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Check Out Japan’s Five Best-Hidden Travel Cities
Want to avoid the crowds on your Japan trip? One travel company recommends these five cities based on its data.
With more tourists visiting Japan than ever, the usual spots in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto are crowded as heck. The Japanese government is encouraging more visitors to spread their wings and see more of the country. Which raises the question: Where should you go?
Hotels.com recently ranked the five best-hidden spots for travel in Japan. The ranking’s based on an uptick in bookings to areas that don’t fall within the company’s top 10 ranking. While geared toward a domestic audience, there are some real gems here for foreign travelers looking to experience Japan away from the madding crowd.
#5: Nagasaki
Of course, Nagasaki is known worldwide for the tragedy it suffered during World War II. Besides offering lessons in history, however, the city on the island of Kyushu is also a rich hub of Japanese culture and cuisine.
Besides the Peace Park and Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, sites such as the Nagasaki Ropeway, the one-legged torii gate, and Unzen Jigoku — what one of our writers…
