https://www.worthywanderlust.com/japan daily 0.75 2026-03-30 https://www.worthywanderlust.com/japan/kurashiki monthly 0.5 2026-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/29b4152f-5811-4a82-a870-95ef3964850d/Kurashiki.jpg Japan - Kurashiki | Okayama’s Charming Canal City with Artisan Denim & Life-Changing Pudding - Make it stand out Early Spring in Kurokawa Onsen, Kyushu, Japan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/74b91a89-b705-4d12-85a1-e1d969cac6f6/Bikan+Historical+Quarter.jpg Japan - Kurashiki | Okayama’s Charming Canal City with Artisan Denim & Life-Changing Pudding - Make it stand out I felt like I was in a living, breathing film set! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/0b22e044-9d81-4c5f-9d6e-b11568ff3400/Kimono+Kurashiki.jpg Japan - Kurashiki | Okayama’s Charming Canal City with Artisan Denim & Life-Changing Pudding - Make it stand out In a setting like this, I was eager to look the part! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/35f98c0c-ec26-403a-9aa2-6f613a7537d5/Kimono+Kurashiki+2.jpg Japan - Kurashiki | Okayama’s Charming Canal City with Artisan Denim & Life-Changing Pudding - Make it stand out Relaxing with a pint… getting dressed in a kimono was quite a process! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/6f4adc8e-579f-4bf8-86a0-991ec97a9ecb/Morita+Brewery.jpg Japan - Kurashiki | Okayama’s Charming Canal City with Artisan Denim & Life-Changing Pudding - Make it stand out My partner got a taste of being a sake brewer, before Bud stepped in to correct his technique! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/66841b6a-2ca9-44fb-b080-9468f5743c7f/Morita+Brewery+2.jpg Japan - Kurashiki | Okayama’s Charming Canal City with Artisan Denim & Life-Changing Pudding - Make it stand out The best kind of finish line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/47b7401a-e23d-482a-8c92-c9558fa134dd/Kurashiki+Canal.jpg Japan - Kurashiki | Okayama’s Charming Canal City with Artisan Denim & Life-Changing Pudding - Make it stand out Whether on foot or aboard a riverboat, the Kurashiki River area is a fine place to be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/b4a12ab6-8d51-4093-8b8c-9c3d13f65a0a/10.jpg Japan - Kurashiki | Okayama’s Charming Canal City with Artisan Denim & Life-Changing Pudding - Make it stand out The straw hats serve as both a fun prop and sun protection (I approve!). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/716cbd45-dbab-42d4-9fa1-e63c1dea8b02/Achi+shrine+steps.jpg Japan - Kurashiki | Okayama’s Charming Canal City with Artisan Denim & Life-Changing Pudding - Make it stand out Taking in the quarter’s distinctive views on our way up to Achi Shrine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/dc513357-1c7b-42bc-81bc-d61669094f29/Achi+shrine.jpg Japan - Kurashiki | Okayama’s Charming Canal City with Artisan Denim & Life-Changing Pudding - Make it stand out Achi Shrine on a beautiful morning. We’d love to return during peak wisteria season! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/fd693058-3678-4458-a3e5-cfa80440a76b/Washi+tape.jpg Japan - Kurashiki | Okayama’s Charming Canal City with Artisan Denim & Life-Changing Pudding - Make it stand out Washi tape comes in an endless array of patterns. I was spoilt for choice! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/6c2acfce-8c01-4290-82bd-1623d55aecf1/Kurashiki+washi+tape.jpg Japan - Kurashiki | Okayama’s Charming Canal City with Artisan Denim & Life-Changing Pudding - Make it stand out Taking a roll of the historical quarter home with me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/5ec9d824-0495-43ff-ad0a-bd8820eeb3f0/Heart+Made+Base.jpg Japan - Kurashiki | Okayama’s Charming Canal City with Artisan Denim & Life-Changing Pudding - Make it stand out There's my partner in front of the store where he did the most shopping damage during our trip! ️ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/983f714c-bc18-4806-b9eb-d500dae2d9af/Japan+WoWa+%281%29.jpg Japan - Kurashiki | Okayama’s Charming Canal City with Artisan Denim & Life-Changing Pudding - Make it stand out He now uses the coin purse for our market trips back in Melbourne. It was such a lovely and practical memento! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/cea32aed-7838-4ae9-a7c2-d11d0b211cd1/Denim+Street.jpg Japan - Kurashiki | Okayama’s Charming Canal City with Artisan Denim & Life-Changing Pudding - Make it stand out “Denim” ice cream, anyone? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/e5ad1d8d-c52f-4ff6-90de-3648bc241248/Ivy+square.jpg Japan - Kurashiki | Okayama’s Charming Canal City with Artisan Denim & Life-Changing Pudding - Make it stand out The lush wall of greenery leading to Ivy Square. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/025fbbf0-5403-42fc-97e1-88272b22d702/Yuurin-an+neko+daifuku.jpg Japan - Kurashiki | Okayama’s Charming Canal City with Artisan Denim & Life-Changing Pudding - Make it stand out Sweets and matcha make a perfect pair! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/e59755a9-de20-41b1-ac0d-893daa6be50b/Happy+pudding.jpg Japan - Kurashiki | Okayama’s Charming Canal City with Artisan Denim & Life-Changing Pudding - Make it stand out We came as pudding sceptics and left as converts! FYI their Tamago Kake Gohan (a rice dish with raw egg) is another popular dish we were eyeing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/8d09a486-b252-46f5-850b-8feaf3cd53c8/Happy+Puding+Guidelines.jpg Japan - Kurashiki | Okayama’s Charming Canal City with Artisan Denim & Life-Changing Pudding - Make it stand out The pudding guidelines that we obediently followed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/b928d16a-8390-41f2-83ed-78c7055a05ca/Kibi+soba.jpg Japan - Kurashiki | Okayama’s Charming Canal City with Artisan Denim & Life-Changing Pudding - Make it stand out If it’s made from buckwheat, I’m going to assume it’s healthy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/64a0fa09-1c58-455e-a558-045cda2bd5c5/Chiya+wagyu.jpg Japan - Kurashiki | Okayama’s Charming Canal City with Artisan Denim & Life-Changing Pudding - Make it stand out Getting my wagyu fix! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/3782d4a9-de70-4aea-808d-f539f2e22e8d/Royal+Park+Hotel.jpg Japan - Kurashiki | Okayama’s Charming Canal City with Artisan Denim & Life-Changing Pudding - Make it stand out Our cosy room for the night. One of the highlights was… monitoring the progress of our laundry wash from the TV in the room! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/dac3d304-e115-4232-9fa3-6f7a77698410/Sake+tasting.jpg Japan - Kurashiki | Okayama’s Charming Canal City with Artisan Denim & Life-Changing Pudding - Make it stand out Sake tasting in the hotel lobby - yes please! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/3ed9ef84-8f9a-4242-9ae1-ea93e85a85af/Kurashiki+view.jpg Japan - Kurashiki | Okayama’s Charming Canal City with Artisan Denim & Life-Changing Pudding - Make it stand out The terrace view that made us wish we’d stayed for breakfast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/e19d7905-c157-4f92-b9e6-95661c17a43d/Kurashiki+kimono.jpg Japan - Kurashiki | Okayama’s Charming Canal City with Artisan Denim & Life-Changing Pudding - Make it stand out Clearly, Kurashiki and I got along very well! https://www.worthywanderlust.com/japan/twostars4047 monthly 0.5 2026-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/89aef65a-ce78-41d4-b03c-e1fe252e111c/4047+Two+Stars+Train.jpg Japan - Kyushu | Aboard Two Stars 4047, a Show-Stopping Sightseeing Train - Make it stand out Early Spring in Kurokawa Onsen, Kyushu, Japan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/0fa1fb73-8f0a-46b5-85f3-7819edcd8de6/Two+Stars+4047+windows.jpg Japan - Kyushu | Aboard Two Stars 4047, a Show-Stopping Sightseeing Train - Make it stand out Large panoramic windows reveal Two Stars 4047’s striking interior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/574da8e8-3d13-4afe-a2ac-1f71c4460f2b/Sake+and+scenery.jpg Japan - Kyushu | Aboard Two Stars 4047, a Show-Stopping Sightseeing Train - Make it stand out Enjoying sake and scenery along the afternoon rou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/32e0b9fb-7589-48ff-b3a5-f2689f95a026/Two+Stars+4047+Car+1.+jpg Japan - Kyushu | Aboard Two Stars 4047, a Show-Stopping Sightseeing Train - Make it stand out Window-facing sofas in Car 1 of Two Stars 4047—prime position for sea-gazing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/d50996b6-a95c-4470-8fa1-1cdc62c223a7/Car+3+Two+Stars+4047.jpg Japan - Kyushu | Aboard Two Stars 4047, a Show-Stopping Sightseeing Train - Make it stand out The darker-toned Car 3 of Two Stars 4047. Who else prefers the aesthetics of Car 1? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/aa024878-d00b-4c69-bd69-aea98501424d/Two+Stars+4047+Car+1+Luggage+Storage+area.jpg Japan - Kyushu | Aboard Two Stars 4047, a Show-Stopping Sightseeing Train - Make it stand out Luggage storage area in Car 1 of Two Stars 4047. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/42b8a982-eef4-45ec-aa78-fdc643962916/Two+Stars+4047+Car+3+luggage+storage+area.jpg Japan - Kyushu | Aboard Two Stars 4047, a Show-Stopping Sightseeing Train - Make it stand out Luggage storage area in Car 3 of Two Stars 4047. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/880e2985-8aa6-49ec-9a5c-a2395728a3d6/Two+Stars+4047+Car+2+Lounge+40.jpg Japan - Kyushu | Aboard Two Stars 4047, a Show-Stopping Sightseeing Train - Make it stand out I was wowed by the stylish Lounge 40 of Two Stars 4047! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/0eb38be8-5a57-412f-96f5-ab7cf65c1693/Two+Stars+4047+Car+2+Lounge+40+pic+2.jpg Japan - Kyushu | Aboard Two Stars 4047, a Show-Stopping Sightseeing Train - Make it stand out A blend of traditional and modern design in Lounge 40. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/8d51e578-3193-44d5-9150-2c4da896cee5/Two+Stars+4047+sales+counter.jpg Japan - Kyushu | Aboard Two Stars 4047, a Show-Stopping Sightseeing Train - Make it stand out Fancy a cheeky drink or treat? The lounge has you covered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/a4f77eb0-d0c6-4273-99bb-4127fd5e3a80/Best+seats+Two+Stars+4047.jpg Japan - Kyushu | Aboard Two Stars 4047, a Show-Stopping Sightseeing Train - Make it stand out Grateful that my booking strategy worked out perfectly! ☺️ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/8a3dc397-660c-4e7a-ab56-0bef13d95a95/Two+Stars+4047+Nagasaki.jpg Japan - Kyushu | Aboard Two Stars 4047, a Show-Stopping Sightseeing Train - Make it stand out The start of one of my favourite Kyushu experiences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/f4b7b5ea-e689-4ba9-9181-069721203979/Isahaya+station+Two+stars+4047.jpg Japan - Kyushu | Aboard Two Stars 4047, a Show-Stopping Sightseeing Train - Make it stand out Pop-up stores selling sake tastings, coffee, and honey sticks. I was stoked to sample some local sake! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/27ee02ca-01ce-4242-ac8b-8a8a023d0e72/Chiwata+station+Two+Stars+4047.jpg Japan - Kyushu | Aboard Two Stars 4047, a Show-Stopping Sightseeing Train - Make it stand out Situated mere inches from sea, surely Chiwata station is the most charming station along the afternoon route? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/d06557c7-8538-4dc4-980a-331b58674e64/Stamp+station+Two+Stars+4047.jpg Japan - Kyushu | Aboard Two Stars 4047, a Show-Stopping Sightseeing Train Don’t miss the stamp station in Car 1 where you can stamp a commemorative postcard, a lovely (and complimentary) souvenir! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/279bdb81-995e-45e1-86f0-1fd748a346c5/Two+Stars+4047+souffles.jpg Japan - Kyushu | Aboard Two Stars 4047, a Show-Stopping Sightseeing Train - Make it stand out Watching the staff prepare the soufflés with sincerity is part of the experience! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/92809668-50aa-4b51-ae0e-43ade0e4932b/Two+Stars+4047+souffle+with+a+view.jpg Japan - Kyushu | Aboard Two Stars 4047, a Show-Stopping Sightseeing Train - Possibly the best aji I’ve ever had Savouring my soufflé as paddy fields roll by - pretty sweet! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/17c6eca9-862c-446d-9a0c-dd2287f99533/Two+Stars+4047+at+Huis+Ten+Bosch+.jpg Japan - Kyushu | Aboard Two Stars 4047, a Show-Stopping Sightseeing Train - Make it stand out Five stars for Two Stars 4047! https://www.worthywanderlust.com/japan/kurokawa monthly 0.5 2026-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/9df4515f-fa9a-4b7a-a907-12d5fabd1978/Kurokawa+onsen.jpg Japan - Kurokawa Onsen | Where to Stay, Soak and Eat in Kyushu’s Idyllic Onsen Town - Make it stand out Early Spring in Kurokawa Onsen, Kyushu, Japan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/0c28a159-4b00-406d-b143-74be27eed265/Entrance+to+Kurokawa+Onsen.jpg Japan - Kurokawa Onsen | Where to Stay, Soak and Eat in Kyushu’s Idyllic Onsen Town The welcoming sign at the entrance of Kurokawa Onsen, just around the corner from the bus stop where I arrived. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/b8c7ccc0-0cdc-426f-b494-29e219401326/Kurokawa+Slope.jpg Japan - Kurokawa Onsen | Where to Stay, Soak and Eat in Kyushu’s Idyllic Onsen Town - Make it stand out The steep slope that cuts through the heart of town, and leads me to delicious food (keep scrolling for that). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/8274ca18-af69-4acb-8fd6-0bab20521009/Warabi+nobori.jpg Japan - Kurokawa Onsen | Where to Stay, Soak and Eat in Kyushu’s Idyllic Onsen Town - Make it stand out The calming scene of a flowing stream and moss-covered rocks from Warabi Nobori. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/999bf775-946d-4750-ae2a-05b9d1523fb0/Route3kurokawa.jpg Japan - Kurokawa Onsen | Where to Stay, Soak and Eat in Kyushu’s Idyllic Onsen Town - Make it stand out Walking along Route 3 meant multi-tasking between admiring the towering trees and watching out for traffic! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/8d299717-6925-463a-8b52-5f3039addfce/Yamamizuki+views.jpg Japan - Kurokawa Onsen | Where to Stay, Soak and Eat in Kyushu’s Idyllic Onsen Town - Make it stand out Perks of venturing outside of town - picturesque views of countryside ryokans! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/e20c2a64-7874-4f86-99a9-dcb830339948/Cave+Onsen.jpg Japan - Kurokawa Onsen | Where to Stay, Soak and Eat in Kyushu’s Idyllic Onsen Town - Make it stand out Waraku’s unique cave onsen. Photos aren’t allowed for obvious reasons (birthday suits only!), but I was the only one there the entire time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/26da215c-f97f-40fc-9e6f-a4fce1bca754/Yamamizuki.jpg Japan - Kurokawa Onsen | Where to Stay, Soak and Eat in Kyushu’s Idyllic Onsen Town - Make it stand out Approaching the baths at Yamamizuki with anticipation! Don’t enter the wrong one—男 for males and 女 for females. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/0f627e55-6f6d-4237-a73a-1f1b06108446/Inn+noshiyu+inside.jpg Japan - Kurokawa Onsen | Where to Stay, Soak and Eat in Kyushu’s Idyllic Onsen Town - Make it stand out The cozy hallway at Inn Noshiyu. Thank you to the friendly staff member who spoke great English and kindly carried my heavy luggage up the stairs! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/0a2cc1e6-d7ac-4caa-bd06-dde91c3cfdff/Inn+Noshiyu+room.jpg Japan - Kurokawa Onsen | Where to Stay, Soak and Eat in Kyushu’s Idyllic Onsen Town - Make it stand out Clean, comfy, and well-equipped—I was more than satisfied with room 202! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/3f240341-8b9e-4b2f-9c45-530f89a80519/Onyado+Noshiyu.jpg Japan - Kurokawa Onsen | Where to Stay, Soak and Eat in Kyushu’s Idyllic Onsen Town - Make it stand out Down a stone path, a wooden cabinet with intricate illustrations holds keys to the family and private baths. If you’re lucky, claim your key to the bath; if not, settle onto the nearby bench to wait your turn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/330bd32b-a4fa-45ad-add4-16d5993a3c6e/Choroku+Bath.jpg Japan - Kurokawa Onsen | Where to Stay, Soak and Eat in Kyushu’s Idyllic Onsen Town - Make it stand out I could have soaked in the enchanting Choroku Bath for hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/12b9a303-1ac1-4fbe-ac89-03ce8d6a37c5/Standing+Bath.jpg Japan - Kurokawa Onsen | Where to Stay, Soak and Eat in Kyushu’s Idyllic Onsen Town - Make it stand out The Standing Bath's wooden interior transported me to a mountain village from centuries past. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/dd3ee559-7a2d-48e3-882e-8fe48195656e/15.jpg Japan - Kurokawa Onsen | Where to Stay, Soak and Eat in Kyushu’s Idyllic Onsen Town - Make it stand out Old-school vibes at Iroriya's intimate bar—sake-lined shelves, moody decor, and swivel chairs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/e05b8aa6-daae-429a-a646-bbc732d6f48c/Iroriya+food+1.jpg Japan - Kurokawa Onsen | Where to Stay, Soak and Eat in Kyushu’s Idyllic Onsen Town - Possibly the best aji I’ve ever had Stir-fried ramen & chicken tempura - hearty, simple, and delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/52f49124-5117-40f3-b568-9f375349732e/Iroriya+Food+2.jpg Japan - Kurokawa Onsen | Where to Stay, Soak and Eat in Kyushu’s Idyllic Onsen Town - Make it stand out My first try of deep-fried radish! 10/10 would order again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/e5d114b5-7fc6-4b94-84a1-e159c7918fdf/Patisserie+Roku+1.jpg Japan - Kurokawa Onsen | Where to Stay, Soak and Eat in Kyushu’s Idyllic Onsen Town - Make it stand out Come to me, puffy choux buns! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/2f354d4f-e37f-41c0-bc5a-ca1756f34218/Patisserie+Roku+2.jpg Japan - Kurokawa Onsen | Where to Stay, Soak and Eat in Kyushu’s Idyllic Onsen Town - Make it stand out Not pictured: the luscious, creamy custard filling! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/9e5e91a9-ff65-4282-9a89-02cac12f11ea/Oyado+Noshiyu.jpg Japan - Kurokawa Onsen | Where to Stay, Soak and Eat in Kyushu’s Idyllic Onsen Town - Make it stand out Steam rises as a kettle boils over an open fire at the inviting Oyado Noshiyu. https://www.worthywanderlust.com/japan/aso monthly 0.5 2026-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/2adaee54-213a-40bd-8fba-f949edec5fb6/mount+aso+crater.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out Railway tracks in the wilderness along the Jomon Sugi Trail, Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/e8ee0f1a-29dc-4bac-ac85-6a2dcdc4fda3/Takamori+bus+station.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland The impressive Takamori station was reopened in 2024 after the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/11399bd9-6f4f-4f12-a1a4-3c18f4938855/Takamori+train+station.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out A peaceful wait and sunset vibes at Takamori train station. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/e9ecb089-1cd3-4994-b465-9eaf99342045/Aso+Station.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out Lucky me to get a send-off by Kumamon, the adorable mascot that’s everywhere in Kumamoto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/ae62b33b-16ca-4d79-98ce-8ed238762d9c/Mount+Aso+Bus.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out The Aso Crater line bus was so packed that even the retractable seats along the aisle were all filled. What a view though! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/2747f25c-7eae-4b9f-a430-c61d69bd456a/Aso+Sanjo+Terminal.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out PSA: Use the clean and modern restrooms at the Aso Sanjo Terminal before heading off for your hike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/4ea1417d-c7f1-46a9-b8f2-d352030c627f/Path+to+Mt+Nakadake+and+Takadake.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out This well-paved path made it easy to go on foot from Aso Sanjo Terminal to Furobuchu Trailhead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/3da78825-6c80-4554-b381-5574bfa69f37/Nakadake+%26+Takadake+boardwalk.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out Gazing back at the boardwalk crossing the volcanic desert, I was in awe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/91503735-1d52-4d8e-a832-e471f33f008f/Mt+Nakadake+and+Takadake+Hike.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out Don’t worry about getting lost as you scramble up rocks; yellow arrows (not pictured) have been drawn on some of them to help guide the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/2e075370-d8d3-4b59-bdee-eaf805c6bded/Mt+Nakadake.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out Standing atop Mt Nakadake, watching smoke billow skyward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/a711d05d-82a6-4a2c-81c7-866318874f63/Takana+rice.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out A cold takeaway bento just wasn’t going to cut it after hours battling the elements! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/5083b03f-5ba5-476e-a866-c89460a2d93b/Kusasenri.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out Kusasenri in early spring. I’d like to return when the grassland is a vibrant green! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/cba13701-b902-4850-84be-236b0ae98276/Eboshidake+2+.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out Hmm where was everyone? Thank goodness for trail signage! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/bdb382a3-03ff-401c-a36c-39fdaf7674ba/Eboshidake.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out Stairs for days—no pain, no gain! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/e151753d-b1dc-4cfc-880b-74912f6cd922/Mt+Eboshidake+3.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out Hello Kusasenri from atop Mt Eboshidake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/e2b413d0-a4b8-420e-948b-12c4d116aa34/Michi+no+eki.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out Aso’s michi-no-eki is a shopping paradise! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/70226e2f-ad73-48cf-9ce6-b9d8ebefe33c/bento.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Possibly the best aji I’ve ever had Fancy trying some rice balls with horse meat (commonly eaten in Aso)? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/a5d091e0-2bfd-4139-a04a-30b181023d4d/Strawberries.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out Fresh local strawberries for my fruit intake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/33b5be37-b13f-4e76-b5af-8164b70548a0/Aso+soft+serve.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out Possibly the best soft serve I’ve ever had (not exaggerating!). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/42c5c4ab-ce64-4475-9c6e-5915150c912a/Aso+jinja.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out Stop for a while to admire the striking gate to Aso’s ancient Shinto shrine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/4bc986c0-94db-4dbf-9626-fe3f7ab48e0b/Koi+pond.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out Also, say hi to the fishies at the tranquil pond near the shrine entrance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/77333b81-48d7-420c-9e30-f0600a018b77/Tashiroya.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out I have a soft spot for freshly made, generously stuffed manju! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/2d29ec6d-2748-4741-8e21-6b77e5fac328/Akaushi+wagyu.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out Akaushi wagyu (L: Sirloin. R: Ichibo/rump cap)! Sorry that this may be a little graphic… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/b56c2872-60eb-4500-b560-5f619ed4c987/Akaushi+wagyu+2.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out No doubt, my most memorable meal in Aso (I’m salivating as I type this!). Keep reading for where to savour this deliciousness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/ed61bbaa-09e2-4199-b02a-deefa7588680/Marriott+building.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out The Marriott, located right next to Aso Station. Talk about convenience! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/14400ec6-df20-4129-92ed-353bb75ce7a8/Marriott+room.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out This room was exactly what I needed to recharge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/2f5afc23-925f-44c1-bb59-9bd5e20caf46/Marriott+lounge.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out The Marriott’s gorgeous lounge is a cozy space to relax and have a cuppa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/00e98ddd-c969-402f-9d94-925440fd5824/Asogen.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out Living my best traditional Japanese life! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/4ab431da-a0e1-408a-899c-d5e915cc079e/Asogen+hot+baths.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out Soaking in a private hot bath with garden views is my ideal post-hike recovery! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/08c284a0-9125-4438-aca9-630baae08c68/Asogen+dinner.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out My gloriously delicious set dinner. I also couldn’t resist ordering their house-made plum wine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/a7da30db-8d95-4663-bd40-ac20f803e62c/Asogen+breakfast.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out A nourishing breakfast spread that made lunch optional. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/2447fd01-6def-4c3d-88ab-9451748735d2/Asogen+selfie.jpg Japan - Mount Aso | Where to Hike, Explore and Stay in Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.worthywanderlust.com/japan/takachiho monthly 0.5 2025-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/843a1fde-5540-486b-9aea-c793d05d29e1/Takachiho+main+street.jpg Japan - Takachiho | 7 Best Experiences in Kyushu’s Mystical Mountain Town (Beyond the Famous Gorge!) - Make it stand out Judging by the number of people waiting, this eatery is clearly a local favourite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/762769e1-59f0-4122-9eca-0f0d018b3ea5/Chicken+Nanban+%26+Beef+Croquette+set+meal.jpg Japan - Takachiho | 7 Best Experiences in Kyushu’s Mystical Mountain Town (Beyond the Famous Gorge!) - Make it stand out The Chicken Nanban + Beef Croquette set comes with rice, miso soup, and a side salad to balance out the indulgence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/3fd53d82-f59c-4953-b605-988accdc8867/Chicken+Nanban.jpg Japan - Takachiho | 7 Best Experiences in Kyushu’s Mystical Mountain Town (Beyond the Famous Gorge!) While the beef croquette was tasty, it was no match for the star of the show. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/45b7b6ff-375e-4633-9816-08ad77820bc0/Takachiho+scenery.jpg Japan - Takachiho | 7 Best Experiences in Kyushu’s Mystical Mountain Town (Beyond the Famous Gorge!) - Make it stand out Scenic views from the bus window. Remember to bring coins for the fare! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/09c400a2-3196-4d44-81c9-2faf6720ae48/Amanoiwato+Shrine.jpg Japan - Takachiho | 7 Best Experiences in Kyushu’s Mystical Mountain Town (Beyond the Famous Gorge!) - Make it stand out Gateway to one of Japan's most mythologically significant sites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/755391d0-cf8f-4fc9-a925-76e5ec9f7bb5/Amanoyasukawara.jpg Japan - Takachiho | 7 Best Experiences in Kyushu’s Mystical Mountain Town (Beyond the Famous Gorge!) - Make it stand out Certainly one of the most unique shrines I’ve ever visited. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/80e53834-729a-4b25-9d4e-748bfdd03dc2/Amanoyasukawara+2.jpg Japan - Takachiho | 7 Best Experiences in Kyushu’s Mystical Mountain Town (Beyond the Famous Gorge!) - Make it stand out May all our wishes come true. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/ba48a876-f6e6-4c7e-adf2-fb24915a5ddf/B%26B+Ukigumo.jpg Japan - Takachiho | 7 Best Experiences in Kyushu’s Mystical Mountain Town (Beyond the Famous Gorge!) - Make it stand out My jaw honestly dropped as I entered the room—it was more charming than I’d imagined. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/ef2bc026-fc87-4779-af9c-4b564e2b41d3/B%26B+Ukigumo+2.jpg Japan - Takachiho | 7 Best Experiences in Kyushu’s Mystical Mountain Town (Beyond the Famous Gorge!) - Make it stand out With a room like this, I was tempted to sleep in and enjoy the tranquility. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/a99cc705-53d4-4324-b9ea-271428147e5d/B%26B+Ukigumo+3.jpg Japan - Takachiho | 7 Best Experiences in Kyushu’s Mystical Mountain Town (Beyond the Famous Gorge!) - Possibly the best aji I’ve ever had The unassuming exterior conceals rooms that punch well above their price point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/218583c7-0047-4a9e-9e9d-6877dc0448d1/Takachiho+boat+rental.jpg Japan - Takachiho | 7 Best Experiences in Kyushu’s Mystical Mountain Town (Beyond the Famous Gorge!) - Make it stand out I was buzzing with excitement as I arrived in at the boat rental’s reception https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/5ad089bb-0888-4af8-9b21-5c19767cd6bf/Takachiho+gorge.jpg Japan - Takachiho | 7 Best Experiences in Kyushu’s Mystical Mountain Town (Beyond the Famous Gorge!) - Make it stand out This front row view of nature’s wild beauty made my initial struggles worthwhile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/98f6f69d-f736-476a-8094-166aaf728dc1/Takachiho+Gorge+2.jpg Japan - Takachiho | 7 Best Experiences in Kyushu’s Mystical Mountain Town (Beyond the Famous Gorge!) - Make it stand out Whether up close or from above, the views are mesmerising. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/97ceb366-025a-40bb-b4b7-c0550ead0aa7/Chihonoie.jpg Japan - Takachiho | 7 Best Experiences in Kyushu’s Mystical Mountain Town (Beyond the Famous Gorge!) - Make it stand out The quaint exterior drew my attention, and I was hooked once I saw their somen speciality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/b4748bd5-2c98-40f5-86e9-2acf24141c6d/Somen+restaurant+interior.jpg Japan - Takachiho | 7 Best Experiences in Kyushu’s Mystical Mountain Town (Beyond the Famous Gorge!) - Make it stand out Hanging lanterns above bamboo chutes create an atmospheric dining setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/f133f2e6-54e2-4bbb-aa3c-cab3198a2d5b/Nagashi+somen.jpg Japan - Takachiho | 7 Best Experiences in Kyushu’s Mystical Mountain Town (Beyond the Famous Gorge!) - Make it stand out Success! Self-caught noodles tasted even better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/e8815e77-3cca-4b9b-8643-7fb72d551e73/Nagomi+exterior.jpg Japan - Takachiho | 7 Best Experiences in Kyushu’s Mystical Mountain Town (Beyond the Famous Gorge!) - Make it stand out I was relieved there wasn’t a queue close to noon, and ordering in English via the iPad was a breeze. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/3ff3f988-d373-4836-9380-5edccbe78b6d/Takachiho+beef+steak.jpg Japan - Takachiho | 7 Best Experiences in Kyushu’s Mystical Mountain Town (Beyond the Famous Gorge!) - Make it stand out My dreamy wagyu steak meal, elevated with DIY grilling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/ef45deac-da59-4f89-a4bc-a9481ffe9ac4/26.jpg Japan - Takachiho | 7 Best Experiences in Kyushu’s Mystical Mountain Town (Beyond the Famous Gorge!) - Make it stand out Perhaps a tad oily for some, but I found it absolutely delicious! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/3f4e5ece-f273-4a61-aeb2-ff67ff4c55a2/Uipan.jpg Japan - Takachiho | 7 Best Experiences in Kyushu’s Mystical Mountain Town (Beyond the Famous Gorge!) - Make it stand out Wouldn’t you be charmed by this adorable country house bakery too? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/37cc8e9e-5028-4de2-b274-81b8af031801/Uipan+display.jpg Japan - Takachiho | 7 Best Experiences in Kyushu’s Mystical Mountain Town (Beyond the Famous Gorge!) - Make it stand out Decisions, decisions. They were all reasonably priced too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/b366ec1a-5f6a-4d0a-8729-8d0f0d414b21/Uipan.jpg Japan - Takachiho | 7 Best Experiences in Kyushu’s Mystical Mountain Town (Beyond the Famous Gorge!) - Make it stand out Final treats before the next stop of my Kyushu adventure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/00853ce3-56e4-4a91-b52f-dbfb818bb20e/Gorge+selfie.jpg Japan - Takachiho | 7 Best Experiences in Kyushu’s Mystical Mountain Town (Beyond the Famous Gorge!) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.worthywanderlust.com/japan/jomonsugi monthly 0.5 2026-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/1dd8abb9-00c9-414e-995f-6b6bb0bb8e3e/Jomon+Sugi+Trail.jpg Japan - Yakushima | Jomon Sugi Hike: A Practical Guide + My Unfiltered Experience - Make it stand out Railway tracks in the wilderness along the Jomon Sugi Trail, Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/2b0901f3-0b2b-4347-a053-d3e9098149fc/JAL+airplane.jpg Japan - Yakushima | Jomon Sugi Hike: A Practical Guide + My Unfiltered Experience - Make it stand out The airplane I took from Fukuoka to Yakushima was probably the smallest plane I’ve ever been on. 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Time to activate that core! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/8e64a5d2-dce4-459b-bc6c-137a1638b09f/Anbo+Yakushima.jpg Japan - Yakushima | Jomon Sugi Hike: A Practical Guide + My Unfiltered Experience - Make it stand out My view from a bus stop in Anbo, Yakushima, where I had a stumbling start to my day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/bb52655b-57e7-4487-b632-8d7bcb232578/Yakusugi+Shizenkan.jpg Japan - Yakushima | Jomon Sugi Hike: A Practical Guide + My Unfiltered Experience - Make it stand out Waiting area for the shuttle bus from Yakusugi Shizenkan (Yakusugi Nature Museum) to Arakawa Tozenguchi (Arakawa Trailhead). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/3055fa4c-7880-45bb-879e-7279dd766d43/Arakawa+Trailhead+Toilets.jpg Japan - Yakushima | Jomon Sugi Hike: A Practical Guide + My Unfiltered Experience - Make it stand out The amazingly clean and comfortable washroom at the starting point. There’s also an indoor resting area beside it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/251475b6-c32d-4aef-9d93-518383115e66/Pre-hike+selfie.jpg Japan - Yakushima | Jomon Sugi Hike: A Practical Guide + My Unfiltered Experience - Make it stand out About to start the hike but first, a selfie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/fba182cb-ecd0-4b5b-849b-442922b2591b/Jomon+Sugi+Hike+Bridgejpg Japan - Yakushima | Jomon Sugi Hike: A Practical Guide + My Unfiltered Experience - Make it stand out Am I on a hike, or an adventure reality show? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/e3c35980-68e2-4cda-893f-c0dc64515581/Jomon+Sugi+Hike+Bridge.jpg Japan - Yakushima | Jomon Sugi Hike: A Practical Guide + My Unfiltered Experience - Make it stand out I wouldn’t want to miss a step on this bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/6dc40d9f-5006-4f9b-ae5f-88a6bd1ca97f/Jomon+Sugi+Trail+Forestjpg Japan - Yakushima | Jomon Sugi Hike: A Practical Guide + My Unfiltered Experience - Make it stand out The pillar-like trees created an immersive woodland sanctuary that left me spellbound.✨ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/065b4b8c-10f2-4611-818a-413c67216cf5/Jomon+Sugi+Hike.jpg Japan - Yakushima | Jomon Sugi Hike: A Practical Guide + My Unfiltered Experience - Possibly the best aji I’ve ever had Fellow hikers along the trail. Although there were occasional larger groups, I never found the trail crowded. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/8e3fc2f4-9306-453b-beb3-495afd77bbfc/24.jpg Japan - Yakushima | Jomon Sugi Hike: A Practical Guide + My Unfiltered Experience - Make it stand out Just add a double door, and it’s a hobbit’s home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/fb182a35-7233-4f69-9cea-d7c11f14c62d/25.jpg Japan - Yakushima | Jomon Sugi Hike: A Practical Guide + My Unfiltered Experience - Make it stand out A heart-shaped wonder of nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/8ffdcb8f-5a9b-45e4-b63e-7f76deb90f1a/Kodoma.jpg Japan - Yakushima | Jomon Sugi Hike: A Practical Guide + My Unfiltered Experience - Make it stand out Kodama sightings! 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Thankfully I made it past this narrow platform without falling! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/163e3ba9-aed9-4ba9-b412-9d4bc86f153a/Jomon+Sugi.jpg Japan - Yakushima | Jomon Sugi Hike: A Practical Guide + My Unfiltered Experience - Make it stand out Finally face to face with Mr Jomon Sugi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/8e6c29c0-8434-45d9-8057-7c69329d300c/Jomon+Sugi+Trail+Staircases.jpg Japan - Yakushima | Jomon Sugi Hike: A Practical Guide + My Unfiltered Experience - Make it stand out Planning to hike the trail in colder months? Pack balance and bravery! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/668a7e2f9b03733ac54ff0a8/dcc54474-2ec8-45dd-a26b-646fbba1aaaf/Jumon+Sugi+Trail.jpg Japan - Yakushima | Jomon Sugi Hike: A Practical Guide + My Unfiltered Experience - Make it stand out The tunnel is a sign that the end is near. 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