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Strolling Through the Retro Wonderland of Kurayoshi’s White-Walled Storehouse District in a Kimono ♡
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Strolling Through the Retro Wonderland of Kurayoshi’s White-Walled Storehouse District in a Kimono ♡ Discovering Kurayoshi – A Hidden Gem of Retro Charm Kurayoshi, located in central Tottori Prefecture, is a town wrapped in nostalgia. It’s also perfectly situated for hot spring lovers, surrounded by famous onsen spots like Sekigane, Misasa (with the mystical Mitokusan Sanbutsuji Temple!), Hawai, and Tōgō. If you're road-tripping through Tottori’s onsen towns, Kurayoshi is a must-stop destination! The white-walled town is compact enough for a quick and relaxing stroll. There are plenty of parking spots nearby, making it car-friendly too. It’s got that elegant, retro ...
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A Dreamy Bamboo Tunnel and Abandoned Railway Hike in Kurayoshi, Tottori
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Exploring the Former Kurayoshi Line I stumbled upon this little-known gem—the abandoned Kurayoshi railway line—while looking for scenic spots near Kurayoshi on Google Maps. And guess what? It's surrounded by a mystical bamboo forest! I’m a sucker for anything abandoned, and this one had a magical vibe that photos alone couldn’t capture. I had to go and see it with my own eyes. Spoiler: it’s even better in person. There’s no parking right by the bamboo tunnel, so I left my car at the visitor parking area and walked about 15–20 minutes. It sounds short, but in the blazing late-August ...
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A Must-Visit for Conan Fans! Explore Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory & Conan Town in Tottori
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To the Hometown of Gosho Aoyama and the Land of Conan On my way to Kaike Onsen, I made a spontaneous stop at the sacred land of Conan! Honestly, I’ve never really read the Detective Conan manga and have only seen a few episodes of the anime, yet somehow I already knew about the mysterious men in black and the gentleman thief, Kaito Kid. That’s just how deeply this national anime has permeated everyday life in Japan! The Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory is a museum located in Hokuei Town, Tottori Prefecture. It celebrates the life and works of Detective Conan ...