Ise & Shima

Located on the Shima peninsula in Mie prefecture, Ise city is home to the　Ise shrine, Japan’s most sacred　Shinto shrines. The Ise Shrines consist of two major shrines that stand several kilometers apart from each other, the Naiku and Geku, and over a hundred smaller shrines spread across the region. Ise Shrine Naiku The Naiku is dedicated to Shinto’s most important god, the Sun Goddess Amaterasu, and is considered Japan’s most sacred shrine. It fascinates through its simplicity, featuring little more than gravel-covered walkways and wooden, barely painted shrine structures, surrounded by a serene forest. Futamigaura From times long past, Futami-ga-Ura has been a place where pilgrims on the way to […]

Sado Island

Located in the east part of the Sea of Japan, Sado Island with a coastline of 262.7km is the second largest island after Okinawa Island. Shaped like “S” and located in Sado-Yahiko-Yoneyama Quasi-National Park, Sado island consists of mainly three areas : Kuninaka area, Shukunegi area and Aikawa area. We went on board Jet foil at Niigata around 1 hour to reach Ryozu port, where rice fields beautifully spread. Groups of orangish pinky ibis can be seen foraging in the green field, flying over the blue sky, and old temples and shrines are spotted in the forest. What a peaceful scenery. Contents Tokinomori ParkHistory and Culture of Sado IslandKuninaka areaMyosho-ji […]

12 Best Izakaya Restaurants and Alleys in Tokyo

Have you ever heard of “Izakaya”? Many of Izakaya are popular for their delicious food and a variety of alcohol like sake, beer, or shochu spirits collections. “12 Best Izakaya Restaurants and Alleys in Tokyo”　introduces Ten izakaya restaurants selected from thousands of izakaya restaurants in Tokyo, and also Alleys lined with lots of izakaya. Contents What is Izakaya?Izakaya Kinds of izakayaBest 10 Izakaya Restaurants in TokyoZauo – MeguroShirube-e – ShimokitazawaKaikaya by the sea – ShinsenKin No Kura – ShinjukuAndy’s Shin Hinomoto – YurakuchoIsomaru Suisan – ShinjukuWarayaki-ya – GinzaGALALI Aoyama – Gaien-maeSasagin – Yoyogi UeharaUoshin – NogizakaBest 2 Izakaya Alleys in TokyoYuraku Cho Under Track Izakaya – YurakuchoHoppy Street – Asakusa What […]

10 Things To Do In Ebisu | The Ultimate Travel Guide

Contents 【Things to Do in Ebisu】Visit Famous PlaceYebisu Garden PlaceEbisu ShrineEbisu Yokocho【Things to Do in Ebisu】Experience The ArtTokyo Photographic Art Museum Yebisu Beer MuseumYamatane Museum【Things to Do in Ebisu】Cafe-HoppingCAFE GITANEdrip bar COFFEE AND CRAFTSSarutahiko CoffeeEspresso D’Works 【Things to Do in Ebisu】Visit Famous Place Ebisu is very calm area than others in Tokyo, lined with small cafes, Izakaya and Bals. 10 Things to Do in Ebisu introduce must visit spots in beautiful Ebisu area having Japanese unique Museum and famous location of scene in drama. Yebisu Garden Place Opened in 1994, Yebisu Garden Place is a large commercial complex and a landmark of Ebisu area. Yebisu Garden Place consists of promenade on […]

Discover Sake Tasting Place In Tokyo | Sake Bar & Brewery

Do you know there are many kinds of Japanese Sake? Each class of Japanese Sake has each different taste. “Discover Sake Tasting Place” introduces the brand of Japanese Sake and difference between Sake and Shochu, distilled liquor which are representatives of Japanese alcohol. “Discover Sake Tasting Place” also covers the bar and Sake brewery where the travelers can taste Japanese Sake. For all the sake lovers they are must visit places. Contents What Exactly is Sake? How’s Taste?What is Sake ?Kinds of SakeRice polishing refers to milling the rice’s outer surface.How is different between Sake and Shochu ?Sake Tasting in Tokyo | Sake BarsMeishu CenterNakano AonisaiKurand Sake MarketStand Up Bar […]

Cherry Blossom highlights, Hamarikyu garden, Asakusa, Meiji shrine

Contents OverviewWhat’s IncludedWhat’s Not IncludedDeparture & ReturnDeparture Point & TimeReturn Point & TimeWhat To ExpectItineraryStop At:  Senso-ji TempleStop At: Hama Rikyu GardensStop At: Shibuya CrossingStop At: Meiji Jingu ShrineStop At: OmotesandoAdditional InfoCancellation Policy Overview The tour visits beautiful Cherry Blossom Viewing places. The Licensed tour guide will talk about the back ground of each site. Start with Morning stroll at compounds of Sensoji temple seeing beautiful cherry blossoms. Visit Hamarikyu Garden viewing beautiful Pink cherry blossoms and Yellow rapes. After lunch head to experience Shibuya scramble, the busiest crossing in the world. The last destination is quiet large Meiji shrine and Omotesando, Harajuku shopping street beautifully lined with zelkova trees. […]

Ryogoku Sumo Town and Ukiyo-e, Edo-Tokyo, Japanese Sword Museums Tour

Contents OverviewWhat’s IncludedWhat’s Not IncludedDeparture & ReturnDeparture PointDeparture TimeReturn DetailsWhat To ExpectItineraryStop At:  Ryogoku KokugikanStop At:  The Sumida Hokusai MuseumStop At:  Edo-Tokyo MuseumStop At:  Kyu Yasuda GardenStop At:  The Japanese Sword MuseumAdditional InfoCancellation Policy Overview Ryogkoku area well known as Sumo town has many museums of various Japanese traditional themes such as Sumo, Edo era, Hokusai’s Ukiyo-e Wood block print, and Japanese Sword. The walking tour starts at Sumo stadium with robust image of Sumo wrestlers. The guide will talk about historical background in Ryogoku area and lead to the sumo stables. Then visit Hokusai museum with 1800 collections of wood block prints by Hokusai and his apprentices. Next tour […]

Half-day Tour in Korakuen Landscape Garden & Kagurazaka

Contents OverviewWhat’s IncludedWhat’s NOT IncludedGuides and languagesDeparture & ReturnDeparture Point & TimeReturn Poing & TimeWhat To ExpectItineraryStop At:  Koishikawa Korakuen GardenStop At:   KagurazakaStop At:   Akagi ShrineStop At:  Akomeya Tokyo at La KaguHotel PickupAdditional InfoCancellation PolicyWhat you can expect during your visit Overview Once located outside Edo castle’s mote, Kagurazaka area has historic landscape garden and still remains atmosphere as entertainment district with Geisha and Maiko houses. The tour starts with strolling along in Koishikawa Korakuen garden where you can enjoy changing landscapes of ocean, river, mountain and countryside in center of Tokyo. Koishikawa Korakuen is special garden in that it imitates famous Japanese/Chinese landscapes. Seasonal trees and flowers surrounding garden’s […]

Tokyo highlights, Meiji shrine, Asakusa, Ueno & Tokyo National Museum

Contents OverviewWhat’s NOT IncludedDeparture & ReturnDeparture PointDeparture TimeWhat To ExpectItineraryStop At:  Senso-ji TempleStop At:  Ueno ParkStop At:  Tokyo National MuseumStop At:  Shibuya CrossingStop At:  Meiji Jingu ShrineStop At:  OmotesandoHotel PickupAdditional InfoCancellation PolicyTo Book Overview For visitors who are interested in historical background and art of Japan. The tour starts with Morning stroll at compounds of Sensoji temple viewing beautiful Emaki murals painted by a group of Japanese artists on shutters at Nakamise street. Then visit Ueno park and join the brief tour of Tokyo National Museum featuring a large collection of historical arts. In the afternoon head to Shibuya to view Taro Okamoto’s “Myth of Tomorrow” mural and experience the […]

Cherry Blossom Highlights, Asakusa, Ueno & Meiji Shrine

Contents OverviewWhat’s Not IncludedDeparture & ReturnDeparture PointWhat To ExpectItineraryStop At:  Senso-ji TempleStop At: Ueno ParkStop At:  Shibuya CrossingStop At:  Meiji Jingu ShrineStop At:  OmotesandoHotel PickupAdditional InfoCancellation Policy Overview The tour visits beautiful Cherry Blossom Viewing places. The Licensed tour guide will talk about the back ground of each site. Start with Morning stroll at compounds of Sensoji temple seeing beautiful cherry blossom. Visit Ueno park lined with a thousand of cherry blossoms seeing remains of Tokugawa family’s temple. After lunch head to experience Shibuya scramble, the busiest crossing in the world. The last destination is quiet large Meiji shrine and Omotesando, Harajuku shopping street beautifully lined with zelkova trees. What’s Not […]