One of the most exciting ways to explore Japan is by rail. On the first installment of Railway Diaries, we ride Isumi Railway’s Moomin Train. Join me on a one-day trip to see Chiba’s gorgeous green fields and historic towns.
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Deep in Iya Valley, a tiny village replaces its lost people with dolls.
![[Hiroshima] Shukkeien Garden in Photos](https://i0.wp.com/tokyopast3.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_8479.jpg?fit=768%2C307&ssl=1)
Located in Hiroshima City, Shukkeien Garden is a park that dates back to 1620. Like many traditional Japanese gardens, a pond lies at its center, and around it, a walking trail. It takes around an hour to explore the entirety of the park at a leisurely pace.
Dive into the bizarre world of the Meguro Parasitological Museum in Tokyo. Perfect for adventurous travelers seeking the unusual in Japan’s vibrant capital.
Looking for a place to hold your next BBQ? Or perhaps glamping with friends? Try the Forest Garden KIMINOMORI in Chiba.
Part of the joys of being a train enthusiast in Japan is collecting train stamps. Sounds pretty geeky, but it can get quite addictive as you keep traveling. I bought my train stamp book from Maruzen and have been using it as one of the ways to record my travels.
Kinky? Spooky? Nah, this rope-tied “Shibarare Jizo” has an amusing story behind it, and I bet you’d want to tie a rope around it, too, when you learn what it’s all about.
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