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Visiting hot springs and World Heritage sites!
A trip to enjoy the Tokyo metropolitan area
Northern Kanto and Niigata, easily accessible from Tokyo, are a treasure trove of diverse attractions. You can enjoy the World Heritage sites of Nikko Toshogu Shrine (Tochigi) and Tomioka Silk Mill (Gunma), the hot springs of Kusatsu and Kinugawa, and the magnificent natural beauty of Oze and the coastline (Ibaraki and Niigata). This is a golden route where you can fully enjoy history, nature, and food.
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Japan's largest shopping mall. Comprising three buildings—mori, kaze, and the outlet—it welcomes international visitors with comprehensive facilities including English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean signage throughout the mall, translation devices, multilingual menus, and duty-free shopping.
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Approximately 7 minutes by car to the highway entrance (Kameda Interchange), it is the largest shopping mall in the area.
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Access is also convenient using the shuttle bus from Arakawaoki Station. From Ibaraki Airport, the travel time is about 40 minutes by rental car.
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Niigata's natural bounty and seafood
Niigata Prefecture is blessed with abundant meltwater and vast land that produces Japan's best rice, renowned for its "Koshihikari" variety. Its food culture revolves around the finest rice, with a variety of delicacies that make the most of the rice's flavor, including the specialty hegi soba and traditional sasa dango with the aroma of bamboo leaves. Furthermore, the long, flowing Sea of
The blessings of the mountains of Joshu
Surrounded by mountains such as the Jomo Sanzan (Mount Akagi, Mount Haruna, and Mount Myogi), Gunma Prefecture has developed a unique food culture that makes use of wheat and vegetables. Mizusawa udon, with its smooth texture and firm texture, is considered one of Japan's three great udon noodles. Okkirikomi, made by simmering wide noodles with vegetables in miso and soy sauce, is a typical local dish that has warmed people living in the cold mountains. Gunma Prefecture is also the number one producer of konjac in Japan, making use of its abundant water resources, and is known for its healthy and simple mountain produce.
Food culture in the plains that makes use of water resources
Tochigi Prefecture, blessed with abundant water and fertile plains, has developed a noodle culture where water is essential, such as Sano Ramen, which is made with green bamboo. Utsunomiya Gyoza is also known for its healthiness, made with abundant local vegetables. Ibaraki Prefecture is blessed with a diverse range of foods that are different from those found in the mountains, such as Mito Natto, which uses soybeans grown in fertile soil, and monkfish hotpot, which is caught along the coastline.
Recommended Travel Itinerary
Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Kinugawa Onsen
Visit the magnificent World Heritage Site of Nikko Toshogu Shrine and learn about the history of Tokugawa Ieyasu. Stay overnight in Kinugawa Onsen, known for its beautiful valley, and experience traditional Japanese inn culture.
Tomioka Silk Mill, Kusatsu Onsen, hot spring town
After visiting the Tomioka Silk Mill, a World Heritage Site that supported modernization, head to Kusatsu Onsen, one of Japan's most famous hot springs. Enjoy the impressive Yubatake and the traditional Yumomi show, then stroll around the hot spring town.
Kusatsu Onsen, Mizusawa Udon
After enjoying a Japanese breakfast at Kusatsu Onsen, savor Gunma's specialty Mizusawa udon noodles, then return to Tokyo by bullet train or other means, taking home memories of your trip.
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Lake Town Lakeside Forest Park
This park is located on the shore of a large regulating reservoir (Oosagami Regulating Pond). There is a paved promenade, making it ideal for walking or jogging. You can also enjoy cherry blossoms in the spring.
railway museum
This experiential museum, which opened in 2007 as part of JR East's 20th anniversary celebrations, allows visitors to learn about the history, technology, and culture of Japanese railways. It displays 42 precious real trains, including Shinkansen bullet trains and steam locomotives (SL), from the Meiji period to the present day.
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