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15 Best Things to Do in Nagano (Alps, Snow Monkeys & More) Alpine peaks and hot springs, castles and post towns—Nagano blends timeless history with natural drama. This guide features 5 sights, 5 local foods, and 5 hands-on experiences. Each card includes Highlights, From Kyoto (rough route & time), local Access, and a handy Pro tip. 🏔 Japanese Alps 🐒 Snow Monkeys 🛀 Mountain Onsen From Kyoto Station → Nagano Gateways (rough times) Gateway Typical Route Time* Notes Nagano Tokaido Shinkansen → Tokyo → Hokuriku Shinkansen → Nagano ~3h05–3h30 Base for Zenkoji, Togakushi, Snow Monkeys Matsumoto Shinkansen → Nagoya (~35m) → Ltd. Exp. Shinano → Matsumoto ~2h30–2h50 Base for Castle, […]

15 Best Things to Do in Yamanashi (山梨県 Yamanashi‑ken) Glassy lakes beneath Mt. Fuji, fruit‑laden hills, artisan noodles, and Japan’s wine country—Yamanashi is an easy escape with blockbuster scenery. This guide features 5 sights, 5 local foods, and 5 hands‑on experiences. Each card includes Highlights, From Kyoto (rough route & time), local Access, and a handy Pro tip. 🗻 Fuji panoramas 🍇 Koshu wine 🍑 Peaches & grapes From Kyoto Station → Yamanashi Gateways (rough times) Gateway Typical Route Time* Notes Kawaguchiko Shinkansen → Mishima → highway bus to Kawaguchiko or Shinkansen → Tokyo → JR Chuo → Otsuki → Fujikyu Railway ~3h45–4h30 Base for Fuji Five Lakes, Oishi Park,

15 Best Things to Do in Shizuoka (Mt. Fuji, Izu & More) Coastlines and hot springs, tea fields and wasabi streams, shrines and mountain views—Shizuoka pairs everyday ease with once-in-a-lifetime scenery. This guide features 5 sights, 5 local foods, and 5 hands-on experiences. Each card includes Highlights, From Kyoto (rough route & time), local Access, and a handy Pro tip. 🗻 Mt. Fuji views 🍵 Shizuoka tea 🌊 Izu peninsula From Kyoto Station → Shizuoka Gateways (rough times) Gateway Typical Route Time* Notes Shizuoka Shinkansen (Hikari/Nozomi) → Shizuoka ~1h50–2h20 Central base for Miho, Nihondaira, Utogi Shin-Fuji Shinkansen → Shin-Fuji ~1h40–2h10 Closest for Shiraito Falls, Asagiri Highlands Mishima Shinkansen → Mishima

Kōchi Luxe Guide — Samurai Castles, Rivers & Ocean Bounty Kōchi, gateway to Shikoku’s Pacific side, blends wild rivers, samurai heritage, ocean delicacies, and warm hospitality. From Kyoto, reach Kōchi in under four hours: Shinkansen to Okayama, then the Nanpū Express, or fly via Osaka to Kōchi Ryōma Airport. Private drivers, yachts, and guides reveal fiery cuisine, serene rivers, castles, and capes. 🍣 Gourmet ×5 🏯 Culture ×5 🛶 Activities ×5 🚆 Kyoto–Kōchi Access Contents Katsuo Tataki Tosa Sake Pairing Shimizu Saba Sushi Shimanto River Eel Yuzu Desserts Kōchi Castle Chikurin-ji Temple Cape Muroto Sakamoto Ryōma Memorial Aki Samurai Residences Shimanto River Canoeing Niyodo River SUP Yuzu Farm Experience Kuroshio

Ehime Luxe Guide — Castles, Hot Springs & Setouchi Cycling Ehime, on Shikoku’s western coast, is a blend of samurai castles, onsen heritage, citrus orchards, and world-class cycling routes across the Seto Inland Sea. Relax in Dōgo Onsen, Japan’s oldest hot spring; ascend Matsuyama Castle; savor sea bream dishes and citrus wines; and cycle the Shimanami bridges linking island to island. 🍊 Gourmet ×5 🏯 Culture ×5 🚴 Activities ×5 🚆 Seamless Access Contents Tai-meshi Sea Bream Rice Jakoten Fishcakes Ehime Citrus & Wine Uwajima Kaiseki Botchan Dango Matsuyama Castle Dōgo Onsen Honkan Uwajima Castle Ishite-ji Temple Ozu Samurai Town Shimanami Kaidō Cycling Kurushima Strait Cruise Iyo Sake Brewery Tour

Kobe & Himeji Luxe Guide — Hyōgo Prefecture Harbor lights and castle walls, teppan counters and sake terroirs: Kobe and Himeji weave Hyōgo’s story of cosmopolitan elegance and timeless heritage. Kobe’s port shimmer and beef counters; Himeji’s white castle and quiet gardens. This guide curates gourmet calls, immersive activities, and cultural icons—each with smooth access from Kyoto, Osaka, and beyond. 🍽️ Gourmet ×5 🧭 Activities ×5 🏯 Culture ×5 🚆 Seamless Access Contents Kobe Beef Teppan Dining Nada Gogo Sake Pairing Harborland Fine Dining Akashi Sea Bream & Sushi Kobe Patisserie & Chocolatiers Kobe Harbor Night Cruise Mount Rokko Ropeway Nada Brewery Premium Tour Himeji Tea Ceremony Nunobiki Herb Garden

Hyōgo Prefecture Luxe Guide — Arima & Kinosaki Hot Springs Two of Japan’s most storied onsen towns, framed by mountains and sea. A curation of gourmet calls, immersive activities, and cultural icons—each with seamless transport from Kyoto/Osaka/Kobe. Arima, the imperial spa in Mt. Rokko’s folds; Kinosaki, a lantern-lit town of seven baths on the Japan Sea. Surrounding them: Tajima beef, winter crab, sake terroirs, funaya cruises, and red-brick heritage. We book the trains, drivers, and counters—so you arrive in calm, not crowds. 🍽️ Gourmet ×5 🧭 Activities ×5 🏯 Culture ×5 🚆 Seamless Access Contents Tajima Beef Dining Matsuba Crab Kaiseki Izushi Sara Soba Nada Gogo Sake Pairing Arima Carbonated

Awaji Island Luxe Guide — Whirlpools, Myths & Minimalist Masterpieces A coast-to-coast curation: three adrenaline activities, three time-deep cultural sites, three signature tastes, and three art/architecture icons—seamlessly accessed from Kyoto via Kobe. Awaji sits where myth meets modern design. Skim past the Naruto whirlpools by boat, cycle AWAICHI’s sea-line, and zip through a life-size Godzilla. Step into creation-myth shrines and 500-year puppet theater. Dine on island onions, sea bream and Awaji beef. Then exhale inside Tadao Ando’s water and flower geometries or Shigeru Ban’s cedar-scented Zen retreat. Private drivers, buyouts and tide-timed slots available on request. 🗺️ Activities ×3 🏯 Heritage ×3 🍽️ Gourmet ×3 🎨 Art/Architecture ×3 Social Caption

Tottori (East) Luxe Guide — Sand Dunes, Sea Caves & Meiji Grace A refined coastal escape centered on Tottori City and the Uradome Coast: shifting dunes, glass-clear coves, French-style villas, and heritage gardens—easy from Kyoto on the Super Hakuto. Base yourself in Tottori City for dune sunrises and museum hours, then slip to Uradome for boat or clear-kayak days on cobalt water. Evenings are for jinpūkaku elegance, garden tea, and seafood markets. We handle express seats, tide checks, boat holds, and private drivers. 🗺️ Tottori Sand Dunes & Sand Museum 🌤️ Uradome Coast boats, beaches & Geopark 🌸 Jinpūkaku villa, castle ruins & temple garden Contents Tottori Sand Dunes (San’in