Japan Toll Road Fee for the Next Two Years
Do you drive a car in Japan or want to but are afraid of the high toll road fees? Well, at least for the next two years, you will be able to drive anywhere outside the Kansai region for a total of 1000 yen. That’s right, 1000 yen! Japan has decided to give drivers a break in normal driving fees on toll roads and will cap the toll charges at 1000 yen. Drives where distances before the cap were less than 1000 yen will still be less than the 1000-yen cap price, but drives for long...
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Take the Torroko Romantic Train in Arashiyama
The famous Romantic Train in Arashiyama begins running its scenic tour along the Hozugawa river on March 1st and will continue running until December 29th. The Torroko trolley travels 7.3 kilometers in distance along the river and through 8 tunnels between Torroko Saga and Kameoka stations. The duration of the trip is 25 minutes and costs 600 yen. Enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms, bamboo groves, or momiji Japanese maple leaves depending on the time of year you go. It’s a...
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Hanami Viewing
The Suita Bible Gospel Church English group in Suita, Osaka will have a hanami get-together in Yawatashi, Kyoto at Sewari Park on April 5th. If you would like to join the group for a day, hopefully in the sun, come with a bento and a friend and join us. We’ll probably be the largest group of foreigners and Japanese there! View Map! Related PostsCherry Blossoms at 50% Freaky Hanami Weekend Weather Warm Weather Should Speed Up Cherry Blossom Blooming After School Lessons For Tohoku Children
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