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Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing & Icebreaker Ship Aurora and Aurora 2

4.5

256 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Abashirishi Minamisanjouhigashi 4-5-1 Road Station Ice Rink Road Abashiri

The icebreaking ship Aurora/Aurora 2 are large sightseeing vessels that in seasonal service break the drift ice of Okhotsk. In addition to enjoying the sound and impact of breaking ice from the observation deck, you might also be able to catch sight of wild animals such as seals if you are lucky. You can also watch and relax from the first or second floor where there is good heating. The ships’ schedule is decided depending on the drift ice so it is recommended that you check the official site before you go. Shuttle buses are available from Memanbetsu Airport and JR Abashiri Station.

Took this trip when the ice flows were prevalent in February. We fully expected to see an intriguing panorama of ice, but what surprised us most was just how many bird species there were out on the...
Tanigawadake Ropeway

4.0

196 Reviews

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Gunma prefecture Tone-gun Minakami-machi Yuzonso Yu Fukayama National Forest Tanigawa-dake ropeway

This ropeway spanning Tanigawadake at the border of Gunma Prefecture and Niigata Prefecture connects the 746-meter altitude Doaiguchi Station with the Tenjindaira Station located at an altitude of 1,319 meters. There is also an observatory, and visitors can use a lift to reach Tenjin Toge Pass which is the start of a hiking route. The trekking course from Tenjin Toge follows the mountain ridge and takes about two and a half hours, and is a veritable treasure house for plants such as　Hosobahinayukiso (a kind of Leontopodium Fairriei). The large 360-degree panoramic view from the top of the mountain affords spectacular vistas of the surrounding mountains, and is a very popular hiking course that is suitable even beginners.

The cable car will take you up the mountain and the chairlift will send you further up after the cable car ride. Take note the chairlift fee is not included in the cable car ride ticket. It is...
Makaino Farm Resort

4.0

156 Reviews

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Shizuoka Pref. Fujinomiyashi Utsuno 1327-1

A sightseeing farm in Utsuno, Fujinomiya City. You can try cow-milking, touching various animals like sheep and goats, butter-making, sausage-making, kids' cooking, and you can enjoy athletics on the grounds there too. They include a farm restaurant, a cafe and other places to eat and drink, as well as a shop that sells dairy products. They also rent out farm space.

Spent about half a day here including lunch. Fun for kids and the ice cream here is really awesome!! Be sure to try it…I think they use milk from the farm tho I’m not 100% sure about this. I also...
Shosenkyo Gorge Ropeway

4.0

156 Reviews

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Yamanashi Pref. Koufushi Ikarichou 441

This ropeway is located in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Built on a panoramic lookout at the top of Shosenkyo Gorge where the old road meets the new road, the car takes about five minutes to complete a journey. Passengers on the ropeway can enjoy great views of mountains including Mt. Yasaburo, one of Yamanashi's most famous 100 mountains, as well as Mt. Fuji, Southern Japan Alps, and the Chichibu Mountains. The lower station in the foothills features a souvenir shop, while the upper station at the peak features a diner that serves hoto noodles and char.

Small cable car that takes you to the top of the mountains overlooking Kofu with (on a clear day) a great view of Mount Fuji. Not for the faint of heart if worried about heights.
Fuji International Speedway

4.0

82 Reviews

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Shizuoka Pref. Suntougunoyamachou Nakahinata 694

This beautiful circuit with more of four decades of history features views of Mt. Fuji. In addition to professional motorsports, the circuit also holds track days in the summer for individuals who do not have a FISCO license. Participants can even rent a helmet and gloves if they do not have their own. There is also a shipping terrace where visitors can enjoy snacks, a meal, or buy souvenirs and other merchandise during events.

After years of working at the Grand prix this circuit was one i favoured. although the track is slow and as less exciting bends Every morning we would see the sun rising over Mount Fuji this was a...
Otaru Canal Cruise

4.0

188 Reviews

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Hokkaido Otarushi Minatomachi 5-4

You can find the ticket center and dock at the Otaru Canal Chuobashi Bridge located about a 10-minute walk from JR Otaru Station towards the port. You can enjoy the history and romance of Otaru City from the canal boat with cruises lasting about 40 minutes. With the gas-powered street lights along the canal, the night cruises are a beautiful sight to behold. During the cold winter a canopy covers the boat and heaters are provided to keep passengers warm.

The tour itself especially the night time cruise (when it runs) is OK by be aware commentary is in Japanese only. So if you do not speak Japanese not worth doing cruise. As cruise does not have...
Nagatoro River White Water Rafting

4.0

169 Reviews

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Saitama Pref. Chichibugunnagatoromachi Nagatoro 489-2

This traditional river rafting tour is offered each year from around March 10 to early December. Customers can choose between three courses - from Oyahana Bridge to Iwadatami, from Iwadatami to Takasago Bridge, and one course traveling the full length from Oyahana Bridge to Takasago Bridge. No advance reservation is required and tours leave every five to 20 minutes. A special limited time tour is also offered in winter which has riders sit in a toasty-warm kotatsu (heated table with a blanket).

Took the long (in terms of time) train trip out to Nagatoro on a beautiful day, looking forward spending time on the river, planning to do both routes. When we arrived, we were told that I...
Ikaho Green Bokujo

3.5

173 Reviews

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Gunma Shibukawa-shi Kanai 2844-1

渋川方面から行くと伊香保温泉手前にあります。馬にヤギ、羊にウサギと触れあえます。入場料の他に、餌やりようの野菜などにちょこちょこと掛かります。一部ペイペイで支払い可能でした。ウサギのふれあいは時間が決まってました。乗馬体験やアーチェリーもあり小学校高学年でも楽しめたようです。大人からすると入場料は少し高いかな。
Kyukamura Fuji

4.0

155 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Shizuoka Pref. Fujinomiyashi Saori 634

Lodgings located in Saori, Fujinomiya City, west of Lake Tanuki. The building has been designed so that all guest rooms, the hot spring room, restaurant, and lobby all have a view of Mt. Fuji. It's possible to use the hot spring baths for a day-trip, so-on a clear day-you can enjoy a relaxing bath while gazing at Mt. Fuji.

Awesome place to stay around Fuji. This hotel is right on the lake Tanuki look on to Mount Fuji, stunning view. There is a path around lake Tanuki and also rental bicycles. There is a camp ground...
Santa Maria Sailing Model Ship of Osaka Bay

4.0

128 Reviews

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Osaka Osakashi Minato-ku Kaigandori 1-1-10

A tour cruise ship operating in the bay area in Minato Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. The ship’s dock is located near the Tempozan Harbor Village mall and Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. Modeled after the Santa Maria, Columbus’ flagship when he set sail to journey around the world, this sailing vessel, popular with children, is about two times the size of the original. During their journey, riders can enjoy views of bay area sights like Maishima and Universal Studios Japan. The twilight cruise (reservation required), which sets off with the setting sun, is particularly popular.

We took the sunset cruise and had a great experience and view of the Osaka har our during sunset. It’s free with Osaka Pass.
Tokyo Mizube Cruising Line

4.0

207 Reviews

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Tokyo Sumida-ku Yokoami 1-2-15

The Tokyo Mizube Cruising Line is a water bus that travels along the Sumida River, Arakawa River and Rinkai areas. It offers various courses including not only the standard cruises but event and charter cruises. The “Asakusa-Odaiba Cruise” which tours from the Asakusa area to the Rainbow Bridge and Odaiba area is popular for viewing the Senbonzakura (thousands of cherry trees) in Sumida Park in the spring season, while the night cruise that allows guests to take in Tokyo’s splendid night scenery is recommended for dates.

Took the trip from Asakusa to Hamarikyu Gardens. Its a goid way to get there, but the fitter on a less wet day could was along the river. The scenery is uninspiring and going out the commentary was...
Murasaki Mura historical village

3.5

224 Reviews

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Okinawa Pref. Nakagamigunyomitanson Takashiho 1020-1

Murasaki Mura is a large experience-oriented theme park located in Yomitan Village. Visitors can experience traditional crafts and culture, water activities, sports, cooking classes, etc.; more than 100 different experience activities are available in over 30 different workshops. There is also a buffet-style restaurant, and the Okinawan Soba Noodles restaurant (with its delicious noodle broth), is particularly popular. Accommodation is available adjacent to the park.

I’ve visited this place several times while living here. There are a few make your own souvenir shop, which can be fun for visitors or kids. It’s pretty empty during the weekdays and I haven’t seen...
Takachiho Farm

4.0

121 Reviews

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Miyazaki Pref. Miyakonojoushi Yoshinomotochou 5265-103

This is a tourist ranch where visitors can pet small Jersey cows and sheep, milk cows, ride horses, and make sausages. In the wide green fields one can spend a relaxing time with the animals, and the Hitsujigaoka observation deck offers stunning views from the summit of Takachiho to Sakurajima. One can also try fresh milk and delicious mutton and vegetable dishes, making it a popular spot to bring the family.

Found this spot when surfing web and spend half day there. Have some quick food or a more decent restaurant there. Little shop to sell itself dairy product. Have option to experience to use its...
Dougashima Yuransen Cruising

4.5

140 Reviews

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Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunnishizuchou Nishina 2060

These are sightseeing cruise boats that depart from Nishi Izu-cho, Kamo County in Shizuoka Prefecture; cruises last for approximately 20 minutes and tour round the mysterious caves of Dogashima. The cruise tours the ever-changing ria coastline and the small islands that pepper the sea as well as the Tenso Skylight Cave where the blue sea sparkles in the light that shines through a hole in the ceiling and Sanshiro Island than can only be accessed on foot at low tide. As the cruises depart every 10–15 minutes, you can drop by anytime when you are out for a drive.

Its not that beautiful in reality when seen from boat as some of pictures mention. Better to see the cave area from top by short 10min hike on top of caves.
Mt. Kinka Ropeway

4.0

184 Reviews

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Gifu Pref. Gifushi Senjoujikishita 257

The Mt. Kinka Ropeway is an aerial lift system in Gifu City that runs from the bottom of Mt. Kinka to the summit; the journey takes about four minutes. During the journey, passengers can view the natural beauty of Mt. Kinka (the slopes of which are covered with old-growth forest) and the Nagara River, as well as the streets of Gifu City. At the summit, there is the Mt. Kinka Squirrel Village, shops, and a restaurant with a scenic view (the restaurant’s beer garden is open in the summer months). A return ticket for the Mt. Kinka Ropeway costs 1,080 yen for adults, 540 yen for children.

We visited the Gifu Park, Museum and then took the Ropeway up Mt. Kinka to visit the famous castle. Inclined at 25 deg one hardly felt stress as it traverse at 3.6m/sec and brings up within 5mins. We...
Serakogen Farm

4.0

60 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Seragunserachou Bessako 1124-11

A tourism-oriented farm which primarily grows flowers located in Sera Town, Sera County, Hiroshima Prefecture. Here visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers and enjoy a relaxing, soothing time. In spring, some 750 thousand tulips come into bloom; in summer, 1.1 million sunflowers; in fall, 25 thousand dahlias consisting of 450 varieties blossom on the farm’s grounds, dyeing the farm’s gentle hills vivid colors. Different flower festivals are also held at the park in line with each flower’s blooming period. There’s also a restaurant and café where you can have a meal while enjoying the beautiful scenery, and the farm offers hands-on classes. Visitors are permitted to come with pets.

This is one of my favorite spots to enjoy tulips in the Hiroshima area. So many different types of tulips is so many beautiful colors! Entrance fee is ¥800, but it’s worth it! I also love coming...
Iga no Sato Mokumoku Tezukuri Farm

4.0

135 Reviews

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Mie Pref. Igashi Nishiyubune 3609

A farm and tourist-oriented facility which only creates additive-free and low additive products based on the theme of combining healthiness and deliciousness. The farm’s spacious grounds are host to a brewery, café, hot spring bathhouse, and more. At the Ham & Weiner Senmonkan, you can watch ham and sausages being made through a glass window. Visitors can learn about food and farming through a variety of classes on hand making foods. At the educational farm area, children can milk cows and ride ponies. There’s also a restaurant which serves fresh vegetables and pork raised on-site.

This farm covers a large area. When we visited there were several large school parties, and they were clearly having a lot of fun. Our group ate in a large barn-like restaurant at the top of the...
Lake Kawaguchiko Excursion Boat

4.0

92 Reviews

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Yamanashi Pref. Minamitsurugunfujikawaguchikomachi Funatsu 4034

Modeled on southern European lake resorts, the Ensoleille is your cruise boat for the popular Lake Kawaguchiko Excursion Boat, which operates from late August to mid November. It is now barrier-free, and you can bring pets aboard too. On days with good weather, not only can you see upside-down Fuji, but you can also enjoy Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi with Unoshima Island in the background-the only island on the Fuji five lakes.

We just returned from our Mt Fuji day trip. We decided to concentrate only at Lake Kawaguchi. So we did the Ropeway and the Lake cruise. Cost is ¥1600 for adult and ¥800 for child. You can purchase...
Ogizawa Station

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Pref. Omachishi Taira 2117

A station on the Kanden Tunnel Trolleybus line run by Kansai Electric Power Company, it serves as the entrance to the Nagano Prefecture-side of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Inside the three-story station building, there is a ticket office on the first floor, a restaurant on the second, and the platform and observation deck on the third. In 2019, it will cease being a station with the pending elimination of the trolleybus.
Satoumi An (Ama Hut Experience)

5.0

186 Reviews

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Mie Pref. Shimashi Shimachoukoshika 2279

This sightseeing facility located in Shima Town, Shima City, Mie Prefecture allows visitors to experience a moment inside an ama hut, a place where the ama (female divers) would warm up for diving or relax after their dives. You can sit around the hearth and enjoy local seafood while listening to tales of the sea shared by current working divers and former divers. In addition to seafood harvested in the nearby ocean such as Ise-ebi spiny lobster, abalone, and turban shellfish, visitors can also try Tekone Sushi which is a local specialty of the Shima region. Advance reservation is required and applications are accepted for three or more adults.

Wow this is a bit off the beaten track and you probably need a car to get there but wow. You must reserve esp for lunch. Good deal for lunch at 3850 Yen for filling meal with scallops, welk, squid...