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GRAYSON FREEMANUnited States

Go to Japan for the New Year and enjoy an authentic hot spring trip

Welcome the New Year with a hot spring bath! An 8-day hot spring trip to Japan will take you on a winter romance. Come get this super detailed guide! -- Japan has a rich history, 🏞️picturesque scenery, cherry blossoms in full bloom, 🏯the ancient capital of Kyoto and the bustling Tokyo complement each other. The unique regional customs, 🍣sushi, 🍵tea ceremony, experience a different Japanese cultural journey. -- 🛤️Itinerary: D1: Rainy and sunny coast -> Takaoka Buddha On the first day, we will visit the picturesque Yuqing Coast and feel the sea breeze, then visit the majestic Takaoka Buddha and experience the ancient Buddhist culture. D2: Shiraito Falls -> Old Karuizawa Ginza -> Ginza On the second day, we will go to the spectacular Shiraito Falls to feel the majestic water flow, and then stroll through the old Karuizawa Ginza and the bustling Ginza to experience the richness of history and the prosperity of modern times. D3: Free time in Tokyo Enjoy a full day of free time in Tokyo to explore the city, or choose to join a day trip to Kamakura to experience the tranquility of the Great Buddha and the youthful atmosphere in front of Kamakura High School. D4: Sensoji Temple -> Oshino Hakkai -> Miho no Matsubara On the fourth day, we will visit the historic Sensō-ji Temple, then head to the geological wonder Oshino Hakkai, and finally arrive at the picturesque Miho no Matsubara to experience the magnificence of nature. D5: Kinkakuji Temple -> Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine -> Thousand Torii Gates -> Nara Park On the fifth day, we will visit the magnificent Kinkaku-ji Temple, then head to the mysterious Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and the spectacular Thousand Torii Gates, and finally have a close encounter with the cute deer in Nara Park. D6: Free time in Osaka Enjoy a free day in Osaka, where you can taste authentic local food, or choose to take a day trip to Arashiyama, stroll through the Togetsukyo Bridge, walk through the bamboo forest, and experience the tranquility of Kiyomizu Temple and the classical charm of Gion. D7: Shirakawa-go On the seventh day, we will go to Shirakawa-go, known as a fairy-tale world, to admire the Gassho-style houses and beautiful mountain scenery there, and experience the tranquility and simplicity of the Japanese countryside. D8: East Tea House Street We will spend the next day at Higashi Chaya Street, which is full of the style of the Edo period. You can taste traditional Japanese cuisine and experience the ancient tea ceremony culture, which will bring this trip to Japan to a perfect end. 🎉 -- Must-see attractions: ✨ Sensoji Temple: The statue of Guanyin is solemn, the Wind and Thunder Gate is shocking, and the heavy sense of history is overwhelming. 🌸 Fushimi Inari Taisha: Stroll through the mysterious passage formed by the Thousand Torii Gates and feel the antiquity and sacredness of Kyoto. 💎 Ginza: All the prosperity of Tokyo is here, with a collection of world-famous brands, a paradise for shopping lovers. 🦌 Nara Park: Get in close contact with the deer, and the beautiful scenery that changes with the seasons will make you linger, and you can see the gifts of nature at a glance. 🏞️ Shirakawa-go: The unique Gassho-style architecture is like walking into a fairy tale world where tranquility and harmony coexist. -- Essentials before the trip: 🧳 📞 A phone card is a must for easy communication and not to worry about getting lost. 🔌 Bring a plug converter, Japan voltage is 110V, don’t forget. 🪪 Passport, visa, driver's license, all important documents must be complete. 👔 If you go to Japan in January, remember to bring a thick coat, as it is quite cold there in winter. When traveling to Japan, you must prepare these things so that you can travel easily and have fun! 🎉 -- I hope you can have a lot of fun and unforgettable memories during this trip to Japan! 🎉
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Posted: Feb 20, 2025
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