Matsushiro Area：A historic town of samurai, powerful clans and castles
If you are interested in the history of Japan, then you cannot miss the chance to visit Nagano city. In this historic district, ninjas and warlords familiar from games and manga lived and played...
Another 3hr trip – Kagurazaka/Kudanshita
Although Kagurazaka is close to Tokyo’s entertainment district, Shinjuku, it has a character all of its own. As a prominent hanamachi (geisha district) that thrived from the Edo Period (1603-1868) to the Showa Period (1926-...
Another 3hr trip – Shinjuku
An average of 3.47 million people use Shinjuku Station every day, making it the world’s busiest station according to the Guinness World Records. Apart from being the place where JR lines, private lines and...
Another 3hr trip – Suidobashi/Nezu/Sendagi
A seamless blend of culture and history, this part of Bunkyo-ku in Tokyo is home to several famous landmarks such as the Akamon Gate and Nezu-Jinja Shrine. Whatever you enjoy, there’s truly something for everyone...
Nagano Station Area：A cultural core, a splendid temple and a historical gathering spot
Zenkoji Temple attracts numbers of tourists who seek knowledge of ancient Japanese culture and enlightenment. Among the picturesque mountain peaks, you can sense the spirituality that filled patrons of this sacred place when Zenkoji...
Another 3hr trip – Asakusa
Situated in Asakusa, Sensoji is an attraction that paints a perfect picture of what the bustling streets of Tokyo’s old town area were like during the Edo Period. Chonin, a class of townsmen including...
The rich culture and spirituality of Nagano
Nagano Prefecture is a mountainous region in the center of Japan’s main island, Honshu. Best known for its exhilarating ski slopes which hosted the 1998 Winter Olympic Games, Nagano is a popular destination for...
【Ibaraki】And More to Visit…
Ibaraki is proud of its cultural heritage and incredible nature sprawling across
the whole prefecture, and there is a lot to love. Witness the dreamlike ocean
views of Oarai lsozaki Jinja as waves from the Pacific...
Yamadera, Mogamigawa and Kisakata
Nostalgic and Picturesque
Yamadera and Mogamigawa
On our way to Yamagata-ken, we made a detour to drop by Hojin- no-ie Inn, the only remaining inn out of the ones that Matsuo Basho stayed in.
According to records,...
Encounter Pure Land Buddhism in Hiraizumi
After arriving at Iwate-ken, we enjoyed a calming cruise down Geibikei, a gorge with impressive limestone features stretching two kilometres long. As we sailed down the river, we took the chance to soak in...
