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Japan has amazing roads for scenic drives in many locations but most of them are difficult to reach by public transport especially outside of cities. Travelling in Japan by car is just awesome. You can go wherever and whenever you like and this can make your trip much more exciting. Driving in Japan is much easier than you think. Let me introduce you some of most amazing scenic driving roads in Japan which I’ve been and for sure you will be wanting to ride after reading this!! 🙂
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Patchwork Road in Biei,Hokkaido
Drive through the tremendous crop field and hills. Biei is located in a center of Hokkaido and many commercial advertises were shoot at many locations here. Biei’s scenery attracts thousands of tourist every year. Best time to visit is summer time.
Bandai-Azuma Skyline in Fukushima
Average altitude of 1,350 meters. Drive with the panoramic view of the volcanic mountain, Azuma which is located at the boarder of Fukushima and Yamagata prefecture. The view is spectacular especially early autumn with foliage.
Izu Skyline in Shizuoka
Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka is a nature treasure. A 40.6 km long toll road ”Izu Skyline” in eastern Izu peninsula runs from south to north with a magnificent view of the highlands, the mountain and the beautiful coast line.
Venus Line in Nagano
Scenic drive through the great highlands in Nagano. A 70 km long road connecting Chino and the Utsukushi Ga Hara is perfect in summer time to drive with cool fresh breeze.
Aso in Kumamoto
Drive with the super scenic view of a volcanic mountain with a world largest caldera and green grass fields. This is actually my favourite as it’s very unique and untouched. Although the area is partially closed due to its volcanic activity, it is definitely worth to wait and visit one day.
Locations of all these 5 roads are as on the map below!
Hope you’ve enjoyed my review of Japanese scenic driving roads!
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Delivery of your ordered WiFi device is available to the QL Liner counters in Narita Airport Terminal 1 and 2 so you can connect right after landing!
Please check the location of the QL Liner counters in Narita Airport.
QL Liner counter at Terminal 1
Location: South Wing, 1st Floor (International Arrival Lobby), Terminal 1
QL Liner counter at Terminal 2
Location: 1st Floor (International Arrival Lobby), Terminal 2
The QL Liner counters are located on the International Arrival Lobby floor (1F) in both terminals, so they are very convenient for you.
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‘FLOWERS’ are things which are natural and healthful moderators of moods. The results of science research shows that flowers have an immediate impact on happiness. They make your feeling less depressed and increasing life satisfaction. In addition, flowers bring positive emotional feeling to everyone who see. So, they are more powerful than we expect and can create better atmosphere.
Flower are the best gestures when it comes to special occasions of the year. They speak with elegance even words can’t describe. Flowers don’t have to just be sent to friends, family or your loved ones but they are a unique way to show your appreciation to business associate relationships too.
On today’s post, I would like to recommend you the unique cafe which is a wonderful space for anyone who loves flowers, boutique interior or finding inspiration. Aoyama Flower Market Tea House is a flower shop which is combined with a tea cafe. It’s located near Omotesando station in Tokyo. Each table in this cafe has its own fresh flower and the whole of cafe is decorated with flowers in various types, colors and sizes which make you feel like being lost in the floral world.
Aoyama Flower Market Tea House serves several teas and herbs such as rosemary, spearmint and pineapplemint. Moreover, they provide tasty food menu such as parfait and french toast, that you can make an order too. If you want to relax and wanna find yourself in a real flower oasis, I highly recommend you to head to Tokyo and visit this hidden gem 🙂
Aoyama Flower Market Tea House
Address : 5–1–2, MinamiAoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Tel : +81 3 3400 0887
Access : walking within 3 minute from Omotesando Station exit A4
Operating Hours: (Mon-Sat) 11:00 to 20:00 last order 19:30 / (Sundays and holidays) 11:00 to 19:00 last order 18:30 / Lunch time: 11:00 to 15:00 (Monday to Friday only)
Price Range : Drinks from 702 yen~ / Food from 756 yen~
Official Website : http://www.afm-teahouse.com/
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If you are seeking the latest fashion, it’s primary option to go to Omotesando, which is a tree-lined boulevard linked to Harajuku. Omotesando and Harajuku are the most leading shopping district since there are upscale boutiques you must know very well, malls, restaurants and cafes. So Omotesando is also known as Tokyo’s Champs-Élysées. While it’s enjoyable to pick up your favorite brand shops along the avenue, the malls including Japan’s original brands and, of course, internationally famous brands. Especially, 3 malls have been sources of the cutting-edge fashion trend.
1. Laforet Harajuku
It’s located at the center of Omotesando and has been run since 1978. There are unique and cutting-edge fashions instead of classy brands. They have had a concept that fashion is culture which presents the times. From back then, they have looked for outstanding shops as their tenants even if they are not famous at that time. Their main target is young people and 70 percent of them consist of ladies. And they have many types of fashion stores consisting of Casuals, Gothic&Lolita, Fairy kei, and Visual kei. Additionally, the Laforet has Laforet Museum on the 6th floor where exhibitions of evaluated artists around the world and seasonal markets like North European Christmas market have been held.
Laforet HARAJUKU
Laforet HARAJUKU official website. Shop, access and facility information.www.laforet.ne.jp
Shop Info: Laforet HARAJUKU
Address: 1–11–6 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku,Tokyo 150–0001
Nearest Station: 5 minutes walk from Harajuku station/Exit: Omotesando exit(JR Yamanote line)
Search this word “Laforet Harajuku”on Google Map
Hours: 11:00am-9:00pm
2. Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku (Omohara)
Tokyu Plaze Omohara (Omotesando and Harajuku are sometimes abbrivated as Omohara) stands in front of the Laforet across the street. The structure looks like a castle and at the entrance, you will be drawn through a dizzying kaleidoscope of mirrors. It has attracted wide range of people with international brands (e.g. TOMMY HILFIGER and AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS) and Japanese brands (e.g. The SHEL’TTER Tokyo) which are appraised all over the world. There is a spacious garden on the roof top where you have seats and drink beer, otherwise get a coffee at the STARBUCKS next to that. While the people take a relaxing break there, others wait in a queue for the bills pancakes.
TOKYU PLAZA OMOTESANDO HARAJUKU | TOKYU PLAZA
東急不動産のショッピングセンターomohara.tokyu-plaza.com
Shop Info: Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku
Address: 4–30–3 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150–0001
Nearest Station: 5 minutes walk from Harajuku station/Exit: Omotesando exit(JR Yamanote line)
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Hours: 11:00am-9:00pm (Cafe 8:30am-11:00pm)
3. Omotesando Hills
The Omotesando Hills large complex looks very chic and elegant due to the concrete building without colors. The over 100 shops in it provide chic and sophisticated clothing and general merchandises you rarely find except there. The majority of the customers seem adults aged from 30s to 40s. This year 2016 is 10 years anniversary, and it became an essential shopping complex for celeb. Moreover, you can have Japanese food on the 3rd floor.
Omotesando Hills
Omotesando Hillswww.omotesandohills.com
Shop Info: Tokyu Omotesando Hills
Address: 4–12–10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150–0001
Nearest Station: 7 minutes walk from Harajuku station/Exit: Omotesando exit(JR Yamanote line)
Search this word “Omotesando Hills”on Google Map
Hours of Shopping: 11:00am-9:00pm (Mon-Sat)/11:00am-8:00pm (Sun)
Hours of Restaurants: 11:00am-11:30pm (Mon-Sat)/11:00am-10:30pm (Sun)
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Lake Ashi is located in Hakone, Kanagawa. Hakone has been the busiest tourist destination of the prefecture for many decades and it’s a great getaway indeed. Hakone and the beautiful lake “Lake Ashi” can be enjoyed for all year around but the best time is definitely autumn. Visit Hakone and Lake Ashi to hunt the spectacular autumn colour as well as the magnificent view of Mt. Fuji!
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Lake Ashi
Lake Ashi is often called “Hakone Lake”. It’s agreat scenic lake along Hakone mountain with a view of Mt. Fuji and great red torii gate from Hakone shrine which locates along the lake. The lake is pretty touristic surrounded with shops, onsen, hotels and some historical sites. Cruising lakes might be the most popular activity to do in Lake Ashi. My recommendation would be to rent a bicycle and cycle around the lake!
The best time to enjoy autumn foliage around Lake Ashi is usually from end of October to mid November. As it’s surrounded with the forest and the mountain, the greatest point of viewing autumn leaves in Lake Ashi is that you can enjoy the different colours of trees in different altitude. Watch the contrast of colours from brown-red-orange-yellow-green on the same mountain. Also to see the great view of Mt.Fuji, better check the weather before hand as it’s the best when the sky is clear.
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Lake Ashi
Address: Hakone, Hakone machi, Ashigara-gun, Kanagawa
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