The Tohoku region offers magnificent nature, four distinct seasons, historic culture, hot springs, and great local food. Highlights include Lake Towada and Oirase Gorge (Aomori), Chuson-ji Golden Hall (Iwate), Matsushima (Miyagi), Yamadera (Yamagata), Kakunodate samurai district (Akita), and Ouchi-juku (Fukushima).
The Eastern Hokkaido area offers incredible experiences: the misty Kushiro Marshland, the mystical lakes Mashu and Kussharo, the drift ice of the Okhotsk Sea, and the dynamic wilderness of World Heritage-listed Shiretoko.
This model course is designed to be enjoyed by public transport (JR Senmo Line and buses). Each day starts at 9:00 AM and ends at 6:00 PM, allowing travelers to experience lakes, marshes, the sea, hot springs, and local food at a comfortable pace.
Southern Hokkaido is packed with highlights—from Hakodate’s beautiful night view and Western-style streets, to Noboribetsu’s dramatic Hell Valley, and the stunning nature of Lake Toya and the Shakotan Peninsula.
This model course allows you to efficiently explore the region by public transport while enjoying Hokkaido’s famous hot springs and fresh seafood.
Did you go out and have fun or try something new during this holiday season? I went go-karting for the first time at a circuit in Chiba. If you don’t have a driving license, you can still drive a kart after a short orientation. You don’t have to change your clothes if you come in some comfortable and sporty clothes, since you can rent all the equipment you need to drive, it is also available to come in any clothes you lik
