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  • July 26, 2024

    Walk the Tokaido Trail

    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...
  • July 25, 2024

    Seki City

    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 ...
  • September 9, 2019

    Snow Monkey Resorts Tour Desk

    Our Snow Monkey Resorts Tour Desk is located outside of the East Exit of Nagano Station. Accessible on foot in under 2 minutes, tours – including group tours, private tours and charters – can be book...
  • July 28, 2017

    Shiga Kogen International Ski School

    Based in the Okushiga ski fields of Shiga Kogen Ski Resort, Shiga Kogen International Ski School offers skiing and snowboarding lessons in English and other foreign languages. Both group and private ...
  • March 26, 2017

    Gion

    Situated between Yasaka Shrine and Kamoyawa (Kamo River), Gion is Kyoto’s most famous neighbourhood – known best for its traditional ‘ochaya’ (teahouses), ‘machiya’ (merchant houses) and attendan...
  • May 14, 2017

    ‘Geisha’ & ‘Maiko’ Experience in Kyoto

    As famous for its ‘geisha’ and ‘maiko’ (geisha in training) as it is for its temples and shrines, Kyoto is the ideal location to enjoy the company and entertainment of Japan’s legendary performers. T...
  • May 2, 2019

    Snow Peak Land Station Hakuba

    Opened in July 2020, Snow Peak Land Station Hakuba is a combined facility including a flagship store, accommodation, restaurant café and open-area event space. Situated in the heart of Hakuba – at th...
  • July 8, 2018

    Kids’ Ninja Village

    Togakushi is known for several things, and one of those things is their history of the Togakure ninja. You can find the ninja reflected in several attraction in the area. The Ninja House is one ...
  • March 7, 2018

    Kiyotsu Gorge inc. Tunnel of Light

    Known as ‘Kiyotsukyo’ in Japanese, Kiyotsu Gorge is known for its unique rock formations created by a volcanic eruption around 16 million years ago. Today, the Kiyotsu River runs through the gorge, f...