Traveling around Japan without tourists
Discover the best places to go from Kyoto City (京都市)
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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Kōmyō-ji Temple (光明寺), located in the city of Nagaokakyo (長岡京市), is a must-see destination for lovers of autumn scenery. This Buddhist temple is known for offering one of the most impressive scenes of red leaves in the Kansai area.
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The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (明石海峡大橋), also known as the “Great Akashi Strait Bridge”, is one of the most impressive engineering works in Japan. With a length of 3,911 meters, it is the longest suspension bridge in the world.
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Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine (石清水八幡宮), located in Yawata City, Kyoto (京都), is one of Japan’s National Treasures (国宝) and one of Japan’s Three Great Hachimangu Shrines, dedicated to the god Hachiman, protector of Japan and warriors.
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Kutsuki Onsen Tenku (くつき温泉 てんくう), located in the mountains of Shiga Prefecture (滋賀), is a special destination for those looking to relax in hot springs surrounded by nature and a touch of Japanese mythology.
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