Most underrated destinations in Japan

01/08/2019   700  3.88/5 trong 4 rates 
Most underrated destinations in Japan
If you have spent a couple days in Tokyo and are itching to explore a new destination, what’s stopping you from packing a small bag and hopping on the next bullet train? Get off the beaten path and make your way to some of Japan’s hidden gems.

 
  • Shirakawa Village

    Shirakawa VillageShirakawa Village

    Why not get away from the crowded streets of Shibuya and immerse yourself in the dream-like land of Shirakawa Village? This village, also known as Shirakawa-go, is located at the base of Mt. Haku-san in the northwestern region of the Gifu Prefecture. These little cottages are uniquely constructed in the “gassho-zukuri” architectural style, and were registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Gassho-zukuri roughly translates to “prayer-hands construction” style, and can be distinguished by a thatched, slanted roof that strikes the appearance of two hands that are joined in prayer. These unconventional roofs allow the houses to resist the weight of the heavy snowfalls this region receives in the long winters.

  • Kurashiki

    KurashikiKurashiki

    One step into the city and you will realize why some refer to it as the Venice of Japan. Kurashiki succeeds in preserving the architecture of the old Japanese scenery where people worked and lived during the Edo period. Located in the southern region of the Okayama Prefecture, this historic city is well-known for its storehouses (kura) with the weeping willows that follow the banks of the old canal. The light posts located by the river is illuminated by a faint glow at night, and creates a different kind of beauty from the city lights of Tokyo.

  • Matsue

    MatsueMatsue

    If you’re captivated by myths and legends, Matsue is the perfect place for you. This is where most of Japan’s ancient legends are set, and it is also home to Lafcadio Hearn, one of the first Westerners to become a naturalized Japanese citizen. You can also explore the interior of the Matsue Castle, which has historically withstood earthquakes, fires and wars since 1868.

  • Ibusuki

    IbusukiIbusuki

    Located in the Satsuma Peninsula, Ibusuki is famous for its sand baths. As deceiving as these “baths” may sound, sand bathers stay clothed and dry throughout the experience. They are provided with yukata robes and buried under piles of naturally heated sand by steam from all the active tectonic movement in the inner-earth. After this short detoxification session, bathers often enjoy a little dip at the on-site onsen to wash off the sand.

  • Beppu

    BeppuBeppu

    Hopefully, the closest you’ll ever get to hell is the jigoku of Beppu. The hells of Beppu consist of eight hot springs dedicated to viewing rather than bathing. Each hells features a different “themed” hell, such as the Blood Pond Hell or the Sea Hell, which spout different colored steam. Beppu never fails to remind of us of the beauty of tectonic activity that continues to shape Japan.

  • Kenrokuen, Kanazawa

    Kenrokuen, KanazawaKenrokuen, Kanazawa

    Kenrokuen translates into “Garden of the Six Sublimities,” which refers to spaciousness, seclusion, artificiality, antiquity, abundant water and broad views; six crucial aspects that contribute to creating the perfect garden in Chinese landscape theory. Originally part of the grounds of the Kanazawa castle, Kenrokuen boasts a range of flowering trees that create distinctive colours for different seasons.

  • Nagano

    NaganoNagano

    Nagano City originally developed from being just a small temple town to famously hosting the Winter Olympic Games in 1998. If you’re interested in Ninjas, just northwest of the city is home to the Togakure Ninja School. Drop by the Togakushi Ninpo Museum and the Kids Ninja Village to learn a thing or two about the history of ninjas in the area.

  • Karuizawa

    KaruizawaKaruizawa

    Karuizawa to Tokyo is the almost the equivalent of the Hamptons to New Yorkers. Basically, it is an accessible, upscale holiday destination to get away from the stress of everyday life in Tokyo. Karuizawa is located at the base of the active volcano Mount Asama in Nagano. A variety of seasonal outdoor activities such as skiing in the winter and golf in the summer may be enjoyed.

Source: tripzilla

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