일본 여행지 추천Most Korean tourists go to famous tourist cities in Japan such as Osaka, Tokyo, Fukuoka, and Sapporo. How about taking a trip to a little-known small town in Japan, even though it can be reached by direct flight?
We recommend five small Japanese cities where you can enjoy the atmosphere of Japan in a more quiet and leisurely way than famous tourist destinations.
1. Takamatsu
Takamatsu
✔ Around 200,000 won round trip
✔ Takes 1 hour and 40 minutes
Takamatsu, Japan has little annual precipitation and is mild all year round. You can get there using a short flight time of about 1 hour and 40 minutes and a cheap airline ticket priced in the upper 200,000 won. Ritsurin Park, the most famous park in Japan, is the most popular tourist destination.
It is also the city that consumes the most udon in Japan. There are many nearby places to visit, such as Naoshima, the island of art, and Shodoshima, the island of olives, making it a place where you can enjoy a variety of travel experiences.
2. Saga
historian
✔ Round trip 200,000 won
✔ Takes 1 hour and 25 minutes
Saga Prefecture, southwest of Fukuoka, is a city with many hot springs and ryokans where you can enjoy the atmosphere of a small Japanese town and bathing in hot springs. Nijido Matsubara, famous for being one of Japan’s three major pine forests, is also a must-see tourist destination.
Asia’s largest international hot air balloon competition is held every year in early November in Saga Prefecture. This is an opportunity to enjoy the spectacle of hot air balloons floating across the sky from Japan rather than Turkey. There are many natural and historical attractions, making it a suitable tourist destination.
3. Miyazaki
miyazaki
✔ Round trip: low to mid 300,000 won
✔ 1 hour 40 minutes
Miyazaki Prefecture is called the ‘hometown of mythology’ as it frequently appears in long-standing Japanese myths. It is famous for its mild climate throughout the four seasons, beautiful nature, and abundant food. You can see a unique eroded rock formation called the Devil’s Washboard.
San Messe Nichinan, a coastal park overlooking the Pacific Ocean, is also a must-see tourist attraction. Above all, Takachiho Gorge, which has a deep connection with old mythology, allows you to experience the mysteries of nature, including taking a boat ride around the waterfall between the cliffs.
4. Kumamoto
Kumamoto
✔ Round trip 400,000 won
✔ 1 hour 30 minutes
Kumamoto is home to the active volcano Mt. Aso. You can take a bus to get close to the crater. At Kurokawa Onsen, the No. 1 hot spring in all of Japan, you can enjoy a hot spring bath while looking out at Mt. Aso.
You can also enjoy the green nature at Kusasenri Grassland in the Eboshidake crater, a dormant volcano. Horses and cows graze on green pastures and clear lakesides, making it a great place for a unique trip. Watching the sunset at the beautiful Okoshiki Beach is also a tourist course that cannot be missed.
5. Toyama
toyama
✔ Round-trip price around 600,000 won
✔ 9 hours (via Tokyo)
Although it takes a bit of time to get there via Tokyo, Toyama is highly recommended as a winter travel destination in Japan. Yukino Otani is an area with a lot of snow, so if you visit at the end of winter, you can see snow walls about 20 meters high on both sides of the highway.
Several rivers and canals run through the area, so if you visit in spring, you can enjoy a leisurely boat ride among the banks of the rivers where cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Although Fugan Canal Kansui Park is small, it is also a leisurely Japanese travel destination with plenty of things to do.
We recommended 5 small-town travel destinations in Japan where you can enjoy the natural environment and unique tours with cheap airline tickets. Avoid big cities such as Osaka and Tokyo, where there are more Koreans on the streets, and experience the charm of new Japanese travel destinations.
