{"id":11190,"date":"2022-11-28T04:32:15","date_gmt":"2022-11-28T04:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/10.81.104.155\/int\/where-art-meets-nature-copy\/"},"modified":"2023-03-09T11:43:34","modified_gmt":"2023-03-09T11:43:34","slug":"art-meets-nature","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/jnto\/art-meets-nature\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Art Meets Nature"},"content":{"rendered":"\n  <style>\n    @media (min-width: 980px) {\n      .wp-block-hero__heading { font-size: 82px !important}\n      .wp-block-hero__sub-heading { font-size: 28px !important}\n    }\n  <\/style>\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-hero break-out\">\n\n      <div class=\"wp-block-hero__background is-style-parallax\">\n                        <img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Af1-2022-JNTO-hero-Final-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-hero__background__image wp-block-hero__background__image--desktop lazy\">\n              \n          <\/div>\n  \n  <i class=\"wp-block-hero__overlay\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\n      <div\n    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n    class=\"wp-block-hero__video\"\n    data-vimeo-url=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/774925003\"\n    id=\"block_4024f36bbf02dfa9416d6f088a657bd0_video\"><\/div>\n  \n      <i\n    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n    class=\"wp-block-hero__custom-overlay\"\n    style=\"background-color:#000000;opacity:0.41\"><\/i>\n  \n  \n  <div class=\"wp-block-hero__intro-wrap container\">\n    <h1 class=\"wp-block-hero__heading\"><small>Discover Japan:<\/small><\/br>Where Art Meets&nbsp;Nature<\/h1>\n  \n      <\/div>\n\n\n  \n    <div class=\"wp-block-hero__content-by wp-block-hero__content-by--wrap container\">      \n      <ul class=\"wp-block-hero__logos\">\n                  <li class=\"wp-block-hero__item\">\n\n                          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.japan.travel\/en\/wonder-around-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">\n            \n                          <img data-src=https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2022-JNTO-logo-white-300x119.png alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-hero__icon lazy\">\n            \n                          <\/a>\n            \n          <\/li>\n              <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    \n  <\/article>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"intro-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:20px\"><span style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Explore:<\/strong><br><a rel=\"sponsored\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"#central\" style=\"color:#659563\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#659563\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Central Japan<\/mark><\/a>, <a rel=\"sponsored\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"#kansai\" style=\"color:#ff9f00\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ff9f00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Kansai<\/mark><\/a>, <a rel=\"sponsored\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"#setouchi\" style=\"color:#ff5b45\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ff5b45\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Setouchi<\/mark><\/a>, and <a rel=\"sponsored\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"#sanin\" style=\"color:#5facc1\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5facc1\" class=\"has-inline-color\">San\u2019in<\/mark><\/a><\/span><br><br>Dive into an undiscovered, new-to-you Japan, where art and cultural traditions work in harmony with their natural surroundings. From grand art projects that examine the circle of life to 2,000-year-old archeological sites, there is more to Japan than you ever thought possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1285\" class=\"wp-image-11586\" style=\"width: 1024px;\" src=\"https:\/\/10.81.104.43\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-intro-map-Final-2.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-intro-map-Final-2.png 1328w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-intro-map-Final-2-239x300.png 239w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-intro-map-Final-2-816x1024.png 816w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-intro-map-Final-2-768x963.png 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-intro-map-Final-2-1224x1536.png 1224w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-intro-map-Final-2-1247x1564.png 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-intro-map-Final-2-826x1036.png 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-intro-map-Final-2-478x600.png 478w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-intro-map-Final-2-80x100.png 80w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-intro-map-Final-2-520x652.png 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-intro-map-Final-2-260x326.png 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f9fbfd\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"sanin\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#333333\"><span style=\"display:flex;align-item:center;justify-content:center\"> <span> <span style=\"display:flex; justify-content:center;font-size:2em;line-height:1.4em;letter-spacing:0.03em\"><span style=\"color:#5FACC1\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><span style=\"font-size:2.2em\"><strong>San&#8217;in<\/strong><\/span><br>Embark on an Untamed Coastal&nbsp;Adventure<\/span><\/span><br><br><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:1.2em;line-height:1.5em;letter-spacing:0.03em;text-align:left;\">The San\u2019in region, made up of Tottori and Shimane prefectures, is still an unexplored wilderness for many visitors to Japan. San\u2019in\u2019s dynamic volcanic mountain ranges and deeply woven folktales have earned parts of the region both UNESCO geopark and Japan national <nobr>park statuses.<\/nobr><\/span><\/span><\/span><br><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"700\" class=\"wp-image-11551\" style=\"width: 1920px;\" src=\"https:\/\/10.81.104.43\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec1-01-banner.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec1-01-banner.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec1-01-banner-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec1-01-banner-1024x373.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec1-01-banner-768x280.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec1-01-banner-1536x560.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec1-01-banner-1247x455.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec1-01-banner-826x301.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec1-01-banner-600x219.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec1-01-banner-100x36.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec1-01-banner-520x190.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec1-01-banner-260x95.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5facc1\" class=\"has-inline-color\">S<\/mark>tart your exploration by scaling the billowing mounds of the <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5facc1\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Tottori Sand Dunes<\/mark><\/strong> on foot and taking in the view of the crashing waves of the Sea of Japan from the summit. Boost your adrenaline with a high-flying paragliding tour as you soar above the dunes. After getting acquainted with the dunes, head into the <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5facc1\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Sand Art Museum<\/mark><\/strong> across the road to see locally sourced sand transformed into brilliant artworks representing famous sights, legends and folktales around the globe. Using nothing but sand and water, these towering sculptures are crafted once a year and left to slowly disintegrate until the next exhibition is due.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--default \"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec1-01-intro-100x56.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec1-01-intro.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec1-01-intro-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec1-01-intro-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec1-01-intro-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec1-01-intro-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec1-01-intro-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec1-01-intro-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec1-01-intro-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec1-01-intro-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec1-01-intro-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec1-01-intro-260x146.jpg 260w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><figcaption class=\"wp-block-image__caption\">Paragliding at the Tottori Sand Dunes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>The beauty of the rugged San\u2019in coast is best explored from the sea. Go on a transparent sea kayak tour on the <strong><span style=\"color:#5facc1\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Uradome Coast<\/span><\/strong>, where the clear waters offer visibility up to 78 feet (24 meters) below the surface. Uncover dynamic rock formations, and caves shaped by the wind and sea. For those who prefer staying on land, follow the trails along the coast and take a break on a secluded beach to appreciate the enormity of the ocean beyond. For a fully immersive San\u2019in experience, don\u2019t forget to feast on the region\u2019s rich bounty of seafood: from tender Matsuba crab to plump oysters, curious turban shells and squid, there is much on offer.<br><br>To make the most of your journey, download the <a href=\"https:\/\/sanin-japan.com\/en\/pass\/dajp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\">Discover Another Japan Pass<\/a>&nbsp;app that offers unlimited admission to major tourist destinations and facilities across San\u2019in and further out to Kansai and the Sanyo regions. 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style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<p><span style=\"display: flex; align-item: center; justify-content: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sanin-japan.com\/wonder-around-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"69\" class=\"wp-image-10715\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2022-JNTO-logo-Sanin-no-bg.png\" alt=\"Sanin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2022-JNTO-logo-Sanin-no-bg.png 471w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2022-JNTO-logo-Sanin-no-bg-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2022-JNTO-logo-Sanin-no-bg-100x46.png 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2022-JNTO-logo-Sanin-no-bg-260x119.png 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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style=\"display:flex;align-item:center;justify-content:center\"> <span> <span style=\"display:flex; justify-content:center;font-size:2em;line-height:1.4em;letter-spacing:0.03em\"><span style=\"color:#ff5b45\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><span style=\"font-size:2.2em\"><strong>Setouchi<\/strong><\/span><br>Nature-inspired Art<\/span><\/span><br><br><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:1.2em;line-height:1.5em;letter-spacing:0.03em;text-align:left;\">South of San\u2019in, the Seto Inland Sea has served as an important sea route for millennia. Its dotted isles across the waters\u2014when viewed from above, almost look like droplets of green paint on a canvas of deep blue\u2014hide quaint rural villages and, more recently, thanks to the Setouchi Triennale art festival, a slew of <nobr>art-centric destinations.<\/nobr><\/span><\/span><\/span><br><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"700\" class=\"wp-image-11558\" style=\"width: 1920px;\" src=\"https:\/\/10.81.104.43\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec2-01-banner.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec2-01-banner.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec2-01-banner-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec2-01-banner-1024x373.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec2-01-banner-768x280.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec2-01-banner-1536x560.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec2-01-banner-1247x455.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec2-01-banner-826x301.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec2-01-banner-600x219.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec2-01-banner-100x36.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec2-01-banner-520x190.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec2-01-banner-260x95.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ff5b45\" class=\"has-inline-color\">I<\/mark>n Mitoyo City, a spectacular hidden gem explodes into a bright canopy of pink blossoms in spring. The summit of <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ff5b45\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Mount Shiude<\/mark><\/strong>\u2014standing at 1154 feet (352 meters) high\u2014provided a strategic vantage point over sea routes for people over 2,000 years ago. The ruins here remain, but these days the summit offers panoramic views of Japan\u2019s largest inland sea. In late March to early April, the cherry blossoms burst forth and create a blushing frame around the idyllic island scenery below.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--default \"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec2-01-intro-100x56.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec2-01-intro.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec2-01-intro-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec2-01-intro-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec2-01-intro-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec2-01-intro-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec2-01-intro-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec2-01-intro-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec2-01-intro-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec2-01-intro-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec2-01-intro-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec2-01-intro-260x146.jpg 260w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><figcaption class=\"wp-block-image__caption\">Cherry blossom on Mount Shiude in spring<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Explore the closer islands by boarding a ferry at Suda Port for <strong><span style=\"color:#ff5b45\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Awashima<\/span><\/strong>, one of the venues where the Setouchi International Art Triennale 2022 was held. The journey to the island only takes 15 minutes but there are limited daily departures. Once on shore, rent a bicycle and visit The Missing Post Office, a \u2018living\u2019 art installation created by Saya Kubota, where letters without addresses find a home. Visitors can submit their own letters, though advance registration is required. Make sure to drop by the Awashima Artists\u2019 Village, an artist-in-residence facility housed in a former junior high school building. Here, up-and-coming creatives have the chance to immerse themselves in their work.<br><br>Return to Mitoyo City\u2019s mainland in the late afternoon to catch <strong><span style=\"color:#ff5b45\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Chichibugahama Beach<\/span><\/strong>\u2019s enchanting reflections at sunset. At low tide, emerging tide pools serve as mirrors, creating mesmerizing double skies both above and below. 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justify-content: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.setouchi.travel\/en\/wonder-around-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"89\" class=\"wp-image-11098\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2022-JNTO-logo-Setouchi.png\" alt=\"Setouchi\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2022-JNTO-logo-Setouchi.png 348w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2022-JNTO-logo-Setouchi-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2022-JNTO-logo-Setouchi-100x59.png 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2022-JNTO-logo-Setouchi-260x155.png 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><span style=\"height:100%;display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content: center;\"><span> <strong>Getting there and back:<\/strong><br><br>Flights between Takamatsu Airport and Tokyo Haneda International Airport take approximately 1 hr 20 mins.<br><br>For travelers using Kansai International Airport, board the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen from Osaka to Okayama (approximately 45 mins) then change to the JR Shikoku limited express train Nanpu, for a roughly 45-minute trip to Tadotsu Station. From here, it\u2019s a 15-minute ride to Mitoyo City\u2019s Takuma Station via the Rapid Sunport Nanpu Relay.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#fffbf5\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"kansai\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#333333\"><span style=\"display:flex;align-item:center;justify-content:center\"> <span> <span style=\"display:flex; justify-content:center;font-size:2em;line-height:1.4em;letter-spacing:0.03em\"><span style=\"color:#ff9f00\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><span style=\"font-size:2.2em\"><strong>Kansai<\/strong><\/span><br>A Treasure Trove of Historic Beauty<\/span><\/span><br><br><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:1.2em;line-height:1.5em;letter-spacing:0.03em;text-align:left;\">The ancient capital of Nara\u2014Kyoto and Tokyo\u2019s predecessor\u2014still flourishes with its curated traditional streetscapes, ancient temples and shrines, and culinary heritage boasting both heirloom vegetables and delectable sake.<\/span><\/span><\/span><br><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"700\" class=\"wp-image-11565\" style=\"width: 1920px;\" src=\"https:\/\/10.81.104.43\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec3-01-banner.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec3-01-banner.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec3-01-banner-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec3-01-banner-1024x373.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec3-01-banner-768x280.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec3-01-banner-1536x560.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec3-01-banner-1247x455.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec3-01-banner-826x301.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec3-01-banner-600x219.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec3-01-banner-100x36.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec3-01-banner-520x190.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec3-01-banner-260x95.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ff9f00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">V<\/mark>enture into central Nara City\u2019s traditional <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ff9f00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Naramachi<\/mark><\/strong> district to discover its artisanal crafts, locally sourced, farm-to-table restaurants and cozy atmosphere. Nara is known as one of the birthplaces of modern sake, with one theory being that monks at <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ff9f00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Shoryakuji Temple<\/mark><\/strong> discovered a safe method of refining the brew into the high-grade drink we know and love today. Sampling some locally crafted brews is a must. Start with Imanishi Seibei Store, which offers tastings of its internationally recognized Harushika brand. Make the gastronomic experience immersive by staying at Nipponia Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu, a luxury accommodation inside Nara\u2019s oldest soy sauce brewery.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--default \"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec3-01-intro-100x56.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec3-01-intro.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec3-01-intro-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec3-01-intro-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec3-01-intro-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec3-01-intro-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec3-01-intro-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec3-01-intro-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec3-01-intro-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec3-01-intro-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec3-01-intro-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec3-01-intro-260x146.jpg 260w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><figcaption class=\"wp-block-image__caption\">Shoryakuji Temple, considered by some to be the birthplace of modern sake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Set out on a walk in the early morning or near sunset through <strong><span style=\"color:#ff9f00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Nara Park<\/span><\/strong> to spy some of the local residents\u2014the famous bowing deer\u2014to reach <strong><span style=\"color:#ff9f00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Nigatsu-do<\/span><\/strong>, a mountainside temple that offers a panoramic view of Nara City and beyond.<br><br>For explorations further afield, head down to <strong><span style=\"color:#ff9f00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Imai-cho<\/span><\/strong>, a well-preserved Edo-period merchant town a short train ride south of Nara City. You can rent a bicycle at Kashiharajingu-mae Station to venture further around the area. Add <strong><span style=\"color:#ff9f00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Kashihara Jingu Shrine<\/span><\/strong> \u2014said to be built on the palace site of Japan\u2019s first emperor\u2014to your itinerary for a soothing, peaceful escape from the busy world around you. 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style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<p><span style=\"display: flex; align-item: center; justify-content: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-kansai-guide.com\/en\/wonder-around-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"58\" class=\"wp-image-11417\" style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/10.81.104.43\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/JNTO-Kansai-Logo-new.jpg\" alt=\"Kansai\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/JNTO-Kansai-Logo-new.jpg 873w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/JNTO-Kansai-Logo-new-300x87.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/JNTO-Kansai-Logo-new-768x223.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/JNTO-Kansai-Logo-new-826x240.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/JNTO-Kansai-Logo-new-600x175.jpg 600w, 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From Osaka Station, board the Osaka Loop Line Yamatoji-Rapid towards Nara, a 50-minute journey.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"central\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#333333\"><span style=\"display:flex;align-item:center;justify-content:center\"> <span> <span style=\"display:flex; justify-content:center;font-size:2em;line-height:1.4em;letter-spacing:0.03em\"><span style=\"color:#659563\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><span style=\"font-size:2.2em\"><strong>Central Japan<\/strong><\/span><br>Medieval Robotics and Island Art<\/span><\/span><br><br><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:1.2em;line-height:1.5em;letter-spacing:0.03em;text-align:left;\">Known as the heart of Japan, Aichi Prefecture and its capital, Nagoya City, are best known as industrial and transport hubs connecting western and eastern Japan. However, the region\u2019s rich history boasts decisive battles, fascinating castle towns and even the beginnings of Japan\u2019s robotics industry.<\/span><\/span><\/span><br><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"700\" class=\"wp-image-11568\" style=\"width: 1920px;\" src=\"https:\/\/10.81.104.43\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec4-01-banner.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec4-01-banner.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec4-01-banner-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec4-01-banner-1024x373.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec4-01-banner-768x280.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec4-01-banner-1536x560.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec4-01-banner-1247x455.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec4-01-banner-826x301.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec4-01-banner-600x219.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec4-01-banner-100x36.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec4-01-banner-520x190.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec4-01-banner-260x95.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#659563\" class=\"has-inline-color\">U<\/mark>sing Nagoya City as a base, head out to Nishio City\u2019s <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#659563\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Sakushima<\/mark><\/strong>, an island known for art in the beautiful Mikawa Bay. Rent a bicycle on the island to get around and see the over 20 outdoor art installations dotted around this idyllic space. <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#659563\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Ohirune House<\/mark><\/strong> is a three-meter-high cube that allows visitors to clamber inside and savor the sound of the ocean from a tiny personal hideaway. <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#659563\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Kamome-no-Chushajoh<\/mark><\/strong>, or \u2018Seagull Parking Lot\u2019 in English, gathers fowl-shaped weathervanes indicating which way the wind blows. While on Sakushima, make sure to experiment with the variety of seafood donburi (rice bowl) to sample the island\u2019s rich cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--default \"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec4-01-intro-100x56.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec4-01-intro.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec4-01-intro-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec4-01-intro-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec4-01-intro-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec4-01-intro-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec4-01-intro-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec4-01-intro-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec4-01-intro-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec4-01-intro-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec4-01-intro-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AF1-2022-JNTO-sec4-01-intro-260x146.jpg 260w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><figcaption class=\"wp-block-image__caption\">Ohirune House, Sakushima Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Deeper in Aichi Prefecture, you can get a taste of history at <strong><span style=\"color:#659563\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Inuyama City<\/span><\/strong>\u2019s 16th century castle and its approach on Honmachi Dori, where shops serving traditional treats like genkotsu-ame sweets and more line the street. The castle overlooks the Kiso River, which was long an important strategic point in the region. It now marks the border between Aichi and Gifu prefectures.<br><br>Visit the <strong><span style=\"color:#659563\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Imasen Inuyama Karakuri Museum<\/span><\/strong>, which displays the intricate mechanized karakuri dolls, sometimes known as the world\u2019s first robots (or robot prototypes). Smaller automata are often playful creations which move in delightful manners\u2014likely entertaining lords of yore for hours. The larger ones serve as moving parts to traditional festival floats across Japan. 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