11 Hidden Tourist Spots in Japan

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Thursday, May 4, 2023 07:04 (GMT+7)
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In addition to famous tourist destinations in Japan, the Japan Tourism Agency has selected the following 11 locations that are little known to tourists.

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East Hokkaido : The highlight of eastern Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, is Shiretoko National Park. With its mix of rugged terrain and wilderness, visitors will find plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy. In the summer, hike the 1,661-meter Mount Rausu or hike the land around the Shiretoko Five Lakes. If you can handle the cold, you can snowshoe in the winter or take a boat trip through the drift ice along the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk in the spring. Photo: Tourhub.

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Mount Hachimantai : Straddling the border of Akita and Iwate prefectures, Hachimantai offers stunning autumn foliage views in late September and October. Visitors can enjoy the beauty via hiking trails or a scenic drive on the Hachimantai Aspite Line. It is also home to a series of small villages and hot springs. Visitors can enjoy traditional ryokan inns and mineral-rich baths. Photo: Japan Guide.

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Nasu : The Nasu Kogen Highlands in Tochigi Prefecture have long been a popular retreat for Tokyoites thanks to their cool summer temperatures and rich natural scenery. The Japanese Imperial Family built a villa here in the 1920s. In addition to hot springs and traditional inns, other attractions include farm tours, hiking, or shopping at the Nasu Garden Outlet. Photo: Japan Wonder Travel Blog.

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Hokuriku is a coastal region that includes the prefectures of Fukui, Toyama, and Ishikawa. The area’s main draw is Kanazawa, a diverse city that makes Kyoto famous but is less visited. Kanazawa’s highlights include the Higashi Chaya geisha district and the Nagamachi samurai district. It’s home to Kenrokuen Garden, crafts like gold leaf work, and Kaga-yuzen silk dyeing. Photo: Matcha.

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Matsumoto and Takayama are located in the Japanese Alps. Matsumoto City is home to Matsumoto-jo Castle, one of the best preserved feudal castles in the country. Takayama is known for its picturesque old village, which hosts parades and spring and autumn festivals featuring gold leaf, lacquerware, and dolls. Photo: Lonely Planet.

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Tottori and Shimane are two prefectures that traverse the western part of the Japanese island. Visitors can venture to off-the-beaten-path destinations like Izumo Taisha Shrine, the award-winning gardens of the Adachi Museum of Art, the Iwami Ginzan silver mine, and the hot spring town of Yunotsu. Visitors can also learn about sword-making and the traditional dance of Iwami Kagura. Photo: Japan Travel.

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Ise-shima is an area of Mie Prefecture. Here, visitors can see the most sacred shrine in Japan, Ise Jingu. Ama divers will catch seafood along the coast and visitors can have lunch at huts such as Amagoya Osatsu Kamado. Ise-shima is home to the luxurious Shima Kanko Hotel. This is also the site of the G7 summit in 2016. Photo: Travel Japan.

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Southern Nara and Wakayama are home to the UNESCO World Heritage Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes, a network of millennia-old trails that connect the three great Kumano Sanzan shrines and the sacred mountainside town of Koyasan. It offers visitors the chance to connect with nature and rare experiences like a night at a Koyasan temple inn. Photo: Japan Wonder Travel Blog.

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Setouchi covers the coastal areas of Hiroshima and other prefectures around the Seto Inland Sea. In Setouchi, visitors will cycle the Shimanami Kaido, a 70km route that connects Japan's main island to Shikoku via islets and bridges with stunning views. At the northern end of the route, the historic port town of Onomichi is worth an overnight stay for its quaint, steep streets and historic temples. Photo: Japan Guide.

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Kagoshima, Aso and Unzen : Mount Unzen, a volcano that last erupted in the 1990s, is surrounded by hot springs and hiking trails. Mount Aso is a large caldera on a grassy plateau, so it’s also great for hiking. For a taste of samurai culture, stop by Sengan-en in Kagoshima, a stately home that blends Japanese, European and Chinese influences. Photo: GaijinPot Travel.

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Okinawa and Amami : In 2021, Amami-Oshima, Tokunoshima, the northern part of the main island of Okinawa, and Iriomote were recognized by UNESCO as world heritage sites for their unique biodiversity and wildlife. Amami is also known for its white sand beaches. These islands have a distinct culture from the rest of Japan. They are a melting pot of Japanese and Chinese influences. Photo: Lonely Planet.

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