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How to Spend 5 Days in Japan Over New Year's

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How to spend New Year's in Japan? This 5-day itinerary will help you explore Japan with ease! Check out this handy guide! · - 🛤️ Itinerary: DAY 1: Lake Kinrin -> Beppu Park Visit the tranquil Lake Kinrin and enjoy the beauty of nature. Then head to Beppu Park to enjoy the greenery and leisure time. DAY 2: Matcha Ceremony -> Fukuoka Castle -> Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine -> Ohori Park Enjoy a traditional matcha ceremony and experience the charm of tea culture. Visit the historic Fukuoka Castle and experience the charm of the ancient city. Visit Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and pray for academic success. Stroll through Ohori Park and enjoy the tranquility of the urban oasis. DAY 3: Kumamoto Castle -> Sakuranobaba Josaien -> Aso Shrine -> Mount Aso Visit the majestic Kumamoto Castle and experience the weight of history. Visit Sakuranobaba and Josaien and experience the Japanese countryside. Visit Aso Shrine and experience Japanese religious culture. Finally, climb Mount Aso and enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery. DAY 4: Shiroyama Observatory -> Kirishima Shrine Climb to the Shiroyama Observatory and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Then visit the mysterious Kirishima Shrine and the ancient shrine ruins to experience the vicissitudes and mystery of history. DAY 5: Kagoshima - Xi'an Depart from Kagoshima and return to the historic city of Xi'an, ending this unforgettable trip to Japan. 🎉 · - 🧳 Travel preparations: 📞 Remember to get a Japanese SIM card so you can stay in touch and not get lost. 🔌 Don't forget to bring a plug adapter, as Japanese plugs are different from ours. 🪪 Be sure to bring your documents, passport, and visa, as you will need them for entry and exit. 👔 Japan is quite cold in December, so bring a thick coat and thermal underwear to keep warm. 🔋 Don't forget your charger and power bank, as you'll feel more at ease with a charged phone. · - Your trip to Japan is all here! Explore Japan without getting lost with this guide. I hope your trip is as easy and enjoyable as this guide! ✨
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Mt. Aso was one of the places I wanted to visit on my Kyushu trip because I wanted to see a volcano with smoke still rising from its crater with my own eyes.

I drove from Fukuoka, which took about 2.5 hours. Most of the route was on the highway, making it easy to drive. Once I entered the Aso area, the view changed to vast grasslands and mountains, prompting me to stop and take photos even before reaching my destination.

The weather was clear the day I went, the smoke from the volcanic crater was clearly visible, and the wind was quite strong. It was cooler than I expected, even though it was midday.

What I liked most wasn't the volcanic crater itself, but the atmosphere of the surrounding area, the road cutting through the grasslands, and the constantly changing views. I stopped at several other spots just a few kilometers away.

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🚗 Fukuoka → Mt. Aso
⏱️ Approximately 2.5–3 hours

Recommendations:

· Check the crater's opening hours before your trip.
· If you have time, also visit Kusasenri and Daikanbo.
· Take photos in the morning. The lighting is better and there aren't many people yet.

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