ๐Ÿฃ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Forget chasing only the big-name restaurantsโ€”Osakaโ€™s real magic is hidden in its small, cosy local shops! These 9 spots are my absolute favourites, each one delivering flavours so good youโ€™ll want to stand up and applaud๐Ÿ‘โœจIf you want to eat well in Osaka, this list will not fail you๐Ÿคค๐Ÿ’ฏ

1๏ธโƒฃ ๐™Ž๐™–๐™จ๐™๐™ž๐™จ๐™ช
The most unforgettable sushi in Osaka๐ŸฃUltra-fresh fish, melt-in-your-mouth textureโ€”every bite feels like a mini vacation to Hokkaidoโ€ผ๏ธ

2๏ธโƒฃ ๐™‚๐™ฎ๐™ช๐™ ๐™–๐™ฉ๐™จ๐™ช ๐™ˆ๐™ค๐™ฉ๐™ค๐™ข๐™ช๐™ง๐™–
Insanely tender beef cutlet crispy outside, pink inside, rich aromaโ€”pure heaven for meat lovers๐Ÿฅฉ

3๏ธโƒฃ ๐™ƒ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™–๐™ ๐™ช๐™Ÿ๐™ž๐™ง๐™–
A beloved local oden spot with a light, sweet broth that warms your soul๐ŸขSimple, comforting, perfect.

4๏ธโƒฃ ๐˜ฝ๐™Š๐™๐˜ผ๐™‰๐™„: ๐˜พ๐™๐™๐™๐™”
Aromatic, addictive curry๐Ÿ›One spoon and you literally canโ€™t stop. A top-tier flavour bomb.

5๏ธโƒฃ ๐™‰๐™š๐™š๐™ก
Pork cutlet sandwich that hits different crispy, juicy, perfectly balancedโ€”Osakaโ€™s underrated gem๐Ÿฅช

6๏ธโƒฃ ๐™’๐™–๐™ ๐™ค
Crispy, juicy tonkatsu thatโ€™s magically not greasy๐Ÿ‘ŒYouโ€™ll finish one plate and crave another.

7๏ธโƒฃ ๐™„๐™˜๐™๐™ž๐™—๐™ค๐™จ๐™๐™ž ๐™Ž๐™ช๐™ข๐™ž๐™—๐™ž-๐™ฎ๐™–๐™ ๐™ž
A random walk-in that turned out AMAZING๐Ÿ”ฅfresh yakitori, smoky aroma, super satisfying.

8๏ธโƒฃ ๐™๐™ช๐™ ๐™ช๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ง๐™ค
The king of Osaka-style okonomiyaki๐Ÿณrich, fluffy, flavour-packed. Every bite hits hard!

9๏ธโƒฃ ๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™ง๐™–๐™ฌ๐™—๐™š๐™ง๐™ง๐™ฎ ๐™ˆ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™ž๐™–
Cute and delicious strawberry daifuku with bold matcha fillingโ€”sweet, fragrant, and totally irresistible๐Ÿ“

*Pictures are credited to XHS author ็ˆฑๆŽขๅบ—็š„Luca

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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Uji Byodoin Maple Explosion๏ฝœKyoto's Most Stunning Autumn Colors Are Right Here ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ฅWhile Kyotoโ€™s city spots are already...
10/12/2025

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Uji Byodoin Maple Explosion๏ฝœKyoto's Most Stunning Autumn Colors Are Right Here ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ฅ

While Kyotoโ€™s city spots are already entering ๐™ก๐™–๐™ฉ๐™š-๐™–๐™ช๐™ฉ๐™ช๐™ข๐™ฃ ๐™ข๐™ค๐™™๐™š โ€” leaves falling, colors fading, branches turning bareโ€”Uji feels like it unlocked a secret cheat code๐ŸThe maple trees around Byodoin are still glowing bright and bold, bursting with color in a way thatโ€™s almost unreal๐Ÿ˜

Near Byodoin Temple, the foliage is rich, vibrant, and unbelievably cleanโ€”layers of red, orange, and gold blending into a classic Japanese autumn sceneโœจWalking along the riverside paths with temples, maple trees, and soft breezes surrounding you feels completely dreamlike. Every step is a photo moment you donโ€™t want to miss๐Ÿ“ธ

๐™„๐™› ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ชโœ๐™ง๐™š ๐™จ๐™š๐™–๐™ง๐™˜๐™๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™›๐™ค๐™ง ๐™†๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ฉ๐™คโ€™๐™จ ๐™ฉ๐™ง๐™ช๐™š ๐™๐™ž๐™™๐™™๐™š๐™ฃ ๐™–๐™ช๐™ฉ๐™ช๐™ข๐™ฃ ๐™œ๐™š๐™ข, ๐™๐™Ÿ๐™ž ๐™™๐™š๐™จ๐™š๐™ง๐™ซ๐™š๐™จ ๐™– ๐™ฉ๐™ค๐™ฅ ๐™จ๐™ฅ๐™ค๐™ฉ ๐™ค๐™ฃ ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง ๐™ก๐™ž๐™จ๐™ฉ๐ŸŒŸEven if the cityโ€™s foliage has faded, this place is still shining strongโ€”serene, colorful, and super photogenic๐Ÿ’›

ใ€ŽByodoin Templeใ€
๐Ÿ“ Renge-116 Uji, Kyoto 611-0021, Japan
โฐ Opening Hours: 8:45am โ€“ 5:30pm

*Pictures are credited to XHS author kurikoo

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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Hidden Gems in Nagoya๏ฝœ12 Must-Visit Spots You Canโ€™t Miss โ›ฉ๏ธ๐ŸŒธ1๏ธโƒฃ ๐™ƒ๐™ค๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ž ๐˜ฟ๐™–๐™ž๐™—๐™ช๐™ฉ๐™จ๐™ชThe iconic composition of the giant Bud...
10/12/2025

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Hidden Gems in Nagoya๏ฝœ12 Must-Visit Spots You Canโ€™t Miss โ›ฉ๏ธ๐ŸŒธ

1๏ธโƒฃ ๐™ƒ๐™ค๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ž ๐˜ฟ๐™–๐™ž๐™—๐™ช๐™ฉ๐™จ๐™ช
The iconic composition of the giant Buddha lined up with traffic lights has gone viral๐Ÿ“ธโ€”rural scenery mixed with quirky charm makes every angle an instant โ€œsignature shot.โ€

2๏ธโƒฃ ๐™๐™ค๐™ ๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™–๐™ข๐™š ๐™ˆ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ ๐™ž-๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ ๐™ค ๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™ง๐™š๐™š๐™ฉ
The hometown of the lucky cat never disappoints๐ŸฑA whole street filled with adorable Maneki-neko figuresโ€”perfect for a chill citywalk and lots of cute photos๐Ÿ€

3๏ธโƒฃ ๐™๐™ค๐™œ๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฏ๐™–๐™ฃ ๐™๐™คฬ„๐™œ๐™–๐™ฃ-๐™Ÿ๐™ž (๐™‚๐™ง๐™š๐™š๐™ฃ ๐˜ฝ๐™ช๐™™๐™™๐™๐™–)
A massive emerald-green Buddha that feels both powerful and peaceful. A true hidden spiritual corner in Nagoya๐Ÿ’š

4๏ธโƒฃ ๐™‰๐™–๐™œ๐™ค๐™ฎ๐™– ๐˜พ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ฎ ๐™Ž๐™˜๐™ž๐™š๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™š ๐™ˆ๐™ช๐™จ๐™š๐™ช๐™ข
A futuristic silver sphere in the middle of the city โšชโ€”super iconic and insanely photogenic.

5๏ธโƒฃ ๐™๐™ค๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ ๐™–๐™ฌ๐™– ๐™„๐™ฃ๐™–๐™ง๐™ž ๐™Ž๐™๐™ง๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™š
Over 1,000 fox statues standing in rows๐ŸฆŠ Each one has its own expression, creating a mysterious, spiritual atmosphereโœจ

6๏ธโƒฃ ๐™Ž๐™ ๐™ฎ ๐˜พ๐™ค๐™ง๐™ง๐™ž๐™™๐™ค๐™ง ๐™Š๐™—๐™จ๐™š๐™ง๐™ซ๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ ๐˜ฟ๐™š๐™˜๐™ 
Enjoy Nagoya from 264 meters up๐ŸŒ‡Gorgeous sunsets, romantic night viewsโ€”itโ€™s one of the cityโ€™s best-kept secrets.

7๏ธโƒฃ ๐™‰๐™ค๐™ง๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ ๐™š ๐™‚๐™–๐™ง๐™™๐™š๐™ฃ
Red-brick warehouses + seasonal colors = perfect aesthetic vibes. Super easy to get stunning photos here๐Ÿ

8๏ธโƒฃ ๐™๐™Ž๐™๐™๐˜ผ๐™”๐˜ผ ๐˜ฝ๐™Š๐™Š๐™†๐™Ž๐™๐™Š๐™๐™€ ๐™‰๐™ค๐™ง๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ ๐™š
One of Nagoyaโ€™s most beautiful bookstores๐Ÿ“šStylish, modern, and right next to Noritake Gardenโ€”ideal to visit togetherโœจ

9๏ธโƒฃ ๐™…๐™คฬ„๐™œ๐™ชฬ„๐™š๐™ฃ ๐˜ฟ๐™–๐™ž๐™—๐™ช๐™ฉ๐™จ๐™ช
A unique shot of a giant Buddha with trains passing by๐ŸšƒRare and surprisingly calming๐Ÿง˜

๐Ÿ”Ÿ ๐™‰๐™–๐™œ๐™ค๐™ฎ๐™– ๐˜พ๐™–๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™ก๐™š
One of Japanโ€™s top three famous castles๐ŸฏLocal performances, craft markets, gardensโ€”thereโ€™s always something happening.

1๏ธโƒฃ1๏ธโƒฃ ๐™†๐™คฬ„๐™จ๐™๐™คฬ„-๐™Ÿ๐™ž ๐™๐™š๐™ข๐™ฅ๐™ก๐™š
A serene temple wrapped in greener๐ŸŒฟQuiet, elegant, and perfect for a peaceful walkโœจ

1๏ธโƒฃ2๏ธโƒฃ ๐™‰๐™–๐™œ๐™ค๐™ฎ๐™– ๐™๐™‘ ๐™๐™ค๐™ฌ๐™š๐™ง
The cityโ€™s classic landmarkโ€”beautiful by day and stunning at night๐ŸŒƒShopping malls nearby make it easy to explore both views and stores.

*Pictures are credited to XHS author ๅฑ•่พฐShayne

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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Snow-Covered Takayama๏ฝœA Winter Wonderland on Slow Motion โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ”๏ธ๐™๐™–๐™ ๐™–๐™ฎ๐™–๐™ข๐™– transforms into a magical winter wonderland whe...
10/12/2025

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Snow-Covered Takayama๏ฝœA Winter Wonderland on Slow Motion โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ”๏ธ

๐™๐™–๐™ ๐™–๐™ฎ๐™–๐™ข๐™– transforms into a magical winter wonderland when thick layers of snow blanket the old townโ„๏ธSnow-laden rooftops, historic wooden houses, and wisps of smoke rising from chimneys create a serene, cosy atmosphereโœจThe soft crunch underfoot sounds like winter whispering, as if time itself slows down here๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ

The interplay of snow and light across the streets creates a poetic winter scene. Walking through the quiet alleys, visitors encounter icicles, snow trails, and drifting flakes, feeling as though theyโ€™ve stepped into a pristine, snow-sealed world๐Ÿ’™

Amid the chill, ๐™๐™–๐™ ๐™–๐™ฎ๐™–๐™ข๐™–โ€™๐™จ ๐™๐™ค๐™ฉ ๐™จ๐™ฅ๐™ง๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ๐™จ ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™ก๐™ค๐™˜๐™–๐™ก ๐™™๐™š๐™ก๐™ž๐™˜๐™–๐™˜๐™ž๐™š๐™จ ๐™ฅ๐™š๐™ง๐™›๐™š๐™˜๐™ฉ๐™ก๐™ฎ ๐™˜๐™ค๐™ข๐™ฅ๐™ก๐™š๐™ข๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™จ๐™ฃ๐™ค๐™ฌ๐™ฎ ๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™ง๐™š๐™š๐™ฉ๐™จ๐ŸฒThe warmth of onsen and the calm of the old town offer an intimate, restorative winter escapeโ™จ๏ธSnow, historic streets, hot springs, and seasonal cuisine come together to create a pure, tranquil, and unforgettable winter experienceโ„๏ธ

*Pictures are credited to XHS author Nathanๅฆˆๆผซ่กŒ่ฎฐ๐Ÿ“ท

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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Koโ€™ura Coast๏ฝœA Hidden Seaside Gem on the Sea of Japan ๐ŸŒŠโœจTucked away in Sado, Niigata, ๐™†๐™คโ€™๐™ช๐™ง๐™– ๐˜พ๐™ค๐™–๐™จ๐™ฉ feels like a secre...
09/12/2025

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Koโ€™ura Coast๏ฝœA Hidden Seaside Gem on the Sea of Japan ๐ŸŒŠโœจ

Tucked away in Sado, Niigata, ๐™†๐™คโ€™๐™ช๐™ง๐™– ๐˜พ๐™ค๐™–๐™จ๐™ฉ feels like a secret pearl shimmering quietly along the Sea of Japan๐Ÿ’™No tourist crowds, no commercial noise โ€” just raw nature, a slow-living fishing village, and ocean breezes that carry a touch of romance. If youโ€™re craving a true off-grid escape, this place will steal your heart instantly๐ŸŒ…๐Ÿค

1๏ธโƒฃ ๐™†๐™คโ€™๐™ช๐™ง๐™– ๐™‡๐™ž๐™œ๐™๐™ฉ๐™๐™ค๐™ช๐™จ๐™š
This white lighthouse stands gracefully along the shore, glowing under the sun by day and shimmering softly at sunset๐ŸŒค๏ธWatching the sky turn gold as waves brush your feetโ€ฆ the atmosphere is pure magic. Itโ€™s the kind of beauty that makes you stop, breathe, and just feelโœจ

2๏ธโƒฃ ๐™Ž๐™ช๐™ง๐™ง๐™š๐™–๐™ก ๐™๐™ค๐™˜๐™  ๐™๐™ค๐™ง๐™ข๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™จ
Walk along the coastline and youโ€™ll find mysterious rock formations shaped by thousands of years of waves๐ŸŒŠSome look like animals, some like abstract art โ€” every step brings a new surprise. Perfect for slow walks, photos, and discovering tiny sea creatures along the shore๐ŸŒฟ

3๏ธโƒฃ ๐™๐™ž๐™จ๐™๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™‘๐™ž๐™ก๐™ก๐™–๐™œ๐™š ๐™‡๐™ž๐™›๐™š
The nearby village keeps its traditional charm, offering a glimpse into life by the Japan Sea. Chat with friendly fishermen, wander the narrow lanes, and if youโ€™re lucky, taste seafood caught just hours before. Its simplicity and authenticity feel more beautiful than any tourist spot๐Ÿ’™

If youโ€™re drawn to quiet coastlines, untouched nature, and soothing silence, Koโ€™ura Coast feels like finding your very own corner of the world๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿค

*Pictures are credited to XHS author ่ตฐ่ตฐๅœๅœ็š„้˜ฟๆ‚ฆ

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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Echigo-Yuzawa Winter Wonderland๏ฝœThe Ultimate Ski & Onsen Stay โ„๏ธโ™จ๏ธThis ryokan in Echigo-Yuzawa is truly a winter drea...
09/12/2025

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Echigo-Yuzawa Winter Wonderland๏ฝœThe Ultimate Ski & Onsen Stay โ„๏ธโ™จ๏ธ

This ryokan in Echigo-Yuzawa is truly a winter dream stay! Just a 5-minute walk from JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station and minutes from GALA Yuzawa, Yuzawa Kogen, Ishiuchi Maruyama, and Kandatsuโ›ท๏ธSki all day, then head straight back for an onsen soakโ€”absolute blissโ™จ๏ธ

The onsen facilities are amazing: ๐Ÿฐ ๐™ค๐™ฅ๐™š๐™ฃ-๐™–๐™ž๐™ง ๐™—๐™–๐™ฉ๐™๐™จ + ๐Ÿฎ ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™™๐™ค๐™ค๐™ง ๐™—๐™–๐™ฉ๐™๐™จ, ๐™ฅ๐™ก๐™ช๐™จ ๐™ง๐™š๐™จ๐™š๐™ง๐™ซ๐™–๐™—๐™ก๐™š ๐™ฅ๐™ง๐™ž๐™ซ๐™–๐™ฉ๐™š ๐™—๐™–๐™ฉ๐™๐™จโ™จ๏ธWith daily rotation between menโ€™s and womenโ€™s areas, every soak feels new. The ryokan also has a cosy library, game room, bar, and free tea & coffee in the loungeโ˜•โ€”perfect for relaxing with snowy viewsโ„๏ธ

Service is truly thoughtfulโ€”24h front desk, Chinese support, easy ski-in/out access, equipment rental, luggage storage, and free station pickup๐Ÿ™ŒTheir kaiseki dinner and Japanese breakfast are beautifully prepared with ๐™ก๐™ค๐™˜๐™–๐™ก ๐™‰๐™ž๐™ž๐™œ๐™–๐™ฉ๐™– ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ๐™ง๐™š๐™™๐™ž๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™จ๐Ÿฑ

โœจ๐™Ž๐™ช๐™œ๐™œ๐™š๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™š๐™™ ๐™„๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ง๐™–๐™ง๐™ฎโœจ
Day 1๏ธโƒฃ โ†’ GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort + Yuzawa Kogen Ropeway + Ponshukan Sake Museum๐Ÿถ
Day 2๏ธโƒฃ โ†’ Ishiuchi Maruyama + Kandatsu Snow Resortโ›ท๏ธ
Day 3๏ธโƒฃ โ†’ Slow morning onsen + exploring the area around Echigo-Yuzawa Station๐Ÿ›๏ธโœจ

*Pictures are credited to XHS author Pupuishere

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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium๏ฝœEast Japanโ€™s Ocean Wonderland ๐ŸฌโœจOne of the highlights of any East Japan trip is Sendai Umi...
09/12/2025

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium๏ฝœEast Japanโ€™s Ocean Wonderland ๐Ÿฌโœจ

One of the highlights of any East Japan trip is Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium๐ŸŒŠThe showstopper? The ๐™Ž๐™ฅ๐™–๐™ง๐™ ๐™ก๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™ค๐™› ๐™‡๐™ž๐™›๐™š sardine performance๐ŸŽถโ€” thousands of tiny fish swirl and twist to music, flowing like a sparkling galaxy right before your eyes. When bubbles rise, itโ€™s pure goosebumps magicโœจ๐ŸŸ

The aquarium also houses ๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™š ๐™ค๐™› ๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™ก๐™ฎ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™ง๐™š๐™š ๐˜พ๐™ค๐™ข๐™ข๐™š๐™ง๐™จ๐™ค๐™ฃโ€™๐™จ ๐™™๐™ค๐™ก๐™ฅ๐™๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™จ ๐™ž๐™ฃ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™ฌ๐™ค๐™ง๐™ก๐™™๐Ÿฌโ€”black-and-white, graceful, and elegant. The female dolphin, Sera, just turned 33 last year and is incredibly rare. It may not have the grandeur of Kasai or the depth of Numazu, but the sardine storm + diverse marine life here creates an oceanic spectacle that will leave you in awe๐Ÿ’™

Beyond dolphins and sardines, youโ€™ll also find freshwater fish and other land creatures. Check the showtimes online in advance to catch the best experiencesโฐ

ใ€ŽSendai Umino-Mori Aquariumใ€
๐Ÿ“ Japan, ใ€’983-0013 Miyagi, Sendai, Miyagino Ward, Nakano, 4 Chomeโˆ’๏ผ–
โฐ Opening Hours: 10am - 5pm

*Pictures are credited to XHS author ่Žฑๆฉ

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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต One-Day Epic Hike๏ฝœMyoko + Hiuchi Mountains โ›ฐ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅLooking for a hiking route thatโ€™s both a workout and a feast for the ey...
08/12/2025

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต One-Day Epic Hike๏ฝœMyoko + Hiuchi Mountains โ›ฐ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Looking for a hiking route thatโ€™s both a workout and a feast for the eyes? The Myoko + Hiuchi combo in Niigata is insaneโ€”prepare for a full-day adventure with jaw-dropping scenery thatโ€™ll stay in your memory long after you descendโœจFrom alpine flora to sweeping panoramas, this trail is a photographerโ€™s and nature-loverโ€™s dream๐ŸŒฟ

๐ŸŒŸ ๐™๐™š๐™˜๐™ค๐™ข๐™ข๐™š๐™ฃ๐™™๐™š๐™™ ๐™๐™ค๐™ช๐™ฉ๐™š (๐™จ๐™ข๐™ค๐™ค๐™ฉ๐™ & ๐™ฌ๐™š๐™ก๐™ก-๐™ฅ๐™–๐™˜๐™š๐™™)
Sasamine Trailhead โ†’ Juuni-Magari Steep Climb โ†’ Kurosawa-ike Hut โ†’ Myoko Summit โ†’ Chausu Peak โ†’ Tengu-no-niwa โ†’ Hiuchi Summit โ†’ Takaya-ike Hut โ†’ Return

๐Ÿ”๏ธ ๐™ˆ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ ๐™ค + ๐™ƒ๐™ž๐™ช๐™˜๐™๐™ž โ€“ ๐™’๐™ž๐™ก๐™™ ๐™ˆ๐™š๐™š๐™ฉ๐™จ ๐™Ž๐™š๐™ง๐™š๐™ฃ๐™š
Myoko Mountain is raw and rugged, with snow patches and a forest maze leading to a summit that reveals North Alps, Mt. Fuji, the Sea of Japan, and Sado Island in one epic panorama๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ—ป

Heading to Hiuchi, the trail softens๐ŸŒฟโ€” wooden boardwalks, ridge-line views, sea horizons, and alpine flowers create a peaceful, scenic contrast. Experience both wild adventure and serene beauty on one unforgettable route๐Ÿ’™

For those chasing a โ€œforest, wetlands, endless peaks, sea view, Mt. Fuji, and North Alps all in one 24 km adventureโ€ experienceโ€”Myoko + Hiuchi is an absolute must on your Japan hiking bucket listโœจ

*Pictures are credited to XHS author ้‡Ž่กŒๆ—ฅๆœฌ Wild Japan

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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต The Most Dreamlike Sky Cafรฉ in Hokkaido๏ฝœA Cloud-Sea Cafรฉ Floating Above the Sky โ˜๏ธโ„๏ธHigh up in Hokkaidoโ€™s dreamy Toma...
08/12/2025

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต The Most Dreamlike Sky Cafรฉ in Hokkaido๏ฝœA Cloud-Sea Cafรฉ Floating Above the Sky โ˜๏ธโ„๏ธ

High up in Hokkaidoโ€™s dreamy Tomamu Resort sits Tenbou Cafe, a place that feels unbelievably close to heaven๐Ÿ’™Here, you can sip a warm drink while ๐™ฌ๐™–๐™ฉ๐™˜๐™๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™–๐™ฃ ๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ง๐™š ๐™จ๐™š๐™– ๐™ค๐™› ๐™˜๐™ก๐™ค๐™ช๐™™๐™จ ๐™ง๐™ค๐™ก๐™ก ๐™—๐™š๐™ฃ๐™š๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง ๐™›๐™š๐™š๐™ฉโ€”absolutely surreal๐ŸŒซ๏ธIn winter, the snow-covered mountains glow under the morning sun, and the drifting cloud layers look like a living, moving painting๐Ÿž๏ธ

๐™๐™ž๐™œ๐™๐™ฉ ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ญ๐™ฉ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™˜๐™–๐™›๐™šฬ ๐™ž๐™จ ๐™– ๐™๐™ช๐™œ๐™š ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ฉ๐™™๐™ค๐™ค๐™ง ๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ง๐™ง๐™–๐™˜๐™š, perfect for enjoying the cold breeze, grabbing a light snack, and soaking in that breathtaking cloud panorama๐ŸฅคItโ€™s the kind of view youโ€™ll remember for a lifetimeโ€”quiet, majestic, and impossibly beautifulโ„๏ธ

Just steps away is the famous ๐™๐™ฃ๐™ ๐™–๐™ž ๐™๐™š๐™ง๐™ง๐™–๐™˜๐™š, where you can explore sky bridges, glass viewpoints, and the iconic ๐˜พ๐™ก๐™ค๐™ช๐™™ ๐™‹๐™ค๐™ค๐™กโ€”a giant hammock inspired by floating cloudsโ˜๏ธ๐Ÿ›๏ธLie down, relax, and it truly feels like you're drifting in the sky. The healing vibe is unreal!

If Hokkaido is on your travel list, this spot is a must-go, no debate. Itโ€™s one of those places that makes you stop, breathe, and fall in love with the world all over againโœจ

ใ€ŽTenbou Cafe๏ฝœTomamu Resortใ€
๐Ÿ“ Nakatomamu, Shimukappu, Yufutsu District, Hokkaido
โฐ Opening Month: Mid-May to Mid-October

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