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Ohara is a village on the foot of the Kitayama mountains north of Kyoto. It is the perfect destination after a few days of exhausting sightseeing in Kyoto city. The Kyoto locals like Ohara and its mountains as an oasis of tranquility and rest, especially in Summer due to its cooler temperatures. The deep forest…
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Mount Kurama is a typical example of the blending of Buddhism, Shinto (jap. Shintō) and esoteric traditions in Japan. It also is the home of the legendary Tengu King. Definitely it is worth a day trip from Kyoto.
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Lake Kawaguchi is a beautiful spot. It is famous for iconic fuji-views, but it also offer lots of activities which will make you feel Ghibli vibes.
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Kifune is a picturesque village in the mountains north of Kyoto. It is not that known to tourists, but it is famous for the village where you can have lunch on a waterfall in the middle of a forest.
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