Kyoto > Caffe Llatte (カフェラッテ): Japan’s Best Gelato You’ve Never Tasted
Near Saiin (西院駅) in Kyoto, Caffe Llatte (カフェラッテ) crafts Japan’s purest gelato with natural flavors. A hidden treat with no crowds!
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Traveling Japan Without Tourists
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Fukui > Benkei no Sentaku Iwa (弁慶の洗濯岩): The Secret Coastal Rock You’ll Never Share
Carved by waves in Fukui Prefecture, Benkei no Sentaku Iwa (弁慶の洗濯岩) blends legend and nature near Fukui City. A quiet coastal gem with no crowds, stunning in every season.
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Shizuoka > Ishiwaki Castle (石脇城): The Fuji-View Castle Ruins You’ll Have Alone
Lost near Mount Fuji in Shizuoka, Ishiwaki Castle (石脇城) offers Shinkansen and sea views from its quiet summit. A forgotten Sengoku relic with no crowds, it’s a castle hunter’s dream.
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Mie > Futami Okitama Shrine (二見興玉神社): A Sacred Seaside Sanctuary Between the Sea and Cliffs
Discover Futami Okitama Shrine (二見興玉神社) – a hidden coastal gem in Mie Prefecture where legend, nature, and spirituality merge. Walk along stone paths between cliffs and the sea, witness the famous Meoto Iwa (夫婦岩) “wedded rocks,” and uncover the mystical Kaeru Iwa (かえる岩). A breathtaking, crowd-free escape near Ise!
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Hiroshima > Shinshoji (神勝寺): A Zen retreat with onsen in Hiroshima Prefecture
On the mountain of Fukuyama (福山), in the prefecture of Hiroshima (広島県), is Shinshoji Zen and Garden Museum (神勝寺 禅と庭のミュージアム), a unique space that combines the serenity of Zen with the relaxation of an onsen thermal baths (温泉).
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Kagawa > Takaya Jinja Temple (高屋神社): The Shrine of Heaven at the Top of the Mountain
Takaya Jinja Temple (高屋神社) is one of the most beautiful sights in Shikoku. Known for its Sky Torii (天空の鳥居), it stands 404 metres above Mount Inazumi (稲積山). It offers panoramic views of the Seto Sea and the city of Kan’onji, making it one of the most beautiful sights in Shikoku.
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Kyoto > Oni no Ashiato (鬼の足跡): Exploring the legends of demons in Oeyama.
Immerse yourself in mystery and nature in Oeyama (大江山), a place full of history and legends about Oni demons. Discover the Demon Museum (日本の鬼の交流博物館), walk among rocks full of myths such as the famous Oni no Ashiato (鬼の足跡). A destination that combines culture, nature and tradition!
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