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Created completely by nature, this is a hidden gem you won’t want to miss during your Japan travels.
A trip to this remote destination ends up mimicking the Studio Ghibli anime film it’s named after.
Mother Nature attempts to reclaim the path at this rugged tourist site filled with mystery and beauty.
Being an island nation, there is no shortages of beaches in Japan–though if you live in Tokyo, there are times when the only thing resembling the ocean to be seen is a sea of people. After a weekday morning commute spent sloshing around in a packed train car, it’s easy to find yourself wishing for a more relaxed environment like the beach. And with summer in full swing, there are plenty of beaches we’d rather be lounging on than just about anything.
But it’s a busy world and who has time to sit on the beach and just relax? Well, we sure don’t! But for those of us always on the go, there are a few train stations that at least will give you a view of the ocean on your way to whatever business you may have. Think of it like a vacation that lasts as long as the train stops!
If we asked you your travel plans for your next trip abroad, you would probably come up with a flight plan. It wouldn’t occur to most of us to take a boat. The fastest way to get from point A to point B particularly when B is overseas would have to be flying.
A ferry ride to foreign lands, compared to air travel ,may not be the most efficient way to go, but the sense of embarking on an adventure on the high seas, makes up for it! From an island country like Japan, surrounded on all sides by water, taking a ferry trip overseas is actually very reasonable.
Although it is not widely known, there are several ferry routes leaving at regular intervals from various ports across Japan. Where do these ferries go?
According to information from the Travel site Tripgraphics, ferries leave regularly for destinations in China, Korea, and Russia. There are frequent ferry departures to 8 ports of call in these three countries. Doesn’t it tickle the imagination? At the very least, you can’t help but be curious. What would a sea voyage be like? Read More
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