ASARI JOURNAL

My Spring Yakushima Adventure: Part 1 — Propeller Planes, a Wild Storm & Sacred Shrines

Planning a Yakushima trip? Read this first-hand travel diary from early April — propeller planes, a wild storm, sacred shrines, and real tips from Shizuoka.

2026.05.03

CultureNatureTravel Tipskagoshima

A Day Trip to Shimoda | Shirahama Shrine, Marine Aquarium & Local Gourmet

🌊 A day trip to Shimoda — exploring Shirahama Shrine, the marine aquarium, and local gourmet all in one go.⛩️ First Stop...

2026.04.27

Food & DrinkInterestsShizuokaTravel Tips

[Numazu Day Drinking Guide] Penguins, Craft Beer & Japanese Sake — The Perfect Day Trip Bar Hop

Just an hour from Tokyo by train, Numazu in Shizuoka is the perfect day trip for daytime drinking. Penguins + craft beer at ONE DROP, then Japanese sake & miso oden at Umaimon-ya.

2026.04.27

Food & DrinkShizuoka

Quiet Mt. Fuji Trip in Gotemba: Hike, Café & Hotel

Escape the crowds at Hakone and Lake Yamanaka. Gotemba offers stunning Mt. Fuji views, quiet winter hiking on Mt. Kintoki, a cozy local café, and a comfortable hotel — all without the tourist rush.

2026.04.24

ShizuokaTravel Tips

🌅 [Lake Yamanaka Morning Café] A Peaceful Start at AMAAMA – Open at 8:30, No Crowds, Just Calm

🌿 Lake Yamanaka at 8 AM – Almost Entirely to YourselfI left Numazu at 7 AM. No traffic at all. By the time I arrived at ...

2026.04.18

Food & DrinkThings To Do