This Under-the-radar City in Japan Has Hot Springs, Sake Breweries, and a 100-year-old Townhouse You Can Sleep In

Far from Tokyo’s skyscrapers, explore the slow tempo and historic architecture of Takayama.

But avisit to Japanshould not be limited to the capital.

Another star of Takayama’s cultural landscape is its sake, known as nihonshu in Japanese.

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Here, the 15th generation of the family continues to produce countless top quality sake.

But perhaps the highlight isTakayama Festival.

Colorful and lively, it’s perhaps the ultimate experience in rural Japan.

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