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Experience “Chaji,” a Banquet Celebrating Shizuoka’s Green Tea and the Culture of the 400-Year-Old Tokaido Road
(1) Savor green tea, one of the key healthy ingredients that supports Japan’s renowned food culture in a country known for its longevity.
(2) Enjoy an elegant banquet that allows you to experience the culture of "shukuba," the traditional post towns that flourished along the bustling Tokaido Road for over 400 years.
(3) Relish a kaiseki meal, expertly paired with Shizuoka’s local green tea and sake, served in the atmospheric setting of a historic private residence.
(4) Engage with local farmers who continue the tradition of the “Tea Grassland Farming Method,” a sustainable, recycling-oriented agriculture system that harmonizes with nature and is recognized as World Agricultural Heritage.
(5) Experience warm hospitality and unique interaction with local residents, a hallmark of this region. -
Experience the Spirit of Bushido at Chubu Centrair International Airport
Come experience Mononofu no Kokoro, the spirit of Bushido, in Aichi Prefecture. Aichi Prefecture is known as a place that produced many of the greatest samurai of the Warring States period, including Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu, and many others.
The main event will be the special show ”道-DOU", a fusion of martial arts and fashion, directed and supervised by world-renowned designer Junko Koshino. Other events include tours that offer a firsthand experience of Bushido and or tours to learn about the fermented food culture that is an essential part of Japanese cuisine. We hope you will enjoy this rare experience in Aichi, Japan. -
NINJA HOME COMIN’ 2024
This event determines the true Iga Ninja of Mie Prefecture's Iga City, which famously trained actual ninjas in Japanese history. People from all over the world are invited to participate to determine the ultimate Iga ninja.
One of the competitions is the e-NINJA tournament. E-NINJA is a next-generation type of ninja battle that uses laser ninja stars with built-in infrared functions developed and operated by the NinjaTAG Association (Iga City, Japan). The game was created in Iga City and has been patented in Japan and the U.S., helping to introduce a new form of shuriken battle to the world.
The event also combines traditional ninjutsu experiences such as shuriken-throwing and using a fukiya blowgun in a race of speed and accuracy to determine the Iga's ultimate ninja.
The tournament uses sound and video effects, with special attention paid to the athletes’ entrances and the performances of the games. A professional commentator will also be present to fuel the excitement.
Various other ninja-related activities and food and drink booths will also be set up for visitors to enjoy.
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Explore the Japanese Countryside: Natural and Cultural Landscapes of Tenryukyo, Iida City
This tour allows you to experience the beautiful nature and traditional culture of Minami-Shinshu. The tour offers an opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a profound taste of authentic Japan in the tranquil Tenryukyo Gorge region of Iida City, Nagano Prefecture. Travel in a chartered express train car from Toyohashi Station on the Tokaido Shinkansen and enjoy special snacks and drinks courtesy of Yukimoto, a renowned local restaurant and one of only 35 establishments awarded “Gold” by a famous Japanese restaurant review website out of 850,000 nationwide restaurants. We offer a variety of fantastic experiences that will leave a deep impression: Tenryukyo rafting amid beautiful seasonal scenery; food and farming with Tenryukyo kurobuta (black pork) and specialty apples that can only be harvested locally; and lodging at a local farmhouse to experience rural life in Japan. Visitors can also check out wayuraku traditional Japanese music and dance, and Ningyo Joruri puppet theater. The area is steeped in ancient Japanese traditions—a mystical festival held in the area is meant to entertain the gods with hot spring water and is said to have inspired a world-renowned animated film. All itineraries include transportation and the option of dinner at Yukimoto, which is often difficult to book for tours. This experience goes beyond tourism. It allows you to feel a deep connection with the local people while learning and being inspired by the region. We invite you to join this special trip to enjoy nature, culture, and the charms of Japan.
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The Tradition of Japan's Ama Divers: Ocean Lunch Tour
This tour will give you an authentic ama experience, allowing you to forge a connection with the earth and nature through food. The accommodation, Oyado the Earth, is located within Ise-Shima National Park. The tour begins on the grounds of the hotel. Participants will cross a beach only accessible at low tide to reach a private beach with small, isolated ama huts. Walking along the pebbled beach, with its natural hills and valleys, and listening to the crash of the waves, participants will gain firsthand insight into the unique lives of these ama divers. They will witness the cycles of nature, the lived experience of the ama divers as the seasons change, and the ways in which this culture has been preserved. Participants will arrive on the beach around the time that the ama divers return from their dive. The sight of these ama divers, emerging drenched from the waves, speaks to a hidden world that lies within the ocean. On the beach in front of the ama huts, close enough to feel the spray of the waves, participants will be treated to an aperitif selected by the accommodation’s sommelier and a chef’s lunch made with the ama’s catch. Afterwards, participants will head to the harbor to take in the lively scene of the ama divers unloading their catch of turban shells and abalone so they can be taken to market. Outside the fishing season or in case of bad weather, special permission is granted to enter the ama huts. Participants will be able to speak to the ama divers and gain deep insight into their experiences as they prepare for their dive. It is a truly special experience to able to visit a real ama hut rather than a reconstruction. The tour offers not only a walk on the unspoiled beaches of Ise-Shima National Park but also a glimpse into the real fishing and daily life of the working ama divers.
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Jirocho’s DreamーSHIMIZU's Ｄream－
Experience the world of ukiyo-e woodblock prints within walking distance of the Hinode Pier area of Shimizu Port, where cruise ships dock. See bamboo lanterns even during the day along with ukiyo-e illuminations at the Izuishi Warehouses. Then, take part in an ukiyo-e woodblock printing workshop at the Verkehr Museum using woodblocks created by by Utagawa Hiroshige, a famous ukiyo-e artist. Go to Jirocho Street and visit Minowa Inari Shrine, where you can snap great photos of the torii gates, followed by a performance by SPAC at Shimizu Port Memorial Hall Suehiro. Finally, try your hand at creating seafood bowls using fish from Shimizu, which boasts the largest catch of tuna in Japan, and try making Japanese sweets at Dream Plaza. This tour is offered in conjunction with a special stamp rally themed around ukiyo-e woodblock prints.
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Kawazu Retreat: Full-Day Experience Tour with a Meal that Is Distinctly Kawazu
[September 1 - January 31]
- Nirvana Hall: Private viewing of Japan's three largest reclining Buddha statues (normally closed to the public and available especially for this tour)
- Naranda no Sato: View nationally designated Important Cultural Properties (a special private viewing experience)
- Retreat to Nanzenji Temple to enjoy a traditional local meal of yellow rice and sweet tea (a special private dining experience)
[February 1 - February 28]
・Naranda no Sato: View nationally designated Important Cultural Properties
・Retreat to Nanzenji Temple to enjoy a traditional local meal of yellow rice and sweet tea
・Kawazu Cherry Blossom Terrace Premium Experience (limited to February Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, and includes special private seats and a Kawazu Cherry Blossom set meal) -
Saiku Cultural Art Festival 2024 SAIKU CULTURAL ART FESTIVAL 2024
The National Historic Site of Saiku was once the residence of the Saio, unmarried female members of the Japanese Imperial Family who served nearby Ise Shrine. The site has been protected as sacred land by local residents, and is where the prayers of the Saio have been passed down to the present day. This year's Cultural Art Festival will be held across the entire site, allowing visitors to experience Japanese history and culture alongside various art forms.
September 15, 2024: Matsusaka beef BBQ and balloon glow
September 16, 2024: View the historic site from the sky on a tethered hot air balloon, featuring the spectacular sight of art formed by 2,000 lights
November 2–3, 2024: Project mapping of ancient Japanese landscapes onto the historic site's reconstructed Heian period (ancient Japanese) structures
November 4, 2024: Traditional Noh theater screening of a play set in the Saiku palace complex
December 15, 2024: Saiku Night Parade of One Hundred Demons. Transform into a yokai spirit from Japanese folk tales in this special night experience. No preparation necessary.
In addition, visitors may enjoy activities such as a digital art night banquet at a rented-out museum or praying with the Saio. Each program features special culinary experiences, including boxed bento lunches inspired by ancient Japan, full courses of creative French cuisine, and party menus prepared by local food coordinators.
Enjoy Japanese history and culture at the Saiku Cultural Arts Festival in the town of Meiwa, Mie Prefecture. -
FIA World Rally Championship FORUM8 Rally Japan 2024 - Hospitality Program
This hospitality program will make the experience of watching Rally Japan 2024 (the final match of the season in the FIA World Rally Championship) even more special than it already is.
Stadium hospitality: Watch the rally from the best seats, enjoy a meal at the stadium restaurant, attend a meet & greet, and more
Mountain hospitality: Includes transportation to and from the exclusive SS area in the mountains, and watching the race from amidst the great outdoors
Room hospitality: The top-of-the-line plan includes a comfortable stay in a Super Room at Toyota Stadium
Helicopter experience: The executive plan allows you to charter a helicopter to watch multiple SS races
This hospitality program includes special spectator seating, meals, rest areas, activity experiences, and more. That makes it the best way to watch up close and personal how the rally cars race at full speed and how the world’s top rallyists and mechanics working furiously to maintain them.
Take in the end of the WRC 2024 season in the best possible way!
◆ Services & activities:
- Rally car ride-along
- Meet & greet with special guests
- Priority entry to the course walk
- Service park tour
- Concierge service
- Rally Japan merchandise
- 20% discount on WRC merchandise
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Tour for Luxury Tourists: “The Path of the Craftsman—A Journey Through the Heart of Japan”
This tour is an in-depth experience of traditional Japanese crafts, natural landscapes, and culinary culture unique to various areas. The following unique experiences will be offered in the Aichi, Gifu, and Kyoto Prefectures.
(1) Traditional folk craft experiences
- Ceramic art: Learn from the direct apprentice of a Living National Treasure at the Kobeigama Kiln for an authentic Japanese experience. This activity is exclusive to participants of this tour, and the items can be mailed back to your home countries at a later date.
- Small blade making: Try your hand at making a small blade in a workshop not usually open to the public in Seki, Gifu Prefecture. This experience is also exclusive to participants of this tour, and items can be mailed back to your home countries at a later date.
- Mino-washi papermaking: Learn from an artisan how to make hon-minoshi paper, a method which is registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
(2) Traditional scenery and accommodations
- Tour historical buildings: Visit traditional buildings in places like Gifu Prefecture's Takayama City, Mino City, and Shirakawa-go, as well as Kyoto Prefecture's Kyoto City. Enjoy strolling around and taking photos wearing a kimono.
- Traditional accommodations: Stay in select accommodations in old private homes built more than 130 years ago, or in machiya-style townhouses designated as Important Cultural Properties by the Japanese government. Enjoy an extraordinary experience in a truly special space.
(3) Culinary culture and seasonal produce
- Michelin Guide-listed restaurants: Enjoy dishes made with seasonal local ingredients, such as wild vegetables in spring, ayu (sweetfish) and eel in summer, matsutake mushrooms in fall, and wild game in winter. Accommodations can also be made for vegan or halal dining.
Participants will be accompanied by a guide from the region who is fluent in the participants' language, has extensive knowledge of the area, and who can provide a deeper understanding of Japanese culture.