History

Summon Your Inner Samurai on a Sakura City Walking Tour

Stroll like a samurai in the city of Sakura, home to well-preserved traditional homes, sword masters, and serene bamboo groves that look straight out of a Kurosawa film.

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Nature & Outdoor

Rappelling & Riding Rapids in Minakami

Several exhilarating ways to reconnect with nature and shake off the months of sitting at home can be found at Minakami, one of Japan’s premiere spots for white water rafting and canyoning.

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Nature & Outdoor

Take a Scenic Stroll Through Shosenkyo Gorge

Grab a sturdy pair of hiking boots and get ready to explore the dazzling leaves and intriguing rock formations of Shosenkyo Gorge, only two hours by train from Tokyo.

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Nature & Outdoor

Hit the Fabled Powder Slopes of Hakuba

As any snow junkie in Japan might tell you, few locales on earth can compare to the powder slopes of the Land of the Rising Sun. And the Happo-One resort is up there with the very best.

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Nature & Outdoor

Head to Hell’s Valley for Scenery and Monkeys

Although Jigokudani changes dramatically depending on the season, one of the most popular times to visit is winter, when there is a chance to see the monkeys that inhabit the valley soak in a hot spring to warm up!

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Nature & Outdoor

A Thrilling Ride-Along Adventure with Racing Professionals

Dive head-first into Japan’s dynamic drifting subculture with Drift Taxi, a complete ride-along experience with a professional driver from Fukushima’s Ebisu Circuit.

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Relaxing Stay

Have a Soak in a Hidden Hot Spring

Extream Onsen tours aim to bring you the pure, naturally heated water of Fukushima surrounded by gorgeous views 1,250 meters above sea level. Take time to relax at a hidden onsen so deep in the midst of nature that even some locals don’t know about it.

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Nature & Outdoor

A Skier’s Paradise Next Door to Kanto

From the slopes of Echigo-Yuzawa to the backwoods of Myoko, Niigata is home to dozens of ski resorts scattered throughout the prefecture. To enjoy one of the country’s coolest snowy getaways, hop on a bullet train from Tokyo (which can take 70 minutes or more) to find a winter wonderland!

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Relaxing Stay

Touring the Untouched Natural Beauty of Lake Chuzenji

Everywhere you look around Nikko’s Lake Chuzenji promises to offer unrivaled views of nature at its finest. From verdant forests to volcanic mountains, there’s plenty to see, and just as much to do, in the area.

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Art & Culture

Speak Your Mind with a Personal Seal from Kamakura Mind

Head to Japan’s former capital city of Kamakura to get your very own piece of history: a handcrafted name stamp that will let you recall your travels across Japan with every use.

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Nature & Outdoor

A Cool Tour Around the Hot Spring Areas of Hakone

Experience the exhilarating beauty of Kanagawa, taking in the shimmering of Lake Ashi and Mount Fuji’s might, with a Hakone Mountain Ripper tour. After cycling or hiking with an experienced guide, you’ll truly have earned a long soak in the hot springs.

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Nature & Outdoor

Scenic Cycling on the Tsukuba-Kasumigaura Ring Ring Road

Get some fresh air and a fresh new perspective with a cycling tour through the natural wonder of Ibaraki. From the stunning and shimmering Lake Kasumigaura to the majesty of Mount Tsukuba, there’s simply no shortage of sights along the Ring Ring Road.

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Nature & Outdoor

Outdoor Adventures in Tokyo’s Backyard: Okutama & Mt. Takao

You don’t have to leave Tokyo to find unparalleled natural beauty and outdoor activities! Mt. Takao and Okutama together are the perfect backyard for nature lovers.

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