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1-Day Tour from Takayama: Unveiling the Charm of Gero Onsen
Dive into a day of tranquility and cultural richness with our group tour to Gero Onsen, a haven celebrated for its healing hot springs. This full-day excursion from Takayama offers a harmonious blend of scenic natural beauty, historical insights, and the rejuvenating charm of onsen. Your journey starts with a soothing riverside stroll, setting a peaceful tone. Explore Gero Onsen Gassho Village to witness traditional living, delve into the mystical world of onsen at Gero Onsen Museum, and seek spiritual solace at Onsenji Temple. Cap your experience with a relaxing onsen bath, immersing in the local hot spring culture. This tour is an ideal fusion of relaxation, cultural discovery, and […]
(Seasonal) 1-Day Tour from Takayama: Alpine Splendor – Shinhotaka Ropeway and Kamikochi
Embark on a captivating journey to the heights of the Japanese Alps with our ‘Alpine Majesty’ tour. Starting from Takayama, this full-day adventure leads you through the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Shinhotaka Ropeway and into the tranquil beauty of Kamikochi. Experience the exhilaration of ascending the Shinhotaka Ropeway, offering panoramic vistas of mountainous peaks and verdant valleys. Then, immerse yourself in the serene splendor of Kamikochi, where tranquil rivers, picturesque bridges, and pristine mountain scenery await. This tour is a perfect blend for those passionate about nature and keen on experiencing the diverse beauty of Japan’s highlands. From the thrilling heights of the Shinhotaka Ropeway to the peaceful trails of […]
1 Day Tour from Kanazawa: Eiheiji Temple and Fukui City Castle Town
Often overlooked when travelers head along the Sea of Japan, Fukui is another one of Japan’s prefectures that has as much history and natural beauty as any other. As the entrance to the Hokuriku region, Fukui has served as a crossroads for trade routes and arena for war throughout Japanese history. This tour will have you walk by a castle as well as a temple where buildings from the former castle were moved. Then get stunning views of the modern city skyline from a hill with over a thousand years of history. Finally, explore one of the head temples of Zen Buddhism in an idyllic mountain setting. Let’s dive deep […]
1-Day Walking Tour in Osaka:Castle, Temples and Ukiyoe
When thinking about travelling to Japan, Tokyo is usually the first choice. This is very easy to understand as it is the capital of Japan. But the next place to consider would be Osaka. Among many other prefectures in Japan. Why Osaka? First, let’s look at the differences from Tokyo. Although both are large metropolises, Osaka has a friendlier, more relaxed atmosphere than Tokyo. Osaka is Japan’s second smallest prefecture after Kagawa. Its population represents 7% of the entire nation, making it the second most populous prefecture after Tokyo. This means less crowds even during peak travel seasons. Osaka is of course famous for its amazing street food. More than […]
1-Day Walking Tour around Kobe : Mountains, Sea and Sake
When people think of visiting Japan, they often think of Tokyo, Kyoto, and perhaps Osaka. Kobe isn’t always on the list of “must visit” places, but really it should be. Historically Japan’s second city to open to the world in the late 1800s, Kobe is a city full of cultural wonders. There are many Japanese firsts, including the first mosque, the first westernised park, and the first carpentry tools museum. Walking around the city, you can enjoy not only Japanese shrines and temples, but also 18th century European buildings and one of the three Chinatowns in Japan. Geographically, Kobe is located in an excellent location with easy access to both […]
1 Day Tour from Kanazawa & Toyama: Tateyama Alpine Route Snow Wall and Mysterious Valley
The stunning Japanese Alps stretch from the Pacific Ocean to the Sea of Japan with beautiful scenery throughout. In the Northern Alps in Toyama prefecture is the famous Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route. This route stretches across a mountain range and goes over magnificent gorges, charming lakes and seemingly endless highlands. During the winter time this area is transformed into a white paradise, with snows walls that can stretch as high as 20 meters(60 feet). On this tour you will ride one of our company’s buses to get to the highest point, in Murodo, where you can walk along this snow wall and enjoy the other winter sights in the area. On […]
1 Day Tour from Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village
Deep in the mountains of Japan lies the quaint villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, with their beautifully preserved gassho-style houses. These UNESCO World Heritage Sites, of which some of the buildings are over 250 years old, gives a glimpse into the ways of Japanese traditional farming communities. On the way from Kanazawa to those stunning sites, there are other historic towns such as the woodcarvers of Inami. Being far from the large cities of Tokyo and Osaka, enjoy walking through a town which continues its tradition of woodcarving to this day. On the shops, in the temples and on signs are beautiful examples of this living history. The entire region […]
1-Day Samurai Food & Life Tour: Oyaki, Samurai Residences, and Katana Practice
Experience a day in the life of a samurai, as this tour explores Nagano’s unique samurai past in historic town of Matsushiro, including visits to some of Japan’s best-preserved samurai residences and hands-on experiences cooking local specialty “oyaki” and katana practice at an Edo Period military school. All led by a locally-based guide, this engaging tour is available throughout the year and offers real insight through firsthand experience of Nagano’s samurai heritage Highlights Immerse yourself in the samurai life and create your own simple samurai lunch of various “oyaki” Discover Nagano’s hidden samurai enclave of Matsushiro – former stronghold of the legendary Sanada clan – and home to some of […]
Kanazawa Walking Tour: Experience Gold Leaf, Japanese Sweets and Ninja Stars
The city of Kanazawa, with its beautiful gardens, historic districts and delicious local foods, is more than just the sights within it. Why not get hands-on experience with Japanese and local cultural activities while exploring some of the lesser visited areas. The area is famous for its traditional crafts such as gold leaf, Japanese sweets, pottery, kimono-making, etc. On this tour you can try out using gold leaf, making Japanese sweets and also getting a chance at throwing two different types of ninja stars. If you are someone who wants to dive deeper into the culture of the city while walking around the city, this is the tour for you. […]