Japan's Rural Charm, Paths and Boutique Hotels

Venture beyond Japan's bustling cities to uncover rural charm in places like Koya-san, where sacred temple towns nestled in forest-covered mountains offer shukubo temple lodgings for a monk-like experience. Wander the preserved wooden inns of Tsumago in the Kiso Valley, a post town on the historic Nakasendo Way, and hike scenic trails to nearby Magome village.