Higashiyoshino is distinguished from other rural villages in Japan by two essential things: the last Japanese wolf was seen here, and the most interesting characters in Japanese history have passed through its mountains: Emperors who broke with the Court to make Nara the capital, Samurai who fought to the death to restore the Emperor, and all kinds of creatures and ghosts from the other world. Here, the mountains are the meeting point between this world and that of the dead, but they are also asylum and refuge. Samurai gossip, history, beer and onsen, this town has it all.
968 Omura, Higashiyoshino-mura, Japan
Founded by the first Emperor of Japan, Niukawakami Shrine is home to stories and myths about the founding of Japan. This shrine is home to the dragon, the deity of water and rivers.
Here, we will throw a lucky charm into the dragon waterfall to ensure our luck.
720-2 Mameo, Higashiyoshino-mura, Japan
Onsen or mountain hot spring bath. Tattoos are allowed and you don't have to bring a towel, shampoo or anything.
You can easily get there by taking the Kintetsu train line. From Osaka it takes about 50 minutes.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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