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Tours recommended by Guides for Autumn & Winter

  • Tokyo
  • Clothing & Footwear
  • Yoko Yoshida

Tour: Yanesen Walking (1-day mod…

Though there are many places that you can feel old Tokyo atmosphere, “Yanesen” area is a must. Yanesen comprisesYanaka,Nezu andSendagi which are th…

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  • Kamakura
  • Japanese Garden
  • Jin Shibata

Tour: Kamakura Alps + Beautiful …

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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  • Yamadera
  • Shrine & Temple
  • Yuki Takano

Tour: Greater Sendai Yamadera＋ (…

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
  • Autumn Foliage
  • Jin Shibata

Tour: Beautiful Tokyo in Autumn …

Let's enjoy Autumn Colors of RED, YELLOW + GOLD in Central TokyoIf you want to indulge yourself in viewing autumn foliage of beautiful red and yel…

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  • Kamakura
  • Shrine & Temple
  • Yoko Yoshida

Tour: Wandering around Kamakura③…

Kamakura is a famous historical town in Kanagawa prefecture, and it takes about an hour from central part of Tokyo. There are many shrines and temp…

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  • Tokyo
  • Architecture & Gardens
  • Eddy Murayama

Modern and Old Tokyo 1-day tour …

This tour covers some of the must-see spots of Tokyo for the first-time visitors. You will see modern Tokyo such as Odaiba, a futuristic island in …

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  • Kamakura
  • Shrine & Temple
  • Yoko Yoshida

Tour: Wandering around Kamakura①…

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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  • Yamanashi
  • World Heritage
  • Yuki Takano

Tour: Spring around Fujiyoshida …

Fujiyoshida City is the central city of the Gunnai region in the southeastern part of Yamanashi Prefecture, and located in the east-central part of…

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  • Yamanashi
  • Samurai
  • Yuki Takano

Tour: Spring along the Minobu Li…

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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  • Kamakura
  • Architecture & Gardens
  • Eddy Murayama

Kamakura day trip from Tokyo (1-…

Kamakura is an ancient city located about an hour from Tokyo by train.There are traditional temples, shrines and gardens surrounded by beautiful mo…

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  • Tokyo
  • Architecture & Gardens
  • Eddy Murayama

Must-see spots of Tokyo One day …

This tour covers five must-see spots of Tokyo for first-time visitors. Tokyo is not just a concrete jungle, but there are beautiful parks and uniqu…

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  • Yokohama
  • Japanese Garden
  • Jin Shibata

Tour: Yokohama, Beautiful City o…

Yokohama, City of Exotic AmbianceIt must be difficult to imagine that Yokohama, the 2nd largest city in Japan (3.7MM of population), used be a smal…

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Selected Blog & Info by Guides

Mitsumine Shrine (YUKI_1101)

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

Okusha of Togakushi Jinja, one of …

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

Yuigahama Beach (YOKO_1405)

Yuigahama is one of the most popular beaches in Kamakura area. You can enjoy walking alon…

Tokyo Station : Let’s see am…

Tokyo station is the largest and busiest station in Japan, with more than 4,000 trains ar…

Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street, it&#…

Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street is one of the popular local shopping streets in Tokyo. It ta…

Hokokuji: Green Michelin in Kamaku…

Hokokuji Temple (Hokoku-ji) has been designated as a Green Michelin for its beautiful gre…

Odaiba is a futuristic island in T…

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

Hato Sable Biscuit (YOKO_1412)

Hato sable is one of the famous confectionery in Kamakura. It's a pigion-shaped shortbrea…

Secrets of Samurai Helmet (JINS_13…

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

Beautiful Japanese gardens in Toky…

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

Oshino Hakkai (YUKI_1903)

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

Kuonji Temple (YUKI_1904)

OverviewAbout 750 years ago, Saint Nichiren, who tried to save all people with the Lotus …

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  1. Zuiganji Temple (YUKI_0401)

    • Matsushima
    • Samurai
    • Yuki Takano

  2. Enoshima Electric Railway (YOKO_1406)

    • Kamakura
    • Lifestyle
    • Yoko Yoshida

  3. Rissyakuji Temple (YUKI_0601)

    • Yamadera
    • Shrine & Temple
    • Yuki Takano

  4. Tateyama in Boso peninsula : beautiful beaches and seafood (EDDY_1204)

    • Chiba
    • Sushi & Sashimi
    • Eddy Murayama

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

    • Yonezawa
    • Samurai
    • Yuki Takano

  6. Jojuin Temple (YOKO_1401)

    • Kamakura
    • Shrine & Temple
    • Yoko Yoshida

  7. Goryo Shrine (YOKO_1403)

    • Kamakura
    • Shrine & Temple
    • Yoko Yoshida

  8. Beautiful Autumn Plants in Tokyo and Chiba

    • Chiba
    • Sushi & Sashimi
    • Eddy Murayama

  9. Whale Shark is outstanding at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (EDDY_4701)

    • Kyushu & Okinawa
    • Nature & Agriculture
    • Eddy Murayama

  10. Sea Bass or Sea Bus? @ Yokohama(JINS_1413)

    • Yokohama
    • Transportation
    • Jin Shibata

  11. Amazing Giant Doll Lantern in Aomori (JINS_0201)

    • Aomori
    • Cultural Events & Festivals
    • Jin Shibata

  12. Best Scenic Place in Japan admired by Korean (JINS_3401)

    • Hiroshima
    • Scenic Views
    • Jin Shibata