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How to find Nikko's Kanmangafuchi Abyss

With UNESCO World Heritage sites galore, Nikko is a popular day trip from Tokyo. But the best part of Nikko just a little over a kilometer away from the most popular shrines, in a small gorge with its own shrines, whirlpools, and waterfalls called Kanmangafuchi Abyss....

4 Feb 2017
travel, off the beaten path

Mt Misen, Miyajima: Welcome to Japan's holiest island

Anyone and everyone who goes to Japan has probably seen the famous floating Torii on Miyajima Island – but far fewer see Mt. Misen for sweeping views over Hiroshima bay....

27 Aug 2016
travel

Off the beaten path in Japan: Shoren-in, Kyoto

Continuing a series about the best undiscovered places in Japan, this week is all about Kyoto....

12 Jun 2016

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