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Sep 18, 2014 - 1 min read

Sun, Sky, Furusato Mura

A traditional Japanese village on a summer day

By Imogen Riethmuller

Community writer

Furusato Mura in Tono, a traditional Japanese folk village

Vivid reds and greens of the Tono landscape

A stunning summer day in Furusato Mura

Traditional Japanese farmhouses dot the picturesque landscape

The farmland within Furusato Mura is still worked traditionally

A reflection of the perfect landscape on the crystal clear water of a pond in Furusato Mura

A traditional house with a thatch roof

An L-shaped farmhouse, known as a 'magariya', transplanted from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries

The shorter side of the L-shaped farmhouse is a stable for keeping horses in the winter months

Furusato Mura is beautifully peaceful and undisturbed

Even if you are not participating in activities, a stroll through Furusato Mura is a refreshing and tranquil experience

No other place could capture the natural beauty of Japan as perfectly as Furusato Mura in Tono. Without cars, shops, or any indications of modernity, it’s a destination completely removed from the distractions of the outside world. On a stunning summer day, a stroll through this traditional Japanese folk village is peaceful, refreshing, and quite unique.

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Ken k

Ken k 8 years ago

Beautiful Place!

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