In the land of rising sun, many places can be considered the “Japanese version of Venice.” From Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture with its row of warehouses featuring beautiful white walls and picturesque canals, to Ogaki in Gifu Prefecture, renowned for the Suimon River and a canal system forming a protective ring around Ogaki Castle. However,…
Matsushima Bay in Miyagi Prefecture, Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture, home to the Itsukushima Shrine, and Amanohashidate in Kyoto are three renowned locations in Japan celebrated for their exceptionally beautiful natural scenery, referred to as the “Three Scenic Views of Japan” (Nihon Sankei). It’s a 1.5 hour drive from Miyama, Kyoto or 2.5 hours if you…
Miyama is formed by several small hamlets scattered around the base of the mountain. Most houses here are surrounded by gardens, and the residents are mainly elderly individuals engaged in farming. We didn’t catch a glimpse of young people or children in the village. It turned out that most young people have moved to the…
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