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While Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka form the holy trinity of cities to visit for first-timers to the country, Japan<\/a> is dotted with plenty of just-as-appealing cities that offer unique sights, diverse culture, and important history. While we adore the sprawling metropolis of Tokyo<\/a>, the traditional atmosphere of Kyoto and the vibrant neon-lit streets of Osaka just as much as any visitor to Japan would, we encourage travelers with a penchant for hidden beauty to explore the many less-visited cities of this impossibly gorgeous country.<\/p>

From the hush tranquility of Nagano<\/strong>, the city which is home to the very first Buddha statue brought into Japan, to Matsuyama<\/strong>, which boasts\u00a0one of the oldest hot spring bath houses in the country, which incidentally served as the inspiration for the onsen in Hayao Miyazaki's award-winning animated film\u00a0Spirited Away<\/em>, Japan is definitely full of surprises. Head up to the gallery to check out 6 underrated cities that travel lovers should explore\u00a0at least once<\/a>.<\/p>

Angela Goh<\/em><\/p>

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