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Atsugichō / Big fun in small town

MeowScore 😸85/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

April

Vibrant parade and festive atmosphere.

❄️
january

Witness snow festivals and go skiing. 🎿

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february

Celebrate Setsubun Festival. 🎉

🌸
march

See cherry blossoms at the city's parks. 🌸

🎉
april

Watch the Atsugi Grand Festival parade. 🎊

🥁
may

Experience the vibrant Kuri Matsuri festival. 🎉

🚶‍♂️
june

Enjoy hiking in the scenic mountain area. ⛰️

🎇
july

Attend the Tanabata festival. 🎆

🍦
august

Cool off at the Atsugien Waon summer festival. 🎉

🏮
september

Experience the Matogata Lantern Festival. 🏮

🍁
october

Enjoy autumn foliage at the city's parks. 🍂

🎆
november

Watch the Atsugi Fireworks Festival. 🎆

🎅
december

Explore the beautiful Christmas lights installations. 🎄

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Expensive city

Bigmac $?

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The shopping situation in Atsugicho, Japan is quite expensive for a visiting cat. Prices for clothing and consumer products are higher than other towns in Japan. However, food prices are reasonable and worth trying.

Explore local supermarkets for affordable food options.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

transit or short sightseeing

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

transit or short sightseeing

Atsugicho is a small town with not many tourist attractions, but it's conveniently located near Yokohama and Tokyo.

Tipping

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Tipping not expected in Atsugicho

Tipping

0%

Tipping not expected in Atsugicho

Credit card widely accepted, cash also common. Splitting bills usually not a problem. No need to tip.

internet situation

great Speed

High-speed fiber-optic network

great Availability

Most households have access, some rural areas still lacking

excellent Cellular

Excellent coverage across the area

Electric socket type B

Common in North and Central America. Safer because of grounding pin, mind voltage differences.

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biking possible

Developed cycling culture

walkable

Pedestrian-friendly streets

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative area

Cat walked through narrow alleyways and found endless shops for fish, catnip and toys. Me-wow!

Cat watched koi swim in colorful ponds and relaxed in hot springs. Purrfect paradise!

Things to do

The mainstream

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Atsugicho Station
💆‍♀️
Atsugi Onsen
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Atsugi City Museum
🌞
Atsugi Central Park
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Atsugi Shrine

The mainstream

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Atsugicho Station

A major transportation hub with shops and restaurants. A convenient and bustling spot for cats who love to explore and shop till they drop! 🚂🛍️🐱

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💆‍♀️
Atsugi Onsen

Traditional Japanese hot spring with indoor and outdoor baths. A relaxing and rejuvenating spot for cats who want to unwind and just soak. 🛁😴😽

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🐾
Atsugi City Museum

Museum showcasing the history and culture of Atsugicho. An educational and entertaining spot for curious cats who love art and artifacts! 🎨📚✨

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🌞
Atsugi Central Park

A huge park with various sports facilities, barbecue areas and picturesque ponds. A perfect spot for cats to bask in the sun and have a picnic! 🌳🐟🍔

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🙏
Atsugi Shrine

Historic Shinto shrine with beautiful architecture and serene gardens. A cat-tastic spiritual destination for cats seeking pawesome vibes. 🐾🏯🌸

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Off the beaten path

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Atsugi City Museum
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Minamoto Family Graveyard
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Kanahei Factory Store
⛩️
Atsugi Shrine
🍵
Usami Tea House

Off the beaten path

🏛️
Atsugi City Museum

A small but interesting museum about the local history and culture of Atsugi. A paw-some place to learn while stretching your legs. 🐾📚

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🏰
Minamoto Family Graveyard

A historical graveyard that belongs to the legendary Minamoto samurai family. It's a peaceful and contemplative spot. ⚔️🍂

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🌟
Kanahei Factory Store

A cute store filled with plushies and goods featuring the adorable characters by the creator Kanahei. It'll make you feel like a kitten in a toy store. 🐱🧸

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⛩️
Atsugi Shrine

A small and serene Shinto shrine surrounded by bamboo trees. Perfect for a quiet meditation session. 🎍🙏

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🍵
Usami Tea House

A cozy traditional tea house serving Japanese sweets and matcha tea by a peaceful garden. 🍵🌸

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biking possible

Developed cycling culture

walkable

Pedestrian-friendly streets

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative area

Mindful meoweler tips

Discover traditional Japanese architecture

Visit the historic Great Buddha of Kamakura or the elegant Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine, both boasting quintessential Japanese architecture and design.

Indulge in local sweets

Satisfy your sweet tooth with some of Atsugicho's unique desserts like matcha ice cream or sakura mochi - a sweet rice cake wrapped in cherry blossom leaves.

Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony

Take part in an intimate and fascinating tea ceremony at a local tea house, where you'll learn about the history and intricacies of this ancient cultural practice.

Take a calming stroll through a bamboo forest

Explore the fragrant and serene beauty of Shishigayama Forest, a tranquil oasis featuring twisting bamboo groves and enchanting streams.

Observe local wildlife

Get a glimpse of Japan's native wildlife at the Atsugi Central Park, where you can see cheeky monkeys, elegant swans, and even energetic squirrels.

Useful external sites

www.insidekyoto.com

Inside Kyoto↗

A comprehensive Kyoto travel guide

www.japan.travel/en/destinations/kanto/kanagawa/atsugi

Japan Travel↗

Official Japan tourism website

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g1121129-Atsugi_Kanagawa_Prefecture_Kanto-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor↗

Travel review site with Atsugicho attraction recommendations

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