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from serene to throbbing and energetic -- Japan has it.
from its bonsai art to Mt. Fuji, the art of nature surrounds you.
A Japan vacation conjures images of ancient temples and traditional ryokan inns, as well as high tech cities, bullet trains and animé culture. It’s the contrasts and mysteries of this island nation that intrigue, in its cuisine, its traditions and lifestyle, and so much more.
There are many unique experiences to be had in Japan. If you visit the country in spring, make sure to make room in the itinerary for a cherry blossom viewing party. If you’re in Tokyo, make sure you take time out to visit a pachinko parlor. Here are a few more unique ideas to add to your Japan itinerary.
Onsen is the Japanese hot springs bath, a ritual to promote healing and relaxation. With Japan a volcanic island, there are many locations where both public...
Off the coast from Hiroshima is a small island, Okunoshima, that at one time was where mustard gas was being produced. Today the island is now...
There are a number of reasons to visit Nagano, which hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics. Not least of which is to visit the macaques who enjoy...
A rare opportunity to explore one of Japans major sub-cultures, graffiti. Street art as we know it today became popular in Japan along with the country's...
Geisha have long held a mysterious allure in the West, but for the ordinary foreign traveler, getting access into Japan's hidden world is almost impossible without...
Take an exciting tour of traditional Japanese farmhouses: minka. Minka are one of the most unique and important historical assets of Japan. Your expert is passionate...
Many Japan hotels are designed for the Japanese visitor and less comfortable to what westerners expect. From the capsule hotels to the traditional rural inns (ryokans) and the five-star luxury hotels, we’ll arrange what you need. Enjoy our exclusive amenities at Japan’s best hotels, including:
sublimely tranquil moat-side setting across from the Imperial Palace gardens.
"Lost in Translation" fame; distinguished modern design and amenities.
A stunning modern retreat inspired by a traditional ryokan on Kamogawa river.
There's more to Japan than just Tokyo and Kyoto. Although great cities, learn more about another region, Kyushu.
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When people plan to visit Kyoto, Japan, they believe the most magical thing they can do is walk through the...
If Tokyo is the throbbing heart of Japan, then Kyoto might be the country’s soul of sorts: more serene and the center of Shinto-Buddhism. While a ‘soul’ is more enigmatic than a ‘heart,’ and there’s certainly a hustle and bustle in Kyoto, too; Kyoto...
Most first-time visitors to Japan will most likely visit some combination of the following: Tokyo, Kyoto, and the Hakone and...
Akita International Airport is a one-hour flight from Tokyo, which is also accessible from about a three-hour ride via the...
Japan is a nation steeped in tradition and with near unparalleled natural beauty. Depending on how long you can stay, you may be able to make it to most or all of the major islands that make up the country. There are many things to do and see throughout the islands, but there are several well-known activities and sites that make just about every “top” list for Japan. You will want to make sure that your itinerary includes as many of these sites and activities as possible.
Tokyo is known for the almost other-worldly quality of its pace and near surreal modern-ness, as well as the selection and variety available at its restaurants and shopping districts. A trip to Japan isn’t complete without a visit to Tokyo.
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