Hiking the Magome to Minami-Nagiso section of the Nakasendo Trail offers a perfect mix of history, scenery, and authentic Edo-period charm. Stone-paved streets, old inns, and panoramic views make this intermediate trail a must-do for travellers exploring Japan’s Kiso Valley.

Explore Fukiya Furusato Village in Okayama, a beautifully preserved mountain town known for its bengara-red architecture, copper mining history, and traditional streetscapes.

Bessho Onsen in Nagano offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and relaxation. Wander among centuries-old temples, admire the rare octagonal pagoda at Anrakuji, stroll past the thatched-roof Jorakuji, and soak your feet in a riverside foot bath while taking in the peaceful autumn scenery.

Kitsuki Castle and its sloped Edo-period streets offer one of Kyushu’s most atmospheric small castle towns, where rivers, history, and quiet daily life meet.

Tsuwano, known as “Little Kyoto,” is a beautifully preserved castle town in Shimane Prefecture, offering samurai streets, historic canals, traditional festivals, and hillside shrines—without the crowds.