tripqot·1d agoSeven Days on Japan’s Joyful Trains: A Summer Rail Loop Through Tohoku and NiigataFrom the Sanriku coast to a steam train and a valley trolley — a rail fan’s 6-night itinerary, shared on tripqot
Riz | Stories from Japan·Nov 4Autumn in Sendai: Golden Streets, Local Festivals, and Pokémon GODiscovering the beauty of everyday Japan, beyond the famous tourist destinations.
tripqot·Oct 26Three Days, One Autumn Rail Pass: Collecting Station Stamps from Niigata to Sendai and BackA local-train loop through Gunma, Tochigi, Fukushima and Miyagi, shared on tripqot by traveler けふこ
InMai and Chris TravelbyMai Yamamoto·Aug 6Beyond the Tourist Trail: Why Kitakata Is Japan’s Ultimate Hidden Gem for Slow TravelersDiscover why this charming Fukushima town—famous for historic brick storehouses, traditional sake breweries, and legendary morning…
InMai and Chris TravelbyMai Yamamoto·Aug 4Why We’re Spending a Night in Tsuruoka After Visiting SakataA slower stop on our 13-day Tōhoku rail journey through northern Japan, with temples, gardens, and local food in Yamagata Prefecture
InMai and Chris TravelbyMai Yamamoto·Aug 3Day Trip Itinerary to Aomori from Hirosaki: Why We Don’t Stay in Aomori CityA practical Aomori day trip covering Nebuta Museum WA RASSE, Aomori Bay, local seafood and easy sightseeing on foot from Aomori Station.
InMai and Chris TravelbyMai Yamamoto·Aug 2One Day in Hirosaki: Japan’s Castle Town That Deserves More AttentionA relaxed Hirosaki itinerary featuring Hirosaki Castle, traditional streets, Western-style buildings, local cafés, and practical travel…
InMai and Chris TravelbyMai Yamamoto·Aug 2Beyond Tokyo and Kyoto: Discovering Morioka, Japan in One DayA one-day Morioka itinerary featuring local food, historic streets, hidden spots, and the best things to do in one of Japan’s most…
InMai and Chris TravelbyMai Yamamoto·Jul 31Why We Chose to Stay in Ichinoseki Instead of Hiraizumi for Our Tohoku TripA car-free, slow-travel guide to exploring Iwate on foot, by local train, and by bus—plus our September itinerary update plan.
InMai and Chris TravelbyMai Yamamoto·Jul 31How to Travel Hiraizumi by Public Transport: A Car-Free Itinerary from Ichinoseki to MoriokaDiscovering the UNESCO World Heritage temples of Hiraizumi without a car. Here is our practical public transport guide, featuring the…
