Sure, Tokyo and Kyoto are great, but this northeastern town is our top pick for a trip to Japan.
When you think of a trip to Japan, the first destinations that come to mind are Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and perhaps Hiroshima.However, Japan is a vast country, with many beautiful and remote places, and knowledge of them is essential. seems to be spreading to more and more travelers.
american newspapers new york times recently released List of 53 places to go in 2023When Japanese city was second on the list, but it wasn’t what everyone expected. Her second favorite travel destination in 2023, after London, was: Morioka is the prefectural capital of Iwate Prefecture. in northeastern Japan.
▼Morioka Castle Ruins Park
Morioka is Surrounded by mountains and crossed by multiple riversAs such, it doesn’t have many famous tourist attractions, but it’s beauty has made it top of Japan’s 2023 destination list. new york times highlight Morioka Castle Ruins Park In autumn, the red and orange colored leaves are especially beautiful.
▼Part of the mountains around Morioka
new york times I explained that Morioka is a beautiful place to enjoy a leisurely stroll without the crowds and is a short bullet train ride from Tokyo.i love paper too A town with a mix of Taisho period (early 20th century) architecture, old inns, and modern hotelsand the natural beauty of the city’s many rivers also played a leading role.
Morioka is also famous. Wanko sobawhich is itself an experience, new york times I mentioned the city’s many restaurants, including the 40-year-old Jazz Cafe. You can also visit amazing hot springs within an hour’s drive. Even better one stop away by train.
▼Wanko soba is served in a small bowl like this.
Morioka expects an influx of tourists this year as a result of high rankings by internationally renowned newspapers. It’s the perfect place to stop and relax after a busy day of sightseeing in Tokyo.
If you have any questions, Here are the full top 10:
1. London, England
2. Morioka, Japan
3. Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, USA
4. Kilmartin Glen, Scotland
5. Auckland, New Zealand
6. Palm Springs, USA
7. Kangaroo Island, Australia
8. Vjosa River, Albania
9. Accra, Ghana
10. Tromso, Norway
The only other Japanese city to make the list was Fukuoka, Japan, which ranked 19th. Fukuoka prefecture itself is popular as a destinationso they might be on to something!
sauce: NHK news via Hachiken Machinery, new york times, time out
Top image: Paktaso
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