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When most visit Japan, they may head first to the trendy Harajuku district of Tokyo or perhaps take a pilgrimage to the famous active volcano, Mount Fuji. But if you want to go off the beaten path, head north to the enchanting, rural island of Hokkaido.
Tokyo has long been a booming city, so it makes a natural fit for the 2020 Summer Olympics. Of course, this popular event is sure to mean one thing: a lot of people! But don't worry, here are the best places to go off the beaten path in Tokyo.
Japan is one of the oldest countries in the world, so there’s always so much to see and do. But very few people actually know where it all started: Asuka.
Get off the beaten path and explore a traditional onsen village nestled in the volcanic mountains of Kyushu: Kurokawa (黒川).
Each village, region, andisland is very different from the next, with their own unique culture, food, and scenic beauty. Explore places in northern Japan which have officially been named “The Most Beautiful Villages of Japan.”
While Tokyo and Kyoto might get all the attention, there are some jaw droppingly beautiful places in rural Japan. In this multi-part post, we’ll explore places which have officially been named “The Most Beautiful Villages of Japan”.
“Off The Beaten Path” explores some of the lesser known yet amazing places in Japan. For our second stop, we go to Matsumoto（松本）in the Nagano prefecture, home to the oldest original Japanese castle.
“Off The Beaten Path” is a new series of posts where we will explore some of the lesser known yet amazing places to experience in Japan.
First stop: Nakasu (中洲).