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With a history spanning more than 1,100 years, Aburahi Shrine was revered by people of all kinds throughout the ages. It now plays an important role as a filming location for many historical movies a...

During Japan's Edo Period (1603 to 1868) the Tokaido was the most important of the five major routes (including the Nakasendo, Koshu Kaido, Nikko Kaido, and Oshu Kaido) as it provided the most direct...

Seki-juku is a historic town in Mie Prefecture and the 47th post town on Tokaido road. The post town still contains nearly 200 townhouses from the Edo Era and has been selected as a nationally import...

The city of Seki in Gifu Prefecture is a blacksmithing town which was once known among samurai warriors as a place that creates blades that “never break or bend and are incredibly sharp.” During the ...

Located deep within the Kiso Mountains of Gifu, the well-preserved castle town of Iwamura provides travelers with an image of ages past. Standing as one of the most culturally significant preservatio...

Located in downtown Nagoya, steps away from Nagoya Station, Yanagibashi Central Fish Market is an active market where you can see giant tuna cut to size by long swords and glimpse professional chef...

Located in the heart of Japan with easy access from Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, this modern and innovative city has a diverse food scene, rich history, great access to nature, a vibrant nightlife...

Escape to the mountains and enjoy a refreshing getaway through Japan’s picturesque Kiso Valley as you tour two historic villages on this day trip from Nagoya. Stroll down the streets of Magome-juku a...

Hidden deep within the mountains of Central Japan, the historic towns of Hida-Takayama and Shirakawa-go provide an excellent retreat into the scenic countryside and an authentic example of life durin...