When people are looking for that classic storybook image of Japan, they are probably picturing a thatched-roof village. Shirakawa-go in the Japanese Alps is usually the first name that comes up, and it is absolutely stunning. But it is also quite a trek from main travel destinations like Kyoto and attracts massive crowds. That is … Continue reading Guide to Miyama Kayabuki no Sato: Kyoto’s Best Kept Secret