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Regional Japan, by rail

Find good things beyond the station.

WalkableJapan helps you discover boutique stays and local activities within walking distance of Japan’s regional train stations.

Thoughtful stops, planned on foot
An illustrative view down a quiet street in a regional Japanese town, with hills in the distance.
An illustrative glimpse of the places between big-city stops.

The station is the start of the story.

Published guides make it easier to turn a rail stop into a rewarding few hours—or a reason to stay the night.

01

Start from the platform

Each guide begins at a regional train station, so your first step stays clear.

02

Find places close by

Find local stays and activities, with the walk from the station kept in view.

03

See the walk at a glance

Walking-time labels show how nearby places fit into your day on foot.

THE FIRST GUIDE · KANAZAWA
JAPAN

One station
to begin with.

Kanazawa

Kanazawa was WalkableJapan’s first guide. Browse local experiences and nearby stays across the published guide collection, with source-linked walking routes.

Kanazawa guide · published

Explore the Kanazawa guide

Takayama guide · published

Explore the Takayama guide

Nikko guide · published

Explore the Nikko guide

Kamakura guide · published

Explore the Kamakura guide

Nara guide · published

Explore the Nara guide

Hakone guide · published

Explore the Hakone guide

Matsumoto guide · published

Explore the Matsumoto guide

Nagano guide · published

Explore the Nagano guide

Uji guide · published

Explore the Uji guide

Himeji guide · published

Explore the Himeji guide

Kurashiki guide · published

Explore the Kurashiki guide

Naoshima guide · published

Explore the Naoshima guide

Miyajima guide · published

Explore the Miyajima guide

Beppu guide · published

Explore the Beppu guide

Shirakawa-go guide · published

Explore the Shirakawa-go guide

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