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While wandering around Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, with #heartlandjpn , I enjoyed entering and explore a number of historic residences - both merchant and samurai. Hagi also has a sightseeing boat ride that provides a different perspective of these preservation districts. And, for those interested in World Heritage Sites - there is a collection of sightseeing spots connected to Japan's industrialization and modernization. Getting there: 4 1/2 hours from Tokyo to Shin-Yamaguchi Station. Then, a one hour bus ride. Or, a 1 1/2 hours by plane to Yamaguchi Ube Airport. Then, 90 minutes by a shared 'set-fee' taxi. @excursions_japan #japan #hagi #yamaguchi #historicdistrict

Hagi, in Yamaguchi Prefecture, is another fantastic 'off the beaten path' destination. The town has one of Japan's best preserved historical districts. Visitors can visit impressive castle ruins, then spend hours wandering this old merchant district (on foot or by rental bicycle). You can also take the work out of planning by traveling there with #heartlandjpn @excursions_japan #japan #hagi #historicdistrict

Head to Shiodome (just behind Shimbashi Station) periodically and travel up to the 46th & 47th observation/restaurant floors of Caretta in the Dentsu Building. From there, get a bird's eye view of the dismantling of Tsukiji's former fish market and to see what takes it place. There are also great views of Tokyo Bay, Odaiba, Hama Rikyu Garden, and the Rainbow Bridge. Access is free. @excursions_japan #japan #tokyo #shiodome #tokyoview #tsukiji

If you travel out to Makabe's Hina Doll Festival - stop and sample delicious sake at Murai Shuzo. Relax and/or check out some locally made products & crafts in 'temporary shops' here - within the grounds of the brewery. @excursions_japan #ibaraki #sakuragawa #sake #festival #matsuri

A few years ago Kinomiya Jinja experienced one of the best transformations I've ever seen at a shrine. The grounds were cleaned up, more greenery was planted, buildings were repaired and attractive new ones were added - including a cafe that serves tasty desserts and drinks. When the weather is nice, visitors can sit on its lovely outdoor patio. Amulets for sale are labeled in English and some English was also added to descriptive signs. The shrine holds a number of special events and they started their own Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages. It is now a 'must see' when visiting Atami in the Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka Prefecture. @excursions_japan #izu #atami #shrine #jinja #shizuoka

The plum trees at Atami Baien are not yet at full bloom. However, Atami-zakura, some of the earliest blooming cherry trees in Japan, are currently at their peak! Sakura along Atami's Itogawa will be lit from 16:30 to 23:00 through February 11th. Here is a photo of Atami blossoms memorialized on an impressive manhole cover. @excursions_japan #japan #atami #shizuoka #izu #manhole

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