Usa Jingu (宇佐神宮) in Oita, head of Hachiman shrines, blends peace and grandeur. Quiet weekdays, busy weekends—perfect for cherry blossoms!
The best places in Japan without tourists
No Tourist Japan is your guide to discovering authentic and traditional Japan, far from the crowds and conventional tourist destinations.
Here you will find hidden places, temples and unique landscapes that keep the essence of Japan intact.
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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...
Tokyo > Fushimi Sanpō Inari Temple (伏見三寶稲荷神社): The Hidden Shrine with Tokyo Tower Views You’ll Wish You’d Found Sooner
Lost among Tokyo’s skyscrapers, Fushimi Sanpō Inari Temple (伏見三寶稲荷神社) reveals...
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...
Hyōgo > Sosa Yakujin Hachiman (八幡神社): The Misfortune-Free Shrine You’ll Love
Tucked in Hyōgo’s Nishinomiya, Sosa Yakujin Hachiman (八幡神社) wards off evil with...
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...
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