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Immerse in Japanese hospitality at Kanaguya Ryokan - a blend of tradition and comfort. Easy walk
Nagano

Yamanouchi: Chihiro, Monkeys & Onsen

My favourite film from the Ghibli studios is Spirited Away. A number of ryokan inspired this anime fantasy, particularly Kanaguya, near the famous Jigokudani monkeys in the town of Yamanouchi.

Some crowds
Half day to full day (or overnight if staying at a ryokan like Kanaguya)
Snowy Shirakawa-go: UNESCO village with enchanting gassho-zukuri houses in Japan. Luminous
Chubu

A Winter in Shirakawa-gō

The Shirakawa-go town is only illuminated on select evenings in winter so don’t go there without looking into it beforehand!

Winter Illumination
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Tranquil pathway lined with colorful flowers on Taketomi Island, Okinawa, Japan. Easy walk
Japan

Taketomi: The Bougainvilleas Island

It's early morning in Okinawa and the sky is already ocean blue. Without any hesitation, we jump right away in the first boat direction the paradise: the Taketomi Island!

Some crowds
Half day to full day (easy as a day trip from Ishigaki)
Tranquil Japanese village with traditional wooden buildings nestled in lush green mountains. Easy walk
Chubu

Tsumago, Kiso Valley

Tsumago Village. Let's explore this traditional village, in the heart of Nagano Prefecture.

Busy
Half day (2–4 hours) for village stroll and shops; full day if combining with Kiso Valley walking/hikes (e.g., nearby post towns).
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