I day-tripped to 3 peaceful Japanese towns just a few hours from major cities — and they were the highlights of my visit

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Visiting Shirakawa-go felt like stepping into a fairy tale. Anika NayakOn my first visit to Japan, I checked out some villages that turned into the highlights of my trip. Oshino was peaceful and unforgettable, with great food and charming, thatched-roof houses.