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View Gallery110 minutes by taxi from Memanbetsu Airport. 120 minutes by taxi from Nakashibetsu Airport. 50 minutes on bus from JR Shari Station bound for Utoro. Get off at Utro Bus Terminal and 5 minutes walk. 100 minutes by taxi from Memanbetsu Airport.
30 minutes on by bus from JR Kyoto Station. 20 minutes by taxi from JR Hanazono Station. Free shuttle bus departs from JR Hanazono Station at 15:10,16:10 and 17:10. (Reservation needed). 61 minutes from Kyoto-Higashi IC or Kyoto-Minami IC via National Route 162.
A region of diverse landscapes, Chubu stretches from the Sea of Japan to the Pacific Ocean. Visit the iconic Mount Fuji and its surrounding Five Lakes. Explore the preserved Edo-period town of Takayama and the UNESCO-listed village of Shirakawa-go, known for its thatched-roof houses. The city of Kanazawa boasts a beautiful castle, gardens, and a thriving arts scene. For nature lovers, the Japanese Alps offer fantastic hiking, skiing, and hot springs.