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Experience the Japanese spirit with all five senses

Japan is a nation uniquely in touch with its past. Experiencing the modern inheritance of this rich cultural legacy will surely give you a sense of the spirit of the people of Japan.

At ancient shrines and in the heart of historic cities, its rich cultural heritage lives on as something not just to be admired from afar, but actively appreciated. From the transformative travel experience of participating in yamabushi— the mountain ascetic tradition—to hands-on practice at a seat of Zen Buddhism, take in the spirit of Japan and its people with all five senses.

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Destinations

Hokkaido
Hokkaido
  • Hokkaido
Enjoy vast nature and food in the northernmost part of Japan Enjoy vast nature and food in the northernmost part of Japan
Tohoku
Tohoku
  • Aomori
  • Akita
  • Iwate
  • Yamagata
  • Miyagi
  • Fukushima
Experience snow activities and traditional festivals in the northernmost area of Honshu, Japan's main island Experience snow activities and traditional festivals in the northernmost area of Honshu, Japan's main island
Hokuriku Shinetsu
Hokuriku Shinetsu
  • Niigata
  • Toyama
  • Ishikawa
  • Fukui
  • Nagano
Encounter breathtaking views of the Sea of Japan and the Japan Alps, as well as fascinating culture and food Encounter breathtaking views of the Sea of Japan and the Japan Alps, as well as fascinating culture and food
Kanto
Kanto
  • Tokyo
  • Kanagawa
  • Chiba
  • Saitama
  • Ibaraki
  • Tochigi
  • Gunma
Enjoy a condensed experience of Japan in a region that merges cities and nature, history and modernity Enjoy a condensed experience of Japan in a region that merges cities and nature, history and modernity
Tokai
Tokai
  • Yamanashi
  • Shizuoka
  • Gifu
  • Aichi
  • Mie
Visit Mt. Fuji, Shirakawa-go, and other World Heritage sites, and savor a food culture derived from the mountains and the sea Visit Mt. Fuji, Shirakawa-go, and other World Heritage sites, and savor a food culture derived from the mountains and the sea
Kansai
Kansai
  • Kyoto
  • Osaka
  • Shiga
  • Hyogo
  • Nara
  • Wakayama
Take in Japan's unique history and culture in the region where Japan's ancient capitals once stood Take in Japan's unique history and culture in the region where Japan's ancient capitals once stood
Chugoku
Chugoku
  • Tottori
  • Shimane
  • Okayama
  • Hiroshima
  • Yamaguchi
Immerse yourself in one-of-a-kind art and activities with views of numerous islands and mountains Immerse yourself in one-of-a-kind art and activities with views of numerous islands and mountains
Shikoku
Shikoku
  • Tokushima
  • Kagawa
  • Ehime
  • Kochi
Feel the island's nature and history, full of charm, with all your senses Feel the island's nature and history, full of charm, with all your senses
Kyushu
Kyushu
  • Fukuoka
  • Saga
  • Nagasaki
  • Oita
  • Kumamoto
  • Miyazaki
  • Kagoshima
Soak up the natural splendor of the four seasons, distinctive hot springs, and a rare history and culture Soak up the natural splendor of the four seasons, distinctive hot springs, and a rare history and culture
Okinawa
Okinawa
  • Okinawa
Immerse yourself in the southern island of Japan rich in nature and history Immerse yourself in the southern island of Japan rich in nature and history

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