Category Archives: Japan Travel

Sightseeing In Shizuoka City

Posted on January 20, 2018 by tokyofox

The majority of our time over the festive break was just spent at my parents-in-law’s place in Ito but we did take a short weekend break to Shizuoka city which is still a couple of hours away despite being in … Continue reading →

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The Best Of The Rest Of Our Time In Izu

Posted on January 16, 2018 by tokyofox

Eating, drinking and sleeping basically covers the rest of our time in Izu but for those who have got past that first sentence let me tell you about all the other stuff starting with Ito City Hall.   Now that … Continue reading →

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Lake Ippeki-ko & The Abandoned Ruins Of It’s Lakeside Hotel

Posted on January 13, 2018 by tokyofox

  Without my own wheels in Izu, it’s fair to say that options are a little limited when I want to go off and do some kind of sightseeing by myself. As nice as it is, there’s only so many … Continue reading →

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Dinosaurs + Amazing Drinking Water Fountain (Video) On Mt Komuro

Posted on January 10, 2018 by tokyofox

After all the excess eating over the festive season I really felt in need of a bit of exercise and some fresh air one day so the obvious choice was the nearby Mount Komuro which is very walkable from my … Continue reading →

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Day Trip To Numazu

Posted on December 11, 2017 by tokyofox

Numazu is at the northern end of the Izu Peninsula on the opposite side to Atami and a place that I went to back in November whilst staying with my parents in law for a couple of nights. My wife … Continue reading →

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One Of The Most Dense Temples In Japan!

Posted on November 21, 2017 by tokyofox

  The Japanese have many customs and traditions when it comes to visiting shrines or temples and this one in Gunma prefecture helps

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Dining Out: Jihanki Shokudo (Vending Machine Restaurant)

Posted on November 15, 2017 by tokyofox

No doubt Gunma prefecture possesses a wide range of great and tasty local delicacies but sadly all I wanted to do was go to this quirky place in the middle of nowhere. I say that last bit based purely on the … Continue reading →

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Watching The Worst Team In J2 On A Cold Night In Gunma!

Posted on November 12, 2017 by tokyofox

The idea of travelling over 100 kilometres north to watch a team rooted to the bottom of J2 play against a team floating in mid-table nothingness is probably not too appealing for many. However, with games running out this season … Continue reading →

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Day Trip To Mount Fuji 5th Station

Posted on November 9, 2017 by tokyofox

The chance of seeing the beautiful and sacred Mount Fuji is one that can’t really be turned down so when my father-in-law suggested going there on a family trip I was delighted as it is quite far from our It0 base … Continue reading →

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Mount Omuro Is A Picture Postcard Perfect Volcano

Posted on November 6, 2017 by tokyofox

  As ever the aftermath of a typhoon brings about some glorious weather and so my father-in-law took us to Mount Omuro on the first full day of our recent trip to the Izu Peninsula. This mountain is a very … Continue reading →

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