Kyoto > Tanaka Jinja (田中神社): The Horse God Shrine Tourists Miss
Tanaka Jinja (田中神社) in southern Kyoto, near JRA Kyoto Racecourse (京都競馬場), honors the horse god. A hidden, unique shrine with no tourists!
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Tokyo > Fushimi Sanpō Inari Temple (伏見三寶稲荷神社): The Hidden Shrine with Tokyo Tower Views You’ll Wish You’d Found Sooner
Lost among Tokyo’s skyscrapers, Fushimi Sanpō Inari Temple (伏見三寶稲荷神社) reveals jaw-dropping Tokyo Tower views. A secret spot for epic night photos you won’t believe exists!
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Tottori > Kawahara Castle (河原城): A Rebuilt Fortress Overlooking the Sendai River
Perched above the Sendai River, Kawahara Castle (河原城) in Tottori Prefecture reveals Japan’s feudal past with a modern twist. This reconstructed hilltop gem offers uncrowded views and a quiet escape—perfect for history buffs seeking solitude beyond the usual tourist traps.
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Osaka > Kuronodo Park (くろんど園地): Osaka’s Hidden Hiking Paradise
Looking for a stunning nature escape near Osaka without the tourist crowds? Kuronodo Park (くろんど園地) is a hidden gem offering breathtaking waterfalls, panoramic mountain views, and serene forest trails. Hike through lush landscapes, visit Ukimi-do (浮見堂), and enjoy a peaceful retreat just an hour from the city!
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Kyoto > Fukuchiyama Onsen (福知山温泉): Kyoto’s Award-Winning Hidden Hot Spring
Located in Fukuchiyama (福知山), Fukuchiyama Onsen Yōrō no Yu (福知山温泉 養老の湯) is a hidden gem in Kyoto Prefecture, offering one of the most relaxing and scenic hot spring experiences in the Kansai region. With its expansive open-air baths (rotenburo, 露天風呂), traditional Japanese gardens, and various therapeutic baths, this onsen is perfect for those looking to unwind in nature, away from the usual tourist crowds.
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Kyoto > Mukō Jinja (向日神社): A hidden temple near Kyoto
In Kyoto Prefecture (京都府), there is Mukō Jinja (向日神社), a shrine that combines history, natural beauty and serenity. Founded in 718, this shrine is a haven of peace that is almost unknown to mass tourism, despite being located on the top of a small mountain, surrounded by the city of Kyoto and Mukō (向日市).
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Gifu > Megumi no Yu Hot Spring (恵みの湯): A medicinal herb hot spring near Nagoya
Located just minutes from the historic Inuyama-jō Castle (犬山城), Megumi no Yu Onsen (恵みの湯) offers the perfect respite after a day of exploring Inuyama’s cultural riches. This onsen combines mineral-enriched hot springs and medicinal herbs, drawing on local herb-growing traditions dating back to the Edo era.
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