Traditional Japanese Villages And Sacred Mountains
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5 places in Japan: Koyasan, Okunoin Cemetery, Kawagoe, and 2 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by Luca | Travel Inspiration ✈️.
Koyasan
Place
Experience an overnight stay at a Buddhist temple, complete with traditional shojin ryori meals. Explore the serene Okunoin Cemetery, especially after the daytime crowds have dispersed.
Okunoin Cemetery
Cemetery
4.8
Wander through this atmospheric cedar-lined cemetery, particularly magical and peaceful after the crowds depart. It offers a profound sense of history and spiritual tranquility.
Kawagoe
Place
Step back in time through historic streets lined with old merchant houses and traditional warehouses. Indulge in the city's famous sweet potato snacks, a unique local treat.
Kayabuki No Sato
Landmark
4.3
Discover this charming village renowned for its traditional thatched-roof houses, providing a glimpse into rural Japanese life. You can even stay overnight in a traditional minshuku for an authentic experience.
Nantan
Place
Escape Kyoto's crowds and discover traditional villages like Miyama Kayabuki no Sato with their iconic thatched-roof houses. Experience a quieter, rural side of Japan, perhaps with an overnight stay in a minshuku.
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