If you’re planning your first trip to Japan and wondering how to fit Tokyo, the Japanese Alps, Osaka, cultural experiences, food tours, and even an onsen into one trip, this 10-day itinerary shows exactly how we did it. When the Traveling Black Women Network decided to do Japan in the winter, we knew we weren’t just booking…
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A Traditional Ryokan Experience in the Japanese Alps Our stay at Hotel Tsubakino marked the moment our trip shifted from modern Japan to traditional Japan. Located in the quiet onsen town of Yudanaka, just a short walk from the train station, Hotel Tsubakino offered the kind of experience that slows you down immediately. Snow fell…
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