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Hidden Villages
Remote hamlets and off-the-beaten-path communities
2 spots
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Ozu Castle Town
Ozu is a well-preserved castle town along the Hijikawa River, featuring Edo-period merchant houses, samurai residences,…
Ozucastle townEdo period+2
Updated Aug 2026
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Uchiko Town
Uchiko's merchants made fortunes in the 18th and 19th centuries by harvesting waxy berries from haze trees, crushing the…
Uchikowax merchantspreserved town+2
Updated Aug 2026