Gifu, Japan: Activities to do in Takayama

Gifu, Japan: Activities to engage in Takayama

Takayama, Gifu, Japan: Hirayu no Mori

We tried to book the Finnish sauna for our previous trip last December 2024.  But it got cancelled due to maintenance activity.  For this trip in October 2025, I started to contact them in April 2025. 

Japan: Hiking Daikokudake from Norikura Tatamidaira

I didn't have knowledge about what winter looks like until I became more interested in watching several videos about it.  Like the danger and difficulty someone might encounter when going to the top of the mountain.  Like how is the situation of the huts during the heavy snow.  Like how the mountain hotels have limited service, how they are prepared to stay safe before the winter, and how the buildings are recovered in the middle of deep snow. 

Nagano, Japan: Kamikochi

Kamikochi is famous for the clean, crystal clear Azusa river with Japanese northern alps (Hida mountains) in the background.  One of the gateways to reach multiple summits, peaks and offers great adventures in several mountains.

Japan: Hotel Kuretakeso Takayamaekimae

Japan: Hotel Kuretakeso Takayamaekimae

Japan: Food crawl and cafes in Tokyo

Japan: Food crawl and cafes in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan: Gotokuji Temple

Gōtokuji Temple

Japan: Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo

Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo

Japan: Tokyo Projection Mapping

Visit TOKYO Night & Light.

Tokyo, Japan: Nezu Shrine Azalea Garden

Nezu Shrine Azalea Garden

Tokyo, Japan: University and Books

Agricultural Museum, Tokyo University

I visited the university in 2014, as it is a quiet place and good place for autumn viewing. 

Tokyo, Japan: DEL style Ikebukuro Higashiguchi by Daiwa Roynet Hotel

DEL style Ikebukuro Higashiguchi by Daiwa Roynet Hotel

Saitama: Food crawl in Kawagoe

 

Travel Date: May 2025

Apart from the snack shops found in Kanetsuki-dori Street, below are other restaurant 

Kawagoe, Saitama: Food crawl in Kanetsuki-dori Street

 

Food crawl  in Kanetsuki-dori Street 

Let us share with you the stores we have visited and the snacks we have tried during our visit in Kanetsuki-dori Street. 

Japan: Kawagoe Tobu Hotel

Kawagoe Tobu Hotel

Address: 8-1, Wakitahoncho, Kawagoe, Japan, 350-1123

https://www.tobuhotel.co.jp/kawagoe2020/ 

Travel Date: May 2025, 2 nights

Yamanashi, Japan: Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine

Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine

Travel Date: May 2025

Yamanashi, Japan: Oshino Hakkai

Yamanashi, Japan: Oshino Hakkai

Travel Date: May 2025

Yamanashi, Japan: Herb Garden Tabinikki Fuji-Kawaguchiko Garden

With dependency on the visibility of Mt. Fuji that afternoon, we decided to visit the Herb Garden Tabinikki Fuji. 

Travel Date: 15 May 2025

Yamanashi, Japan: Fuji Shibazakura Festival

Yamanashi, Japan: Fuji Shibazakura Festival

The Fuji Shibazakura Festival (or pink moss or phlox moss) happens between mid-April to mid-May in Fuji Motosuko Resort.  

Travel Date: 15 May 2025

Yamanashi, Japan: Food crawl and cafes near Fuji

Starbucks Coffee - Fujiyoshida

Location: 4-chome-14-22 Kamiyoshidahigashi, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi 403-0032, Japan

Food: scones, soy caramel macchiato

Personal preference: 8 out of 10