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Originally Posted by Akeval
let me ask... i've always adored the old style areas of japan with the temples, and the shrines, and possibly the old style houses? do they have those? and has anyone here moved there at an older age and had to learn the language? its always been on my list of dreams to go to japan. i havent visited any country and always wondered what japan would be like.
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Hi, how do you do?
Well, at first, I answer the 1st question.
Yes, we have old style areas especially near temples or historic spots.
Local goverment often regulate breaking the old style houses, if they are worth preservating.
But if you are in metropolitan area like Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, etc, it is a little bit difficult to find the real traditional old style building. Because there are so many modern buildings like in U.S. and european countries.
(Of course, there are some Japanese style houses or unique buildings, though)
If you get out of metropolitan area, you can find so many old style houses.
You will see rural seanary of Japan, after riding a train for 1~3h.
As I am in Kansai area(including Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe), I recommend you to visit Kansai area.
Kansai area has longer history than Tokyo(Kanto area).
Therefore you can enjoy traditional cultures.