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6 heritage towns in Japan to rival Kyoto

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). For culture and history, it’s hard to beat Kyoto — but its densely packed concentration of temples and heritage architecture has ...
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10 Onsen Towns in Japan That Are Absolutely Worth the Detour

These days, it’s hard not to know what an onsen town is. But back when I visited Japan for the third time in 2019, I had no idea this side of Japan even existed. It was only thanks to Papu’s ...
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To fend off tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mount Fuji

FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO, Japan (AP) — The town of Fujikawaguchiko has had enough of tourists. Known for a number of scenic photo spots that offer a near-perfect shot of Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, the town on ...
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Japan's Great Onsen Towns

Above: An onsen in the newly renovated Nishimuraya Honkan, a ryokan in the town of Kinosaki. The Gora Kadan ryokan in Hakone. Located inside the national park that is home to Mount Fuji, it is less ...
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To deter tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mt. Fuji

FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO, Japan — The town of Fujikawaguchiko has had enough of tourists. Known for a number of scenic photo spots that offer a near-perfect shot of Japan’s iconic Mt. Fuji, the town on Tuesday ...
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Town in Japan’s Goto Islands touts its unique twist on traditional udon noodles

SHINKAMIGOTO, Nagasaki – A town in Nagasaki Prefecture’s Goto Islands in autumn last year set up a new section devoted to the area’s specialty noodles, Goto udon. The Goto udon ka (Goto udon section) ...
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International visitors pour into Japan — to the delight and dismay of its ski towns

In spring, they come for the cherry blossoms. In fall, for the foliage tours. Now, more travelers are booking winter trips to Japan, as the country's reputation as a world-class skiing destination ...