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There are so many hidden gems outside the popular areas of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto! Part 1️⃣8️⃣ of our travel sabbatical adventures in Japan! 🇯🇵

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Located north of Tokyo, here are 5 areas to add to your list filled with history, nature, and delicious food. Check out our previous videos in our Japan series for more info on some attractions:

1️⃣ SENDAI / MATSUSHIMA (2-3 days)
📍Matsushima Bay Cruise (see part 9)
📍Zuiganji Temple
📍Godaido Temple
📍Risshakuji Temple (see part 7)
📍Hou yakitori (see part 8)
👍Use the regional train pass – better value than JR pass

2️⃣ HAKODATE (2-3 days)
📍Goryōkaku Tower
📍Hakodate Morning Market
📍Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse
📍Mt. Hakodate Ropeway (see part 11)
📍Petite Merveille (see part 12)
👍Public transport and Go taxis widely available

3️⃣ SAPPORO (2-3 days)
📍Sapporo TV Tower
📍Odori Park
📍Nijo Market
📍Soul Store soup curry
📍Parfait Shop Nanakamadou (see part 16)
👍Easy to fly from Tokyo

4️⃣ FURANO/BIEI (1-2 days)
📍Melon Farms (see part 13)
📍Farm Tomita
📍Panorama Road
📍Patchwork Road
📍Campana Rokkatei
👍Rent a car to get around

5️⃣ LAKE TOYA (1-2 days)
📍Sobetsu Park
📍Kudamononoka Hamada Orchards
📍Usuzan Ropeway (see part 14)
📍SoupCurry HLAHAL
👍Rent a car to get around

📢 Stay tuned as we head to Singapore next.

❓Have you explored Japan outside Tokyo and Kyoto?

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