New Golden Route 2018

JAPAN TRAVEL: Echizen Lacquerware at Urushi-no-Sato Kaikan

JAPAN TRAVEL: Echizen Lacquerware at Urushi-no-Sato Kaikan

From simple bowls and hand mirrors to more elaborate displays of technique, the level of expertise that Echizen’s lacquerware artisans have is second to none. Visitors can go through their exhibit and even make their pieces by joining the workshops that are conducted by the local masters.
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  • Fukui Prefecture
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Sakuda Gold & Silver Leaf Crafts

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Sakuda Gold & Silver Leaf Crafts

    Located in Higashiyama, Sakuda Gold & Silver Leaf Crafts has been around since 1919 and has steadily produced gold-accented pieces for distribution in and out of Kanazawa. It’s a fascinating place to go if you’re into the glitz and glamour brought about by seeing gold.
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  • Kanazawa City
  • Ishikawa Prefecture
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  • Souvenir Shop
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Edo-Tokyo Museum in Tokyo

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Edo-Tokyo Museum in Tokyo

    Get to peek into Japan's history through the Edo-Tokyo Museum's unique armaments and mementos.
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Nomura Clan Samurai Home in Kanazawa City

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Nomura Clan Samurai Home in Kanazawa City

    Nomura Samurai House is where one of the richest traditional heritage of Japan can be found!
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  • Kanazawa City
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Tojinbo Cliffs in Fukui Prefecture

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Tojinbo Cliffs in Fukui Prefecture

    Get to see one of the most breathtaking views in Japan from the famous Tojinbo Cliffs in Fukui Prefecture.
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

    Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum's name instantly gives away what is displayed inside the halls of the museum: a selection of dinosaur bones (either real or made out of a synthetic material), animatronic displays, and a section dedicated to Earth Science and the evolution of life on Earth.
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  • Amusement park/Theme park
  • Animal Park & Wildlife
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Awara Onsen in Fukui Prefecture

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Awara Onsen in Fukui Prefecture

    Fukui Prefecture is a place known for its tranquility thanks to the abundance of greenery, and no other city in the prefecture embodies this more than Awara Onsen, the region’s well-known hot spring city.
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  • Hot Springs
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Takaoka City is The Perfect Place for Doraemon Fans!

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Takaoka City is The Perfect Place for Doraemon Fans!

    Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture also known as the birthplace of the world-famous Anime, Doraemon!
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  • International
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  • Toyama Prefecture
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  • Tourist spot
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Inami Town in Toyama Prefecture

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Inami Town in Toyama Prefecture

    Visit Inami in Toyama Prefecture, one the best town in Japan that is well known for its incredible traditional wood carvings.
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Ainokura Gassho-Style Village in Toyama Prefecture

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Ainokura Gassho-Style Village in Toyama Prefecture

    VIsit the fantastic Ainokura Village and get a glimpse what it feels like to live in a traditional Japanese home.
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Exploring Tokyo via the New Golden Route

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Exploring Tokyo via the New Golden Route

    Tokyo City is a primary station of the New Golden Route via Hokuriku Shinkansen.
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: The Charm of Fukui Prefecture in the Hokuriku Region

    JAPAN TRAVEL: The Charm of Fukui Prefecture in the Hokuriku Region

    A trip to Fukui Prefecture is easier than ever with the Hokuriku Arch Pass!
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Kenroku Garden in Ishikawa Prefecture

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Kenroku Garden in Ishikawa Prefecture

    Kenroku-en was once the outer garden of Kanazawa Castle, the home of the daimyos, landlords of Kanazawa, during the Edo period. It has gone through several renovations, including the expansion of the Kasumiga-ike Pond found in the center of the garden, throughout its history.
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Ishikawa Prefecture

    JAPAN TRAVEL: 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Ishikawa Prefecture

    If you’ve ever wondered what it would feel like to be in a fusion of a museum and a public park, then the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa is the place for you.
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Exploring Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Exploring Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture

    Let’s explore Kanazawa City and immerse in the center of what was once the prosperous Kaga region.
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Discover Toyama Prefecture in the Hokuriku Region

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Discover Toyama Prefecture in the Hokuriku Region

    Toyama Prefecture is quite possibly one of the best places to visit in Japan when you want to see and experience what everyday living is like outside of Tokyo.
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    • TOKYO SKYTREE℠: An Unconventional Match for the City

    TOKYO SKYTREE℠: An Unconventional Match for the City

    TOKYO SKYTREE is a breathtaking architectural marvel that has been ruling the skies of Eastern Tokyo Metropolis since it was publicly opened in May 2012.
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