The three monkeys at Nikko Toshogu, representing 'see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil,' are super cute. The omamori is JPY 1,000 each.
Nikko Toshogu Shrine | Review by 淇淇
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Manai Falls
Takachiho Gorge, designated as a National Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument, is a stunning landscape formed by the erosion of pyroclastic flows from Mount Aso's eruption. The result is a unique gorge with striking columnar cliffs, known as columnar jointing.
Ran into a lot of Korean tourists who were talking really loudly, which was a bit of a shame for such beautiful scenery.
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World Glassware Hall Inawashiro
This is one of Japan's largest glass specialty galleries, displaying around 25,000 items from both Japan and around the world. The gallery offers a wide array of products, including directly imported goods, original accessories, antiques, and decorative items, fully conveying the charm of glass products.
It doesn't really feel like a museum since there's no admission fee. It's mainly a place selling art glass products.
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Hida Takayama Old Town
Hida Takayama Old Town is a popular sightseeing destination in the Hida region, where streets dating back to the Edo period remain lined with atmospheric townhouses and traditional shop curtains. Its rows of townhouses with projecting lattice windows offer a glimpse into the area's history and culture. Sake breweries, cafes housed in renovated traditional homes, and gift shops make it an enjoyable place to explore on foot.
This old street isn't very wide, but you'll find both international and Japanese tourists, as well as student groups. There are breweries, dessert shops, and charming old-style cafes. The line for Hida beef sushi was so long that I didn't have time to try it.