Traditional Villages in Japan:
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Yamamoto Ouchi, Shimogo, Minamiaizu District, Fukushima 969-5207, Japan
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Popularity in Country: 49 of 428
Popularity in Category: 5 of 58
Popularity Worldwide: 4182 of 28460
2
Japan, 〒401-0332 Yamanashi, Minamitsuru District, Fujikawaguchiko, Saiko, 根場 2710
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Popularity in Country: 111 of 428
Popularity in Category: 17 of 58
Popularity Worldwide: 10018 of 28460
3
Isobecho Sakazaki, Shima, Mie 517-0212, Japan
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Popularity in Country: 131 of 428
Popularity in Category: 18 of 58
Popularity Worldwide: 10834 of 28460
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.
4
Azuma, Nagiso, Kiso District, Nagano 399-5302, Japan
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Popularity in Country: 143 of 428
Popularity in Category: 19 of 58
Popularity Worldwide: 11368 of 28460
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.
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.
5
1-chōme-590 Kamiokamotomachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0055, Japan
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Popularity in Country: 170 of 428
Popularity in Category: 26 of 58
Popularity Worldwide: 13621 of 28460
6
Narai, Shiojiri, Nagano 399-6303, Japan
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Popularity in Country: 194 of 428
Popularity in Category: 30 of 58
Popularity Worldwide: 15614 of 28460
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, 1, 厚別町小野幌, Atsubetsu Ward, Sapporo, Ishikari Subprefecture, Hokkaido Prefecture, 004-0006, Japan
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Popularity in Country: 204 of 428
Popularity in Category: 33 of 58
Popularity Worldwide: 15999 of 28460
8
Ainokura, Nanto, Toyama 939-1915, Japan
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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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2369 Mori, Gero, Gifu 509-2202, Japan
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Popularity in Country: 223 of 428
Popularity in Category: 34 of 58
Popularity Worldwide: 17260 of 28460
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, Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture, Chubu Region, Japan
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Popularity in Country: 219 of 428
Popularity in Category: 35 of 58
Popularity Worldwide: 17021 of 28460
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!