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HATSUKAICHI
  • HISTORY
  • LOCAL DELICACIES
  • WILDLIFE / NATURE

Housing one of the heralded ‘three views of Japan’, (along with the sandbar of Amanohashidate in Kyoto Prefecture, and Matsushima Bay in Miyagi) the island of Itsukushima (also known as Miyajima - literally ‘shrine island’) in the municipality of Hatsukaichi in Hiroshima Prefecture is one of western Japan’s most revered spots. The iconic torii gate, rising from the Seto Inland Sea, is a staple of many a tourist snapshot and guidebook, but there is so much more to the island - explore the various back streets and temples, and climb Mount Misen for a great trip, steeped in history and nature.
One of the 100 hidden towns in Japan chosen for this publication.

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OTHER TOWNS IN REGION

KURASHIKI

MIMASAKA

MISASA

SAKAIMINATO

PICK UP KEY TOWNS

HISTORY

ASHIKAGA

KAMIICHI

ISE

LOCAL DELICACIES

NAGATORO

OGA

AWARA

WILDLIFE / NATURE

HITOYOSHI

KOSHU

MIKASA

JAPAN - 100 HIDDEN TOWNS

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Japan – 100 Hidden Towns is a travel guidebook to Japan off-the-beaten-track – the lesser known towns, where quiet, bucolic ways of life, and proudly maintained local history and traditions can be found. 100 towns, selected from all of the country’s 47 prefectures, are reviewed with a focus on nature, culture, food, access, and key dates – each illustrated with colourful photographs. Information on each of Japan’s eight regions and their major tourist attractions, general advice for travellers, and listings of useful phrases are also provided, helping visitors to maximise the enjoyment of their travels. Over 400 pages of colour photographs and useful information.

PUBLISHER : NELLIE’S ENGLISH BOOKS 
ISBN : 9784905527497