"Discover Japan's Best Small Towns: Hot Springs, Temples, and More!"

Small Town Location Average Cost of Living Specialty Important Tips
Yamagata Yamagata Prefecture ¥100,000/month Cherry Blossom Festival Visit during the spring for the festival and try the local soba noodles.
Yufuin Oita Prefecture ¥120,000/month Hot Springs Take a dip in the hot springs and try the local specialty, steamed buns.
Shirakawa-go Gifu Prefecture ¥80,000/month Traditional Gassho-zukuri Houses Visit during the winter for the beautiful snow-covered scenery and try the local specialty, soba noodles.
Yamadera Yamagata Prefecture ¥90,000/month Mountain Temple Visit the mountain temple and try the local specialty, soba noodles.
Onomichi Hiroshima Prefecture ¥110,000/month Shimanami Kaido Cycling Route Rent a bike and cycle the Shimanami Kaido route, and try the local specialty, okonomiyaki.