Imagine making a break from the city, a break from modernity. Make a break from it all and immerse yourself in the world of the Edo Era samurai. Located a mere 45 minute train ride out of Osaka is a temple where you will learn the art and science of being a samurai warrior. You will also spend the night in a large and historic but rarely...Read more
On March 11, 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake happened. It was a magnitude 9.0–9.1 and the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan.
The earthquake triggered a powerful Tsunami that reached a maximum of 40.5 meters and traveled up to 10 km inland. At present, more than 15,000 people are counted as dead and over 2,500 people as...Read more
Enjoy a 2-day, 1 night trip in Nagano where you will spend one full day with an English-speaking guide taking you around the city—enjoying attractions such as snow monkeys, the famous Zenkoji Temple and later relaxing at a traditional onsen (hot springs) and enjoying a traditional Japanese multi-course (kaiseki) dinner at a traditional Japanese...Read more
Situated between the popular destinations of Tokyo and Kyoto, the mountainous of region of Nagano is the literal heart of Japan and a road less travelled by many international visitors. This tour combines some of the region’s most iconic destinations - including the world-famous Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani, the 1400-year old Zenko-ji Temple,...Read more
See the real Japan and experience its culture beyond the typical tourist sites. You'll walk through busy streets, ride the bullet train, and enjoy local foods. Each tour is customized to fit the preferences of the...Read more
Visit an Fukushima coast area on this interesting 2 day trip to Fukushima from Tokyo. See where the tsunami hit in 2011, and the former residential zones that are now abandoned and where people evacuated from due to nuclear power plant accident then come back there to rebuild their community. Travel to within 12 miles (20 kilometers) of the...Read more
Over the course of two days of an easy walk (self-guided tour) along the Nakasendo road and one overnight stay at a Minshuku (family run lodging), immerse yourself in Japan's folkloric landscapes between the villages of Nakatsugawa and Tsumago. During Japan's feudal period (1603-1868), the Nakasendo road was one of the five routes that linked the...Read more
The coastal area, called 'Hama-dori' of Fukushima Prefecture, is quite a unique area in the world because a complex disaster, not only an earthquake and tsunami but also a nuclear accident hit there at the same time. What on earth happened there on March 11th, 2011-
By viewing from the train along the coastal line with a local guide, you...Read more
This is a 1-night 2-day premium sake brewery tour that goes around the three sake breweries in Saku City, which is famous for producing delicious rice, and the Karuizawa Brewery Karuizawa Factory, which can be proud of all over the country! Visit such a wonderful and attractive Japanese sake brewery to learn about the history and culture of the...Read more
A rare opportunity to spend a night at a villa registered as Tangible Cultural Property. The Villa Nakamura in Yawata-city was built in 1917 of Taisho Era as a vacation house by Mr. AMANO TAKAYUKI, the owner of prestigious Play House of Osaka. They offer you a chance to rent out this whole villa of 180 square meter. The villa consists of bedroom,...Read more
Visit the most scenic places in Japan's celebrated Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, starting with Mt Fuji. Experience the thrill of biking down the mountain and around three lakes in its foothills with spectacular views. Explore a traditional artisans' village, marvelous temples and flower gardens.
Spend the second day of the tour taking in...Read more
"Experience Nature" Totsukawa special experience Totsukawa is the largest of Japan's 183 village districts. No less than 96% of the district is covered by forest. We have created a program which offers the chance to see what life is like for the local people who live so close to nature in this little visited corner of Japan. You are...Read more
Walking in a World Heritage area -the Hatenashi Pass on the Koheji route connecting Mount Koya and Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine. The Koheji, one of the Kumano Kodo routes, has been used for centuries as a path, through steep mountains, connecting Mount Koya and Kumano.
Trekking this route from Kumano Hongu to Totsukawa offers an...Read more
Japan is a magical place where old and new collide. A country full of incredible natural beauty, futuristic cities of neon, world-renowned food, and a culture steeped in tradition. Japan has a way of enveloping you from the moment you step off the plane. The unique culture and friendliness of the people will stay with you forever. From partying in...Read more
A perfect spot to view the stunning Fuji Mountain. And visit Oshino Hakkai, a touristy set of eight ponds in Oshino on the site of a former sixth lake.
We will enjoy a traditional multi-course Japanese Dinner. Enjoy all facilities in the hotel.We will then take a bullet train (Shinkansen) to Kyoto from Osaka.
This plan enables you to stay at a ryokan (hotel) associated with a Japanese poet who wrote lyrics of the famous children's songs and visit a Japanese sake brewery or a winery. In the hotel, you will watch the Jangara Nenbutsu Dance, an intangible cultural property, passed down in Iwaki area since ancient times. The female master...Read more
You can visit a sake brewery continuing for 270 years from Edo Era in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture. Sake from Fukushima has set a new record of winning the first largest number of gold prizes for six years in a row at the Annual Japan Sake Awards where sake breweries from all over the country compete with each other. Enjoy...Read more
Visit the best parts of Takayama & Shirakawago with a private English speaking guide. You will be taken to the Sanmachi Street in Takayama, where you'll see the old castle town which has many restaurants, souvenir shops. Walk along the traditional local food street where Mitarashi Dango (rice dumpling in a sweet soy sauce) is the local specialty....Read more
On Day 1 you will be met at the Tokyo Airport (NRT) for your transfer to your accommodation. The next morning, transfer to the train station where you will take a bullet train to Hakone, the gateway to Mt. Fuji. Enjoy free time to explore on your own. On Day 3, take a train to Kyoto - the cultural capital of Japan - with free time to get to know...Read more
In this two-days tour, you will visit two cities that once prospered as the capital of Japan and have many attractions. As professional guides accompany you, you can manage your time efficiently and listening to explanations in detils enables you to understand Japanese culture and characteristics more deeply. Save your time and enhance...Read more