Shiga/Lake Biwa Birthday Trip ①① "Omihachiman: Enjoying the autumn foliage while strolling through the charming old streets of Hachimanbori"

Omihachiman is a historic town that flourished as a merchant town during the Edo period, and is a popular tourist destination where you can enjoy strolling around with its traditional buildings and charming, beautiful scenery. As the culmination of our trip around Lake Biwa, let's enjoy the autumn foliage while strolling along the Hachiman Canal and through the old town...

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Birthday Trip in Karuizawa ② Yamanashi "Yatsugatake Kogen Ohashi Bridge" Enjoy the deepening autumn mountains with a 360° panoramic view

A 15-minute drive from the Nagasaka Interchange on the Chuo Expressway takes you to the "Yatsugatake Kogen Ohashi" bridge, also known as the "yellow bridge," which spans the Kawamata River Valley on the Kiyosato Kogen Road. The view from there, with the Yatsugatake Mountains in the background, is a panoramic vista of nature! Beyond the bridge (on the Kiyosato side) is the free "Yatsugatake...".

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Birthday trip in Karuizawa ① Yamanashi "GOOD DINER INN COPAIN Hokuto Branch" Terrace lunch where dogs are allowed

Every year, I take a birthday trip in November for my birthday. Due to the pandemic, I couldn't travel abroad, and for the past few years, I've been hesitant to travel at all. Last year, I went on a trip to Atami to enjoy the hot springs, and this year I went to Karuizawa to enjoy the autumn foliage! My family has also experienced the effects of COVID-19...

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Enjoy viewing the autumn foliage along the Sumatakyo Promenade, a loop that takes approximately 90 minutes, passing by the Dream Suspension Bridge in Sumatakyo.

The scenery and magnificent nature of Sumata Gorge, selected as one of Japan's 100 Natural Wonders to Preserve in the 21st Century and one of the 100 New Tourist Destinations in Japan, are truly breathtaking. In autumn, the leaves of the trees turn a vibrant red and yellow, allowing visitors to enjoy the delicate beauty of the autumn foliage amidst the grandeur of nature. The best time to visit is usually from late October to January...

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