Snowscapes

Castles and Culture of Chugoku’s Daimyo Legacy

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Hyogo , Shimane , Okayama , Hiroshima

Castles & Historic Sites

Scenic Views & Townscapes

Craft Making & Workshops

Cultural Immersion & Activities

Shrines & Temples

Collage representing the Chugoku region: a castle floating in a sea of clouds, a boat ride on a scenic canal, and a Japanese oyster hot pot (Kaki Nabe).

A Crafted Journey

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Toyama , Ishikawa , Fukui

Scenic Views & Townscapes

Gardens & Nature

Craft Making & Workshops

Collage representing the Hokuriku region: a snowy village with thatched-roof houses, stacked lacquerware bowls, and a local stew dish.

Hirosaki Castle

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Aomori

Castles & Historic Sites

Cherry blossoms illuminated at night reflecting on the Hirosaki Park moat.

Kakunodate Samurai District

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Akita

Scenic Views & Townscapes

Cultural Immersion & Activities

Autumn foliage in red and yellow contrasting with the black wooden fences of the Kakunodate Samurai Residence Street.

Ouchi-juku

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Fukushima

Scenic Views & Townscapes

Overhead view of the main street of Ouchi-juku Post Town, lined with traditional thatched-roof houses.

Kenroku-en Garden

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Ishikawa

Gardens & Nature

Cultural Immersion & Activities

The S-shaped bridge and stone lantern (likely Kotoji Lantern) on Kasumigaike Pond in Kenroku-en Garden, surrounded by lush summer greenery.

Shirakawa-go Village

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Gifu

Scenic Views & Townscapes

Cultural Immersion & Activities

Three traditional Gassho-zukuri houses covered heavily in snow, set against a backdrop of snow-covered pine forests on the mountain slope.

Bitchu Matsuyama Castle

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Okayama

Castles & Historic Sites

Close-up of one of the castle's turrets (yagura) with white walls and black wood, standing on a massive stone foundation.

Kintaikyo Bridge

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Yamaguchi

Castles & Historic Sites

People walking across the historic wooden Kintai Bridge with its five distinct arches and stone piers, backed by a green, wooded hill.

An Adventure Through Snow Country Living and Mountain Faith

ITINERARIES

Miyagi , Akita , Yamagata , Fukushima

Castles & Historic Sites

Scenic Views & Townscapes

Gardens & Nature

Cultural Immersion & Activities

Shrines & Temples