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Gifu Prefecture

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Nakasendo

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Hakusan Moss Shrine

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Fuji 5th Station

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 Illuminated Japanese temple gate at night with campervan

Temple at Night

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Hakusan Moss Shrine

January 2020

Japan off the beaten track: Hakusan Moss Shrine

Dive into the world of Ghibli movies at Japan's enchanting moss temples hidden deep in ancient forests.
Nakasendo trail

January 2020

Nakasendo

Walking the ancient post road between Edo and Kyoto through the Kiso Valley. Beware of the bears.
Shirakawa-go

November 2019

Shirakawa-go

Praying hands style houses in one of Japan's most magical UNESCO World Heritage villages in Gifu Prefecture.

About Katagi

Exploring Japan, one road at a time

Katagi is a personal travel journal documenting Japan from behind the wheel of a campervan. From the snow-capped peaks of the Japanese Alps to the subtropical beaches of Shikoku, this site captures the beauty of a country that never stops surprising. All photography is original, shot on the road between 2017 and today.

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