Takako Kawaguchi, Local Guide ~ An Original Japan Travel Guide by Hoshino Resorts' Local Staff

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Takako Kawaguchi

Editor and writer. After working as an editor for a major publishing company's women's magazine for 10 years, she became a freelance writer. Writes articles for magazines and websites, focusing on travel, interior design, and miscellaneous goods. She enjoys watching sports with her husband and going on hot spring trips.

Articles

[2026 Edition] A Trip to Tochigi Prefecture, the “Strawberry Kingdom,” to Enjoy Seasonal Strawberries

Tochigi
Nikko
Kinugawa

Wed, July 8, 2026

[2026 Edition] A Trip to Tochigi Prefecture, the “Strawberry Kingdom,” to Enjoy Seasonal Strawberries

6 sake breweries where you can find beautiful sake in Tochigi

Kantou
Tochigi
Nikko

Wed, July 8, 2026

6 sake breweries where you can find beautiful sake in Tochigi

A famous art studio where you can find wonderful folk crafts and works of art to stop by while sightseeing in Nikko and Mashiko area.

Tochigi
Nikko
Kinugawa
Mashiko

2026/05/26 (Tue)

A famous art studio where you can find wonderful folk crafts and works of art to stop by while sightseeing in Nikko and Mashiko area.

Sake Brewing by the God of Sake, Mr. Naohiko Noguchi

Ishikawa
Kaga, Komatsu

2026/05/21 (Thu)

Sake Brewing by the God of Sake, Mr. Naohiko Noguchi

Jersey milk from Morino-Ranch, where you can taste the four seasons in Nasu

Kantou
Tochigi
Nasu

2026/05/14 (Thu)

Jersey milk from Morino-Ranch, where you can taste the four seasons in Nasu

Take a ropeway to Mt. Tanigawa, one of Japan's 100 most famous mountains and a must-see spot in Minakami!

Kantou
Gunma
Minakami

2026/04/14 (Tue)

Take a ropeway to Mt. Tanigawa, one of Japan's 100 most famous mountains and a must-see spot in Minakami!

Report】Supporting Children's Ski Debut. A 2-day/1-night ski trip to Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Yatsugatake

Yamanashi
Yatsugatake, Kiyosato, Kobuchizawa

2025/12/15 (Mon)

Report】Supporting Children's Ski Debut. A 2-day/1-night ski trip to Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Yatsugatake

A spectacular view of autumn foliage! Take a panoramic aerial view at Tanigawadake Joch

Kantou
Gunma
Minakami

2025/09/10 (Wed)

A spectacular view of autumn foliage! Take a panoramic aerial view at Tanigawadake Joch

Anjin Miura, an English navigator who became a samurai. A Journey in Ito in the Footsteps of the Anjin Miura

Shizuoka
Ito

2024/09/17 (Tue)

Anjin Miura, an English navigator who became a samurai. A Journey in Ito in the Footsteps of the Anjin Miura

Beppu is a hot spring kingdom. A tour of Beppu's diverse hot springs and

Oita
Beppu

2023/05/23 (Tue)

Beppu is a hot spring kingdom. A tour of Beppu's diverse hot springs and "Gourmet from Hell" for a trip to paradise.