New Examples of Our Proposals - Spring 2008![]() Select Regions
Step on the End of Land and Feel its Wildness, World Heritage - Shiretoko
Overview : Shretoko, one of the World Heritages in Japan, has been attracting visitors with its dynamic nature. Spring, when snow melt into rivers and animals show up in woods, is the beautiful season to walk in the nature. Estimated Cost : 1,000 JPY / Person (ex; approx 10 USD, 7 EUR, 5 GBP) + Transportation Fee Transportation : Bus from Shiretoko Sari train station, Rental Car from Nakashibetsu Airport Duration : 1 Day Shiretoko excursion
See and Enjoy the Nature of Japanese Northernmost Islands - Rishiri/Rebun
Overview : Rishiri and Rebun islands are located in north Hokkaido, which means the northernmost islands of Japan and they have original animals, foods flowers and plants. Eat sea urchin and seaweed and smack your lips between bites with the view of Rishiri-Fuji, called Mt.Rishiri. Estimated Cost : 4,000 JPY / Person (ex; approx 40 USD, 25 EUR, 20 GBP) + Transportation Transportation : Ferry from Wakkanai or Airplane from Sapporo Duration : 2 Days excursion in the islands
Visit Capital of Hokkaido - Sapporo, Otaru, Shakotan Peninsula & Niseko Excursion
Overview : Hokkaido is a treasure box of Gourmet, Nature & History! From Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, you will tour around Port and Canal City Otaru, Shakotan Peninsula, and Niseko. The biggest downtown Susukino, symbol of Hokkaido civilization Otaru Canal, Kamui cape at Shakotan Peninsula and the volcano nature of Noseko. Enjoy the nature, culture and gourmet at the same time! Estimated Cost : 5,000 JPY / Person (ex; approx 50 USD, 35 EUR, 25 GBP) + Transportation Fee Transportation : Bus, Train, Taxi or Rental Car Duration : 1 Day Sapporo excursion
Asahiyama Zoo and Mt. Taisetsuzan National Park Excursion - Taisetsuzan
Overview : From Asashikawa, the central city of Hkkaido, you visit Taisetsuzan National Park as known the biggestthe biggest national park in Japan and take hot springs in Sounkyo and Tenninkyo. You can also enjoy the animal behavior exhibition in Asahiyama Zoo, the biggest Zoo in Japan and Furano which is famous for flower gardens. Estimated Cost : 3,000 JPY / Person (ex; approx 30 USD, 20 EUR, 15 GBP) + Transportation Fee Transportation : Bus - Ropeway - Bus or Rental Car Duration : 1 Day Taisetsuzan excursion
Discover Arcanum of Japan - Mt.Shirakami(White God) & Furofushi(Immortality) excursion
Overview : Enjoy trekking in Shirakami, known as W-Heritage.You can explore in the beech wood forest and its arcanum. There are/a hundreds of water falls and ponds, which is famous for clear water. After trekking, take hotspring of immortarity with the view of sunset at Japan sea. Estimated Cost : 20,000 JPY / Person (ex; approx 200 USD, 135 EUR, 100 GBP) + Transportation Transportation : Rental Car or Train + Bus Duration : 2 Days Shirakami excursion
Hidden Hot Spring from Edo Period - Nyuto, Akita excursion
Overview : It still remains the shape of Edo period, more than 150 years ago and you can stay over thatched cottage with Irori fireplace. Needless to say, the best quality of hot spring. Every Japanese desire to go at least once in life. The word of Out-of-the-way is made for this place. Estimated Cost : 500 JPY / Person (ex; 5 USD, 4 EUR, 3 GBP) only open-air hot spring or 8,400 - 15,750 JPY (ex; 84 - 157 USD, 60 - 100 EUR, 43 - 75 GBP) for lodging + Transportation Fee Transportation : Shinkansen and Taxi, or Rental Car Duration : 1 Day (2 Days for lodging)
Visit Samurai Houses in Small Kyoto - Kakunodate excursion
Overview : This tour takes you to Kakunodate as known "Small Kyoto in Tohoku", Lake Tazawako the deepest lake in Japan (17th deepest in the world), and primitive forest and field at Hachimantai. You can also have local gurmet, very famous chekin called Hinaidori and other Akita's local food such as Kiritanpo. Estimated Cost : 4,000 JPY / Person (ex; approx 40 USD, 27 EUR, 20 GBP) + Transportation Fee Transportation : Bus, Train, Taxi, or Rental Car Duration : 1 Day Kakunodate excursion
See the Ruins of Prosperity & the Natural Art of Coastline, Hiraizumi excursion
Overview : There was a great clan to develop Hiraizumi, "Oshu Fujiwara" who made "Chusonji" temple. You will visit "Chusonji" temple, the biggest saw toothed coastline "Kita Yamazaki", the limestone cavern "Ryusendo". Don't forget to pick up the "JyaJya" noodle & "Maesawa" beef, the best beef in Tohoku. Estimated Cost : 8,000 JPY / Person (ex; approx 80 USD, 55 EUR, 40 GBP) + Transportation Fee Transportation : Bus, Train, Taxi, or Rental Car Duration : 1 Day Hiraizumi excursion
Conquer the metropolitan of Japan, Tokyo Excursion
Overview : As many of people know, Tokyo is the biggest city in Japan and has shape of new & old, local & international, and art & technology. Everybody enjoys Tokyo but probably dooesn't know how. Ask us all details of how to have fun in Tokyo in daytime and night. Estimated Cost : It depends on what you do. Ask to personalize tours Travel Partners. Transportation : Tokyo has the best transportation network. If you take 10 - 30 minutes such as by train and bus, it's possible to go anywhere you want. Duration : Tell us how many days you are able to stay and we make proposals.
Walk around Nakamise, One of the Oldest Shopping Avenues & See History - Tokyo
Overview : A tour of strolling and hanging out at Nakamise in Asakusa, where Edo-period ruins located around, and feel the mood of Japanese old town. You will know how Japanese festivals look like and find out variety of chances to purchase Japanese souvenirs. Estimated Cost : Transportation fee only Transportation : Subway or Bus Duration : 3 hours during Tokyo excursion
Burn the Taste of Ramen in Your Memory - Japanese Soul Food - Tokyo
Overview : Most of our guests enjoys ramen, noodle in flavor soup. Nowadays, it represents one of the local Japanese foods. This tour makes you to say "Eating ramen is one of the best momories in Japan". Professionals select the best ramens for you. Estimated Cost : about 800 JPY / Person / Ramen - as much as you eat (ex; approx 8 USD, 5 EUR, 4 GBP) Transportation : Subway and Train Duration : at Lunch or Dinner during Tokyo Excursion
World Heritage Nikko Toshogu & Kegon Fall with Open Air Hot Spring - Nikko excursion
Overview : You explore Nikko Must-to-Go spots such as W-Heritage Nikko-Toshogu, Kegon Fall (3 best falls in Japan), Ryuzu Fall and Senjogahara Highlands. After sigtseeing, we will find out suitable hot springs at Kinugawa, Nikko-Yumoto and heal your body and soul. On the way to back, we recommend you to eat Gyoza (pot stickers) at Utsunomiya and smack your lips as you like. Estimated Cost : 3,000 JPY / Person (ex; approx 30 USD, 20 EUR, 15 GBP) + Transportation Transportation : Train & Bus or Rental Car Duration : 1 Day Nikko excursion (You can also stay over at Nikko with accomondation)
Visit the Hot Spring Villa & Watch Mt. Fuji in Hakone - Hakone and Fuji excursion
Overview : Hakone is located very close to Tokyo and famous for Japanese Ryokans (Hotels) and its hot spring. You will visit or stay over Ryokans and take a tour around Mt.Fuji to visit Lake Ashinoko at the root of Fuji and "Owakudani" where you will see the huge steam of hot spring. Estimated Cost : Please ask us and we estimate Transportation : Train, Bus, Taxi or Rental Car Duration : 1 Day Hakone excursion (2 Days for stay over at Hakone)
Take Hotspring w/ Mt.Fuji Landscape - Happiest Moment in Life - Yamanashi excursion
Overview : Have unforgettable time at open air hotspring with Mt.Fuji landscape. Hotspring is one of the best Japanese culture and Mt.Fuji is one of the best Japanese sightseeing spots. Take those 2 at once! Estimated Cost : 600 JPY / Person (ex; approx 7 USD, 5 EUR, 3 GBP) + Transportation Fee Transportation (from Tokyo): Train and Taxi or Rental Car Duration : 1 Day Yamanashi excursion
Soak Yourself into the Biggest Open Air Hot Spring - Minakami excursion
Overview : The most famous and biggest mixed-sex open air hot spring!? Hidden open air hot spring of 450 square at out-of-the-way location of Minakami. Stay at difficult-to-get-booking Japanese inn and enjoy its atomosphere with bears. Estimated Cost : 1,500 JPY / Person (ex; approx 15 USD, 10 EUR, 8 GBP) + Transportation Transportation : Shinkansen & Bus from Minakami or Rental Car Duration : 1 Day Minakami excursion (You can also stay over the inn with accomondation fee)
Hike at Different World Surrounded by Nature and Sky - Kamikochi
Overview : Kamikochi is the 1,500m altitude paradise at Japan Alps and has the scenic master piece of nature. You cruise around Mt.Hotaka, Taishoike pond and Azusa river by walking with delicious air. Refresh yoursefl at sacred high land, in which no car dirving allowed due to gas emission regulation in Kamikochi. Estimated Cost : 1,800 JPY / Person (ex; approx 18 USD, 12 EUR, 9 GBP) + Transportation Fee Transportation : Bus, Train + Bus or Rental Car to parking area (and you take bus to Kamikochi) Duration : 1 Day Kamikochi excursion
Visit Roof of Japan, One of the Highest Shrines in Japan - Tateyama
Overview : In the Roof of Japan in Hida mountain range in Japan Alps, one of the biggest mountain ranges, it said that God made this summit, in which a shrine is built, to get down on the ground from heaven. Feel the place where god decends. Estimated Cost : 12,000 JPY (ex; approx 120 USD, 80 EUR, 60 GBP) + Transportation Fee Transportation : Train - Bus - Cable Car - Ropeway - Cable Car or Rental Car - Cable Car - Ropeway - Cable Car Duration : 2 Days Tateyama (or other areas) excursion
Go Over the Full Entire Distance of the Biggest Dam - Kurobe - Tateyama
Overview : Kurobe Dam is on Mt.Tateyama which dominates various mountains between Nagano and Toyama and known as the highlighted spot of Kurobe Alpen Route, famous for glorious view. Ride on rope-way & cable-car. Looking-down the damn from 2,450m gives you real overwhelming. Estimated Cost : 6,000 JPY / Person (ex; approx 60 USD, 40 EUR, 30 GBP) + Transportation Fee Transportation : Train - Bus - Cable Car or Rental Car - Cable Car Duration : 1 Day Tateyama or Nagano excursion
Oise Mairi - Visit Ise Shrine and Pearl Road - Ise excursion
Overview : You will visit the Ise shrine (called OISE-sama from the past), Pearl Road where you enjoy the beautiful coastline and pearl farming, and Ise-Wan (bay) ferry from Irako cape. In addition, you may want to try the black Udon called Ise-Udon and Matsuzaka beef, know as the best beef in Japan. Estimated Cost : 8,000 JPY / Person (ex; approx 80 USD, 55 EUR, 40 GBP) + Transportation Fee Transportation : Train, Bus or Rental Car Duration : 1 Day Ise excursion
Meet the New Impression at Old Metropolitan in Japan - Kyoto Excursion
Overview : Kyoto is a city which is made up of its long history, its old culture, and its beautiful buildings. Many Japanese even visit Kyoto many times in life due to its original attraction and atmosphere. Travel Partner will let you know what the best of Kyoto for you. Estimated Cost : It depends on what you do. Ask to personalize tours Travel Partners. Transportation : Bus, Taxi, Subway and Bicycle! Duration : Tell us how many days you are able to stay and we make proposals. ► Kyoto Excursion (Sightseeing and Dinning) West Kyoto (Kiyomizudera Temple, Ginkakuji Temple, Chionin Temple, Yasaka-jinja Shrine, Shisendo-Hall) East Kyoto (Togetsukyo Bridge, Tenryuji Temple, Daikakuji Temple ) North Kyoto (Kitano Temmangu Shrine, Daitokuji Temple, Ryoanji Temple, Ninnaji Temple, Kinkakuji Temple, Kuramayama, Enryakuji Temple, Mount Hiei, Shugaku-in Rikyu Imperial Villa) Central Kyoto (Nijo Castle, Gosho Palace, East/West Honganji, Heianjingu Shrine) South Kyoto (Sanjusangendo, Jizoin Tmple, Daigoji Temple, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Byodoin Temple, Saihoji Temple)
See Another Self in Silent Temple - Kyoto
Overview : Have you even seen another self? Zen meditation gives you room to see another self. Sit down and meditate for about 30 minutes, relieve your mind and concentrate. You might able to see enlightment. Estimated Cost : 1,000 JPY / Person (ex; approx 10 USD, 8 EUR, 5 GPB) + Transportation Fee Transportation : Bus, Taxi, or Subway Duration : 1 Hour during Kyoto excursion
Explore the Cities of Gourmet and History - Osaka, Kobe and Himeji Excursion
Overview : You will sightsee Osaka Castle which Toyotomi constructed in 16th century, Nanba and Shinsaibashi in Osaka Downtown, Kobe international town along the sea, Himeji Castle of World Heritage, and Arima hot spring, one of the 3 oldest hot springs in Japan. We will also introduce you verious gourmet spots for each city such as Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, Kobe Beef and Chinese Food. Estimated Cost : 5,000 JPY / Person (ex; approx 50 USD, 35 EUR, 25 GPB) + Transportation Fee Transportation : Bus, Taxi, Train or Rental Car Duration : 1 Day Osaka excursion
See the Oldest Wooden Temple and Unexplored Village - Nara excursion
Overview : Nara has verious sightseeing spots such as Horyuji Temple of World Heritage, the oldest wooden temple in the world, and Kumano Kiado which spans from the south to north of Kii-Peninsula, where you see Mt.Koya and Totsugawa hot spring village. Enjoy the ultimate sightseeing spots. Those are very hard to reach the destiation but deverse to visit. Travel Partners recommend this very much. Estimated Cost : 15,000 JPY / Person (ex; approx 150 USD, 100 EUR, 75 GPB) + Transportation Fee Transportation : Bus, Taxi, Train or Rental Car (we suppose Rental Car might be needed) Duration : 2 Days Nara excursion
Visit W-Heritage Miyajima & Atomic Bomb Dome + Onomichi - Hiroshima Excursion
Overview : This is a tour to visit spots of World Heritage Miyajima, Atomic Bomb Dome, Tomono-Ura at Setouchi Inland Sea National Park, and Onomichi in Hiroshima. You will enjoy the beautiful nature and historical towns of Setouchi Inland Sea and local food such as Setouchi seafood and Okonomi-Yaki (Japanese Pizza). Estimated Cost : 6,000 JPY / Person (ex; approx 60 USD, 40 EUR, 30 GPB) + Transportation Fee Transportation : Bus, Taxi, Ferry etc Duration : 1 Day Hiroshima excursion
Discover Hidden Scenic Spot & Look Down 20M Vortexes Strait - Tokushima Excursion
Overview : This tour takes you to Iya-Kyo as the rarely visited spots where you see beautiful cliff and nature, Oboke-Koboke where you will walk on bold cliff, and Naryto Strait where you can see 20-meters-vortexes. You will also enjoy the best-of-Shikoku hot spring, Iya-kyo Soba, Sanuki Udon and Tokushima Ramen. Estimated Cost : 2,000 JPY / Person (ex; approx 20 USD, 14 EUR, 10 GPB) + Transportation Fee Transportation : Bus - Train - Taxi or Rental Car Duration : 1 Day Tokushima excursion
Feel Modern History of Japan & Enjoy Local Seafood at Tip of Peninsula - Matsuyama
Overview : At Matsuyama, you will visit Dogo hot spring, the oldest hot spring in Japan, Matsuyama Castle, the only castle which owns castle keep at present in Japan, Matsuyama historical and modern downtown, and Sata peninsula at the westernmost of Shikoku. Matsuyama has variety of local seafood and fruits such as Jyako-Ten (Deep Fried Fresh Fish), Tai-Meshi (Fish on Rice), and Mandarin Orange Estimated Cost : 2,000 JPY / Person (ex; approx 20 USD, 14 EUR, 10 GPB) + Transportation Fee Transportation : Bus, Train, Taxi or Rental Car Duration : 1 Day Matsuyama Excursion
Small Kyoto and Samurai Vicinity - Tsuwano & Hagi excursion
Overview : Tsuwano used to be called Small Kyoto in this region and Hagi still remains the atomosphere of Samurai vicinity. You will visit those cities plus Akiyoshidai plateau and Kintaikyo bridge. We also recommend to have seafood such as globefish. Estimated Cost : 6,000 JPY / Person (ex; approx 60 USD, 40 EUR, 30 GPB) + Transportation Fee Transportation : Bus, Train, Taxi or Rental Car Duration : 1 to 2 Days Hagi & Tsuwano Excursion
Heal Yourself at the Kingdom of Hot Spring - Beppu
Overview : Beppu is the best and biggest hot spring city in Japan and ranks the 2nd biggest in the world. It has more than 2800 fontal source of hot spring. You explore our recommended hot springs in Beppu and Yufuin. You also enjoy seafood such as Seki-saba and Seki-Aji. Estimated Cost : 1,000 JPY / Person (ex; approx 10 USD, 8 EUR, 5 GBP) + Transportation Fee Transportation : Bus, Taxi or even Walking Duration : 1 - 3 Hours (It depends on the numbers of hot springs you visit.)
Back to Primitive Forest, World Heritage - Yakushima
Overview : Yakushima island has history of 4,000 years and Jomonsugi, 1,000 yesrs old ceder stands in deep forest, attracts hikers no matter who comes to the forest. Explore the deep forest to see Jomonsugi and feel the primitive forest. Local eco-tours are available. Estimated Cost : Ask us and we make cost estimation Transportation : Ferry or Airplane from Kagoshima Duration : 2 Days with camping
Discover the Root of Japanese Christian - Nagasaki
Overview : Shimabara and Goto in Nagasaki have features in its culture and history, influenced by Christianity, from around middle of 16th century. You will see the historical changes of Christianity and enjoy its own culture, especially Goto Udon and Shimabara Somen (Dried Noodle). Estimated Cost : 7,000 JPY / Person (ex; approx 70 USD, 45 EUR, 35 GBP) + Transportation Fee Transportation : Ferry and Bus or Airplane Duration : 1 Day Nagasaki excursion
Touch the Okinawan Culture - Okinawa excursion
Overview : Okinawa has 2 sightseeing highlights, one is for beach resort and another is its own culture & history. You tour to Shuri Castle where you see the fusion of Japanese & Chinese culture and Nakijin castle ruins. During tour, you stay over hotels at beach and have relax time on the ocean. Estimated Cost : 25,000 JPY / Person (ex; approx 250 USD, 170 EUR, 125 GBP) + Transportation Fee Transportation : Bus, Taxi or Rental Car Duration : 3 Days Okinawa excursion
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