For each destination we pull together "where to stay, getting around, what to do, and what to know" in a single guide. Pick the destination you're curious about and turn it straight into your plan.
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JUNGLIA & Churaumi area
Beachfront condos, getting to the north, JUNGLIA, and staying safe in the sea.
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Machiya stays & beating the crowds
A machiya for the whole group, getting around while skipping the buses, and kimono for the family.
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USJ & great access
Base yourselves in a room with a kitchen, with USJ close by.
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Onsen & Aomori Nebuta
Spacious Japanese-style rooms and onsen, the Hokkaido Shinkansen, and a day trip to the Aomori Nebuta.
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Whole-house rental & summer retreat
Rent a whole cottage, hop over easily by Shinkansen, and play in nature.
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Gala Yuzawa · snow & onsen
Snow play with a direct Shinkansen link, family-friendly hotels, and an onsen to finish.
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Whole-house machiya & Takayama Festival
A machiya a 1-minute walk from the station for the whole group, getting there via Nagoya, for the autumn festival and fall colors.
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