Hikes & walks
Shikoku Karst walk
四国カルスト
An easy ridge walk across Shikoku Karst with open grassland, white limestone outcrops, wide mountain views and a quiet route from Hoshifuru Village Tengu to Mezurudaira.
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Kumo no Ueno Hot Spring
雲の上の温泉
A distinctive hot spring complex beside a gallery built by Kengo Kuma, combining outdoor baths with mountain views and an unusual architectural setting.
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Kumo no Ueno Hotel Annex in Yusuhara
雲の上のホテル 別館
Kumo no Ueno Hotel Annex in Yusuhara is a Kengo Kuma-designed hotel above the town market, useful for the Shikoku Karst, nearby hikes, and a short stay in Kochi's mountains.
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Michinoku Coastal Trail: hiking the rebuilt coast of Tohoku
みちのく潮風トレイル
A thousand kilometres of coastline, rebuilt after disaster.
Kengo Kuma's architecture in Yusuhara
A hidden gem in Kochi's mountains
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Hokkaido Seicomart & Hot Chef
Warm rice balls and fried chicken from Hokkaido's own convenience store chain.
Dormy Inn: the best value onsen hotel chain in Japan
The sweet spot between affordable and a proper onsen: Dormy Inn is the chain I keep coming back to.
Cheap coffee in Japan: conbini is your best bet
Skip the coffee shop — conbini coffee is just as good for a fraction of the price.