When traveling, of course you want to have fun, but imagine stepping into a fairy tale world and soaking in those romantic scenes — it would be even more delightful. On this trip, we’re introducing Japan’s 3 top “fairy tale villages,” where capturing dreamy, fairytale-style photos is incredibly easy!
1. Yufuin Fairy Tale Village, Oita Prefecture
You may have heard more about Yufuin’s Kinrin Lake, but there’s also a fairy tale village here. Yufuin Fairy Tale Village is hailed as one of the most beautiful villages in the world, themed around three famous fairy tales, including Hayao Miyazaki’s “Kiki’s Delivery Service” — truly charming!
More travel recommendations for Oita Prefecture: http://www.dcfever.com/travel/world.php?id=2143
2. La Collina, Omihachiman, Shiga Prefecture
La Collina means “little hill” in Italian, and this structure designed by Terunobu Fujimori is located in Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, hence also known as “La Collina Omihachiman.” Its adorable exterior, paired with lush green rooftops, blue-green grass, and the surrounding mountain ranges, makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a fairy tale.
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3. Rilakkuma Park, Saitama
As the name suggests, Rilakkuma Park is built based on the world of the Rilakkuma picture books. Its biggest highlight is that visitors can actually step into Rilakkuma’s home and explore its bedroom, immersing themselves in the fairy tale world.
Address: 893-1 Azusa, Hannou, Saitama
Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Admission: Free
Transportation: 20-minute walk from Motojuku Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line
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