1. Sho-Kyoto, or "little Kyotos", are charming towns in Japan with traditional architecture and atmosphere, less crowded than Kyoto City.
2. One such sho-Kyoto is Shuzenji in Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, reachable by train from Tokyo within three hours.
3. In Shuzenji, visitors can enjoy beautiful scenery, bridges (like Togetsukyo and Katsurabashi), a bamboo path (Chikurin no Komichi), and local hot springs, while experiencing a less touristy side of Japan.
2. One such sho-Kyoto is Shuzenji in Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, reachable by train from Tokyo within three hours.
3. In Shuzenji, visitors can enjoy beautiful scenery, bridges (like Togetsukyo and Katsurabashi), a bamboo path (Chikurin no Komichi), and local hot springs, while experiencing a less touristy side of Japan.
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Shuzenji, a "Sho-Kyoto" in Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, offers traditional Japanese charm with fewer crowds. Accessible by train from Tokyo within three hours, it features scenic beauty, bridges like Togetsukyo and Katsurabashi, a bamboo path (Chikurin no Komichi), and local hot springs,
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Date: Oct. 13, 2025
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Created: 2025/10/15 22:38
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