Sakura Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Hiyodori-Zaka Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Top 3 Hidden Gems in the Kanto Region.
1. Hiyodori Slope
📍5-23 Jonai-cho, Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture
The ancient path 'Hiyodori Slope'
A road surrounded by beautiful bamboo groves that leads to samurai residences.
The scenery, which has changed little since the Edo period, is very atmospheric.
It is also known as the 'Samurai Path' because samurai used to walk here.
2. Sakura Furusato Square
📍2714 Usuida, Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture
A breathtaking view with a windmill
Enjoy the beautiful and purifying scenery in harmony with nature 🌻
Why not visit to see the changing expressions of the scenery with a windmill, depending on the time and season? Gazing at the exotic view that feels like traveling through a countryside town will surely cleanse your spirit.
3. Hitachi Seaside Park
📍605-4 Mawatari Oonuma, Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Parking: Available
Admission: From 450 yen
A breathtaking view that seems to lead to heaven.
Here you can see wonderful different sceneries in spring, summer, and autumn!
Autumn: Red Kochia
Summer: Green Kochia
Spring: Nemophila
Hiyodori-Zaka
#2024wish This is a really cool bamboo path. We only saw a few people while there and with the proximity to Tokyo it is a great option for seeing a bamboo forest/path when you're based out of Tokyo.
It seems that the impression will change considerably depending on the weather, season, and time zone when you visit.
Kawamura Memorial DIC Museum of Art Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Museum and Sakura
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Modern art in an ancient city
In the small town of Sakura in the northeastern part of Chiba Prefecture, there is an excellent art museum worthy of your attention: the Kawamura Memorial Art Museum DIC (in Japanese - "Kawamura Kinen Bijutsukan"). His exhibition is based on the collection of works of art, which was collected by Katsumi Kawamura and the company DIC Corporation.
It is interesting
The museum is owned by DIC Corporation, a manufacturer of inks and polymers
The museum presents priceless masterpieces of great masters, among them — "Water Lilies" by Claude Monet and "Portrait of a man in a wide-brimmed Hat" by Rembrandt
How to get there
There is a free shuttle service from Narita Airport to the museum.
It takes about 60 minutes to drive from Tokyo Station via JR Sobu Line Limited Express towards Narita Airport to Sakura Station. A shuttle bus departs from the south exit of the station to the Kawamura Museum bus stop (20 minutes on the way).
A taxi from the station costs about 3,000 yen.
Great variety
There are about 1000 works in the permanent exhibition of the Kawamura DIC Memorial Art Museum. The collection contains works by artists from all over the world, including great masters: Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Rene Magritte, Vasily Kandinsky, Mark Rothko, Frank Stella and other famous painters. Temporary exhibitions are held.
A walk around the museum
After visiting the art collection, you can walk around the museum — it stands in the middle of a 10-hectare park with 200 species of trees and 500 species of other plants. Wild birds have chosen these places.
There are trails in the park, which are convenient to walk at any time of the year. The landscapes here are very beautiful, and it is not uncommon to meet artists sketching.
Sakura Blossom in Sakura City
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Sakura City has a long history dating back to the Kamakura and Muromachi eras. Clan leaders lived here and many historical events took place. Now in this small town in the northeast of Chiba, you can look at ancient buildings and admire the beauty of nature.
It is interesting
The symbol of the city, which is not surprising, is the cherry blossom
The area is surrounded by a vast swamp, where there are many wild animals
Old Samurai houses
The city presents Japanese history from different eras. There is a street with samurai dwellings and several old houses. You will be shown how samurai and warriors of different ranks lived.
Art and History
The National Historical Museum of Japan (Kokuritsu Rekishi Mindzoku Hakubutsukan) is located in Sakura, where the history of Japan from ancient times to the present is presented in seven expositions.
There is also one of the most important art museums in Japan, the DIC Kawamura Memorial Art Museum. His collection includes thousands of works by 20th—century artists, Japanese and foreign, including Picasso, Chagall, Magritte and Rothko.
Dutch Style
The Sakura area is replete with the beauties of nature. There is a famous Dutch-style windmill here. More than 70 species of Sakura tulips can be seen at the festival. Next to Sakura is Inba Lake with hiking trails and Sunset Hills, a famous place to admire the sunset.
Futago Park Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Futago Park
#2024wish Cool park! The Naumann elephants, Japan’s own native species of elephant, at the park are fun to see. I feel like this park represents an entry point to the Inba-numa Waterway and North Inba-numa. The hill in the center of the park is also nice, providing great views of the surrounding environment. Its so good to stay herr for a while and relax
I wish to travel more in 2024.
Sakura Furusato Square Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
🌺 Flowering at Sakura Furusato Square
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🤗🌼 Throughout our opulent vacation, I embarked on a captivating odyssey to the vibrant city of Japan. The advent of spring bestowed upon the surroundings an ethereal charm, transforming the area into a veritable paradise. Meandering through Sakura Furusato Square, we were enveloped in a refreshing ambiance that invigorated our spirits. Enveloped by picturesque landscapes in this tranquil haven, we were spellbound by the extraordinary vistas that never failed to leave an indelible mark on our souls.
Sakura Furusato Square in Chiba prefecture, near Tokyo, is renowned for its vibrant flowers throughout the year. During the summer season, from July 8 to 23, the area will be filled with a stunning display of sunflowers surrounding a traditional Dutch windmill. The Windmill Sunflower Garden features approximately 15,000 sunflowers, creating a picturesque sea of bright yellow blooms that extend as far as the eye can see. Among the various types of sunflowers present, Vincent's Choice stands out as a highlight. This particular variety is named after the renowned Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh, known for his iconic sunflower paintings.
Experience the beauty of Lake Inbanuma and the park from a sightseeing cruise. Departing eight times a day on weekends and holidays, this 40-minute boat ride offers stunning panoramic views. Don't miss the chance to take in the scenery at 9.30am, 10am, 10.50am, 11.20am, 12.40pm, 1.10pm, 2pm, or 2.30pm. Tickets are priced at ¥1,000 for adults and ¥500 for children.
Beat the heat by visiting Saranka, a souvenir shop at Sakura Furusato Square. Indulge in refreshing kakigori shaved ice dessert and delicious soft-serve ice cream made with local milk from Sakura city. While there, you can also browse through a variety of mementoes and local vegetables.
Sakura Furusato Square is conveniently located just a 30-minute walk away from Keisei-Usui Station. To get there from Tokyo Station, take the JR Sobu line to Funabashi and then transfer to the Keisei Main line. The journey takes approximately one hour.
This opulent and captivating getaway has truly etched itself into the recesses of my mind. The delight of revisiting and savouring every moment in this one-of-a-kind haven is incomparable. 🌸💮🌼#mytravelhacks #historicallandmarks #localguides #familytrip
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Samurai Houses Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Sakura Blossom in Sakura City
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Sakura City has a long history dating back to the Kamakura and Muromachi eras. Clan leaders lived here and many historical events took place. Now in this small town in the northeast of Chiba, you can look at ancient buildings and admire the beauty of nature.
It is interesting
The symbol of the city, which is not surprising, is the cherry blossom
The area is surrounded by a vast swamp, where there are many wild animals
Old Samurai houses
The city presents Japanese history from different eras. There is a street with samurai dwellings and several old houses. You will be shown how samurai and warriors of different ranks lived.
Art and History
The National Historical Museum of Japan (Kokuritsu Rekishi Mindzoku Hakubutsukan) is located in Sakura, where the history of Japan from ancient times to the present is presented in seven expositions.
There is also one of the most important art museums in Japan, the DIC Kawamura Memorial Art Museum. His collection includes thousands of works by 20th—century artists, Japanese and foreign, including Picasso, Chagall, Magritte and Rothko.
Dutch Style
The Sakura area is replete with the beauties of nature. There is a famous Dutch-style windmill here. More than 70 species of Sakura tulips can be seen at the festival. Next to Sakura is Inba Lake with hiking trails and Sunset Hills, a famous place to admire the sunset.
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