There are also spots where you can go on a day trip from Tokyo! Kanto, Tohoku, Hokuriku] 6 recommended summer resorts in Japan!

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The hot days are still continuing. Let's enjoy a little "coolness" in these hot days.
There are many summer resorts in eastern Japan where a refreshing breeze blows even in summer. In this issue, we have picked up six articles introducing "cool spots" that will make you feel cool just by looking at them! These places are perfect for a weekend getaway or for creating memories during your summer vacation, so be sure to check out each article!â

Lake Towada and Oirase Stream, Aomori Prefecture

Lake Towada is located on the border of Aomori and Akita Prefectures. With the lake as its source of water, the Oirase Stream flows through a virgin forest. Here we introduce the charms of the Oirase Keiryu, where hiking, cycling, snowshoeing, and other activities are available throughout the year to enjoy the spectacular scenery!
A mountain stream with a pleasant sound of water (courtesy of Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization)

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Oirase Mothball Workshop, Towada City, Aomori Prefecture

Next, we will introduce "Kokedama (moss ball) making experience" at Oirase Keiryu, also in Aomori Prefecture, where you can enjoy seasonal changes. JR East Travel Service Center staff experienced kokedama making at the "Oirase Moss Ball Workshop. Please check the article to see what kind of kokedama they became. We also have a report on "Oirase KOKE SOFT" which is recommended as a snack!
Kokedama balls being rolled into a ball

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Fudo Falls, Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture

Over the past few years, the number of midsummer days with high temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius has been increasing in Iwate's summer. However, once the sun sets, the temperature quickly drops, making Iwate a comfortable place to live even in summer. Hachimantai is a perfect place for summer sightseeing, as it is cool even during the daytime. Hachimantai is famous for its "Dragon Eye," but there are many more recommended spots that are perfect for summer!
A powerful waterfall! Fudo no Taki Waterfall, one of the top 100 waterfalls in Japan

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Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, Toyama

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, which runs through the majestic Northern Alps, is one of the world's leading mountain tourism routes, allowing visitors to reach an altitude of 2,450 meters by vehicle alone. Although the recent summer heat wave has been record-breaking, Murodou-daira above the clouds is a recommended sightseeing spot as a summer retreat, as the average temperature is about 15°C in summer and a pleasant breeze blows through the area.
Mikurigaike Pond ©Toyama Tourism Promotion Organization

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Yoro Gorge, Ichihara City, Chiba

Yoro Gorge is a valley formed by the Yoro River, which flows from the Asabara district of Ichihara City to the Awamata district of Ootaki Town, Isumi County. This place of abundant nature has its own charm in each of the four seasons, making it a popular destination for many visitors. In this issue, we will introduce the summer attractions of Yoro Gorge. How about a summer excursion to Yoro Gorge, where you can feel coolness in the midst of nature?
Omoshikyo Trail (courtesy of Otaki Town)

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Hossawa Falls, Hinohara Village, Tokyo

Hossawa Falls is located in Hinohara-mura Village, Tokyo. Hinohara Village is the only village in Tokyo, except for the island areas, that is rich in nature and famous for its potatoes and konnyaku, etc. There are so many waterfalls in the village that a "waterfall tour" to see several waterfalls has become a standard sightseeing activity. Among them, Hossawa Falls is the only one in Tokyo selected as one of the "100 Best Waterfalls in Japan" and can be easily explored on a day trip!
Ichinotaki Falls as seen from the basin of the waterfall

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A summer getaway in the lingering summer heat!

How was it? There are many summer resorts in eastern Japan where you can forget the heat and enjoy the coolness of nature. The six spots introduced here are all wonderful places filled with healing and discovery. Why don't you go on a trip to feel the "coolness" of nature to create summer memories? Next weekend, let's go to a summer resort that will refresh your mind and body.
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