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Situated in Saitama prefecture, just an hour out of Tokyo, is Kawagoe. To reach Kawagoe from Tokyo, take a train from Ikebukuro station. Probably Kawagoe’s most famous attraction is its Warehouse dis...

Situated in Saitama prefecture, just an hour out of Tokyo, is Kitain Temple. To reach Kawagoe from Tokyo, take a train from Ikebukuro station. Kitain is a beautiful Buddhist temple, and the head ...

Situated in Saitama prefecture, just an hour out of Tokyo, is Kawagoe Castle. To reach Kawagoe from Tokyo, take a train from Ikebukuro station. When many people think of castles in Japan, they think ...

Located right next to the beautiful and popular Lake Ashinoko, Hakone Ashinoko Narukawa Art Museum is a convenient place to spend a few hours enjoying contemporary Japanese art, refreshments and stun...

If you love Samurai history and traditional Japanese culture then we recommend heading to Edo Wonderland for a fun and engaging activity! For families, couples, or even solo travellers, this attr...

For many people, Shinkyō Bridge is the symbol of Nikko. The bridge was constructed in 1639, and it is ranked as one of the top 3 bridges in all of Japan due to its beauty and significance. It is a hi...

We at Snow Monkey Resorts love to try new cafes, and this cafe in Nikko is a must visit! Located just a stone’s throw away from the famous Shinkyo Bridge and at the foot of Nikko National Park, t...

Toshogu Shrine is arguably the most impressive and beautiful of all the temples and shrines on the heritage site of Nikko. It was built in 1617 during the Edo period, and it is the shrine where ...

Nikko is full of amazing nature and attractions, and one of the top places to go is to see Kegon Falls! Kegon Falls is one of many waterfalls found in Nikko, but it is the most famous in the area. Th...