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5 Scenic Views in the Central Japan

If you come to Japan, there are many beautiful landscapes that you should definitely see.

Here we will introduce 5 amazing views from the Chubu region.

If you are thinking about traveling to Japan, why not include this in your travel itinerary?

 

1. Okuoi Kojo Station（Shizuoka Prefecture, Haibara District）

▲Photo provided：Kawanehon Town Tourism Association

Okuoikojo Station looks like a small station floating in the middle of a lake surrounded by mountains. It also won the Cool Japan Award in 2019, and has become a spot that has rapidly gained popularity in recent years. This remote station is located in the middle of the Rainbow Bridge that spans Lake Sesso, where Nagashima Dam is located. You will find a popular observation deck just beyond the Rainbow Bridge, which can be reached by walking along the footpath next to the train tracks.

▲Photo provided：Kawanehon Town Tourism Association

Autumn is a particularly popular season, when you can see the stunning combination of the emerald green lake and autumn leaves.

 

Access：From Senzu Station on the Oigawa Railway, it is approximately 70 minutes on the Minami Alps Abt Line, or approximately 30 minutes by car. If you are using public transport, please make sure to check the timetable and plan accordingly. In addition, due to the impact of the 2022 typhoon, the Oigawa Main Line is currently closed between Kawane Onsen Sasama-do Sta. and Senzu Sta.. Passengers traveling to Senzu beyond Kawane Onsen Sasama-do should transfer to the Kawane Town Municipal Bus at Ieyama.

2. Bentenjima（Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture）

▲Photo provided：Hamamatsu and Lake Hamana Tourism Bureau

Bentenjima, located on the southern side of Lake Hamana, is a popular spot on social media, where you can see the spectacular view of the sun setting behind a large torii gate. This spectacular miraculous sunset can only be seen for one month before and after the winter solstice. Many people visit Bentenjima to capture special moments on camera.

 

▲Even if it’s not the winter solstice, you can still see a beautiful sunset.

Access: 3 minutes on foot from JR Bentenjima Station, approx. 25 minutes by car from Tomei Hamamatsu-Nishi IC

3. Arakurayama Sengen Park（Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture）

▲Photo provided：Yamanashi Tourism Organization

This is a popular spot where you can see the majestic Mt. Fuji and the five-story pagoda at a glance. The park is located on the middle slope of Mt. Arakurayama, and from the observation deck at the top of the 398 steps you can see the Fujiyoshida townscape below and the beautiful Mt. Fuji spread out symmetrically beyond.

▲Photo provided：Yamanashi Tourism Organization

 

Access: 25 minutes on foot from Shimoyoshida Station on the Fujikyuko Line, 10 minutes by car from the Fujiyoshida Nishikatsura Smart IC on the Chuo Expressway, 15 minutes by car from the Yamanakako IC on the Higashi-Fuji Five Lakes Road

4. Cape Irago（Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture）

▲Photo provided：Tahara City

The white lighthouse, which is the symbol of the cape, has been selected as one of the “50 Best Lighthouses in Japan.” The contrast between the blue ocean and the white lighthouse, as well as the view of the setting sun, is very beautiful. Along with Koijigahama Beach, it has been certified as a “Lovers’ Sanctuary” and is a perfect date spot.

▲Photo provided：Tahara City

There is also a promenade leading from the lighthouse.

 

Access: About 90 minutes by car from Tomei Toyokawa IC

5. Ena Gorge（Ena City, Gifu Prefecture）

▲Photo provided：Ena City Tourism Association

The scenery changes with the seasons and is beautiful, allowing you to feel nature with your whole body. You can enjoy cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring, and spectacular autumn foliage in autumn.

▲Photo provided：Ena City Tourism Association

Pleasure boats also depart and arrive around the valley, allowing views of strange rock formations and sheer cliffs along the lakeside.

 

Access: Take the Totetsu Bus bound for Enakyo from JR Ena Station, get off at the Enakyo bus stop, then drive for about 10 minutes from the Enakyo IC on the Chuo Expressway.

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Make special memories with your dog at Lake Hamana in Hamamatsu. “THE SCENE hamanako birth”

Hamamatsu is an area with a large number of dog lovers, with the number of registered dogs per 1,000 households being 157.6 per 1,000 households (157.6), ranking first in Japan (*). *Refer to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare’s “Examples of Hygiene Reports”

“THE SCENE hamanako”, a luxury dog ​​hotel by the lake, has newly opened in Hamamatsu, where dog lovers gather.

This is the perfect spot for people who want to create special memories with their dogs.

This time, I would like to introduce “THE SCENE hamanako”, a new attraction of Lake Hamana.

There are three main attractive points about “THE SCENE hamanako.”

①Location with a panoramic view of Lake Hamana

②Luxury guest rooms where even large dogs can relax

③ Facilities and services that you can enjoy with your dog

I would like to introduce ① to ③ along with photos of people who actually stayed there.

A must-see for eel lovers! The appeal and birth story of Lake Hamana’s new eel brand “Deshiko”

Lake Hamana is one of Japan’s leading eel producing areas.

Thanks to this rich natural environment and the outstanding skills of our artisans, a new eel brand called “Deshiko” was born in 2024.

This time, we will introduce in detail the background and appeal of the creation of “Deshiko”, which is characterized by its thick and soft texture, as well as how you can try “Deshiko” as soon as possible!

Experience the traditional craft “Hamamatsu Chuzome-some”, which has received the most attention in recent years!

On this day, Jenne came to the Nihashi Dye Factory in Tokiwa-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City. I came here to experience the traditional technique of Hamamatsu chusensome. Have you ever heard of “chusensome”? For those who grew up in Hamamatsu, I want them to imagine the tenugui of the Hamamatsu Festival held every year during Golden Week. Tenugui with kite stamps from each town are dyed using a technique called chusensome.

The characteristic of this chusensome is that it has good breathability. Hamamatsu is a major producer of yukata, accounting for about half of the domestic market. If you have ever worn a Hamamatsu chusensome yukata, you will know that it is very comfortable to wear. It is also hand-washable and can be worn multiple times in one season. Another major feature of the production process is that multiple pieces can be dyed using a single pattern.

It is said that Hamamatsu’s chusensome began in the Taisho era. Hamamatsu, with its strong winds, was probably suitable for producing yukata. After the war, the textile industry flourished, and for a time it became known as the “Itohen Town,” but it declined over time. However, we are conducting this experience with the hope that young people will also learn about this traditional technique that has been passed down to this day.
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