See & Do
Kairakuen & Kodokan
You’re invited to escape the crowds of the major cities and journey to Ibaraki Prefecture, where you can take a carefree walk of one of Japan’s most famous gardens, before learning about the culture a…
Kencho-ji Temple
Kamakura is a hotspot for some of Japan’s most significant temples and shrines. Many of these revered locations are connected by beautiful hiking trails, and traversing them provides meaningful encoun…
Oarai Hotel and Annex Gyorai-an
If you’re tired of the crowds and noise that are a side effect of big city living, Ibaraki is home to a stunning getaway right on the beach. Open your eyes to sunshine and sand by heading out to Oarai…
Koshu Wagyu Beef
The world has fallen in love with wagyu, regional, high-quality Japanese beef. If you’re traveling in the Kanto region, you’ve got to head to Yamanashi Prefecture to try Koshu wagyu beef, the high ran…
Sanjo Blacksmith Dojo
In the industrial city of Sanjo, learn the basics of blacksmithing and create a handcrafted souvenir that displays your newfound skills.
Extreme Onsen
Extreme Onsen tours aim to bring you to pure, naturally heated hot spring water surrounded by gorgeous views at 1,250 meters above sea level in Fukushima. Take time to relax at a hidden onsen so deep …
Omiya Bonsai Village
Learn how the art form of bonsai came to be at Omiya Bonsai Village, just a quick trip from Tokyo. (Photo: ©STIB)
Ponshukan Echigo Yuzawa
The pure snow of Niigata is well known for helping to create some of the best sake in Japan. And now you can sample over 100 kinds of sake from the region from the convenience of three major train sta…
City Stay at Tokyo Hotels
The best travel plans all center around finding appropriate accommodation. Whether you’re looking for a traditional experience or a more modern place to crash, Tokyo has no shortage of options for eve…
Shosenkyo Gorge
Grab a sturdy pair of hiking boots and get ready to explore the dazzling leaves and intriguing rock formations of Shosenkyo Gorge, about three hours from Tokyo (Shinjuku) by train and bus.
Nasu Animal Kingdom
Go wild at Nasu Animal Kingdom, the perfect place to make new animal friends while learning more about the rare and wonderful creatures that call this area of Tochigi home.
Hakuba Happo-One
As any snow junkie in Japan might tell you, few locales on earth can compare to the powder slopes of the Land of the Rising Sun. And the Happo-One resort is up there with the very best.
Furumine Shrine
Head out to Tochigi’s mountainous Furumine Shrine, where you can wish for good luck or good health under the stunning colors of fall, or any time of the year.
Nikko Yamabushi Bike Tour
Yamabushi refers to an ancient Japanese ascetic practice of mindfulness, and along this unique cycling route, visitors will gain a new understanding of Japanese spirituality. Immaculate natural surrou…
Saitama Sake
Saitama is home to two major rivers, the Arakawa and Tone, which provide high-quality water that’s perfect for brewing sake. With over 30 breweries spread throughout the prefecture, you’re invited to …
Edomae Sushi
From traditional delicacy to conveyor belt convenience, sushi in Tokyo has gone through a long journey throughout history. But we might not know the globally popular dish without one clever food stall…
Ibaraki Umeshu
Just north of Tokyo, Ibaraki is a prefecture of abundant river systems, which have led to the establishment of several breweries. In addition to sake, some breweries specialize in making delicious ume…