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Something off-the-beaten-path
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2011/9/7 21:49
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Greetings,
I've visited most of the two and three dot places recommended by Japan Guide with exceptions to Okinawa and Yakushima.
I'm hoping to find some secret gems that most travelers skip or don't notice.
I lean more towards nature and cultural travel, because I love hauling out the heavy camera gear for photo moments.
That said, I was highly surprised by Wakayama and Mie. They offered so much little gems. But my favorite has to be Rishiri and Rebun so far. It's the best of the best in Japan, until I've seen Okinawa or Yakushima.
Thanks in advance!
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by jingoyex
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I guess you have been to Dewa Sanzan, Osorezan and Hachimantai already then? They are some of my absolute favorites.
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by Uji
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How about the other coast?
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2011/9/8 11:25
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Have you been to the Sea of Japan side? And in all seasons? Each season is different especially in colder places, and once you cross a big mountain the atmosphere totally changes.
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by Uco (guest)
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Southern Nara
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2011/9/8 15:24
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Soni Mura in Nara and maybe the Yamanobe no Michi?
Stay at Guesthouse Yougendo in Oji. The place is a real gem.
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by Yuucon (guest)
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You are all awesome. Thanks for the recommendations! I'll make sure to check them all out.
Autumn is my favorite season, so I'm hoping some of these places will offer the autumn colors.
Thanks again!
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by jingoyex
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some of our favourites
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2011/9/8 23:27
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Hokkaido: Shiretoko Peninsula (not off-beaten but too good not to mention) Koshimizu Gensei-kaen Mashu-ko (too good not to mention) Kotan Onsen, Kussharo-ko Kaminokoike Pond Hagoromo-no-take, Tenninkyo Onsen Ginsendai (koyo) Momiji-dani, Sounkyo (koyo) Biei (too good not to mention) Shirogane Blue Pond Spoon Valley Zawagawa Village Ninguru Terrace (too good not to mention) Kanayama-ko lavender fields Unkai Terrace, Alpha Resort Tomamu Houkeikyou Dam (koyo) Shinsen-numa (koyo) Oyunuma, Noboribetsu Kamui Misaki, Shakotan Peninsula Takino Park, Sapporo
Honshu: Shirakami Sanchi Sannai-Maruyama Iseki archaeological site, Aomori Towada-ko and Oirase Stream (too good not to mention) Tsurunoyu Onsen, Nyuto Onsen (too good not to mention) Ginzan Onsen (too good not to mention) Tomizawa Site Museum, Sendai Yamadera Ouchijyuku Onioshidashi Rock Garden Tojinbo Eihei-ji Daio Wasabi Farm Kamikochi (too good not to mention) Kurobe Gorge (koyo) Ena Gorge (koyo) Korankei (koyo) Gujo-Hachiman Yuro Site of Reversible Destiny Komyo-ji (koyo) Adashino Nenbutsu-ji bamboo grove Hashi-kui-iwa, Kushimoto Nachi Onigajo, Kumano Yoshino (cherry blossom)
Shikoku and Seto Inland Sea: Art house project, Naoshima Angle road, Shodoshima Oboke Valley Uchiko Minokoshi coast, Tatsukushi
Kyushu: Yame tea plantation Yoshinogari Archaeological Site/Historical Park Amano Yasugawara Kirishima Open-Air Museum Ishidake Tenbo dai viewpoint for Saikai National Park 99 islands Yutoku Inari Shrine Okawachi-yama, Imari Uminakamichi Seaside Park, Fukuoka Nichinan Coast
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by William5
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