Weekend escapes
A thoughtful weekend in Matsushima without a car
Two days of small islands and a compact bayside centre, with a practical arrival plan and space to change your mind.
Matsushima3 min read
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Weekend escapes
Two days in a place, with breathing room between the sights.
72 thoughtful guides
Weekend escapes
A thoughtful weekend in Aomori without a car
Two days of festival culture and open harbour light, with a practical arrival plan and space to change your mind.
Aomori3 min read
Weekend escapes
A thoughtful weekend in Hirosaki without a car
Two days of castle parkland and historic town streets, with a practical arrival plan and space to change your mind.
Hirosaki3 min read
Weekend escapes
A thoughtful weekend in Morioka without a car
Two days of river crossings and an unhurried regional centre, with a practical arrival plan and space to change your mind.
Morioka3 min read
Weekend escapes
A thoughtful weekend in Akita without a car
Two days of park paths and a compact cultural district, with a practical arrival plan and space to change your mind.
Akita3 min read
Weekend escapes
A thoughtful weekend in Yamagata without a car
Two days of castle park paths and everyday shopping streets, with a practical arrival plan and space to change your mind.
Yamagata3 min read
Weekend escapes
A thoughtful weekend in Fukushima without a car
Two days of river scenery and regional art, with a practical arrival plan and space to change your mind.
Fukushima3 min read
Weekend escapes
A thoughtful weekend in Niigata without a car
Two days of wide river views and old port streets, with a practical arrival plan and space to change your mind.
Niigata3 min read
Weekend escapes
A thoughtful weekend in Nagano without a car
Two days of temple streets and a generous park edge, with a practical arrival plan and space to change your mind.
Nagano3 min read
Weekend escapes
A thoughtful weekend in Matsumoto without a car
Two days of storehouse streets and mountain framed town views, with a practical arrival plan and space to change your mind.
Matsumoto3 min read
Weekend escapes
A thoughtful weekend in Toyama without a car
Two days of tram linked culture and waterside walking, with a practical arrival plan and space to change your mind.
Toyama3 min read
Weekend escapes
A thoughtful weekend in Takayama without a car
Two days of wooden merchant streets and morning river light, with a practical arrival plan and space to change your mind.
Takayama3 min read
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