Cute Little Towns That Ooze Charm

Guilherme Ribeiro | July 28, 2017

It’s common for inexperienced travelers to visit popular cities and capitals as these places are used to tourists, easy to get to, and offer a diverse number of attractions. However, little do they know that off-the-beaten-track small towns are the real gems.

It’s not that you won’t see the local culture if you visit a big city, but most of the time they’re ultra-cosmopolitan places attracting people for its economy, not its beauties. And you usually don’t need to go too far to experience a complete change of scenery.

So, take a look at the cute little towns you should consider visiting on your next trip!

1. Shirakawa-go – Japan

Shirakawa-go is a UNESCO’s World Heritage Site and it’s the perfect example of a little town keeping its traditions. It has a population of just around 2,000 people and it lies in an area of only about 350 square meters.

The town is famous for the building style of its houses, which is called gasshō-zukuri. In the past, when Japan had non-samurai castes, these types of houses were mainly inhabited by farmers, merchants, and artisans.

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