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In 1988, the Hokutosei sleeper express was the first train to use the Seikan tunnel to link Ueno Station in Tokyo to Sapporo, over a journey of 1,200 kilometers. It gained popularity through such charms as luxury sleeping cars and a dining car where travelers could enjoy French-s...

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A convenient hotel near Tokyo's main sights
One of Tokyo's most popular districts for visitors, Asakusa has the full range of accommodation, from high-end hotels to backpacker hostels and capsule hotels. Falling squarely in the midrange, Hotel MYSTAYS Asakusa is welcoming, comfortabl...

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A relaxing holiday in Gunma Prefecture
If you are planning to spend a relaxing weekend away from the routine of the metropolis and away from the big cities then Takasaki, in Gunma prefecture about 100 km northeast of Tokyo, is certainly a leading option. The Hotel Metropolitan Takasa...

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Riverfront views in Kyoto
The old maxim in booking accommodation for all travelers is location, location, location. Find out where you want to spend the majority of your time and then book something accordingly. Well when it comes to Kyoto the undoubted place to be is Gion, the city'...

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Top notch accommodation in Beppu
Tucked in a back alley near Beppu Station is one of the best accommodations we have enjoyed in Japan. Guest House Rojiura opened in April 21, 2016 and months later, everything is still as clean and new as when it first opened.
 
As we stepped into the...

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A fancy retro inn that welcomes foreign visitors
Beppu City in Oita is famous for having abundant, fantastic hot springs. People from all over Japan come to Beppu to heal their chronic pains—or just to have a good time. The city gathers attention from outside of Japan as well, so you...

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A Comfortable, Stylish Base in The Heart of Sumida
Before I came to Tokyo, I was warned that accommodation would be nothing like the luxury I was used to on my previous South East Asian adventures. I had nightmares about sleeping in tiny boxes that I could never escape from, and of c...

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Nostalgic and classy
If ‘nostalgic’, ‘classic’, and ‘classy’ are higher on your list than pure comfort, then the Fujiya Hotel in Hakone is going to please you immensely. This hotel, originally constructed in 1878, is generally recognized as one of the few remaining classic-style West...

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Quality living area in the suburbs of Tokyo
Still struggling to find a home to settle in? You can find a secure and comfortable one at Wabi Sabi House – Oizumi Gakuen!
 
Wabi Sabi House Oizumi Gakuen, located in Tokyo’s Nerima ward, withdraws itself from the hustle and bustle of the ...

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A beautiful youth hostel at the foot of Mount Asahidake
 
Daisetsuzan Shirakabaso Youth Hostel is located at the foot of Mount Asahidake, Hokkaido’s highest mountain at 2291 meters. It is part of Asahidake Onsen, a small resort village consisting of a handful of hot spring hotels. D...

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