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Nikko Shrine grounds
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Hakone vs Nikko: Which Should You Visit?

I love Tokyo, it’s easily one of my top 3 cities in Japan and definitely somewhere I plan on living longer. However, it does sometimes get a little overwhelming and I often find myself looking for places close by to escape to.

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Kamakura Buddha Feature
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How to spend a day in Kamakura

Just over an hour away from Tokyo Station on the Yokosuka Line, Kamakura is the perfect seaside retreat after you’ve spent a few days wrecking your feet on the streets of the capital city. Whether you’d prefer to lace up those hiking

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Nikko Shrine grounds
Explore/Kanagawa/Tochigi

Hakone vs Nikko: Which Should You Visit?

I love Tokyo, it’s easily one of my top 3 cities in Japan and definitely somewhere I plan on living longer. However, it does sometimes get a little overwhelming and I often find myself looking for places close by to escape to.

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Hakone vs Kyoto
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Hakone vs Kyoto: Which Should You Visit?

This is one of those articles I’ve been waiting to write for a long time. I get to help people decide between two of my favorite places in Japan! Both areas you may consider on your trip to Japan, but out of

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is Hakone worth visiting
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Is Hakone Worth Visiting?

With so many places to visit, many people wonder whether it's worth taking a trip outside the capital to visit. Let me tell you what I think!

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