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Japan is a holiday destination that guarantees a unique experience to each traveler, whether it be sampling Japanese delicacies or strolling through an old castle town. There are also many charms in towns that have deviated from the major travel route. Tourist Map of Japan
白石川堤一目千本桜 Hitome Senbon-zakura
白石川堤一目千本桜
Shiroishi Riverbank Hitome Senbon-zakura or Hitome Senbon Zakura
Approximately 1,200 trees are lined up for 8 kilometers on both sides of the Shiroishi River and the banks turn pink from mid to late April. There are many kinds of cherry trees such as white mountain cherry, double-flowers, and an abundance of Yoshino cherry, the most common type in Japan.
Cherry Blossoms in Southern Hokkaido
松前公園 Matsumae Park
See some of Japan’s best blossoms at Matsumae Park.
With around 10,000 trees and 250 different varieties of cherry blossoms, Matsumae Park is an amazing place in spring.
Thanks to the many varieties of cherry blossoms in the park, Matsumae has a long blooming season, with the delicate pink and white blossoms appearing from late April through late May.
馬籠宿 Magome-juku
馬籠宿 Magome-juku
The cobblestones on which you walk in the center of Magome-juku in Gifu Prefecture have a history. In the Edo period (1600-1868), merchants and samurais trod them to reach Edo (Tokyo), which was the political capital, and Kyoto, home to the Imperial Palace. The town was an important stage (the 43rd of 69) on the Nakasendo trail, which covered a distance of around 534 km. Today, the town is perfectly preserved ‘open-air museum’.
奈良井宿 Narai-juku
奈良井宿 Narai-juku
During the Edo Period, Narai marked the mid-point between Kyoto and Edo (Tokyo) to travelers along a 534-km long route called the Nakasendo trail. It was the most wealthy post town of the Kiso Valley, and was sometimes referred to as ‘奈良井千軒 Narai of a thousand houses’.
Only a few minutes’ walk from JR Narai station, you can easily find the 1-km long Narai-juku with a series of old wooden dark brown houses.
奥飛騨温泉郷 Okuhida Onsengo
Five rural and rustic onsen villages
There are many charms of Japan in towns that have deviated from the major travel route. Okuhida-onsengo is scattered with five rural and rustic hot spring villages; Hirayu 平湯, Fukuji 福地, Shin-Hirayu 新平湯, Tochio 栃尾 and Shin-Hotaka 新穂高. All are conveniently accessible on the same bus route. Okuhida-onsengo is said to be a hidden treasure, especially for hot-spring enthusiasts.
房総半島 Boso Peninsula
Mikan Orange Picking
From Oct to Dec. the hills in the southern part of the Boso Peninsula, Chiba Prefecture are covered in orange-dotted trees bearing sweet mandarin oranges. Let’s enjoy orange picking at the designated orchard after paying the entry fee. You’re off to climb the hills in search of the sweetest ‘mikan’.
出雲 Izumo
Before Kyoto, there was Izumo – home of the gods
Izumo’s quiet rural nature belies a history that stretches back to Japan’s very beginnings. Long before there was Kyoto or Nara, this region was the center of what was known as Shinkoku, the Country of the Gods. Japan’s oldest records mention this area, and the shrines and historical treasures unearthed here are clear evidence that the roots of the Japan story are in Izumo.
北陸 Hokuriku
The tour features the charm of central Japan and Hokuriku region.
Gifu is Japan’s literal and figurative heart, with untouched traditional villages nestled in picturesque mountain ranges.
Toyama and Fukui prefectures present an elusive and appealing slice of rural Japan, while Ishikawa is home to art and culture, with its capital city Kanazawa the center of both traditional and modern Japanese design. The area faces the Sea of Japan and is blessed with abundant seafood.
裏磐梯 Urabandai
Urabandai Lake Resort – Goshiki no Mori 五色の森
Ura-Bandai covers Bandai-Kogen Plateau with Mt. Bandai in its center and occupies the major parts of the Bandai Asahi National park 磐梯朝日国立公園. Ura-Bandai means the area behind Mt. Bandai and belongs to the Kitashiobara Village.
The area, a very popular mountain resort, has many lakes and ponds including the Goshikinuma 五色沼 (Five-Colored Lakes), which were created the eruption of Mt. Bandai in 1888.
茨城、千葉 ＆ 東京 Ibaraki, Chiba & Tokyo
Oarai & Hitachinaka, two of Ibaraki’s best seaside towns, have plenty to offer.
The Oarai and Hitachinaka area, which sits right on the ocean, is home to some fantastic beaches. Located near Hitachi Seaside Park, Ajihaura Beach is a pristine beach with gentle waves. It boasts excellent views and features a pier at one end where you can watch the waves crash against the rocks.
東北 Tohoku
The Tohoku Region is located in the northeast part of Honshu, the main island of Japan. It comprises the six prefectures Aomori Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, Miyagi Prefecture, Akita Prefecture, Yamagata Prefecture, and Fukushima Prefecture, which collectively account for about 30% of Honshu's surface area.
From Tokyo, bus tours usually go through Tohoku's neighbour prefectures such as Niigata, Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Chiba and Saitama. Combination of Tohoku and these areas can make bus tours more attractive.
ASO Farm Land
Aso Farm Land is a theme park of 'wellness'. This is the place to learn the status of your health through suggested programs and fun activities. Improve your daily habits, so that you may live longer in good health. Featuring indoor and outdoor natural hot spring baths, 13 kinds of sauna type thermal facilities, you can relax and relieve the stress.
ASO Farm Land is situated in Aso Kuju National Park, about 90 min by car from Kumamoto airport.
北海道 Hokkaido
Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan’s main islands, is known for its seasonal flowers, local dishes, onsen and powder snow.
Rugged Daisetsuzan National Park is home to steaming, volcanic Mt. Asahi-dake. Shikotsu-Tōya National Park contains Lake Toya, Lake Shikoltsu, geothermal springs and a Mount Fuji look-alike, Mount Yōtei. Popular ski resorts include Rusutsu, Niseko and Furano.
茨城 Ibaraki
Oarai & Hitachinaka, two of Ibaraki’s best seaside towns, have plenty to offer. The Oarai and Hitachinaka area, which sits right on the ocean, is home to some fantastic beaches. Located near Hitachi Seaside Park, Ajihaura Beach is a pristine beach with gentle waves. It boasts excellent views and features a pier at one end where you can watch the waves crash against the rocks.
Oarai Isosaki-jinja Shirine is located on a bluff overlooking the ocean. It has three torii gates, one of which, Kamiiso-no-Torii, is an iconic sight in Ibaraki. It stands on a rocky island at the edge of the Pacific Ocean where the waves crash against its base.
九州 Kyushu
The suggested tour includes 2 nights at Aso Farm Land. Let's participate in the Aso Farmland Wellness Program, which is under the supervision of Japan Health Promotion Academic Organizaiton. Participants will proactively be able to increase their interest in health and improve or maintain health and quality of life, often focus on prevention.
