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A tour to experience JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) car culture and motorsports culture at the iconic Fuji Speedway, a legendary venue for automotive enthusiasts
1: Helicopter transfer from Tokyo to the venue (Fuji Speedway)
Helicopter service for a fast and comfortable transfer from Tokyo to Oyama Town.
2: Luxury Stay at Fuji Speedway Hotel
Stay at a one-of-a-kind luxury hotel operated by Hyatt, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of World Heritage site Mt. Fuji and the Fuji Speedway Circuit.
3: Private track session or driving experience at the Fuji Speedway
Enjoy a sports driving experience on the circuit, either through a private session or a track experience. Upon request, a bilingual professional racer can accompany you.
4: Visit and enjoy a guided tour of the motorsport cultural facility in Oyama Town
A visit to the Fuji Motorsports Museum!
5: Guided tour around Mt. Fuji in a supercar
A guided tour around Mt. Fuji, spent in a luxury car! -
Eat Like a Shogun in Kawaguchi
Experience a little bit of the Edo period at Shakujoji Temple, the first stop on the Tokugawa shoguns’ travels to Nikko. Learn about the temple’s connections to the powerful shogunate, and be blessed by the Buddhist priest.
The highlight of the tour is enjoying an authentic Edo-style lunch, the very same meal that shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune ate at the temple in 1728, recreated down to the smallest detail.
You will also have a chance to try on and take photos while wearing a rare Takasagozome kimono, once beloved by the women of the court. -
Hida Takayama Premium Content Tour ~Enhancing the Value of Nature, Culinary Traditions, and Crafts~
This tour immerses you in the grandeur of the Northern Japanese Alps, with 3,000-meter-class mountains, and the rich food culture and traditional crafts of Hida Takayama, nurtured by its abundant water and forests. The tour offers an opportunity to understand the "history" and "culture" inspired by the region's natural beauty.
In the Okuhida region, you gain access to exclusive content starting from the special chartered Shinhotaka Ropeway. You will take the ropeway to the summit, where you can enjoy a breakfast of bread and coffee with breathtaking views. After that, you will trek to Kamikochi. A mountain guide will explain how the traditional culture of Hida Takayama, cultivated by the abundant water and forests nurtured by the Northern Japanese Alps, has benefited from the blessings of this majestic natural environment. In the evening, enjoy a special dinner prepared by a local Takayama chef using Hida ingredients in the private space of the Shirakabadaira Station View Lounge. Afterward, enjoy stargazing from an observation deck located at an altitude of 2,156 meters. In the Takayama area, we have prepared a variety of opportunities to engage with traditional culture. At Hirase Sake Brewery, founded 400 years ago, you can tour the brewery and enjoy sake tasting accompanied by explanations from experts. Watch live demonstrations of traditional crafts, such as "Miyagasa" hat-making by artisan Toisaka at the Kusakabe Folk Museum. At Minashi Shrine, after an official prayer ceremony, learn about the historical relationship between the Imperial Family and the shrine, and witness the production process of shaku (a ritual wand) at a shrine carpenter’s workshop. At the Hasado Carving Workshop, you can observe and experience the traditional art of "Ichii Ittobori" (one-stroke carving with Japanese yew).
The entire itinerary is accompanied by an experienced interpreter guide, and transportation is provided using a chauffeured private vehicle (Alphard). -
Manga Boot Camp
At Manga Boot Camp, participants can fully immerse themselves in the world of manga through workshops led by professional manga artists and university instructors, lectures and networking events with renowned manga creators, and guided tours of Niigata, known as the "City of Manga and Anime."
1. Manga Creation Workshop
We will hold a manga drawing workshop with 15 sessions, each lasting 1 hour. Over the course of this workshop, professional manga artists and university instructors will instruct you, and you will create a two-page manga project.
2. Manga Artist Lectures
You’ll have the chance to interact with renowned manga artists during their lectures and exchange events.
3. Niigata Guided Tour
We offer a guided tour where you can experience various aspects of Japanese culture featured in manga through a variety of activities such as exploring traditional Japanese houses and gardens, trying on kimono, and cosplaying at a cosplay bar. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to visit the one-of-a-kind Niigata Manga Animation Museum and Niigata Manga House in Niigata, along with AR activities throughout the city. -
Rejuvenate Your Body and Mind Surrounded by the Breathtaking Landscapes of Shiobara Valley in Nikko National Park.
・Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life with nature activities that immerse you in extraordinary experiences while surrounded by the beauty of nature. Engage in moderate physical activity that rejuvenates both body and mind.
・Learn about the sustainable lifestyle of satoyama (villages) through interactive programs that deepen your love for Shiobara.
・Safely explore Shiobara's mountainous landscape with experienced outdoor guides who know the region inside and out.
・After working up a sweat with physical activities, relax in a semi-outdoor space, savoring local delicacies while bonding with locals.
・Participate in programs and contribute to the conservation of the satoyama and the preservation of the local community of Shiobara. -
Surrender to Nature and Free Yourself: a Luxurious Retreat Plan that Embraces the Spirit of Itoman's Uminchu Culture and its Abundant Offerings.
1. Experience Uminchu culture in Itoman, Okinawa's top fishing town, which has been preserved since the time of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
2. Experience a ride on a sabani, a traditional wooden fishing boat, which has long supported the fishing industry of Itoman! We set sail towards Ejina Island, an uninhabited island watched over by the sea god Watatsumi.
3. Upon arriving at Ejina Island, where nature remains untouched, we offer a prayer to the sacred island from the boat.
4. Savor the ocean's blessings in Itoman, Okinawa's finest fishing town, all while enjoying a spectacular sunset.
5. Craft your own pair of chopsticks using offcuts of Obisugi cedar, the material used to make sabani boats! -
Explore the KATANA of Another Kyoto
In Kyotango city, there are several significant historical sites, including the ancient ironwork ruins remains at the Enjo Ruins Ironworks Workshop, the oldest workshop of its kind. There are also legends associated with swords at local shrines, such as the Takano Shrine, where it is said that Prince Maroko, the half-brother of Prince Shotoku, dedicated a sword after slaying an ogre. Enshrined at Kamitani Shrine (Kamitani Tachinomiya) is the legendary Kunimi no Tsurugi, a treasured sword said to have been wielded by the deity Tanba no Michinushi no Mikoto. Many shrines in the area preserve such legends connected to treasured swords and swords. In this area, rich with legends and history related to swords, three young swordsmiths have established the Nippon Genshosha Workshop, where they craft traditional Japanese swords. The Japanese sword, historically revered for its reliability as a weapon and its mystical beauty, has been believed to house divine spirits. It is regarded as a symbol of the Japanese spirit and has garnered significant international interest.
Among inbound tourists, we provide an opportunity for Japanese sword enthusiasts to fully immerse themselves in the allure of the Japanese sword, offering experiences such as visiting local swordsmith workshops, hands-on activities, and engaging in conversations with artisans. Additionally, this special tour includes visits to local workshops producing Tango Chirimen (crepe fabric) and sake breweries, offering a unique opportunity to connect with the Japanese spirit. -
A Premium Cycling Tour through the Stunning Scenery and Nature of Oku-Nikko with a Monk from Nikko.
A premium cycling tour exploring the stunning views and vast nature of Oku-Nikko.
A premium cycling tour around the unique Lake Yunoko, where hot springs flow into the lake, followed by a ride along cycling roads in a Ramsar Convention Designation protected area, accessible only by low-emission buses. The tour will also include a special chartered boat cruise across Lake Chuzenji. Finally, you will experience a special Zen session in a section of Tachiki Kannon that is usually not open to the public, allowing you to spend a focus on wellness for both your body and mind.
Please enjoy the beautiful, pristine nature and authentic atmosphere of Oku-Nikko, which has long been a popular retreat destination for ambassadors from various countries.
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A Trip to Enjoy the 370-year History of this Sake Brewery, which Originated in the Edo period, and the Spiritual World of Kisoji, a Certified Japan Heritage site.
A special tour of Kiso with Yukawa Sake Brewery, which boasts 370 years of history and was crowned World Champion at the International Wine Challenge. Explore a sake brewery usually closed to the public, immerse yourself in its daily routine, enjoy a meal hosted by the brewery owner, and listen to the secrets and passion behind the craft of sake making. At the Torii Pass, which is a symbol of Yabuhara and is home to Yukawa Sake Brewery, as well as a popular trekking spot, you can experience the natural beauty of Kiso and its spiritual heritage. In addition, this one-of-a-kind tour offers an in-depth experience of the history and culture of Kisoji, a leg of the Nakasendo road, through interaction with the local people, including a hands-on workshop to learn the traditional craft of Oroku-gushi combs from a modern master artisan, as well as a workshop on hyakusogan, a herbal remedy passed down from the Shugendo tradition by Hino Pharmaceutical.
With a private English-speaking guide and a private car, you can enjoy a luxurious and comfortable Kiso experience. -
Okuizumo Past and Present: Explore the Land of Myths, Okuizumo and Yasugi; a premium tour that explores the past and present of this region, shaped by the tradition of tatara ironwork. Bringing together local cultural stewards and visitors to create meaningful connections and shape a shared future.
The Okuizumo region and Yasugi developed through the tatara ironwork method, an ancient method of iron production. A journey tracing the story and cultural heritage of the Japanese heritage site Izumo-kuni Tatara Fudoki, visiting the scattered sites of its traditions, and connecting with the current cultural stewards to envision your own future
1. Special limited opening of Tamahagane Engi, a designated cultural property of Yasugi City
Special limited opening of Tamahagane Engi, a historical scroll depicting the story of tatara ironwork. Admire the grand 55-meter-long work and deepen your understanding of 1,400 years of tatara ironwork history.
2. Interaction with skilled blacksmiths
An apprenticeship experience with Hironari Koto, a swordsmith at the Kajikobo Hiromitsu blacksmith workshop, which has been practicing tatara ironwork and blacksmithing since the Edo period and continues to carry on the tradition to this day. Unlike regular ironwork experiences or shop tours, this unique experience allows participants to work with real blacksmithing tools and equipment in an authentic forge. Enjoy a moment of reflection, connecting with the thoughts and struggles of the swordsmiths who preserve history, all while examining your own past and future.
3. A dialogue-based tour tracing the story
A dialogue-based tour where you can immerse yourself in the myths of the birthplace of ironmaking, deepen your understanding, and explore the history, present, and future of tatara ironwork as a sustainable industry that has developed through a harmonious relationship between nature and people. Experience a unique sensory journey as you participate in a prayer ritual at the Kanayago Shrine, dedicated to the deity of ironmaking, and delve into the myths and history passed down in the area. Through a conversation with the director of the Sugaya Tatara Sannai, where you can learn about the historic scene of tatara ironwork, this tour allows you to fully immerse yourself in the story of tatara ironwork in a way never experienced before.