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Tours recommended by Guides for Winter & Spring

  • Yokohama
  • Cherry Blossom
  • Jin Shibata

Tour: Yokohama in beautiful Saku…

One-day Model PlanBy this tour, you can enjoy observing different species of Sakura cherry trees at different types of places. The places include a…

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  • Yamanashi
  • Samurai
  • Yuki Takano

Tour: Marvelous View of Cherry B…

Kofu City is the capital and largest city of Yamanashi Prefecture. The name of the city originates from the fact that Takeda Nobutora, the guardian…

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  • Hakone
  • Nature & Agriculture
  • Eddy Murayama

1-day exciting excursion to Hako…

Hakone is a popular hot-spring town located about 100 km south-west from Tokyo. There are many sightseeing spots such as Lake Ashi surrounded by be…

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  • Kamakura
  • Japanese Garden
  • Jin Shibata

Tour: Hiking in Beautiful Kamaku…

What is Kamakura Alps ?Kamakura is a historical city originally founded as the seat of the 1st Shogunate in the 12th century. The city of Kamakura …

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  • Chiba
  • Japanese Garden
  • Eddy Murayama

Tour to RYU-Q kan, Amazing Under…

This tour takes you to a massive underground structure called RYU-Q kan in Kasukabe city of Saitama prefecture, about 30 km north from central Toky…

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  • Kamakura
  • Shrine & Temple
  • Yoko Yoshida

Wandering around a Historic and …

Kamakura is one of the popular sightseeing places and one of my favorite spots. We take a street car called "Enoden", visiting some temples, or wal…

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  • Chiba
  • Architecture & Gardens
  • Eddy Murayama

Modern and old Tokyo Wonderful T…

This tour takes you to central Tokyo from Narita Airport or Makuhari. Visiting spots are selected from the most popular sightseeing spots in Tokyo.…

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  • Tokyo
  • Architecture & Gardens
  • Yoko Yoshida

Spacious Ueno Park & Unique…

Ueno is one of the major sightseeing areas in Tokyo. It is a terminal station, but you can feel the atmosphere of old town of Tokyo. There are cult…

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  • Kamakura
  • Cherry Blossom
  • Jin Shibata

Tour: Kamakura, adorned with Bea…

When is the best Sakura season in Kamakura ?From late March to early April. Kamakura is a historical city originally founded as the seat of the 1st…

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  • Yamadera
  • Shrine & Temple
  • Yuki Takano

Tour: Fantastic View in Greater …

Sendai, the capital city of Miyagi Prefecture, is the biggest city with a population of over 1 million in the Tohoku region, northeast of Japan. It…

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  • Tokyo
  • Horse Racing
  • Yuki Takano

Grade One Race Tour: Uma Musume …

"Uma Musume" is an abbreviation for "Uma Musume Pretty Derby," a media mix content centered on smartphone game apps and PC games. This is a trainin…

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  • Kamakura
  • Shrine & Temple
  • Yoko Yoshida

Wandering around a Historic and …

Kamakura is one of the popular sightseeing places and one of my favorite spots. This is a walking tour from JR Kamakura Station to Zaimokuza Beach.…

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Selected Blog & Info by Guides

Okusha of Togakushi Jinja, one of …

OverviewIn Japanese mythology, due to her brother's disorderly behavior, the Great Sun Go…

Matsuchiyama Shoden Temple, Very U…

Matsuchiyama Syoden Temple is a Buddhist temple in Asakusa. It’s located near Sensoji Tem…

What a beautiful Japanese style ga…

Hama-rikyu Gardens, located in the central part of Tokyo, is a large strolling garden and…

Mitsumine Shrine (YUKI_1101)

OverviewAs a resident who has lived in Saitama Prefecture for over 30 years, I can strong…

5 Most Beautiful Japanese gardens …

Tokyo has a lot of beautiful Japanese gardens. The followings are my most favorite places…

Tokyo Station : Let’s see am…

Tokyo station is one of the largest and busiest station in Japan, with more than 4,000 tr…

Samurai Helmet, how beautiful! (JI…

Samurai are the name of warriors in the feudal era in Japan. They wore Yoroi (armor) and …

Colorful & beautiful Tori-no-i…

"Tori-no-ichi"is an annual event held on the day of "Tori" in November at O-Tori Shrine …

Oshino Hakkai (YUKI_1903)

OverviewThe melted snow that fell on Mt. Fuji was filtered through lava rocks, undergroun…

Odaiba, a fantastic artificila isl…

Odaiba is a futuristic artificial island in Tokyo bay. When I guide the guests who come t…

Amazing Giant Doll Lantern in Aomo…

There are several Nebuta (or, Neputa) Festivals held in cities in Aomori Prefecture early…

Welcome to World Heritage, Sannai …

Sannai Maruyama Site is one of Japanese special historic sites located in Aomori, the nor…

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Latest Blog

  1. Patrol Shirakami, a beautiful forest of World Natural Heritage (JINS_0503)

    • Shirakami Sanchi
    • World Heritage
    • Jin Shibata

  2. Rissyakuji Temple (YUKI_0601)

    • Yamadera
    • Shrine & Temple
    • Yuki Takano

  3. Beautiful Autumn Plants in Tokyo and Chiba

    • Tokyo
    • Autumn Foliage
    • Eddy Murayama

  4. Zuiganji Temple (YUKI_0401)

    • Matsushima
    • Samurai
    • Yuki Takano

  5. Sakura: Beautiful Full Bloom in Feb (JINS_1420)

    • Kanagawa
    • Cherry Blossom
    • Jin Shibata

  6. Spacious and Comfortable Asukayama Park Makes You Feel Great! (YOKO_1305)

    • Tokyo
    • Architecture & Gardens
    • Yoko Yoshida

  7. Whale Shark is outstanding at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

    • Kyushu & Okinawa
    • Nature & Agriculture
    • Eddy Murayama

  8. Amazing Shibuya scramble crossing and the famous Hachiko statue

    • Tokyo
    • Scenic Views
    • Eddy Murayama

  9. World cultural heritage in beautiful Akita (JINS_0504)

    • Shirakami Sanchi
    • World Heritage
    • Jin Shibata

  10. Enoshima Electric Railway (YOKO_1406)

    • Kamakura
    • Lifestyle
    • Yoko Yoshida

  11. Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street, it’s Fun Walking! (YOKO_1302)

    • Tokyo
    • Food & Drinks
    • Yoko Yoshida

  12. Yonezawa famous for Wagyu Beef & JFK (YUKI_0602)

    • Yonezawa
    • Samurai
    • Yuki Takano