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2020

Makuhari Messse, Venue for next Olympic Paralympic games

Makuhari Messe designed by Fumihiko Maki, a Pritzker Prize winner is the second largest convention center in Japan after Tokyo Big site. This large scale convention center covers 210,000 square meters and consists of three major zones, the international exhibition hall, the international conference hall and the Makuhari Event Hall. Makuhari Messe, Hall 1-8 waiting for flying national flags Opened in 1989 international exhibition hall 1 to 8 was constructed in the image of the mountain of Boso peninsula. Hall 9 to 11 was constructed to be reminiscent of the Boso seacoast. It’s comprised of concrete and a structural steel frame. and hosts many events like music, film, cars and […]

Kamakura Tour

Kamakura Flower Tour

by Ricky Overview Kamakura is a site of the first military government and attracts you through its simple but serene Zen Buddhist atmosphere and samurai culture. You can enjoy a mixture of old Zen temples and modern, charming boutiques on the Komachi Dori shopping street as well as beautiful ocean view. Kamakura is also famous for its Zen vegetarian food, soba noodles, traditional Japanese food and snacks, as well as seasonal beautiful flowers. What’s Not Included Private transportation Coffee and/or Tea Lunch Snacks Admission fees Departure & Return Departure Point Traveler pickup is offered. The Tour Guide will meet you at Hotel’s lobby or main entrance. Departure time 9:00 AM What to […]

Chiba Tour

Half day near Narita Airport ; Riverside SAWARA & Sake Experience

Overview If you have half day layover at Narita Airport, historic river town, SAWARA is ideal place to visit by local train. Sawara st. is located about 45 min from Narita air port terminal 1 st, and the tour guide will meet you at Narita airport st. or JR Narita sta. Sawara flourished as an important transportation point of rivers Tone and Ono crossing in Edo era. Still now the town is well preserved retaining nostalgic atmosphere and you can travel back in time to Edo era. The district has been added to Japan Heritage site, and listed in Michelin Green Guide since more and more travelers visit here from […]

Saitama Tour

Bonsai Museum & Bonsai Experience

Overview The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum is a must place for Bonsai /Japanese Garden lovers. At Bonsai village Bonsai classes are held for the beginner(reservation needed). Opened in 2010 as the first bonsai museum, Omiya Bonsai Museum consists of Collection Gallery, Bonsai Garden and Bonsai Terrace on 2F. At Collection gallery Bonsai culture is introduced through monthly displays of bonsai pot, stone, and seasonal Bonsai. Collection gallery leads to Bonsai garden displaying 60 seasonal Bonsai outside. Some can be viewed from all angles and photographed. After the museum we walk around the very calm Bonsai village spotted with houses having pretty garden where pine trees and other flower trees are […]

Chiba Tour

Half Day Trip near Narita Airport : Naritasan Temple

Overview If you have half day layover at Narita air port, this is the ideal trip. Known for its international airport, Narita is also rich in historic sites such as temple, beautiful pagoda, Japanese garden. The tour guide will meet you at JR/Keisei Narita station and the tour starts with strolling along the approach path where you must be attracted with good smell from baked eel restaurants and traditional souvenir shops. At the main gate of Naritasan Shinshoji temple eight different Buddha images and beautifully colored three story pagoda welcome you. Experience Goma ritual held inside the main hall every hour. Head to Great Pagoda of peace where historical artifacts […]

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Bonsai Village, Oasis for Bonsai Lovers

After visiting Omiya Bonsai Museum why don’t you stroll around Bonsai village? The area around the museum is very calm residential area. It would be nice to see pretty garden of each house where pine trees and other flower trees are neatly well kept. In the village there are 5 Bonsai gardens where Bonsai are created by each owner, displayed and some are sold. If you find a favorite one among them, the staff will teach you how to take care. Bonsai classes are periodically held for the beginner at some gardens (reservation needed). note: closed on every Thursday. Photography and Touching Bonsai are not allowed. Seiko-en Garden Founded in […]

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BONSAI Museum, must place for Art / Garden Lovers

Omiya Bonsai Art Museum Bonsai is one of the traditional arts which represent Japan. The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum is a must place for Bonsai Art /Japanese Garden lovers. Opened in 2010 as the first bonsai museum Omiya Bonsai Museum consists of Collection Gallery, Bonsai Garden and Bonsai Terrace on 2F. Let’s walk into Collection gallery where Bonsai culture is introduced through monthly displays of bonsai pot, stone, picture and historical materials in prologue area. At Main gallery seasonal five Bonsai are displayed, and lastly there are three displays in three types of traditional Japanese rooms. Collection gallery leads to Bonsai garden displaying around 60 seasonal Bonsai outside. Some can […]

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The nearest Sake brewery from Narita Airport

If you have long time layover at Narita airport, why don’t you visit sake breweries around the Airport? It would be nice to join Sake brewery tour and taste sake. History of Sake brewery around Narita airport In Edo period in order to protect Edo (now Tokyo) from flooding, Tokugawa government changed the course of Tone river. Since then many ships came up Tone river down to Edo river carrying rice and commodity to the center of Edo such as Nihon-bashi, Kuramae. Taking advantage of riverside transportation, good quality rice product and rich water there started many Sake breweries. Those days the districts flourished so much, and still now there […]

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Historic Riverside Town near Narita Airport : SAWARA

If you have half day layover at Narita airport, historic river town, SAWARA is ideal place to visit by local train. Sawara st. is located about 45 min from Narita air port terminal 1 st. In Edo period Sawara flourished as an important transportation point of rivers Tone and Ono crossing. Still now the town is well preserved retaining nostalgic atmosphere and you can travel back in time to Edo era. The district has been added to Japan Heritage site, and also listed in Michelin Green Guide since more and more travelers visit here from overseas. Sawara station When you arrive at Sawara st.designed to be traditional Japanese architecture in […]

Asakusa

Festivals at Sensoji temple, Asakusa

Sanja Festival is well known as Sensoji temple’s festival. But Sanja Festival is not only. Don’t miss Needle Memorial Service, Flower festival and Hozuki Market. Needle Memorial Service, Awashima Hall Every year on February 8th, the Needle memorial service is held at Awashima hall. Many women visit to bring broken or used needles and place them on Tofu. They pray to the needles to give gratitude and to improve their sewing skills. They believe the needles worked hard to sew many things or to help patients at hospitals and for that reason, should rest on something soft. Flower Festival, Kanbutsue April 8th is thought to be the birthday of the […]