🚗✨ Just wrapped up an amazing 5-day road trip across Japan!
Kyoto - Kanazawa - Gokayama - Shirakawago - Kiso Valley - Lake Kawaguchi - Nagoya - Kyoto 🚗
Here are the highlights:
**Day 1: Kyoto to Kanazawa**
- Stayed at Murataya Ryokan with a private onsen
- Explored Kanazawa Contemporary Art Museum
- Strolled through Kenrokuen Garden & Kanazawa Castle
**Day 2: Kanazawa to Shirakawago**
- Wandered the Samurai House neighborhood
- Lunch at Ashirwad (Nepalese food)
- Stayed at Rihee Guesthouse in the UNESCO village of Shirakawago
- Enjoyed a warm welcome and the best vegan kaiseki meal
**Day 3: Shirakawago to Tsumago to Matsumoto**
- Hiked the Magome-Tsumago trail called the Kiso Valley Trail
- Stayed at Couch Potato Hostel in Matsumoto
**Day 4: Kawaguchiko**
- Visited Matsumoto Castle & cherry blossoms at Koboyama Park
- Lunch at Asian Station
- Drove to Kawaguchiko
- Stayed at Fujikawaguchiko Crescendo with Mount Fuji views
- Relaxed in the jacuzzi room
- Ate famous Hoto noodles
**Day 5: Kawaguchiko to Nagoya to Kyoto**
- Visited the Five Fuji Lakes
- Drove to Nagoya
- Visited Nagoya Castle
- Dinner at Coco Ichibanya
- Overnight at a quirky love hotel in Nagoya
- Returned the car in Kyoto the next day (technically Day 6)
An unforgettable journey! 🌸🗻🚗
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