Tag Archives: Unazuki Onsen
All aboard for Kurobe gorge!
Along the Kurobe gorge, there are only four key stations along the route, three of which were open at the time of my visit in early May. But the view as the little train chugged along deep into the valley … Continue reading
Unazuki Onsen: a surreal experience
The mouth to the beautiful Kurobe Gorge is not easy to get to. It took us two changes of trains and the better part of a day’s journey to get here from Minakami Onsen. Most visitors do not stay long. … Continue reading
Perspectives: a train journey in Japan
Train journeys are always a joy in Japan. It’s easy, comfortable, clean and convenient. We took the 7-day JR Pass, which allowed us to move from town to village with ease on the vast network of connections. From Minakami Onsen … Continue reading
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