Toyama
Travel
2020.10.02
At the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, which is a representative tourist destination in Toyama Prefecture, the best time to see the autumn leaves is in Japan (* 1).
Since there is a difference in altitude from the summit to the foot of the mountain at an altitude of 3,015m, you can enjoy the autumn leaves for about a month and a half while shifting the time in various places.
Furthermore, after June, there are many months when the incidence of “sea of clouds” exceeds 50%, and you can see the collaboration between autumn leaves and the sea of clouds for a limited time. This year, it is said that traveling abroad is difficult, so please enjoy the magnificent view of the mountains of Switzerland while staying in Japan.
(* 1 Along with Daisetsuzan in Hokkaido, the earliest autumn colors in Japan)
The perfect location surrounded by autumn leaves at an altitude of 2,450m is attractive!
After June, there are many months with a sea of clouds occurrence rate of 50% or more! Collaboration with autumn leaves is a superb view only at this time!
There are no pillars that block your view, and the bright autumn leaves that spread under your eyes are like a picture!
The collaboration between the spectacular water discharge of Kurobe Dam, which boasts the highest height in Japan, and the autumn leaves is limited to this time of year!
You can climb about 500m above sea level in 7 minutes!
The dynamic scenery that changes one after another is attractive.
This is the only trolleybus in Japan that runs on electricity instead of petroleum fuel!
It is also useful for preserving the natural environment.
You can enjoy seafood even on the mountain! For the crispy texture of fried white shrimp with its shell
A gem that you want to eat once, with a fragrant shrimp scent.
The big size chiffon cake with the image of Kurobe Dam is full of volume!
The chiffon cake that you eat while gazing at the magnificent view feels luxurious above all.
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route has peaks at an altitude of 3,000 m.
One of the world’s leading mountain sightseeing routes that runs through the continuous Northern Alps.
○ From the Greater Tokyo Area: Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes
(Hokuriku Shinkansen) Tokyo Station-Toyama Station
(Toyama Chiho Railway) Electric Railway Toyama Station-Tateyama Station
○ From Kansai: Approximately 4 hours
(Limited Express Thunderbird) Osaka Station-Kanazawa Station
(Hokuriku Shinkansen) Kanazawa Station-Toyama Station
(Toyama Chiho Railway) Electric Railway Toyama Station-Tateyama Station
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[World Heritage Nijo Castle] National Treasure “Ninomaru Palace” Special entry and original wall paintings are open to the public for a limited time
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Received the 2nd Furusato Video Award for the Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival PR video “101st Sakura in Hirosaki Park (2020)”
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“HANEDA INNOVATION CITY”, a base for creating and transmitting new industries by integrating advanced technology and Japanese culture
Nara
Countrywide
Kagawa
Kyoto
Countrywide
The recommended accommodation plans for the autumn leaf season in Oku Daisen.
Tottori
Two types of autumn-only red seals, ‘Chrysanthemum and Tanzaku’ and ‘Autumn Leaves and Candles’, are now available at Daisho-in Temple, Miyajima, a World Heritage island.
Hiroshima
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Aichi
[ROKU KYOTO] ‘Summer Festival Stay Plan’ to enjoy the mood of summer events such as festivals and fireworks displays.
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[Mother Farm] One million ‘Nemophila’ will soon be in full bloom.
Chiba
Limited edition original gin ‘NISHI-GIN’, jointly produced by a group of restaurants in Nishijin, on sale from 25 November.
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Nippon Kodo launches limited-edition incense and incense burner sets with a ‘Snake’ design, the Chinese zodiac sign for 2025.
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Winter special parfait at the Unjo Saryo café in the Tale of Genji Museum, Uji, Kyoto.
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OnigiriBurger ‘Eel Kabayaki – Double Eggs’, newly launched as part of Kansai International Airport OnigiriBurger 1st anniversary menu.
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[New Furano Prince Hotel]This year’s plan to enjoy a snow fairy ‘zebra finch’ birdwatching experience and a lunch set with a zebra finch cake plate.
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Third FUKUCHA brand shop ‘Uji Store’ opens.
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Hiroshima
Art
Simose Art Museum, located in Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture, has been awarded the prestigious Versailles Prize as the “Most Beautiful Museum in the World.”
The award ceremony took place on December 2 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, marking a historic moment for the museum and Japanese architecture.
The Versailles Prize Website:https://www.prix-versailles.com/2024
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Food
December sees the arrival of a number of Christmas breads. The Snowman with his cute smiling face is a sweet loaf with two different flavours: pudding cream and chocolate cream. It is a heartwarming treat with flavours that both children and adults can enjoy.
Also back this year is the popular Japanese Stollen, which was a big hit last year. This is a special cake that can only be tasted at Kimuraya, using Japanese-inspired ingredients such as persimmons, figs and koshi-an (sweet bean paste). Please take this opportunity to try Kimuraya’s limited edition Christmas bread.
Hiroshima
Art
The Hiroshima Museum of Art is hosting the exhibition “ZIPANGU: Contemporary Artists Who Defined the Heisei Era” (November 2, 2024 – December 22, 2024). This showcase brings together works by some of the most prominent figures in Japan’s contemporary art scene, including Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, Makoto Aida, Yoshitomo Nara, Chiharu Shiota, Izumi Kato, Akira Yamaguchi, and Miwa Komatsu. The exhibition has already garnered significant attention, exceeding 10,000 visitors.
HYAKKEI covered the dialogue between contemporary artist Takashi Murakami and Sueo Mizuma, the curator of this exhibition, held at the RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima. We also conducted an exclusive interview with Mr. Mizuma.
The discussions centered on the aspirations behind the ZIPANGU exhibition and offered forward-looking insights, not only into Japan’s art world but also into the rediscovery of value within Japanese culture by its people.
Osaka
Food
Event
From 25 Oct (Fri) to 8 Dec (Sun), 2024, a pop-up shop for miffy café tokyo will be held in Umeda, Osaka.
Hiroshima
Travel
Culture
Two types of paper seals made exclusively for autumn, ‘Chrysanthemum and Tanzaku’ and ‘Autumn Leaves and Candles’, have been available since Monday 9 September at Daisho-in Temple on the World Heritage island of Miyajima. Quantities are limited and will run out as soon as they are gone.
Kyoto
Restaurant
Event
On selected days in September 2024, the wedding venue Kyoto Art Grace Wedding Hills will offer a ‘Hanari Otsukimi Afternoon Tea’, where guests can enjoy sweets and savouries inspired by the moon viewing on the fifteenth night of the month.
