When tourists think of visiting Japan, more often than not, the first places that come to their minds would be Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka. Sometimes, however, others prefer not to visit the mainstream tourist spots in the country. Japan has 47 prefectures, all of which offer an abundance of tourist spots, some visited more than others. Tucked away on the west coast of Japan and located near the bigger metropolitan areas of Kyoto, Osaka, and Kanazawa is the beautiful but little-known prefecture…