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- 50 minutes on bus from Izu-Hakone Railway Shuzenji Station bound for Matsuzaki and get off at the Toikanayama bus stop, then 3 minutes on foot.
- 40 minutes by taxi from Izu-Hakone Railway Shuzenji Station.
20 minutes on bus from JR Shiroishi Station bound for Yajiro Kokeshi-mura. (Not operating on weekends) 15 minutes by taxi from JR Shiroishi-Zao Station.. 15 minutes from Shiroishi IC on Tohoku EXPWY, bound for Shiroshi, and go towards National Route 4, turn left at the 5th traffic light. Immediately turn right at the T-road to Pref. Route 254 and drive for 10 minutes.
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.