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View Gallery- Awarayunomachi-eki (railroad station), 370m
- Kitagata-ko (lake), 7.1km
25 minutes by regular route bus from Yonezawa Station on JR Yamagata Shinkansen. 20 minutes by taxi from Yonezawa Station.. 60 minutes from Fukusimaiizaka IC on Tohoku Expressway. 60 minutes from Aizuwakamatsu IC on Banetsu Expressway.
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.