Where to Go
Recommended rural destinations and day trips.
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Is a countryside day trip from Kyoto worth it?
Honest math from a working guide: when a day trip to rural Kyoto beats another temple loop, which areas to pick, and how to make the buses work.
4 min read
Where should I go in rural Japan?
How to choose a rural region in Japan — by landscape, season, and access — where to find real local information, and why staying the night is worth it.
7 min read