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Oki Islands, Shimane | Wonderful natural scenery and deep history
The remote Oki Islands are located in Shimane Prefecture, 50 km north from the mainland. Tourists like to go here because of the beautiful scenery and interesting history.
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Oiwasan Nissekiji Temple | Waterfall Meditation, a special meditation that can only be done here
Oiwasan Nissekiji is an off the beaten path Buddhist temple founded about 1,300 years ago in Toyama. Learn more about the ‘waterfall practice’ you can do here!
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Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route | One of the most attractive sightseeing routes in Japan
How to best enjoy one of Japan’s most beautiful natural areas, the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route? Follow this itinerary to see the autumn foliage and high snow walls in Toyama.
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Toyama City | Rich in seafood and known as a Medicine Town
Toyama city doesn’t get many foreign visitors, but there are several attractions that make the prefectural capital worth a visit. Learn more about Toyama’s attractions!
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Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori | Beautiful nature as it is
The sand dunes of Tottori are giant dunes located on the coast of the city of Tottori along Japan’s western coast. They are part of the Sanin Kaigan National Park and offer some great activities!
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Mount Daisen | Beautiful scenery in all seasons
Mount Daisen, 1,729 meters high, is the highest mountain in Tottori Prefecture. There are great hiking courses and beautiful temples and shrines in the area.
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Enjoy the symbol of Japan, Mt. Fuji, virtually!
Let us give you some virtual travel tips from one of our licensed guides and some images of Mt Fuji. We will give you some handy insider tips!
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Winter Tour (6d/5n) | Enjoy the Amazing Nature of Hokkaido
Price on request Start：Flexible
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The Nature’s Great Whirlpools
Naruto is located in Tokushima Prefecture in Shikoku, and famous for the great whirlpools. Find out how to best observe these interesting natural phenomena!
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Picturesque Shodoshima Island like the Mediterranean Sea
Sodoshima near Shikoku is a popular tourist spot for local people. There is beautiful scenery, olive trees, and special food products. The island was also the inspiration for a Ghibli movie.
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Naoshima | a Paradise for Contemporary Art
Naoshima is also known as ‘art island’, which is no wonder because some of Japan’s most famous art works can be found here. Learn more about this interesting destination in Japan!
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Oga Peninsula, Akita | Beautiful scenery of sea and mountains
Oga Peninsula, in the western part of Akita, juts out into the Japan Sea in the shape of an ax. Along its coastline are fantastic views of crags and boulders, and it is noted for its beautiful sunsets.
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Juniko Lakes, Aomori | Beautiful cobalt blue pond
The Juniko (12 Lakes) in Aomori are a place of scenic beauty in the middle of a forest area in the mountains. It is a great spot for hiking and discovering flora and fauna in the area.
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Kokonoe Yume Otsuribashi, Oita | Exhilarating and beautiful view as if you are walking in the sky
Kokonoe Yume Tsuribashi is one of the longest suspension bridges for pedestrians in Japan with a length of 390 meters. It is located in the mountains of Oita Prefecture in Kyushu and boasts amazing views!
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Rice planting | The beginning of the Japanese diet
Around the end of May to early June, some people in Japan become a bit restless, and you might wonder why that is. It is because ‘taue’, the rice planting season, has started again!
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Rurikoin Temple, Kyoto | Spectacular view shining in lapis lazuli
When we hear or see the words ‘yuka midori in Japan’, it is considered as a herald of early summer. Learn what this means in this personal account of our visit to the Rurikoin temple in Kyoto.
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Kochi | Prosperous Agriculture and Beautiful Nature
Kochi is a major city in Shikoku, one of Japan’s lesser-known islands. But it is very much worth a visit with an original castle, a beautiful beach, and more!
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Uwajima | Historic Cityscape and Beautiful Nature
Uwajima is a small historic city situated deep inside Uwajima Bay on the west coast of Shikoku. The city has flourished as a castle town of the Date family since the early 17th century.
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Matsuyama | A Beautiful Town that Flourished as a Castle Town
Matsuyama is the largest city in Shikoku and is especially famous for the beautiful Dogo hot spring that’s housed in a traditional building. What else is there to see here?
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Takamatsu | the Transportation Hub of Shikoku
Takamatsu is home to Japan’s largest garden, Ritsurin-Koen. This garden is a fine example of landscaping, borrowing the pine-clad scenery of Mt. Shiun and making it a part of the garden.