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So many people want to visit Shirakawa-go but don’t want the crowds. If you said you wanted Shirakawa-go without the crowds, these are the places I’d send you instead. Ainokura and Suganuma make up Gokayama in Toyama Prefecture. This are
If you told me you wanted to find traditional crafts in Japan, I would not send you to a museum gift shop or a department store. I would recommend places where you can see artisans working and even have opportunities to try the crafts yourself. Acco
Takayama is on many Japan itineraries. Gujo-Hachiman should be. Here’s how to choose which one is right for you. Both towns are located in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture and both have beautifully preserved historic districts. But they offer
Japan has more cat-centered places than most people realize. There are some that are very well-known and heavily visited, but others are less known and offer their own interesting stories. These are four places I’d point you toward if you told