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The exterior of Tokyo Dome in Bunkyo, Tokyo, seen from the Suidobashi Station side
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Hotels near Tokyo Dome for Concerts: 6 Picks, One with 2 p.m. Check-Out

Nov 13, 2026
The romon gate and the 58 stone steps of Hofu Tenmangu Shrine in Hofu, Yamaguchi
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Hofu Tenmangu Hadakabo Festival 2026: Nov 28 Times & How to Join

Nov 13, 2026
Koiwai Farm's Makiba-en lit up for KOIWAI Winter Lights on a winter night in Shizukuishi, Iwate
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KOIWAI Winter Lights 2026-27: Only 18 Bus Days From Morioka

Nov 13, 2026
The Nagasaka Gondola base station at Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort
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Nozawa Onsen Lift Tickets 2026-27: Adult ¥5,600-¥7,800/Day, Opens Nov 28

Nov 13, 2026
Zenless Zone Zero x Yamaha collab motorcycle on display at Yamaha E-Ride Base in Yokohama
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Zenless Zone Zero x Yamaha E-Ride Base, Yokohama: Free Entry Until March 2027

Nov 13, 2026
An open-air hot spring bath surrounded by snow in winter
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Tsurunoyu & Ginzan Onsen Day Baths in Snow: 2026-27 Hours

Nov 12, 2026
Kumano Nachi Taisha's sacred camphor tree, whose hollow trunk visitors walk through holding a prayer stick.
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Nachi Falls & Kumano Nachi Taisha 2026: Which Bus to Catch, No Suica

Nov 12, 2026
Frost-covered trees by the Terrace of Frosted Tree deck at Hoshino Resorts Tomamu, Hokkaido.
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Tomamu Terrace of Frosted Tree 2026–27: Hours, Price, Sapporo Day Trip

Nov 12, 2026
The brick-walled exterior of the Yamato Museum in Kure, Hiroshima.
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Yamato Museum Kure 2026: ¥1,000 Entry, No Booking Unless You're a Group, Hours & Access

Nov 12, 2026
The front of Dogo Onsen Honkan, with the Shinrokaku drum tower on its roof.
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Dogo Onsen Honkan 2026: Tickets From ¥700, What You Can Book

Nov 12, 2026
A Kurashiki river boat on the canal through the Bikan Historical Quarter.
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Kurashiki River Boat Ride 2026: Book Online or Buy Same-Day Tickets at 9 a.m.

Nov 12, 2026
Hiroshima Dreamination light sculptures along Peace Boulevard at night.
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Hiroshima Dreamination 2026: Dec 4–Jan 24, Not November (Hours, Last Trains)

Nov 11, 2026
A guest room at UMITO Atami Hontei with its private hot-spring bath overlooking Sagami Bay
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UMITO Atami Hontei: Rates, Rooms and the Bettei Mix-Up

Nov 10, 2026
An Osaka Christmas market at night, with rows of lit wooden huts.
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Osaka Christmas Markets 2026: Free Entry at Umeda Sky & Tenshiba, Hours, Mug Prices

Nov 10, 2026
Kobe Luminarie at night: a large light installation glowing by the harbor at Meriken Park
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Kobe Luminarie 2027 Tickets (Jan 29–Feb 7): Do You Need One? Time Slots & Prices

Nov 10, 2026
The ski center and slopes at GALA Yuzawa Station
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GALA Yuzawa 2026-27: Opens Dec 19, Lift Ticket Prices & Tokyo Trains

Nov 10, 2026
Fireworks over Atami Bay at the Atami Fireworks Festival
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Atami Fireworks 2026–27: Dates, Times & Last Train to Tokyo

Nov 9, 2026
Christmas tree floating on the harbor in front of Hakodate's red brick warehouses
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Hakodate Christmas Fantasy 2026: 6 pm Fireworks, Tree Hours and 5 Special Nights

Nov 9, 2026
Autumn leaves around the main hall of Kirishima Shrine in Kagoshima, Kyushu
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Beppu & Kirishima Autumn Leaves 2026: Which Weekend, Last Buses, Onsen

Nov 9, 2026
Cho Tamagotchi Matsuri at HARAKADO in Harajuku
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Tamagotchi 30th Anniversary Festival Harajuku 2026: Tickets, Free Stamp Rally

Nov 8, 2026
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