Like this post? Help us by sharing it! December is finally here! During winter in Japan twinkly lights adorn the cities, powder snow piles on to mountains and countless cups of hot sake thaw out chilly fingers. This sneak peek behind the scenes of Winter Highlights, one of our most popular Small Group Tours, gives […]
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Top 10 things to do in Kobe
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! “The home of Kobe beef?” 9 times out of 10, when you ask someone if they’ve heard of Kobe, the famous marbled meat comes to mind, but (while apparently delicious) this port city has a whole lot more going for it. Despite being overshadowed by big brother […]
48 hours in Kagoshima
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Few first-time Japan visitors make it down to the island of Kyushu, but with a subtropical climate, natural hot spring and beaches to boot, it’s well worth a visit. Travel consultant Laura explores the picturesque seaside city of Kagoshima. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Autumn in Kyushu: Mount Aso, Unzen Hells and Yakushima in pictures
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! We’ve long been cheerleaders for Kyushu. The island is blessed with natural beauty: there are dense rainforests, steaming hot springs and soft sandy beaches. Then there’s the unique blend of European and Japanese architecture, a hangover from its history as a trading port. Finally, the city’s food […]
Travel to Japan in November
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Do we really need an excuse to travel to Japan in November? Just look at those trees! Look at that landscape! Believe it or not though, there are plenty of reasons, other than that patchwork landscape, to visit during fall. Like this post? Help us by sharing […]
The Ultimate Guide to Skiing in Hakuba
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! While the tranquil, quiet mountain valley of Hakuba is popular with hikers and nature enthusiasts all year round, in December it tranforms into a world-class ski destination. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! While the tranquil, quiet mountain valley of Hakuba is popular with hikers and nature enthusiasts all year round, in December it tranforms into a world-class ski destination. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!