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Ouchi-Juku rating icon 8.4

Yamamoto Ouchi, Shimogo, Minamiaizu District, Fukushima 969-5207, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 49 of 428
Popularity in Category: 5 of 58
Popularity Worldwide: 4182 of 28460
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Iyashinosato Ancient Japanese Village rating icon 6.4

Japan, 〒401-0332 Yamanashi, Minamitsuru District, Fujikawaguchiko, Saiko, 根場 2710 copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 111 of 428
Popularity in Category: 17 of 58
Popularity Worldwide: 10018 of 28460
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Shima Spain Village rating icon 6.1

Isobecho Sakazaki, Shima, Mie 517-0212, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 131 of 428
Popularity in Category: 18 of 58
Popularity Worldwide: 10834 of 28460
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Zachary October 13, 2024

My advice is to grab a combo ticket. It saved me some cash, and it gives you access to most of the fun stuff without shelling out more money later.

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Tsumago-Juku rating icon 6

Azuma, Nagiso, Kiso District, Nagano 399-5302, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 143 of 428
Popularity in Category: 19 of 58
Popularity Worldwide: 11368 of 28460
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Patricia November 21, 2024

Bring cash! Not all shops and restaurants accept credit cards. I ran into a couple of places that didn’t, which was pretty inconvenient.

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Jane October 16, 2024

Try the local soba noodles at one of the small eateries. They are delicious, and pretty affordable too! It’s a must-have experience.

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Hida Folk Village rating icon 5.2

1-chōme-590 Kamiokamotomachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0055, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 170 of 428
Popularity in Category: 26 of 58
Popularity Worldwide: 13621 of 28460
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Narai-juku rating icon 4.6

Narai, Shiojiri, Nagano 399-6303, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 194 of 428
Popularity in Category: 30 of 58
Popularity Worldwide: 15614 of 28460
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Elizabeth November 20, 2024

My advice is to wander off the main path a bit! Some of the best photo spots and quiet little shops are down those less crowded streets.

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Historical Village of Hokkaido rating icon 4.4

Historical Village of Hokkaido, 1, 厚別町小野幌, Atsubetsu Ward, Sapporo, Ishikari Subprefecture, Hokkaido Prefecture, 004-0006, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 204 of 428
Popularity in Category: 33 of 58
Popularity Worldwide: 15999 of 28460
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Ainokura Gassho-Zukuri Village rating icon 4

Ainokura, Nanto, Toyama 939-1915, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 225 of 428
Popularity in Category: 36 of 58
Popularity Worldwide: 17374 of 28460
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Gero Onsen Gassho Village rating icon 4

2369 Mori, Gero, Gifu 509-2202, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 223 of 428
Popularity in Category: 34 of 58
Popularity Worldwide: 17260 of 28460
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Jane November 1, 2024

Bring cash. Some smaller shops and eateries don’t accept cards, so having yen on you will save you from missing out on some delicious local food.

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Heidi's Village rating icon 4

Heidi's Village, Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture, Chubu Region, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 219 of 428
Popularity in Category: 35 of 58
Popularity Worldwide: 17021 of 28460
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Mary October 18, 2024

If you’re up for it, try the hiking trails nearby. I thought they would be too tough, but they’re actually quite manageable and offer stunning views!