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1 Day Tour from Kanazawa: Relaxing Beaches, 400 year old Temples and Outer Space
Beautiful beaches, old temples and shrines and a unique astronautical museum await you in the city of Hakui. Less than an hour north of Kanazawa on the Noto peninsula, this city is truly a slice of rural paradise. The beaches here are long and make for a great escape during the heat of the summer! Historically, this area was a crossroads whether that was during the Sengoku or Warring States Period over 300 years ago, and that importance is still seen today in the National Heritage Site of Myojoji Temple. The Sea of Japan Coast is quite spectacular and diverse, with beaches interspersed between captivating rock formations. Finally, you can […]
1 Day Tour from Kanazawa: Ancient Temples, Panoramic Views and Butterflies
A short distance outside of the city center of Kanazawa is Tsurugi, a small town often overlooked by tourists to the area. Tsurugi has 2,000 years of history as an important site for religious worship and two of the shrines in the city have been attested to being local spiritual centers since at least the 60s BC. The shrine approach to Shirayama-hime Shrine still maintains that mystical feel as you walk through the forested and moss covered stairs. Nearby is a gondola that takes you to the top of one of the local mountains and gives you a stunning view of the town beneath and as far as the Sea […]
1 Day Walking Tour in Asakusa : Traditional Tokyo, Culinary Delights and Nature
Do you love Japanese history, culture and food? Take in the sights and experiences of traditional Tokyo on this one day walking tour. Home to the oldest temple in Tokyo, shops selling traditional crafts and an abundance of delicious food, Asakusa must be added to your Tokyo and Japan itinerary! Nestled within the hustle and bustle of modern Tokyo, this tour in Asakusa will give guests a great experience to explore the area and travel back in time to what was once the beating heart of Edo, now known as Tokyo. Led by a locally-based and English-speaking guide, the tour will begin at the historical temple and shopping complex of […]
1-Day Walking Tour in Nara : Palace, Deer and Inkstick
When people think of visiting Japan, they often think of Tokyo, Kyoto, and perhaps Osaka. These cities have bright characteristics, and there are many things to talk about, such as Osaka’s gourmet food and Kyoto’s temples. However, Nara isn’t necessarily on everyone’s ‘must visit’ list and is sometimes overlooked. When people talk about Nara, the only thing that comes to mind is deer. Of course, the deer themselves are fascinating, and you can get up close, feed them, and even touch them. However, Nara is not just a place for deer. It has a very rich history and culture. Historically Nara was the capital of Japan and the seat of […]
Kyoto Heritage Path – From Fushimi Inari’s Mystery to Kiyomizu Temple Majesty
Kyoto is undoubtedly one of the most famous cities in Japan. Unlike the urban and modern atmosphere of Tokyo and Osaka, Kyoto is an iconic image of traditional Japan for most tourists. Not only being symbolic, Kyoto is one of the oldest municipalities in Japan, the capital of Japan and the residence of the Emperor from 794 to 1868, is home to countless temples, shrines, and other historically significant structures that still stand today. With so much to explore and experience, it is worth spending a few days travelling here in Kyoto. This tour will focus on the eastern part of the prefecture. Many of the centres of the 15th […]
1-Day Walking Tour : Traversing Kyoto’s Scenic West – Arashiyama to Kinkakuji
Kyoto is undoubtedly one of the most famous cities in Japan. Unlike the urban and modern atmosphere of Tokyo and Osaka, Kyoto is an iconic image of traditional Japan for most tourists. Not only being symbolic, Kyoto is one of the oldest municipalities in Japan, the capital of Japan and the residence of the Emperor from 794 to 1868, is home to countless temples, shrines, and other historically significant structures that still stand today. With so much to explore and experience, it is worth spending a few days travelling here in Kyoto. This tour will focus on the western part of the prefecture. The west side of Kyoto is full […]
1-Day Walking Tour in Himeji : Castle, Garden and Aizome (Indigo Dyeing)
You may have heard about different places and things around Japan. When people talk about Japan, the first thing that comes to mind may be food, kimonos, or Tokyo Tower. However, there is one thing that is even more distinctive. Compared to other world-famous cities in Japan, Himeji City is relatively unknown to most people. But when you look at the photos of Himeji city, an idea immediately comes to mind. That is right, a castle. You have probably seen this castle somewhere on a website or brochure introducing Japan. Himeji City is home to a renowned castle. Himeji Castle is not only the largest existing castle in Japan, but […]
1 Day Tour from Kanazawa: Takaoka’s Temples, Metalworking and Mountain Views
Abutting the remarkable Toyama Bay, Takaoka is a city with a diverse history of over 350 years. Known as the “Kitchen of Kanazawa”, it produced large amounts of food, metal working and pottery. As the second city of the Kaga Domain, much wealth was poured into the city, mostly in the form of building great temples. Two of those great temples, Zuiryuji and Shokoji, still remain and are considered National Treasures. On this tour you will see those temples, try your hand at metalworking and see the Amaharashi Coast with a view of the snow-capped Tateyama mountains in the background. Highlights Visit the temples of Zuiryuji and Shokoji, Japan National […]
1 Day Tour from Kanazawa: Kurobe Gorge and Unazuki Onsen
In the Northern Japanese Alps lies a small beautiful onsen town sitting at the entrance of an even more amazing sight, Kurobe Gorge, Japan’s deepest V-shaped gorge. On this tour you can experience the great natural beauty of Japan and the small town feel of a popular onsen resort. Your local guide will show you foot baths and healing buddhas, ride on the trolley train across spectacular gorges and, finally, stroll through nature with unusual onsen water rivers. City and scenery, bridges and buddhas, trolley trains and quaint walks, fully enjoy a lesser traveled part of Japan in Unazuki Onsen and the Kurobe Gorge! Highlights Experience one of Japan’s most […]