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Culture and Food Tour Japan
Welcome to my culture and Japan food tour itinerary. Enjoy the amazing local culture and delicious food in Gifu and Fukuoka in Japan.
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Highs & Lows
Open air hot springs and local food are a must!
It's kind of hard to get around if you don't speak Japanese
Itinerary Overview
August in Gifu : We arrived to a traditional Japanese inn by bus in the afternoon and stayed there for a few days. The numbers of buses going to hot springs called "Okuhida" are limited, so don't forget to book the ticket in advance.
January in Fukuoka : We arrived in Fukuoka and moved around the city by public transport. There are so many things to see and eat so we were busy throughout the day.
Okuhida Onsengo Hirayu Hot springs, nature and local festival
1+You can go for a hike or the closest beautiful place called "Hida" during the day. If it's sunny, you can go to a local festival at night and you can enjoy street food and traditional performance in the region called "Henbedori" Overall. My friend and I got to enjoy nature, great food and local culture. Not to mention, hot springs are great! We enjoy both inside one and open air one.
Hakata Ward Amazing food and traditional culture
1+We enjoyed so much great food and also enjoyed a traditional shrine called Dazaifu and local culture. You can enjoy both city life and old town views. We loved a boat with "kotatsu" at Yanagawa. Our favorite food was motsunabe and ikinari dango.
Q & A
What would you have changed?
I wouldn't change anything.Restaurant recommendations?
Toriden in Fukuoka.Tips you would give a friend?
Avoid high season to make most of it.Packing tips?
Pack light. if you need anything, you will easily find it in local shops.Transportation Tips?
It' hard to get around sometimes if you don't read Japanese so do research before you get there.Booking details?
Booking direct is usually cheaper
Lodging
Onyado hisui (御宿飛水)