Japan: Special Villages

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Tony Xia Chuan on Instagram: "A 3 Day Adventure around Sakurajima This was my first time exploring the area around Sakurajima, and it was made possible by the comfort and convenience of staying at Fairfield and its various locations. If you love marine activities, beaches, rivers, hiking, volcanoes, or mountains, this is the place to be. Perks of staying at Fairfield by Marriott Kagoshima Sakurajima: - Excellent location next to Michi-no-Eki or Roadside Stations with parking, restaurants, souvenir shops, activities, and more - Delicious breakfast box made with locally sourced ingredients (reserve 3-5 days in advance) - Stamp rally at all Fairfield hotels, offering mementos and completion perks - Marketplace for grab-and-go options featuring local snacks, food, and drinks Fairfield by Mar

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Laura MacDonald on Instagram: "Yufuin Floral Village is a real life fairytale 🥰✨ The Oita prefecture in Japan is super underrated, and deserves so much more love! Would you come here? ✨"

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Traditional Japanese

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Traditional Japanese Village

Abel Vega on Instagram: "Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba 🏔️ (Traditional Japanese Village)"

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じゅかな𓌉大好物は高カロリー【Japan Food Trip】 on Instagram: "【愛知・知立小松屋本家】 ⁡ 愛知県知立市にある小松屋本家さんの手巻きあんまき(200円)🥠 ⁡ ここは明治時代から続くあんまきの元祖と言われている老舗で、白あん・黒あんの2種類あります！ ⁡ 焼きたてのあんまきは外サクッと中しっとり、甘さ控えめの餡がたっぷり入っていて絶品🤤🤤 ⁡ 少し時間を置いてから食べるとあんこが機種に馴染んでよりしっとりとした味わいが楽しめました！ ⁡ ちなみに焼印は小松屋本家のロゴと、知立市のゆるキャラちりゅっぴの2種類あって、生地が綺麗なものにちりゅっぴの焼印を押してるみたいです！ ⁡ おすすめ！ ⁡ KOMATSUYA HONKE ⁡ Handmade “Anmaki” from the Meiji Era🇯🇵 ⁡ This store is said to be the origin of “Anmaki” which is a traditional Japanese word pancake-like snack filled with sweet red bean paste. ⁡ Freshly made “Anmaki”are crisp on the outside, moist on the inside. The sweet red bean and pancake combination was simple but nostalgic I couldn’t stop eating🤤 ⁡ You can’t find these kinds of food in Tokyo, so I definitely recommend trying them in Aichi! ⁡ Highly recommended! ⁡

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Akita

School In Japan

Old Musical Instruments

Unknown Japan | Slow trips by Minami Kristina on Instagram: "Location, access, 日本語👇 Near the southern shore of Lake Tazawa, you can find this old school established in 1882. The school building, which closed in 1974, was opened to the public in 2004. It consists of two classrooms, a staff room, and a gymnasium that doubles as an auditorium. Discover someone’s forgotten treasures in the drawers and find old musical instruments that once echoed with joy. It is sure to evoke nostalgic childhood memories, even if you never went to school in Japan! 📍 Kata Branch School of Memories, Tazawako, Akita Prefecture:思い出の潟分校、田沢湖、秋田県 🚊 Access from Tokyo: Take the JR East Akita Shinkansen to Tazawako Station, then take the Ugokotsu Tazawako Round Bus for 20 minutes, get off at Ueda Konoki, and walk

Ana 杏奈 | Japan | Travel on Instagram: "If you love Studio Ghibli, don’t skip this place 🥹 🏮As two Ghibli lovers, @umii_jp and I were super happy to stumble upon this place during our adventures. We didn’t know about this place and weren’t planning to visit it, but when we saw the Ghibli-like atmosphere of this building from a bus, we decided to come back and check it out. 🏨The name of this building is Tokaikan 東海館, located in the lovely onsen town Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture. Tokaikan is a former ryokan built in 1928. It operated as a ryokan until 1997 and reopened in 2001 as a historical and cultural sightseeing spot. It is not a ryokan anymore, however, its interiors can be visited for a small fee, they also have a cafe area and their renowned hot springs that can be used for another f

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Lesser-known Japan and slow living in Tokyo 🌿 on Instagram: "📍Jindaiji Temple （深大寺）, the second oldest temple in Tokyo, and the area around it showcase glimpses of traditional Japan. Though I didn’t have time to explore it for more than a couple of hours, without a doubt, you can spend the whole day in the area! Try soba noodles at one of the many local shops along the traditional street, pray at the temple, buy or even make your own pottery, and enjoy the hot spring (♨️Onsen Yumori no Sato). If you are in the area, I also recommend visiting 📍Jindai Botanical Garden/神代植物公園 that is next to the Jindaiji temple (I’ll post about it later). 🚌Access: get on the bus from Chofu, Tsusujigaoka, Mitaka, and Kichijoji train stations. Better check Google Maps before to see which bus suits you t

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SAM & THOMAS | TRAVEL COUPLE | PHOTOGRAPHERS on Instagram: "Why is no one talking about this place in Japan? 🤯 In between our journey from Fuji to Osaka we visited the ancient villages of Magomejuku & Tsumagojuku. The Nakasendo trail in between is a gorgeous hike of about 7,5 km where you will cross waterfalls, beautiful view points, rivers, a local tea house and much more. The villages make you feel like stepping back in time. The area is super beautiful to visit all year round so definitely put it on your list! 🧡 We stayed in Nakatsugawa, which is a big bigger village next door. Busses go up to the start of the trail multiple times a day. The journey from Tokyo takes about 4 hours in total and easily reachable by Shinkansen trains to Nagoya or with local trains from Mount Fuji (Fuj

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Public Transportation

Tokyo Weekender on Instagram: "Visiting Totsukawa Village, in Nara Prefecture, is like stepping into another realm. With lush, verdant mountains and a bright, turquoise river that winds into the heart of the village, it offers miles of untouched nature. It also has a unique culture, with deep ties to tradition and a strong connection to the land. The residents of Totsukawa Village are also known for being incredibly friendly to travelers. While a trip here will certainly be an adventure, it’s by no means a rugged one. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a side of Japan that most people never get to experience, to luxuriate in extraordinary and peaceful surroundings at your own pace. Since public transportation to the area is infrequent, it’s best to rent a car. Alternatively, you can

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Beauty

垣内恵子 on Instagram: "( 美しい大原の里 ) 🌸 💚💙 三千院門跡へ向かう途中に実行院のお庭を拝見。そよそよと土手の桜🌸が揺れていた。庭園の心字池の回りには石灯籠、不断桜や石楠花が咲き、すっと伸びている台杉の先の借景も美しかった。そして、帰り道の大原の里。もう終わりに近い菜の花畑。農作業されていた方から、野菜やお漬物のお話をうかがい、澄んだ空気の下、癒されました。💚💙🤍🍀 1ヶ月も前の大原の里。とても印象深い景色でした。"

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Jay on Instagram: "The town closest to the sea in Japan 🌊🏠 -日本で最も海に近い町- 📍京都府「伊根町」 Kyoto , Ine Town Check out beautiful Japan 🇯🇵 ▶︎ @travel__hunt_ 撮影依頼、PR依頼はお気軽にDMにお願いします #京都 #伊根 #伊根の舟屋 #ine #sealife #japanlife #instajapan #japantrip #japantravel #japón #art_of_japan_ #travelgram #japan #focusjp #japan_daytime_view #japan_great_view #japaneseculture #IG_JAPAN #japan_photo #japanesestyle #visitjapan"

small towns in japan with the words 8 most beautiful small towns in japan

Explore Japan on Instagram: “Which Small Town Will You Live In Or Visit ?! 🇯🇵🌍 Book ✈️✨@tankensurujapan”

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Toyama

Japanese Construction

i_saw_this__ on Instagram: 📍Toyama,Japan This village has many houses built by traditional Japanese construction methods and is registered as a World Heritage Site.…

a river running through a lush green forest next to tall buildings

𝒴𝓊𝓂𝒾𝓀ℴ 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 on Instagram: “【高瀬川】 2022/05/04 “Takase-gawa River” 京都市下京区／Shimogyo-ku Ward Kyoto City ▫️ #高瀬川#takasegawa ▫️ #京都観光#京都散策#そうだ京都行こう #広がり同盟#こころから#じゃびふる…”

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