Experience the charm of rural Japan aboard the Satoyama Torocco, an open-air sightseeing train that glides through peaceful countryside and historic stations along the Kominato Railway.

Discover Urayasu's rich maritime heritage at this immersive community museum, featuring a full-scale recreation of a 1952 fishing town complete with wooden houses, narrow alleys, and authentic cultural exhibits.

Experience the artistry of Boshu Uchiwa, one of Japan's three great fan-making traditions, at a family-run workshop in Chiba Prefecture.

The historic former residence of a prince transformed into an art museum.

Lake Ashi, called Ashinoko in Japanese, is one of Hakone’s most scenic natural retreats. Resting at the base of Mt. Hakone, this largely undeveloped lake is lined with lush seasonal foliage and even offers views of Mt. Fuji on clear days. This enchanting scenery has made Lake Ashi a popular destination for cruises and watersports, including kayaking! Ashinoko Club, located on Lake Ashi’s southern end, is an excellent base for all your watersports needs. The rental facility offers three kayaking experiences that are suitable for visitors of all ages—a morning tour, an afternoon tour, and the Kuzuryu Shrine course. These guided kayaking experiences take between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on the course, and offer unique perspectives of the renowned lake and encircling scenery. One of the area’s most prominent photo spots is Hakone Shrine with its partially submerged torii (gate). This brilliant vermilion structure seemingly glows against the deeper tones of the forest beyond, making for an enchanting visual. If you are lucky, you may even be granted a view that encompasses both Hakone Shrine and Mt. Fuji! If you plan on visiting Lake Ashi, a kayaking tour is guaranteed to make your experience a memorable one.

Step back in time to experience an authentic Japanese school sports day in Chiba Prefecture, complete with vintage uniforms, traditional games, and the infectious spirit of community competition.

By using the jet of a water scooter, you can experience the water sport in which you “fly by water pressure”, that is, “Aquaboard”. You can enjoy aquaboarding at a location with a splendid view, in which Mount Fuji can be seen behind Sagami Bay and Enoshima.

Soak in the one-of-a-kind atmosphere of Kasamori-Kannon Temple, founded in the 8th century, where a historic Buddhist sanctuary stands suspended on stilts atop a forested hill in central Chiba.

The river tearrace that surrounds the Tama river in Kawasaki City has a baseball field, soccer pitch, multipurpose area, and half marathon course. It is a place for sports and recreation for the local community.

Step into the world of the samurai through Aizu Kengido, an immersive swordsmanship experience open to all, offering a path to refine body, mind, and spirit through disciplined movement.

Yokosuka Port has developed as a naval port ever since the American vessels commanded by Commodore Matthew C.Perry landed in Japan 160 years ago. Yokosuka is known for having the U.S. Naval Base United States Fleet Activities Yokosuka, and the headquarters of the Marine Self-Defense Force. In this cruise, you can enjoy a tour of these facilities as well as an up-close viewing of the battles ships used by the U.S. Navy and Japan’s Marine Self-Defense Force. To see U.S. Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force ships up close take the Yokosuka Naval Port Cruise. Make sure to pick up the English brochure as the cruise guide presentation is in Japanese only, but well worth the ride.

Reached by a short ropeway ride up Mount Hodosan, the new SUSABINO TERRACE introduces “susabi time,” a gentle way of lingering in the landscape through thoughtfully designed spaces, seasonal drinks, and nearby mountaintop attractions.

You can experience blueberry picking from the end of July until the end of August. After confirming the opening date, please come with your family.

Discover the subtle art of sake and whiskey brewing on a distillery tour in the heart of Fukushima Prefecture. In Koriyama City in central Fukushima Prefecture is a distillery that produces prized sake and whiskey using traditional brewing methods that offers a fascinating insight into the world of Japanese sake and whiskey brewing culture.

Japanese Textile Museum “YUKARI” showcases the deep cultural significance of Kiryu textiles from Gunma Prefecture.

Step into a harmonious blend of history and modern café culture at Hikawa Satei, a beautifully renovated rest spot within the grounds of Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine. Unwind in a serene escape North of Tokyo, in a place offering visitors creative drinks and a well-deserved pause during their shrine visit.

Nestled in Gora Park’s charming nature, Hakone Crafthouse is a facility that sells traditional Hakone crafts and offers hands-on workshops. Select from an array of classes—including glassblowing, pottery making, sandblasting, kiriko glassmaking, lampwork bead making, jewelry bead making, and pottery painting—and create a one-of-a-kind, personalized piece of art. Thanks to its diverse range of experiences, Hakone Crafthouse is a fun and educational place for people of all ages. The facility even offers assistance in English.While you can take some crafts home on the same day, others require additional work and will be shipped to you at a later date. The facility offers both domestic and international shipping (for an additional fee).Hakone Crafthouse’s shop, Komamonoya Hakone, sells locally produced glass and pottery products, including traditional Hakone crafts, making it a wonderful place to pick up a souvenir that complements your handmade one.