As many of you know, last weekend, i went away on a roadtrip [part of my belated bday celebrations]. One of my fave things about going on roadtrips are the roadstops XD
Whilst in Saitama [on the way to Nagatoro in Chichibu] i ended up in Hanazono Forest.
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During previous trips to other destinations [eg. gunma] i have driven past this place but never stopped in for a look. I thought it was a church for the longest time.
In my defense, its on the other side of the road when i drive from Tokyo and i dont tend to look at road signs on the opposite side.

FYI this place is about 1hr 45mins by car from Tokyo.

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A few months ago, i attended a wedding in Kobe and whilst there, i visited Kobe Harborland.
From the website – “Kobe Harborland features an array of large-scale commercial sites, from department stores, superstores, and speciality shops to hotels.”
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FYI, Kobe is about 3 hours via shinkansen from Tokyo.

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