I saw videos of Ashikaga Flower Park a long time ago and it has always been my dream to go there. Unfortunately, it’s quite far from Tokyo (a bit like Mount Fuji). Even with a train that stops right in front of the park entrance, the idea of spending 3 hours round trip on public transport doesn’t appeal to me much. So, I’m very happy to be able to go by car. This travel diary is part of a series on our road trip in Japan. If you missed the previous episodes, here are the links: the itinerary, diary #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 Part 1: Travel…

Everyone leaves Kusatsu reluctantly. Not only has the whole family become too fond of onsen towns, but we’re also approaching the end of the road trip. It’s raining a little, but we’re cozy inside the car. Let’s go! This travel diary is part of a series on our road trip in Japan. If you missed the previous episodes, here are the links: the itinerary, diary #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 Part 1: Travel JournalPart 2: Practical Tips Part 1: Travel Journal Day 8 of the road trip We see the cherry blossoms for the last time, and these full bloom cherry trees near a pretty bridge totally satisfy…