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Hot baths, river rafting and cheesy theme parks in this alternative to the tourist-packed options
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A monkey wearing a women's mask and wig will wait on you at izakaya Kayabuki in Utsnomiya, and if you're lucky, jump on your head
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A blogger reports on an inn in Tochigi Prefecture where travelling with cats and dogs is more than welcome
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A blogger writes on his four-day bike trip to the historic mountain town of Nikko and back
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Gallant warriors on mighty steeds -- it doesn't get more traditional than this
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Experience traditional Japanese culture on par with Kyoto and Kamakura while breathing in fresh mountain air and walking around pristine forests
