this is my first trip in a long time. A solo winter journey through Japan’s historic towns, mountain villages and the Japanese Alps. The route focuses on traditional architecture, local culture, snowy landscapes and memorable open-air hot springs, with only a short stay in Tokyo. Plan for trip: tokyo - shibu onsen - kanazawa - Takayama - shinhotaka - Kyoto - Nara - Kiso Mikawaya - Matsumoto - tokyo