Partners Information: Today, we are introducing Mt. Gozaisho, a recommended hiking spot to go to even in the hot summer! Mt. Gozaisho is known as a very cool place with the top of the mountain being 10℃ cooler than the…...
Continue ReadingPartners Information: In an 800 hectare prefectural nature park, the waterfalls of Utsue Shijuhachi fall to the ground as thunderous waves. The waterfalls never look the same, as the natural surroundings change each season. The waterfalls provide peaceful seclusion. Among…...
Continue ReadingPartners Information: This summer, hike up Mt Kurohime, a national park in Nagano Prefecture. Enjoy many kinds of flowers, a variety of forests, moss and high-rise wetlands along the mountain trail. See the Northern Alps and Mt Fuji from the summit of…...
Continue ReadingPartners Information: Tsubamesanjo, Niigata Prefecture Welcomes the Green Season Tsubamesanjo in Niigata Prefecture is blessed with an abundance of beautiful nature. Mt. Kugami (Kugamiyama), located a 30-min drive from the Tsubamesanjo Shinkansen station, is worth visiting to gaze at the peaceful…...
Continue ReadingPartners Information: Enjoy a leisurely cycle through the Japanese countryside and admire the beauty of national parkland. Shinanomachi, a rural town of northern Nagano prefecture, offers rental bicycles and lots of summer activities such as camping, hiking, and water sports. The varied cycling or…...
Continue ReadingPartners information: The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route will open in full on Sunday, 15th April 2018. Get excited! Visitors will be able to walk between snow walls that are nearly 20 meters high. We recommend seeing the snow walls between May and…...
Continue ReadingPartners Information: Have you heard of “Biwaichi”? Biwaichi Cycling allows you to cycle around the circumference of Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan and the symbol of Shiga Prefecture, while enjoying nature, history and sightseeing spots along the way.…...
Continue ReadingPartners Information: Fuji-Q Highland has started offering tickets for overseas visitors via the tour activity booking site Viator. In addition to the Full Day Free Pass Ticket, special tickets include the Afternoon Pass and Afternoon Pass with Meal Coupon. Purchasing…...
Continue ReadingPartners Information: Tokyo Metro will hold their “Tokyo Metro – The Underground Mysteries” event between Sunday, 1 October 2017 and Wednesday, 31 January 2018. Tokyo Metro – The Underground Mysteries is a puzzle-solving and city exploration game. Walk around Tokyo and ride…...
Continue ReadingPartners Information: Takayama City in Gifu is home to a temple area called Higashiyama. This area is inspired by a district of the same name in Kyoto. Lord Kanamori Nagachika, who built Takayama as a castle town, had a deep love of…...
Continue ReadingPartners Information: Do you fancy cycling through the Japanese countryside against a beautiful backdrop of rice paddies and mountains? Look no further than Iiyama cycling. Iiyama Cycling On your next trip to Japan, visit Iiyama city in Nagano Prefecture. It’s less…...
Continue ReadingPartners Information: Mt Takao is located only about one hour by train from Shinjuku in central Tokyo. The mountain attracts 2.6 million climbers annually and is easy to climb at only 599m in height. It’s a well-known spot to see the…...
Continue ReadingPartners Information: This summer, climb Mt Fuji on the #1 most popular Mt Fuji Climbing Tour for Tourists with H.I.S.! Over 3,500 climbers have chosen this tour in the past. Even a first time climber can reach the peak for…...
Continue ReadingMt Fuji climbing season is starting soon! With proper training and preparation, your Mt Fuji climb will be a memorable experience. 2017 climbing season dates The trails will be open as follows: Yoshida (Yamanashi Prefefecture side): Sat 1 July to Sun 10 September…...
Continue ReadingWhile Japan’s fast-paced cities are a veritable playground for travellers keen on bar-hopping, fine dining and vintage shopping, the quieter corners of Japan offer a peaceful getaway from Japan’s well-trodden urban centres and tourist hot spots. Here are some top…...
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