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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 ...
  • July 24, 2024

    Iwamura Castle Town

    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...
  • July 23, 2024

    Yanagibashi Central Fish Market

    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...
  • September 9, 2019

    Snow Monkey Resorts Info & Gift Shop

    The Snow Monkey Resorts Info & Gift Shop is located at the entrance of the trail leading to the Jigokudani Monkey Park. Offering a range of services including winter rentals and English languag...
  • 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...
  • December 6, 2015

    Shop at Nakamise Street

    The name of this street in Nagano City literally translates to "shops on the inside", alluding to their location on the Zenko-ji Temple complex. This dynamic souvenir street leads the way to Zenkoji's...
  • May 29, 2017

    Higashiyama District inc. Yasaka Pagoda

    Located between Kiyomizudera and Yasaka Shrine, Higashiyama is one of Kyoto’s best-preserved historic districts. An enclave in which ‘old Kyoto’ lives on, the area retains the majority of its his...
  • May 15, 2017

    Nishiki Market

    Kyoto is a great food and shopping city and there’s no better place to start than its famous Nishiki Market. Running five blocks of the city, the market is one narrow arcade with all manner of ve...