With shrines, temples, parks and amazing views, Nara makes for a stress-free wandering experience, with no buses to catch nor busy roads to navigate.
Yagyū Village and Yagyū Kaido in Nara Prefecture are historically intertwined with both legendary samurai and masterful swordsmanship.
More than just its famous floating torii gate - Miyajima is rich with spectacular views, breath-taking walking routes and fun festivals.
Why not try it yourself, this summer?
We experiment with "alternating travel" to explore Kyoto. First we turn right, then left, then right and so on...here's what we found along the way!
Walking around is, without a doubt, the cheapest way to go sightseeing. Here are the top five cities in Japan for wearing out your sneakers.
