Traveling Japan Without Tourists
Discover the best places to go from Kyoto City (京都市)
Nestled in the mountains of the picturesque Ohara (大原) region of Kyoto Province (京都), Jakko-in (寂光院) is a Buddhist temple steeped in history and serenity. Surrounded by lush nature, this shrine offers a completely different experience from the hustle and bustle of Kyoto’s more popular temples.
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Located on the tranquil shores of Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) in Shiga Prefecture, Takarabune Onsen (宝船温泉) is a unique place for those seeking an authentic and health-enhancing relaxation experience.
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Azuchi-jō Castle (安土城) is a place steeped in history and mystery. Built in 1579 by the legendary feudal lord Oda Nobunaga (織田信長), this castle marked a new era in Japanese architecture.
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Metasequoia Namikidō (メタセコイア並木道) is a stunning avenue that stretches for approximately 2.4 km. Flanked by around 500 metasequoia trees, this picturesque route offers a unique visual spectacle at any time of the year.
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High atop Mount Nishiyama (西山) in Kyoto (京都), surrounded by nature and tranquility, lies a nearly unknown and untouristed temple that is almost 1,000 years old. The historic Honzan Sankoji (本山三鈷寺).
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North of Arashiyama (嵐山), one of Kyoto’s most popular tourist areas (京都), there are temples hidden away where mass tourism cannot reach. Away from the crowded area, these temples are surrounded by mountains and wrapped in lush bamboo forests, these ancient enclosures offer a unique experience, almost devoid of tourists, and a glimpse into the tranquil essence of Japan.
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Nukumori no Sato (ぬく森の郷) is an onsen (温泉) in Toyama Prefecture (富山県). The hot springs come from a depth of 665 meters and are surrounded by volcanic rock from Iōzan (医王山), a volcano that has accumulated a wealth of minerals for over 15 million years.
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